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Thanks to its colorful scenery and quirky roadside charm, the American Southwest is one of the most pleasurable places to take a road-trip. Along the way, myriad cultural, historic, athletic, and sightseeing opportunities promise to entertain travelers of all ages and interests from avid outdoor enthusiasts to history buffs.

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After 30 years of planning and acquiring, this 126,000 square-foot tribute to Latino and Native American traditions opened in fall 2007, offering exhibits, performances and classes in the arts.

600 River St.; Austin, TX; 512-478-6222; www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks

Located in Zilker Park, the city’s undisputed gem is fed by underground springs. The year-round 68-degree waters are popular with top triathletes and families alike.

2101 Barton Springs Rd.; Austin, TX; 512-867-3080; www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks

Austin hosts North America’s largest Mexican free-tailed bat colony. More than a million of them swoop out from under the Congress Avenue Bridge just after sunset from March until November.

First St. & Congress Ave.; Austin, TX; www.batcon.org

This lake resort is known as one of the top destination spas for its impeccable service, mouth-watering cuisine and Hill Country views over gorgeous Lake Austin.

1705 South Quinlan Park Rd.; Austin, TX; 512-372-7300; www.lakeaustin.com

Of course it’s taller than the U.S. Capitol building – this is Texas, after all. Overlooking Congress Avenue, this stunning example of 19th -century architecture has a “Sunset Red” pink granite exterior and incredible rotunda detailing.

1100 Congress Ave.; Austin, TX; 512-305-8400; www.tspb.state.tx.us

New in 2006, the Blanton houses 17,000 works of art, including modern, Latin American, Renaissance and Baroque pieces, 20th-Century American artworks, and 15th-century prints.

200 East MLK at Congress Ave.; Austin, TX; 512-471-5482; www.blantonmuseum.org

Austinites love this 351-acre park centered around Lady Bird Lake for its walking trails, sports fields, city views, spring kite festival, fall music festival and December Christmas tree.

2100 Barton Springs Rd.; Austin, TX; www.ci.austin.tx.us/zilker

Browse through the art-filled halls and then stop in for a modern culinary experience at trendsetting restaurant Seventeen; indulge in a glass of champagne under the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed windows.

1717 North Harwood St.; Dallas, TX; 214-922-1200; www.dallasmuseumofart.org

Home to thousands of species of marine life and a walk-through tunnel, this isn’t just an aquarium. Exhibits also include “Mundo Maya,” taking guests from the ocean to the rainforest.

1801 North Griffin St.; Dallas, TX; 214-720-2224; www.dwazoo.com

A center of entertainment and culture, and site of the gargantuan State Fair of Texas, Fair Park offers everything from sporting events and concerts to crafts and museums.

1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd.; Dallas, TX; 214-670-8400; www.fairpark.org

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