{"id":9001,"date":"2022-11-23T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/?p=9001"},"modified":"2022-11-21T07:58:02","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T13:58:02","slug":"40-places-in-texas-you-need-to-visit-besides-the-alamo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetravellingfool.com\/40-places-in-texas-you-need-to-visit-besides-the-alamo\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Places In Texas You Need to Visit Besides The Alamo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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      While the number one tourist attraction in Texas is The Alamo, there are a lot of other places that you may have never heard of. You might know of Dallas, San Antonio, Houston and El Paso, but do you know about some of the most fun and interesting places in the state?<\/span><\/h1>\n

      First off let me say that none of the places listed are paying me. I do have a few affiliate links for lodging and such, hey a guy has to make some money.<\/span><\/p>\n

      <<<<<<Check out one the most Historic Hotels<\/em> in Texas<\/span><\/strong>>>>>>><\/a><\/div>\n

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      If you are from Texas you are probably thinking \u201chell everybody knows about that place\u201d. However, if you are one of the several million visitors each year that all they know is that there is someplace called an Alamo, I think there is a beach and don\u2019t they have cowboys? Well, then these places might be new to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

      For those that don\u2019t know, Texas has something for everyone<\/a>. When Texans talk about the state they usually refer to one of the five main regions such as \u201cUp in the Panhandle\u201d or \u201cOut in West Texas.\u201d To give you a sense of where the regions are I put together a quick map. If you\u2019re a Texan and take exception to the fact I put Amarillo in the Panhandle instead of west Texas or Schulenburg in the Prairies and Lakes Section, just chill out.\u00a0 It is just a general map and I ain\u2019t a map maker.
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      Texas Panhandle<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

      The Texas Panhandle is the northern most section of the State. Bordering Oklahoma and New Mexico and the part of Texas where the famous Route 66 passed through.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1 Amarillo, Texas<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

      The Texas Air and Space Museum<\/a> offers airplane and aviation enthusiasts the opportunity to view and learn about early aviation. The museum has historic exhibits centering around pioneer aviators, military aircraft and the various wars throughout history. There are also several aircraft on display including the famed P-51 Mustang and NASA shuttle training aircraft.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      When you first hear about the Jack Sisemore\u2019s Traveland RV Museum<\/a> you might dismiss it as a place where a couple of campers are parked but it is so much more. Sisemore was the first RV dealer in Texas<\/a> and started collecting vintage RV\u2019s, campers and trailers in the early 1980\u2019s. The museum displays fifteen rolling vacation campers from the 1930\u2019s to the 1970\u2019s. Along with motorcycles, old transportation displays and memorabilia it is well worth a visit. The museum is free and self-guided so you can take your time looking around.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Big Texan Steak Ranch<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

      If you are going to be in Amarillo you might as well have a steak at one of the most famous steak houses in the United States. What makes this restaurant famous you ask? The 72oz Big Texan Steak of course. Born out of a challenge to see how much steak local cowboys could eat, today the 72oz steak challenge draws people from all over the US. The meal consists of Shrimp Cocktail, Baked Potato, Salad, with Roll, Butter, and of course the 72 oz. Steak. You have one hour to finish but if you don\u2019t your meal will set you back $72.00. But hey how many steak houses run a limo service to pick you up and drop you off at your hotel, RV park or even truck stop?<\/span><\/p>\n

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