Texas Time Travel

New to Texas? Start Here

Texas is big, and figuring out where to start can feel like a lot. The good news? You don’t have to see everything to have a great trip. Start with a few places, follow your interests, and build from there. There’s no single “right” way to experience Texas. Some trips are built around iconic landmarks, others around a festival, a meal, or a place you happened to hear about. Whether you’re drawn to well-known destinations or curious about something a little less expected, every trip is a chance to connect with the stories, people, and places that make Texas what it is.

Pictured: Cowboy boots are a Texas staple.
Credit: Travel Texas

Take a Weekend Trip

Browse itineraries that make it easy to plan a day trip, weekend getaway, or road trip.

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Explore by Interest

Search historic sites, museums, downtown districts, cultural landmarks, and more.

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Choose a Region

Choose a Texas Heritage Trails Region and start with the towns, sites, and experiences in that part of the state.

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See What’s Happening Now

See what's happening around Texas and build a trip around festivals, exhibits, seasonal experiences, and local celebrations.

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If You Only Have a Few Days ...

If you’re short on time, focus on one region and explore it well. A weekend in the Hill Country, a coastal getaway, or a small-town road trip can give you a real feel for Texas without trying to cover too much ground.

Milky Way over the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park
Pictured: Milky Way over the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park

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Once you’ve found a starting point, there’s plenty more to discover. Dive deeper into regions, uncover new travel ideas, experience Texas history, or see what’s happening across the state.
Texas Heritage Trails A historic story along every heritage trail region. Details
Events Calendar Whether you like a historical reenactment, or you lean more towards a heritage festival, Texas has… Details
Real Places Telling Real Stories Spotlights on upcoming events, quirky trip themes, fascinating histories, and behind-the-scenes explorations of the history, heritage… Details
State Historic Sites From western forts and adobe structures to Victorian mansions and pivotal battlegrounds, the Texas Historical Commission’s… Details
Pictured: THC's new Texas History Navigator app
Credit: Texas Historical Commission
Experience Texas history like never before!

The new Texas History Navigator app puts 18,000+ historic markers and sites right at your fingertips.

  • Find and visit nearby landmarks with interactive maps.
  • Hear or read fascinating stories about every location.
  • Share your discoveries and travel adventures instantly with your friends.

Perfect for explorers, educators, travelers, or proud Texans—start your personalized historical road trip across the Lone Star State today!

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