The Lone Star State
Travel to Texas, the Wild West where cowboys and oil barons make up the service and BBQ's, festivals and rodeos determine the rhythm of the day. "Everything is bigger in Texas," from the dimension of the country to the meals and the cities. Welcome to The Lone Star State, the conservative cowboy state that doesn't compare itself to anything.
Varied nature
On the coastline, the windswept dunes and sunny beaches of the barrier islands stretch out, to the west the magnificent canyons and deserts of Big Bend International Biosphere Reserve and northeast pine forests and curvy, cypress-lined bayous... The exceptionally varied nature of Texas has something for everyone; whether you like to laze on the beach, hike on trails, conquer mountains or whitewater raft.
Cosmopolitan towns and country villages
In the city of Dallas, visit the Sixth Floor Museum, the building from which Lee Harvey Oswald shot and killed President John F. Kennedy. Immerse yourself in country style in the nearby western city of Fort Worth. The legendary Stockyards – once the working area of Bonnie & Clyde – are still the scene of floats, rodeos and unadulterated honky-tonk every weekend.
Combine San Antonio - where The Alamo recalls the Texan war of independence and Tex-Mex reigns - with Hill County; a hilly region known for its wildflower-lined roads, charming towns and beautiful wineries.
Experience the relaxed atmosphere of quirky and progressive Austin. The musical capital of the world has festivals ranging from giant weekenders like South by Southwest and the Austin City Limits Festival to more intimate day parties. Head to Congress Avenue Bridge before sunset for the gathering of millions of bats, an incredible spectacle to watch from the water. Before you let the city's live performances gobble up the nightlife, where the world can't find you...