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The second largest state in the union, Texas covers 268,581 square miles and extends from sea level along the Gulf of Mexico to 8,000 feet in the Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas. Primarily known for its cowboy culture, the Lone Star State also offers the unexpected, with the cultural attractions of Houston, Dallas, and Austin harmonizing with the history and pride of San Antonio and the Mexican arts and culture of El Paso.
For big cities with small-town charm, the rambling beauty of Hill Country, and the spicy taste of authentic Tex-Mex.
$112+: Incredibly low rates at chic Dallas hotel Le Méridien Dallas North
$89+: San Antonio hotel nr Six Flags theme park & golf Four Points by Sheraton San Antonio Northwest
$95+: New downtown San Antonio hotel nr Alamo and Riverwalk Four Points by Sheraton San Antonio Downtown
$85+: Houston hotel nr shopping w/free shuttle service Four Points by Sheraton Houston
$129+: Dallas-area hotel w/pool close to airport Element Dallas Fort Worth Airport North
$109+: Low rates at San Antonio hotel w/free airport shuttle Aloft San Antonio Airport
$109+: Plano, TX hotel nr shopping, restaurants & more Aloft Plano
$129+: Incredible rates at Dallas hotel nr golf & airport Aloft Las Colinas
$203+: Low fares to top Texas cities (round-trip) Major Airlines
$203+: Round-trip San Antonio fares via Baltimore Major Airlines
