Dive deep into the culture and nature of Texas
Get in the car, tune the radio to a local station and enjoy the sense of freedom you experience as you drive through vast landscapes.
Be transported to historic sites and vibrant activities that make every Texan's heart beat faster.
Cadillacs and campfires, banjos and guitars sounding in a city park or bar, the sound of ice cubes in a glass of whiskey, cactus plants and coyotes.
So many contrasts and intense experiences.
Gradually you will discover that behind the cultural stereotypes of Texas there are many special surprises.
Welcome to the real Texas! Where the world can't find you...
Desert canyons, cattle ranches and vineyards
From the green, rolling hills of Texas Hill Country to the vineyards near Lubbock or from desert canyons to limestone caves, endless cattle ranches: there is enormous biodiversity in Texas.
Panoramas glide by on travel days, there is plenty of time for extensive exploration - by car, on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback - of national parks and State Parks.
Bring your binoculars and search for coyotes, raccoons and eagles.
Cowboys and live music
You can experience many ingredients of Texas culture during a Cowboy cookout.
Ride on horseback to a beautiful location in nature for an authentic BBQ featuring flame-kissed steaks, baked beans, cornbread and more.
Cold beer and whiskey will go around, stories will be told by the campfire and there will be live country music.
Finally, the silence of Texas nights under the immense stars.
Tips & Tops Self-drive in Texas:
- Get your kicks on a popular, historic section of Route 66 in Amarillo, where everything has been brought back to the state of the early 20th century; Then visit the Cadillac Ranch, a unique work of art
- Explore the impressive Palo Duro Canyon State Park, the second largest canyon in the United States, and descend to the limestone caves of Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- In Lubbock, visit the Buddy Holly Center for a musical adventure dedicated to the life of this rock'n'roll legend
- You will visit multiple natural areas such as Guadeloupe Mountains National Park and Franklin Mountains State Park, Hueco Tanks State Park, Davis Mountains State Park and Big Bend National Park
- On a city tour in El Paso you will see the beautiful murals of Segundo Barrio; in San Antonio you will take a city tour by Vespa sidecar
- In the southern region, you are never far from the Mexican border; enjoy typical TexMex dishes and partake in a tequila tasting session
- The town of Marfa is a great hotspot for lovers of modern art and culture, with unique art installations and an extraordinary number of galleries
- For the ultimate in musical entertainment, choose from hundreds of live music venues in Austin: a park, a bar or coffee house, a music hall or sporting event
- There are many options for activities in Dallas.
For example, opt for true folk entertainment for young and old: a rugby match with the Dallas Cowboys.
Or feast your eyes and ears on the gigantic Neiman Marcus shopping mall.
