In a state as big and diverse as Texas, the possibilities are breathtaking. Known for its expansive plains and warm hospitality, Texas offers visitors an exciting array of activities, from hot air ballooning to year-round golf and so much more. In addition to its scenic recreational offerings, Texas is proud to be home to some of the most vibrant cities in the country. Tourists and business travelers alike are encouraged to savor the state’s unique urban scene, combining cosmopolitan savvy with Southwestern charm. Whether you opt for Austin’s dynamic music scene, Dallas’ famous art galleries, or Houston’s big city chops, you can look forward to a thoroughly unique and enjoyable Texas experience.
AUSTIN 
• Austin is known for it's nightlife, fine multicultural dining opportunities, numerous museums and art galleries, outdoor activities, and a young and young-at-heart personality.
• Did we mention night life? Austin is justly billed as the "Live Music Capital of the World" - blues, country, reggae, jazz, conjunto, Tejano, swing and rock - you'll find it all in Austin
• High tech and up beat, Austin has a diversified economy focusing on high technology, government and education
• Home to the nation's largest urban bat colony, under the Congress Ave. bridge, evening bat flights are a spectacular and popular viewing activity during the summer
• Major annual events include the nationally recognized South by Southwest Music, Film and Interactive Conference in March, and the Austin City Limits Music Festival in September
• Austin is minutes from boating and water sports on pristine Lake Travis; and is the gateway to Hill Country wine tours and antique shopping.
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DALLAS
• Dallas is a mecca for shoppers, as it boasts more shopping centers per capita than any other U.S. city
• Site of America's oldest shopping center, Highland Park Village
• Dallasites pursue art and culture with almost as much enthusiasm as shopping - don't miss the Dallas Arts District, and the new Latino Cultural Center
• International cuisine is blended together in the very fabric of Dallas. There are more than 12 entertainment districts within a short distance of downtown, each with their local history and flavor
• You can also experience live theater, comedy to drama and outstanding opera
• Getting around is a breeze on the Light Rail System of Dallas Area Rapid Transit System (DART)
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HOUSTON
• Enjoy the city’s thriving social scene with dozens of music venues, restaurants and nightlife hot spots just steps away
• The dynamic theater district boasts opera, symphony, ballet, and theater
• The Museum district has become an internationally acclaimed arts center
• Houston – the first word spoken on the moon…Space Center Houston a must see!
• Shopping? We have you covered. From Designer stores to eclectic boutiques Houston’s shopping is second to none.
• Take in a sporting event at Toyota center or Minute Maid Park located one block away. If football is your sport a quick ride on our Metrorail will have you to Reliant Stadium within minutes
• Houston’s calendar is as diverse as its culture
- Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show – The world’s largest
- International Festival
- Art Car Parade
- Gran Prix
• Boardwalks and Beaches available at nearby Kemah and the Galveston Bay area
• Bon Voyage! Top cruise lines await you…your choice, either Port of Houston or Galveston Bay
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