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1. Galveston Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Islands
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2. Fredericksburg ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. New Braunfels

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4. McAllen

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5. Dinosaur Valley State Park

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6. Nacogdoches

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7. Bracken Cave

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8. Hill Country Mile, Boerne, Texas

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9. Caverns of Sonora

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10. Dripping Springs

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11. Dublin

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12. Fort Griffin State Historical Park

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13. Inks Lake State Park

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14. Sandy Road Vineyards, Johnson City

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15. Sam Rayburn Reservoir

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16. Mineral Wells Fossil Park

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17. Monahans Sandhills State Park

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18. Munster's Mansion

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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19. National WASP WWII Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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20. Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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21. Palo Duro Canyon

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22. Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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23. Skyspace: The Color Inside

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24. The Mysterious Marfa Lights

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25. Enchanted Rock

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Everyone has a different way to de-stress. Some take day trips to commune with nature, visiting lakes, caverns, or watching bats hunt. Others enjoy the sense of history in the small towns of Texas, or in one of many museums. Some travel with kids to amusement parks, safari parks, and water parks, while others prefer to go alone and challenge themselves, or learn something new or unusual. With its large size and fascinating history, Texas has it all.

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