Cheap Flights to Texas (TX)

Visit Texas - the Second Largest US State!

Texas is the second largest and the second most populated state in the United States. Houston is the most populous city in the state and the fourth largest in the US. It is the most tax-friendly state with the lowest taxes in the USA. Texas has existed under the auspices of six different nations France, Spain, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States of America) hence it is one of the most multi-cultural state. The people in Texas are known for their generosity, hospitality, unusual accent, and penchant for the larger-than-life. Places worth exploring in Texas include - Palo Duro Canyon, El Paso, Big Bend National Park, Dallas, Galveston, Texas Hill Country, Padre Island National Seashore, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio to name a few. Travelers planning a trip to Texas are advised to book flights to Texas in advance to avoid paying more at the last minute.

Austin - Austin is the capital of Texas and is a home to the University of Texas. The city is an important administrative, educational, and cultural center. Top attractions to check out here include - The State Capitol and Visitors Center, Zilker Metropolitan Park Attractions, Lady Bird Lake, Barton Springs Pool, Bullock Texas State History Museum, Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, and Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum to name a few attractions.

Dallas - Dallas is the largest and most populated city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, which is also referred to as DFW, North Texas, or the Metroplex. With more shopping centres per capita than any other city in the US, Dallas is known as a shopper's paradise. Top attractions to visit in Dallas include - the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas World Aquarium, Dallas Cattle Drive Sculptures at Pioneer Plaza, Dallas Zoo, Reunion Tower, the Nasher Sculpture Center, and Frontiers of Flight and the Cavanaugh Flight Museum.

Houston - Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth largest in the United States. The city features eclectic museum and arts scene, vibrant shopping, and has become a burgeoning destination for food lovers. Top attractions in Houston include - Space Center Houston, Houston's Museum District, Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston Zoo, Houston's Street Art, and more.

Plenty of festivals are celebrated in Texas year-round. Some of the famous ones include - Charro Days - Held in Brownsville, this festival claims to be the oldest fiesta in Texas, being celebrated since 1938. Dickens on the Strand - this holiday festival takes visitors back to the Victorian Era. State Fair of Texas - This three-week fun fest is based in Dallas and showcases an impressive carnival, art competition, auto show, livestock show, and more. Texas Renaissance Festival - Features over 200 daily performances, 300 arts and crafts shops, 60 food and beverage shops, nightly fireworks and more than 3,000 costumed characters strolling the grounds. Strawberry Festival - Held for nearly 60 years now, this festival draws over 100,000 visitors to the tiny town of Poteet. Wurstfest - this festival is a 10-day celebration of sausage. In addition to food, it also features top-notch music, rides, games, and more. Travelers planning to visit Texas to attend any of these events are suggested to book tickets in advance to secure cheap flights to Texas.

Interesting Facts about Texas

• The Academy Award statuette, known as Oscar, was named after a Texan by the name of Oscar Pierce.
• The fastest road in USA is in Austin, Texas. It has a speed limit of 85 mph.
• The largest known bat colony in North America is located in Texas.
• Austin in Texas is the ‘Live Music Capital of the World.’
• Texas uses its own power grid, separate from the other 2 which power the Eastern/Western US.
• Texas is larger than any country in Europe.

Tricks to Get Cheap Flight Tickets to Texas

The best time to visit Texas is early spring, between late March and April. This is the time when stunning wildflowers line the highway. The best time to ski in Texas is in the month of February. Summer is the peak tourist season, so expect high rates of hotels, and flights. Travelers are suggested to do advance bookings of Texas flights to save and avoid paying more at the last minute.

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