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Texas is big and bold. The sheer diversity of the state allows you to combine specific interests into a customized itinerary based on your personal preferences, time, and budget: outdoor adventures in more than 90 state parks, Wild West lifestyle experiences at dozens of guest ranches, and evolving Western art and culinary traditions in Texas’s premier cities. Wherever you travel in the state’s seven distinct regions, you’ll find dramatic culture and a myriad of opportunities to explore Texas history and heritage. Weather varies according to geography, but is generally mild under clear blue skies with abundant sunshine. August and September temperatures can climb into the upper 90s; December and January dip down into the 30s.

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Fodor's The Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West: with the Best Scenic Road Trips
Fodor's The Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West: with the Best Scenic Road Trips
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Fodor's Best Weekend Road Trips
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Fodor's Travel AwardThe 100 Most Incredible Hotels in the World in 2026

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park

South Texas and the Coast

West Texas and the Panhandle

Big Bend National Park

Houston and Galveston

The Hill Country

Dallas and Fort Worth

San Antonio

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