Wide prairies, rolling hills and the lure of the cowboy mystique draw thousands of travelers to Texas every year. Each of the major cities below has unique attractions and festivals such as the Alamo, 6th Street and the Houston Space Center. Explore the wide variety of Texas attractions like exploring the beaches of Corpus Christi to live music in Austin to seeing the Dallas Cowboys play by choosing your destination below. Find everything for your holiday plus hotels, apartments, jobs and much more!
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Search for restaurants in any culinary tradition. Find some of the top restaurants in the state or a convenient place right around the corner from you. |
In a state as large and diverse as Texas, it can be very daunting to choose the best restaurants. Here's our editor's top picks for some of the most elegant restaurants in Texas.
Great American Land & Cattle Company. This steakhouse is nationally known for its seasonings and great steak. If you like meat and happen to be in El Paso, this is one steakhouse you don't want to miss.
Old Warsaw Restaurant. This French Continental restaurant offers some of the finest dining in Dallas. Visitors rave about the fine seafood and steak with an unforgettable ambience.
Mansion on Turtle Creek. Another fine luxury restaurant, the Mansion on Turtle Creek gives patrons a five star restaurant worthy of the award. Executive Chef John Tesar provides creative and luxurious dining that is memorable with every visit.
Goode Company Barbecue. Picking a great barbecue restaurant is difficult in a state known for its beef production and restaurants. There are a number of these in Texas, but the Houston location remains the best. Come by for the best BBQ in the state.
Nubian Queen Lola's Cajun Soul Food Restaurant. Not only does this Austin Cajun restaurant have one of the coolest names of any restaurant ever, but the food is truly awesome. The green beans and the shrimp po'boy rivals those in any Louisiana restaurant.
Pappas Bros Steakhouse. This Houston steakhouse gives any other a run for its money. The steaks are dry-aged in house and then cooked to perfection creating a succulent dish that makes your mouth water for days after.
Abacus Restaurant. One of Dallas' top restaurants, the fine restaurant Abacus serves a delightful array of foods, from seared scallops to duck breast. Be sure to make reservations in order to fully appreciate a night out at the Abacus!





Recreation is a popular pastime in Texas, offering numerous activities and sports for the active visitor. Read our Texas Outdoor Recreation guide.



