The Guadalupe Mountains, located in West Texas and extending slightly into southeastern New Mexico, are a rugged mountain range that includes Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas at 8,751 feet.
Government Canyon State Natural Area preserves 13,067 acres of rugged Texas Hill Country hills and canyons in northwest Bexar County, Texas, about 20 miles from downtown San Antonio off Galm Road, opened to the public in 2005 after land purchases began in 1993 to protect the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. Government Canyon State Natural Area preserves 13,067 acres of rugged Texas Hill Country hills and canyons in northwest Bexar County, Texas, about 20 miles from downtown San Antonio off Galm Road, opened to the public in 2005 after land purchases began in 1993 to protect the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone.
Stephen F. Austin State Park in San Felipe, Texas, covers 663 acres along a scenic bend of the Brazos River, named for the Father of Texas who established nearby San Felipe as the colonial capital.
Enchanted Rock in Texas is a massive pink granite dome rising about 425 feet above the surrounding terrain, reaching an elevation of 1,825 feet above sea level.
Huntsville State Park covers 2,083 acres of pine-hardwood forest in Walker County, Texas, about six miles southwest of Huntsville within the Sam Houston National Forest, established in 1937 with development by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
The San Jacinto Museum of History is located inside the base of the San Jacinto Monument near Houston, Texas, and focuses on the history of the Battle of San Jacinto and Texas culture.
The Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest university art museums in the United States, housing over 21,000 artworks.
South Padre Island, Texas, is a resort town located on a barrier island along the Texas Gulf Coast in Cameron County, with a population of about 2,100 as of 2025.
The Aquarium at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas, is one of the largest aquariums in the Southwest, housed inside a striking 12-story blue pyramid containing about 1.5 million gallons of water.
The National Museum of Funeral History in Houston, Texas, is the largest museum of its kind in the United States, opened in 1992 to educate the public about the cultural, historical, and scientific aspects of death care.
The Dallas Downtown Historic District is a significant 555-acre area in downtown Dallas, Texas, designated as a historic district in 2006 and expanded in 2009 to preserve the city's diverse architectural and commercial history.
Reunion Tower, located in downtown Dallas, Texas, is a 561-foot tall observation tower completed in 1978 as part of an urban redevelopment project alongside the Hyatt Regency Dallas hotel.
Abilene State Park is a 529‑acre Texas state park located about 16 miles southwest of the city of Abilene in Taylor County, along Lake Abilene and the banks of Elm Creek.
Cleburne State Park is a 528‑acre Texas state park located about 30–45 minutes southwest of Fort Worth in Johnson County, near the town of Cleburne on the northern edge of the Texas Hill Country.
Daingerfield State Park is a roughly 500‑acre Texas state park located in Morris County about 2 miles east of the town of Daingerfield in the piney‑woods region of northeast Texas, near the border with Arkansas.
