1.San Antonio's River Walk-Stretching for several miles along the San Antonio River in the heart of the city, the River Walk is lined with restaurants and lovely outdoor patios.
2.The Alamo-The Alamo is one of the most important historic sites in America.Part of a mission station established in 1718, it was built by Franciscans in 1744 and by 1836.
3.Space Center Houston-Just 30 minutes' drive from the heart of Houston, Space Center Houston is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Texas.
4.Big Bend National Park-In the Chihuahuan Desert of West Texas, on a huge bend in the Rio Grande River, lies some of the most dramatic and uniquely beautiful scenery in the state.
5.Padre Island National Seashore-The world's longest undeveloped barrier island, Padre Island is just a short drive south of Corpus Christi and stretches 70 miles from end-to-end.
6.The Texas State Capitol in Austin-The Texas State Capitol, built in 1888, is considered one of the finest state legislatures in the US.
7.The Sixth Floor Museum, Dallas-It was from the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas that the fatal shot that took President John F. Kennedy's life was fired.
8.Guadalupe Mountains National Park-In the northwestern corner of the state, approximately 100 miles east of El Paso, Guadalupe Mountains National Park.