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Top Texas Beach Towns

There are dozens of 'beach towns' dotting Texas' coastline, which serve as a base for the thousands of beachgoers heading to the Lone Star State each year. Here's a list of some of Texas' top beach towns.

Texas Summer Vacation Tips

Texas has a wide variety of summer vacation destinations, so it is little wonder thousands flock to the Lone Star State each year to spend their summer vacation. If you are thinking of spending your summer vacation in Texas, here are a few tips to ensure you get maximum enjoyment and minimum hassle.

May in Texas

May is the final month of spring, but in Texas is certainly feels like summer. In fact, savvy vacationers head to the Lone Star State during May in order to enjoy all the perks of a summer vacation without the hassle of the summer crowds.

Texas Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

Because Texas was once part of Mexico, the state has a long-standing Mexican heritage and follows many Mexican traditions, including celebrating the popular Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo. Although many people believe this is strictly a border-region phenomenon, towns across the state hold festivals to celebrate Mexico’s most famous military victory.

Visiting Boca Chica Beach

Many visitors know about the desolate stretches of beach available along the Padre Island National Seashore near Corpus Christi. And, thousands of tourists flock to the sandy shores of South Padre Island each year. However, few people realize there is a beach which combines the qualities of these two popular Texas beaches. Boca Chica Beach is Texas' southernmost stretch of sand and one of its most desolate.

Rio Grande Valley, TX

The southernmost four counties of Texas are collectively known as the Rio Grande Valley. Historically, the Valley has been an agricultural hub, producing most of Texas' citrus and produce. However, in recent years, the Valley has become a major tourist destination, primarily among history and nature buffs.

Brownsville, Texas

As Texas' southernmost city, Brownsville offers visitors a year around vacation destination with easy access to beaches, birding, fishing, historical attractions and shopping and dining opportunities in Matamoros, Mexico.

April in Texas

April is the first full month of spring. Across Texas, a variety of events and activities allow visitors and residents to get outdoors and enjoy the great spring weather.

Texas Train Tours

Touring the Texas countryside in the spring is alway scenic. However, touring aboard one of these historic trains adds an element of nostalgia and romanticism to the experience.

March in Texas

March is the first month of spring and one of the busiest of the year in Texas. The warming weather encourages Texas visitors and residents to get outside and take part in some of the state's many outdoor recreational activities. It is also a major reason why a number of the year's best festivals and events are held in March. And, then, there is Spring Break...

Freshwater Fishing in Texas

Texas has a vast amount of rivers, lakes, streams and ponds. Within these waters live an amazing number of freshwater fish species which give Texas a high quality and diverse freshwater fishery.

2012 Houston Livestock Show Entertainment Lineup

Each year, the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is one of Texas' most anticipated events. This is due, in large part, to the impressive lineup of musician the Show puts forth each year. The 2012 edition is no different. From Alabama to John Legend, some of music's biggest names will take the stage at the 2012 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

2012 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

The first three weeks of March in Houston mean the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. This one-of-a-kind event features the second largest fair in North America, daily professional rodeo competitions, and some of the biggest names in music performing daily during the three week stretch.

2012 South by Southwest Music, Film and Interactive Festival

A popular annual event since its inception in 1987, the South by Southwest Music, Film and Interactive Festival has grown into a globally recognized industry and consumer event.

February in Texas

Winter's final month is best known for Valentine's Day. However, in Texas February sees a number of exciting and unique events, activities and festivals.

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum

Located on the University of Texas campus in Austin, the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum is one of 13 presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.

Charro Days - A South Texas Tradition

Staged each February since 1938, Brownsville's Charro Days is a weeklong, traditional Mexican “pachanga,” with parades, dances and a variety of fun events for the entire family.

Museum of Fine Art, Houston

The Museum of Fine Art, Houston is much more than just a museum. The sprawling MFAH complex, located within Houston's downtown museum district, consists of two gallery buildings, a sculpture garden, visitors center, library, café, movie theater, two art schools, two house museums, and two gift shops.

Battleship Texas

As the only surviving battleship having seen service in both World War I and World War II, the USS Texas is a prominent piece of US history. Today, it serves as a permanent public monument and historic site as the Battleship Texas State Historic Site.

Vacationing in Texas During January

January is a great time to visit Texas. As the new year gets underway, the calendar is full of events, celebrations and activities across the Lone Star State.

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Since its founding in 1909, the goal of the Houston Museum of Natural Science has been to educate the public with knowledge in natural science and related subjects. The museum uses a variety of displays, educational programs and traveling exhibits to accomplish this goal.