Texans like to brag that their state is the biggest and best, and it does stand out — not because it’s bigger and better, but because it is one of the most diverse and interesting states in America. Tex-Mex started in Texas, the Johnson Space Centre and the Superdome call it home, and the Live Music Capital of the World is in Texas. There are oil derricks, cattle and cowboys. Southfork Ranch from the TV series Dallas is open to the public, as is the Alamo and some of the oldest Spanish missions in the country.
While looking out the window on a flight to Texas the first thing that really stands out is its wide-open ranges, but Texas is also urban. It’s a leader in ranching, agriculture, and high-technology; has world-class art collections and museums; and has three of the ten largest US cities. It’s a conservative state, yet one of its best known cities, Austin, is laid back, trendy, decidedly hippie-like. A true melting pot, Texas is proud of its Czech, German, Irish, and Hispanic communities.
Visitors who take flights to Texas will arrive to find a state with some of the friendliest and most helpful people living in it, whether you need directions or shelter from a storm.
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