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10 Top Attractions in Texas

Texas is the second largest state in theactivities. There is also a landscaped
Union both in terms of area (aftersandy beach, IMAX theater, and a
Alaska), and of population (afterpaddlewheel cruise boat.
California). There are many interesting5. Plano Balloon Festival (in Plano): An
places and events to see around theannual hot-air ballooning festival. The
state, including:festival also offers other activities
1. The Alamo (in San Antonion):such as live bands, activities for kids,
Originally built as a Spanish mission,and great food.
the site became legendary as a result of6. Plaza Wax Museum (in San Antonio):
the 1836 siege that took place duringTwo attractions in one - Louis Tussard's
the Texas Revolution of 1836.Plaza Wax Museum (a traditional wax
2. Forbidden Gardens (in Katy): Anmuseum) and Ripley's Believe It or Not!
outdoor museum of Chinese culture and(a museum of the strange and unusual).
history. Perhaps the most impressive7. SeaWorld San Antonio (in San
exhibits are a 1/20th scale model of theAntonio): The famous marine-themed theme
Forbidden City, as well as a Terracottaand zoological park.
Army of 6,000 1/3 scale figures.8. State Fair of Texas (in Dallas): An
3. Hartman Prehistoric Garden (inannual event including many attractions
Austin): A site where fossilized tracksincluding the largest ferris wheel in
and bones have been found, this is oneNorth America, a college football game,
garden of several within the Zilkerand even an Auto Show. The fair is also
Botanical Garden. The Hartmanwell-known for its deliciously high-fat
Prehistoric Garden has been set up tofoods such as deep-fried Oreo cookies,
resemble a Cretaceous habitat, and evenpork ribs and corn dogs.
contains an actual-size sculpture of the9. Texas Rose Festival (in Tyler): An
dinosaur Ornithomimus.annual festival held in October of each
4. Moody Gardens (in Galveston): A largeyear, this popular festival celebrates
and spectacular tourist attraction,the area's rose-growing industry.
Moody Gardens contains three "pyramids"10. USS Texas (in La Porte): A
which themselves contain the largestbattleship which served with the US Navy
aquarium in the world, rainforest faunaduring both World Wars.
and flora, and science exhibits and



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