Seasonal Activities in Texas

With 2012 set to begin (and, if you believe some of the prediction, the world set to end) now is the time to make your Texas travel resolutions for the new year.

Texas is home to some of the nation's largest cities. During the holiday season, these cities are full of holiday spirit, as well as numerous festivals, parades and events.

From Thanksgiving through New Year's, Texas is home to a variety of holiday activities. Whether you're a Winter Texan here for the season, a weekend visitor or a Texas resident, the Lone Star State is a great place to spend the holidays.

Sure, summer is the most popular season for vacations, but that hardly means it's the only time of year to take a vacation. If you happen to be headed to Texas during winter, there's still plenty to see and do.

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.

Texas is full of great destinations for summer fun. Here are some of the top spots.

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.

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.

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...

Once spring gets underway, visitors can expect warmer weather and a bevy of activities to fill their Texas vacation.

Texas has a number of great destinations for spring break. Here are a few of the very best towns and locations to head for this year's spring break.

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.

From tiny towns to big cities and quaint villages to beach towns, Texas has a myriad of options for visitors looking for a spot to spend a romantic Valentine's Day vacation.

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.

Summer is a great time to visit Texas. And, the Lone Star State is home to numerous seasonal attractions that are opened during the summer months, ensuring visitors have plenty of fun-filled options during their Texas vacation.

The year's first month is always full of promise - and fun-filled events - making an ideal time to take a trip to Texas. Here are a few ideas for what to do during you Texas vacation in January.

Summer is a festive time in Texas. All across the Lone Star State, events, festivals, tournaments and other activities are staged regular from June through August. In fact, some of Texas' best festivals and events occur during the summer months.

October is a great time to visit Texas. With cooler fall temperatures, outdoor recreational activites about during October, as do fairs and festivals. From viewing the changing of the leaves at Lost Maples to eating corn dogs and watching UT-OU play at the State Fair of Texas, there is plenty to see and do in the Lone Star State during October.

Texans are truly football fanatics. Need proof? Read H.G. Bissinger's book Friday Night Lights or catch the recently released movie version of it. Better yet, why not catch a high school football game live while visiting Texas.

Texans have some of the biggest, most unique holiday parades in the country. Visitors heading to the Lone Star State between Thanksgiving and Christmas would be well-served to attend one of these immensely popular events.

If you are hoping to view Christmas lights during your visit to Texas, you are in luck. There are several holiday light festivals and trails across the Lone Star State during the month of December.

December is one of the busiest months of the year in the Lone Star State. From holiday parades to college football bowl games, holiday light trails to marathons, there are numerous events, activities, celebrations and festivals held across Texas during December.

Although it is the middle of winter, there are plenty of beach activities for visitors to Texas. Lone Star State beach destinations offer year around attractions, events, and activities such as fishing, birding, shelling and more.

November is perhaps the only true fall month in much of Texas. But, the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving see pleasant autumn weather across the state, as well as numerous festivals, events and activities.

If you are lucky enough to be in Texas over New Year’s, you may have a hard time deciding what to do – there are just too many options. Here are a few suggestions to make your Texas New Year memorable.

Spring Breakers heading to Texas during March have a variety of options. Texas offers several fun-filled Spring Break destinations. But, the best ones book up fast, so those hoping to spend Spring Break in Texas better book their rooms well in advance.

Spring is a wonderful season to spend in Texas. Birding, fishing, hiking, and a variety of watersports are all in full swing. Additionally, there are a good number of festivals being staged across the state and plenty of wildflowers to view during your drive.

Texans love celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Across the state, pubs will be full of revelers and St. Patrick's Day festival will be held. Here are a few suggestions for where to spend your St. Patrick's Day in the Lone Star State.

Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and do. While visiting the Lone Star State this summer, don't miss visiting some of these attractions and taking part in some of Texas' best summer vacation activities.

With Father's Day just around the corner, now is the time to plan dad's next trip to Texas. No matter what your dad's interests, you can be he'll find plenty to do in the Lone Star State. Golfing, fishing, camping, hiking, and boating are just some of the activities that await dads heading to Texas for Father's Day.

Although it is still officially summer, in Texas fall is already in the air despite the heat. High school, college and pro football teams across the state begin their preseason practices in late July and early August, offering Texas football fans and visitors a quick "football fix" before the real season begins.

Starting on Thanksgiving Day, football fans in the Lone Star State will be privy to four full days of gridiron action. Beginning with the Cowboys' T-day tilt, continuing with the annual Longhorn/Aggie brawl and high school playoffs, and wrapping up with the Texans' game on Sunday, this weekend offers Texas football fanatics plenty to cheer about.

Everyone has a different idea concerning the perfect way to spend New Year's Eve. Many like to party, while others prefer to be secluded. Regardless of your personal preference, Texas has a town that is just right for ringing in the New Year.

Although college football's national champion will be crowned in the Citi BCS Championship Game in Pasadena, California, Texas will play host to plenty of postseason pigskin action during December and January.

Today, there is an endless array of cards and gifts that can be given on Valentine's Day. However, if you are going to be in Texas on Valentine's Day and want a truly unique experience, try one of these great ideas.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, plenty of Texas residents and visitors are looking for somewhere to take mom for a quick weekend getaway. Luckily, Texas has a wide variety of unique, quality hotels, spas and resorts, any number of which will ensure mom has a weekend she’ll remember forever.

Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer in most people's minds. Across the state of Texas, there will be a number of events, festivals and activities to help you get summer started the right way.

June typically signals the beginning of summer vacation season. Texas has a variety of fun and exciting summer vacation activities. If you are still looking for a way to make the most of your summer vacation, try one of these suggestions.

Autumn is a wonderful time to visit Texas. Beyond the seasonably mild weather, there is a variety of events and activities to keep visitors to the Lone Star State busy during the fall season.

Across the country, Thanksgiving kicks off the 'Holiday Season.' Texas is no different. In fact, from Thursday through Sunday, Thanksgiving weekend is chocked full of activities across the Lone Star State.

Now in its fourth season, the Texas Bowl is well on its way to developing a proud college postseason event in Houston. Held in Reliant Stadium, the Texas Bowl is scheduled for Dec. 31 and features Navy and Missouri.