• 14 Fun Things To Do In Fort Worth For Adults

    14 Fun Things To Do In Fort Worth For Adults

    Some of the following activities include children, but every one of them is geared up for fun loving adventurous adults, whether couples or friends. Fort Worth is a great city full of wonders one would not expect to find in the gateway to America’s Old West! Fort Worth Water Gardens The Water Gardens, situated in Read more…


  • The 2024 State Fair of Texas

    The 2024 State Fair of Texas

    Every year, from late September to mid-October, people come from all over the U.S. and around the world to visit Big Tex, the legendary icon of Fair Park in Dallas. Today’s State Fair of Texas started out as the Dallas State Fair & Exposition as a private corporation on January 30, 1886. It features hundreds of shows Read more…

  • The Top 10 Sights To See In Texas

    The Top 10 Sights To See In Texas

    As everyone knows, Texas is the second largest state in the U.S. Therefore, there are more natural attractions, iconic, and historic sights to see in Texas than other states. Even most of Alaska, the largest state, is too remote and many regions require special types of transportation that are expensive and sometimes risky.  1. The Read more…

  • Why We Saw the Aurora Borealis In Texas

    Why We Saw the Aurora Borealis In Texas

    Yes, indeed, we did. From May 10 to May 11, 2024, Alabama, Arizona, and Texas witnessed the aurora borealis, an extremely rare sight in the southern U.S. A powerful geomagnetic storm was responsible for this historic phenomenon. It was seen in many areas around the world typically not available outside the Arctic and Antarctica regions.  At Read more…

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At Texas Outside, you can find all kinds of fun things to do in Texas. From surfing to hiking, fishing to festivals, or exploring lakes, rivers and canyons – there is something for everybody in Texas.

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Austin

Visit the Texas capitol city, known for live music and outdoorsy activities like hiking and paddling.

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Dallas

Check out the hub of the “Lakes and Prairies” region, with plenty to do both inside and out in DFW.

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Houston

Come see the third largest metro area in America, with everything from birdwatching to boating and beyond.

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San Antonio

Bienvenidos! Check out the riverwalk and the Alamo. From food to fiestas, this city is a lot of fun.

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