Explore Texas

1 – Cadillac Ranch – Amarillo – “Bumper crop” of 10 Cadillacs buried nose down in field at same angle as Cheops’ pyramids. Represents Golden Age of Automobiles from 1949 through 1963.

2 – Apple Country-Hi Plains Orchard – Lubbock – Family owned pick-your-own apple orchard. Features 6,000 apple trees with 29 varieties.

3 – Presidential Museum – Odessa - The only museum in the US dedicated solely to the office of the President.

4 – Monahans Sandhills State Park – Monahans - 4,000 acres of wind-sculptured sand dunes like classical landscape of the Sahara.

5 – Marfa Mystery Lights – Marfa - First reported by early settlers in 1883, the mysterious lights still defy explanation.

6 – Caverns of Sonora – Sonora – Fantastic caverns are called unbelievable by cave authorities. Formations called “impossible” grow in delicate crystal  beauty and amazing profusion on ceilings, walls, and floors.

7 – Sunset Bat Flight – Concan – One of the largest populations (estimated 17 million) of Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from nearby cave and make their ascent into the evening sky.

8 – Y.O. Ranch – Mountain Home – This vast ranch is one of the Southwest’s largest deer and exotic game preserves, with some 35 species of foreign wildlife.

9 – World’s Largest Strawberry – Poteet – Celebrating the distinction of producing 40 percent of Texas’ strawberries is a monument to the favorite fruit. Giant replica is seven feet tall and weighs 1,600 pounds.

10 – Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch – San Antonio – African safari, Texas style! In the comfort of your own vehicle you can travel through hundreds of acres of picturesque, historical ranch land, viewing more than 50 species of animals from all over the world in a natural environment.

11 – Devil’s Backbone – Wimberley – One of Texas’ most scenic drives, officially R.M. 32, the “Devil’s Backbone” is a winding, razor-backed ridge overlooking Hill Country vistas.

12 – Wildseed Farms – Fredericksburg – The nation’s largest working wildflower farm.

13 – Sweet Berry Farm – Marble Falls – Pick your own strawberries and blackberries.
14 – Dr. Pepper Bottling Company – Dublin – Tour the plant where Dr. Pepper is still made the “original” way.

15 – “Mural Capital of Texas” – Breckenridge – This outstanding outdoor collection of mural art inspires the imagination to step back in time and experience boomtown first hand.

16 – Graham Drive-In – Graham – One of a handful of outdoor movie theaters still operating in Texas.

17 – “World’s Largest Honky-Tonk” – Billy Bob’s Texas – Fort Worth

18 – Fort Worth Herd – Fort Worth – The world’s only daily cattle drive! Each day Texas Longhorn cattle are herded down E. Exchange Avenue.

19 – Texas Sports Hall of Fame – Waco – Sports memorabilia highlight nationally known Texans for their achievements.

20 – Fossil Rim Wildlife Center – Glen Rose – Features some of the world’s most endangered animals, like white rhino, cheetah, and Grevy’s zebra, along with some 60 species that roam on 2,700 acres of unspoiled countryside.

21 – Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden – Nacogdoches – Texas’ largest azalea garden features more than 6,500 azaleas spread over 8 forested acres.

22 – Fire Museum of Texas – Beaumont - Home of the World’s Largest Fire Hydrant.

23 – Old Town Spring – Spring – Charming shopping village reminiscent of a small Texas Hill Country town.

24 – Houston Tunnel System – Houston - The world’s larges indoor air-conditioned pedestrian tunnel system, the 7-mile system of underground tunnels and skywalks includes a variety of shops and more than 100 restaurants.

25 – Forbidden Gardens – Katy - This unique museum is the only one of its kind in the U.S. Two large exhibits recreate the Forbidden City and the tomb of the first emperor of China, Emperor Qin, on 40 acres.

26 – The Texas Zoo – Victoria – Devoted to native Texas species; displayed in natural environment with no cages.

27 – King Ranch – Kingsville – National Historic Landmark established in 1853 when Captain Richard King purchased 75,000 acres that had been Spanish land grant called Santa Gertrudis. Now-famous Santa Gertrudis breed, first strain of beef cattle originating in Western Hemisphere, was developed here. Today, King Ranch sprawls across 825,000 acres of South Texas land, an area larger than the state of Rhode Island.

28 – World Birding Center – Brownsville – Boasts the largest tract of native habitat in the World Birding Center network.