Texas
Texas, the name of the second largest US state, was a household name in the 1960s. Pop songs about Texas were hits and the state was representative of all the states in the USA, standing for freedom, sun, cowboys, horses, Coca-Cola, steaks and "unlimited possibilities".
Later, in the 1980s, the glamor of the term faded somewhat, but it always stuck in people's minds, also thanks to the cult TV series Dallas. The megacity of the same name is still a destination for city travelers, culture vultures and shopping fans, just like other major cities in Texas such as Houston and San Antonio. The Texan capital Austin has a somewhat unusual atmosphere. The city of Austin is traditionally more liberal and open than the other cities in Texas. Austin's cultural and bar scene is distinctive and worth experiencing.
However, only those who have spent a few days on a ranch among cowboys, horses and cattle have experienced a real vacation in Texas.
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Eating out in Texas - See and be seen in Houston
Houston's reputation as a mecca for top-class restaurants is well known.
well known. With more than 8,000 eateries in the city, foodies will have no trouble
find restaurants like Tony's, America's or Brennan's, which have been
which have become national celebrities thanks to reports in magazines such as Gourmet and Esquire.
have become national celebrities. .
Tony's near the Galleria is already a legend in Houston.
The restaurant was the first of Tony Vallone's family, which established
dynasty of first-class restaurants in Houston. The
gourmet restaurant in Uptown Houston serves its guests the best of southern
cuisine from the south of France and the north of Italy. At Tony's, it's all about
to see and be seen - the city's high society dines here.
Experience the USA - Austin, Texas - the land of bats
One of the most popular leisure activities in summer is a visit to Barton Springs, an outdoor swimming pool that springs from a natural spring. In the city center, Sixth Street (6th Street) is one of the main attractions for young people due to its numerous (music) pubs, while "Fourth Street" (4th Street) offers entertainment for the slightly older crowd. All of these places are so close to each other that you can reach everything on foot - which is truly special for an American city.
The biggest attraction in Austin is a natural spectacle that takes place almost every evening in the summer months on the Congress Bridge: Around 1.5 million bats suddenly take off from inside the bridge at sunset to hunt insects together and darken the sky. The colony is the largest urban bat population in the world, with thousands of spectators enjoying the sight every day.
Places of interest in Texas - University City of Houston
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