| "Deep In the Heart..." of every traveler should be | | | | market. That's where you'll find cafes, shops, |
| plans to come to Texas! We've got something | | | | strolling musicians and a weekend farmer's |
| for you in the Lone Star State - shopping, | | | | market. Bargain hunters might also want to save |
| camping, hiking, whatever your adventure, you're | | | | some vacation time for Canton's First Monday |
| going find it here. Use our Texas Vacation | | | | Trade Days, the largest flea market in the US! |
| quick-start guide to help you plan your visit. | | | | Bring your checkbook, and go home with |
| Texas Vacations in the Great Outdoors | | | | Texas-style bargains. The Lone Star State is a |
| If there's something we've got plenty of here in | | | | great place to feed your shopping addiction! |
| Texas, it's wide open spaces! With dozens of | | | | Texas Family Vacation Ideas |
| lakes and rivers, outdoor activity enthusiasts will | | | | Want to spend time in Texas with your teens |
| be in heaven. Here's a great idea: take the family | | | | without screaming? Head on down to San |
| on a float trip down the Guadalupe River in New | | | | Antonio, home of dozens of teen-tempting |
| Braunfels. They just might gain a love of nature | | | | attractions. A great place to start is the River |
| along the way. | | | | Walk, where restaurants, shops and festivals run |
| Bring your camera and your hiking gear to Palo | | | | for miles along a scenic water way. Take the |
| Duro Canyon State Park near Amarillo. Here's | | | | youngsters on a boat tour to get acquainted with |
| another inspiration; for a real Texas fishing | | | | all the sights, it's a great way to learn the River |
| vacation, why not explore the Hill Country, home | | | | Walk quickly. Just a short walk away, visit Alamo |
| to a dozen fresh-water lakes? And whitewater | | | | Square for a lesson in American history. Don't |
| enthusiasts will find plenty of challenge on the Rio | | | | forget a quick trip to the Tower of the Americas |
| Grande River as it runs through Big Bend National | | | | for an amazing view of the city. |
| Park. | | | | Another great way to immerse your family in |
| No matter what your outdoor sport, Texas has a | | | | Texas is a tour of our theme parks. The Six |
| place to pursue it! Check out Texas State and | | | | Flags parks in Arlington and San Antonio are |
| National Park sites online for even more ways to | | | | perennial family fun. Two more sure bets are |
| stay active while you're here. | | | | SeaWorld and WonderWorld Park. Watch for |
| Texas - A Shopper's Paradise! | | | | multi-park passes and other bargains to make |
| Ever wished you could take a road trip completely | | | | theme parks even more of a bargain. |
| devoted to shopping? From the upscale Gallerias | | | | Here's one more idea for a truly unusual family |
| of Dallas and Houston to the outlet malls of San | | | | vacation-take the kids sport caving and kayaking |
| Marcos, Texas features plenty of locations to fill a | | | | on the Frio River west of San Antonio. While |
| shopping itinerary. If you're travelling with fellow | | | | you're there, witness millions of Frio Bats on their |
| shoppers, make sure to schedule time for our | | | | migration from Mexico; imagine the stories the |
| popular Mills Malls-enormous shopping destinations | | | | kids will tell back at school! |
| with enough stores and restaurants to keep the | | | | It's time to get to know the great state of |
| whole group busy. | | | | Texas. Your Texas vacation plans will be the start |
| For something a little less typical, dig into the | | | | of something big! |
| delights of El Mercado, San Antonio's Hispanic | | | | |