Fun Texas Info
Texas is located in the American South and Southwest regions of the United States of America. With an area of 261,797 square miles (678,051 km²) and a population of 23.5 million in 254 counties, Texas is second-largest in both area and population. About half the state's population resides in Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston metropolitan areas.
The name Texas derives from táysha, a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai, which means "friends" or "allies". Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and existed as the independent Republic of Texas for nearly a decade. In 1845, Texas joined the United States as the 28th state. Texas is one of only four states that was an independent nation before becoming a constituent state of the U.S.
Texas is internationally known for its energy and aeronautics industries, and for the ship channel at the Port of Houston the largest in the U.S. in international commerce and the sixth-largest port in the world. Texas is home to the most Fortune 500 companies and Texas has the second-largest economy in the U.S. The Texas Medical Center in Houston contains the world's largest concentration of research and healthcare institutions.
In addition to its own state flag, Texas boasts that "Six Flags" have flown over its soil: the national flags of Spain, the Fleur-de-lis of France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States of America.
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Welcome to fun things to do in Texas!
There are a lot of fun things to do in Texas. Fun things to do for visitors and for people who call Texas their home. It doesn't matter if you are looking for an adventure or for fun and different things to do in Texas with your kids.
On this page we give you a wide variety of fun things to do in Texas.
Our first category is Fun Adventures in Texas. Here you will find some of the most exciting, adventures and fun things you can do in Texas.
Our second category is Romantic Fun in Texas. On this page we give you many ideas for a romantic time in Texas. Have you had a romantic picnic lately? How does a romantic getaway sound like to you? You can find all this and several more romantic ideas on our page about romantic things to do in Texas.
Our third category is Fun Getaways in Texas. On this page we offer information on the best bed & breakfasts in Texas, fun Texas ranches, best hotels in Texas and Texas cruises
Our fourth category is Fun for Kids in Texas. Kids always want to have fun and there is plenty of it in Texas. Check out fun Texas kids theatre, the zoo's and of course all the amazing fun parks in Texas.
We also have pages about fun things to do in many cities in Texas and in Big Bend National Park. To your left you can find some fun facts about Texas - And now go ahead and have fun in Texas !!!
Travel tip:
The best time to visit and to have fun in Texas is either spring or fall, when the temperature is moderate. The summers tend to get hot and humid in Texas.