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    The Most Fun in Texas

    On one end of the Texas fun continuum, exists the scholarly types that dig into the hundreds of Texas museums, libraries, and academic journals. On the other end of it, you have the outdoorsmen and women who are devoted to nature and the extreme sports enthusiasts in Texas’ wide range of terras and climates. In Read more…


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    7 Popular Texas Islands

    Texas is home to over 50 notable islands, and in my opinion there are 7 must-see Texas islands to visit. These are real islands surrounded by bays and the Gulf of Mexico, not just island golf greens or a small island in a lake. The Lone Star State is famous for many things, from our Read more…

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    8 Best Team Building Activities In Texas

    Team building exercises have become an essential part of modern corporate culture. The purpose of these exercises is to promote collaboration, communication, and trust among team members. Team building exercises can range from simple icebreakers to complex problem-solving challenges. The goal is to provide a fun and interactive way for team members to get to Read more…

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    Best 9-Hole Golf Courses In Texas

    A quick golf round on one of the best 9-hole golf courses in Texas is a great way to enjoy the great game without spending all day. In fact, sometimes a quick round on a 9-hole course is just what you need to satisfy your golfing fix. Fortunately, Texas has some of the best 9-hole Read more…

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Discover fun things to do in Texas!

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.

Our mission is simple and clear: to share the joy of Texas. Explore every corner of the Lone Star State with articles and maps of fun things to do across 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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