Places to Visit in Texas

Texas is about 800 miles across, and some of its best trips are far from the big cities. These guides cover the places worth the drive: Panhandle towns on Route 66, the art and desert landscapes around Marfa and Alpine, the Gulf islands, East Texas small towns and the waterfalls and rivers of Central Texas.

Start with our list of the best places to visit in Texas and the Texas bucket list. For road trips, see the Texas Route 66 road trip and hidden gems in West Texas, or head for the water with the best Texas islands and waterfalls in Texas.

Each guide covers when to go, how long to stay, and the practical details like parking, fees and where to eat.