Symphonies, theater performances, museums and galleries - there’s plenty of art and culture to explore in the Lone Star State.
First stop, a visit to the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin where a 35-foot-tall bronze Lone Star sculpture greets visitors. The spacious museum tells the story of Texas through interactive exhibits examining Land, Identity and Opportunity in the state. Don’t miss the special-effects show “The Star of Destiny” in the Texas Spirit Theater where seats shake as a gusher explodes from an oil derrick and special lighting and sound effects will delight kids of all ages.
If you're more interested in the arts than history then be sure not to miss Dallas. The city boasts the largest urban arts district in the United States, and it just got bigger with the unveiling of the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
The new $354 million center includes more than 500 different productions of theater, opera, contemporary dance, ballet, music, Broadway shows, concerts and lectures. The new facilities include the Wyly Theater, Sammons Park and the chart-top acoustics of the Winspear Opera House. Woven together, these and other venues create a ten-acre urban park making it a top cultural destination in the world.
Houston is also home to an expansive arts and culture district. The Houston Museum District comprises 18 institutions, most within walking distance of each other. You can learn about everything from the culture of ancient civilizations to the migration of birds, from the interpretation of dreams to the history of the Jews in World War II. There are also restaurants and beautiful parks and gardens in this area.
Texas history runs deep—that’s shown in the fact that it’s flown the flags of six nations. Explore the State’s roots by visiting one of the 13,000 state historical markers that tell the history of everything from The Alamo, to the Flying Museum in Fort Worth, to the Railroad and Heritage Museum in Temple.
In El Paso, be sure to visit the Mission Trail where some of the country’s oldest missions can be found. You can visit the Ysleta Mission, the oldest mission in Texas, dating back to 1681. It’s been restored to its original style and today visitors can learn about the Tigua Indians for whom the mission was established. Architectural enthusiasts should be sure to visit the Village of San Elizario, where the chapel dates back to 1777 and is still in daily use today.
No matter what your interest, there’s plenty of history, arts and culture in the Lone Star State. Start planning your next vacation today by visiting TravelTex.com.
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