Texas Travel

Texas travel can be an invigorating and historic adventure if appropriately planned with the foreknowledge of certain sites and to visit when the weather makes sightseeing bearable. Texas, whose capital city is Austin, became a state on Dec.29, 1845, and offers a rich history of interest to travelers. During a tour, the guide will most certainly point out that this is the 2nd largest state in the U.S. with over 268,601 square miles of land. Texas borders four states: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. The economy is supported through agricultural and industrial means.

Texas also offers a wealth of attractions for the sports enthusiast. A Texas travel agent can be sure to remind visitors of the professional sports organizations in the state. The NFL or National Football League includes the Dallas Cowboys, and the Houston Texans in their organization. The NBA or National Basketball Association prides itself in including the 2005 NBA Final winning San Antonio Spurs in their association as well as the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks. The Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros are the only MLB or Major League Baseball teams in Texas. Only one NHL or National Hockey League team exists in Texas. They are the Dallas Stars.

The Compaq center, which used to be a major sports arena, is now the site of the New Lakewood Christian Church. The fact that a church bought and uses the old Compaq center in Houston made national headlines for a long time. It was a wonderful site to see so many Christian followers gather at one location worshipping Christ, instead of cheering for a sporting team. It is the most effective use of a sports arena. Texas travel for a Christian should include a stop at this magnificent site of Christian worship. "O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him, O fear the Lord, ye saints: for there is not want to them that fear him." (Psalm 34:8-9)

Top common sights to view for a travelers include the Riverwalk in San Antonio, the Barton Hot Springs in Austin, and the Galleria in Houston. Secondary hot spots on a Texas travel itinerary include Six Flags Astroworld in Houston, as well as the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. Sea World and The Alamo also top the list of sightseeing places in San Antonio. Enlisting the assistance of a travel agent can help narrow down a potentially lengthy list of must-sees. With so many varied attractions, nearly every traveler can find the type of activity which interests them most.