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About the destination: Found in the Lone Star State of Texas, Dallas is an important city in southern United States. Dallas is the ninth most populous city in the United States and the third most populous city in the state of Texas. One of the most famous landmarks of Dallas is the Reunion Tower. Visitors can even dine at a restaurant at the top of the tower. Home to museums and gardens, Fair Park is most famous for the amazing State Fair in the fall. Dallas’s Botanical Garden is a wonderful garden full of exotic and local flora. The best time to visit is, of course, during spring when thousands of flowers are blooming. The site of John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963, Dealey Plaza, has become a national historic landmark and you can see the spot where the fatal shot hit the late president. Take a tour of America's most famous ranch. 40 km north of Dallas, we find Southfork Ranch, known worldwide as the filming location for the "Dallas" series. Dallas is a hub of business and commerce, as well as a bustling metropolis. With high-end shopping, museums and galleries, all in the presence of warm weather year-round, Dallas is one place you’re sure to be "Living Large."

About the destination: Welcome to Grapevine, Texas! Nestled in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, this charming city offers a delightful blend of historic charm and modern attractions. Whether you're a history buff, a wine enthusiast, or a family looking for fun, Grapevine has something for everyone. Explore the historic downtown area, where you'll find beautifully preserved 19th-century buildings, unique shops, and delightful restaurants. Don't miss the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, which offers scenic train rides that transport you back in time. For wine lovers, Grapevine is a true paradise. The city is home to several award-winning wineries and tasting rooms, offering a perfect opportunity to sample some of the finest wines in Texas. Be sure to visit the Urban Wine Trail and enjoy a leisurely afternoon of wine tasting. If you happen to visit in September, the annual Grapefest, the largest wine festival in the Southwest, is an event not to be missed, featuring wine tastings, live music, and family-friendly activities. Families will find plenty of entertainment in Grapevine as well. The LEGOLAND Discovery Center and SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium at the Grapevine Mills Mall are must-visit attractions for kids of all ages. For a unique experience, take a stroll through the Grapevine Botanical Gardens or enjoy a day at Lake Grapevine, where you can partake in various outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking. The city also boasts numerous parks and recreational facilities, making it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. No visit to Grapevine would be complete without exploring its vibrant arts and culture scene. The Palace Arts Center hosts a variety of performances, from classic films to live theater, while the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau offers fascinating exhibits on the city's rich history. Throughout the year, Grapevine hosts a variety of festivals and events, ensuring there's always something exciting happening. With its unique blend of attractions, Grapevine, Texas, promises an unforgettable experience for every traveler.

About the destination: Austin, the Capital of the Lone Star State is cosmopolitan, quirky, laidback and has a small-town feel. Austin has it all, live music, cool people, great restaurants, beautiful nature and plenty of sunshine. Two notable attractions of the city are The Capitol Building and the University of Texas. Throughout the city you’ll find monuments of ranchers, prominent musicians, and Civil War heroes. Many of these monuments are located in Austin’s numerous parks, making it an excellent place to get in touch with nature. To experience just the right amount of “weird” that makes Austin unique, visit South Congress Avenue. “SoCo” is a veritable paradise anyone who loves of shopping, dining and live music. Whether you’re here for music, food, or to take in the local art scene, you’ll find no shortage of things to do in downtown Austin.

About the destination: San Antonio is the ultimate destination for family fun. You’ll find Texas-sized thrills with wild rides at our theme parks, amazing formations in a cavern and trail journeys on a dude ranch horse. Millions of people visit the River Walk each year to enjoy this unusual urban sanctuary that winds along the San Antonio River. Playtime in San Antonio means one thing: Texas-sized adventure! Whether you’re young or young at heart, big thrills await you at our world-class theme parks and water park resorts. SeaWorld® San Antonio and Six Flags® Fiesta Texas are great.

About the destination: Del Rio, city, seat (1885) of Val Verde county, southwestern Texas, U.S. It lies along the Rio Grande, there bridged to Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, 145 miles (233 km) west of San Antonio. The original Spanish mission of San Felipe del Rio (c. 1675) on the site was destroyed by Indians, but the name survived until 1883, when it was shortened to avoid confusion with San Felipe de Austin. The present community was founded in 1872. Remnants of an old canal system that carried water from the prolific San Felipe Springs still survive. A port of entry with a busy tourist trade, Del Rio is also a marketing centre for an extensive ranching area, and in recent years it has become a retirement centre.

About the destination: Terlingua is a mining district and census-designated place (CDP) in southwestern Brewster County, Texas, United States. It is located near the Rio Grande and the villages of Lajitas and Study Butte, Texas, as well as the Mexican state of Chihuahua. The discovery of cinnabar, from which the metal mercury is extracted, in the mid-1880s brought miners to the area, creating a city of 2,000 people. The only remnants of the mining days are a ghost town of the Howard Perry-owned Chisos Mining Company and several nearby capped and abandoned mines, most notably the California Hill, the Rainbow, the 248, and the Study Butte mines. The mineral terlinguaite was first found in the vicinity of California Hill. According to the historian Kenneth Baxter Ragsdale, "Facts concerning the discovery of cinnabar in the Terlingua area are so shrouded in legend and fabrication that it is impossible to cite the date and location of the first quicksilver recovery." The cinnabar was apparently known to Native Americans, who supposedly used its brilliant red color for pictographs. A man named Jack Dawson reportedly produced the first mercury from Terlingua in 1888, but the district got off to a slow start. The Terlingua finds did not begin to be publicized in newspapers and mining industry magazines until the mid-1890s. By 1900, four mining companies had recovered 1000 flasks in the district: Lindheim and Dewees, Marfa and Mariposa, the California, and the Excelsior. By 1903, they were joined by the Texas Almaden Mining Company, the Big Bend Cinnabar Mining Company, and the Colquitt-Tigner combine. George W. Wanless and Charles Allen began working the area of California Mountain around 1894 based on reports of Mexican miners from as early as 1850. Ore was found in 1896. Jack Dawson, J.A. Davies and Louis Lindheim soon followed. A Terlingua post office was established in 1899 at the California Mountain mining community. The origin of the name Terlingua may be a corruption of Tres Lenguas (which means "three tongues" in Spanish), in reference to an early mine or local feature. By 1903, 3000 people populated the area. The mining center and post office eventually moved to the area of the Chisos Mine and the original settlement took on the name of Mariposa.

About the destination: Midland is a city in and the county seat of Midland County, Texas, United States,on the Southern Plains of the state's western area. A small portion of the city extends into Martin County Midland was founded as the midway point between Fort Worth and El Paso on the Texas and Pacific Railroad in 1881. It is the hometown of former First Lady Laura Bush, and the onetime home of former Presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush, and former First Lady Barbara Bush.. Nicknamed "The Tall City", Midland has long been known for its downtown skyline. Most of downtown Midland's major office buildings were built during a time of major Permian Basin oil and gas discoveries. The surge in energy prices in the mid-1980s set about a building boom for downtown Midland. For many years, the 22-story Wilco Building in downtown Midland was the tallest building between Fort Worth and Phoenix. Today, the tallest one is the 24-story Bank of America Building which stands at a height of 332 feet (101 m). Four buildings over 500 feet (150 m) tall were planned in the 1980s, including one designed by architect I.M. Pei. The great Oil Bust of the mid-1980s killed any plans for future skyscrapers. A private development group was planning to build Energy Tower at City Center, which was proposed to stand at 870 feet tall with 59 floors (6 floors underground and 53 above). If it had been built, it would have been Texas' 6th tallest building

About the destination: Amarillo, which means "yellow" in Spanish, is the center of the Texas Panhandle, located at the edge of the Great Plains. Amarillo offers a true Western heritage, a unique geographical area with wide open spaces and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. With its relatively mild climate, the city is rated as having some of the cleanest air in the country. Indians, conquistadors, buffalo hunters, settlers, cowboys, adventurers, lawmen, gunfighters, and the railroad all contributed in many ways to the development and growth of the area. That heritage is still felt here, where "cowboy" is still an honorable profession. Here you can enjoy the very best of the Old and New West! Today Amarillo is one of the dominant cities in the Panhandle Plains and is home to a variety of industries along with a number of places to interest tourists, especially those on the Route 66. Amarillo is also gateway to Palo Duro Canyon, America's second largest canyon. Palo Duro Canyon is unique with rock formations and a valley with wonderful views and pictures.

About the destination: Fort Worth is the 16th-largest city in the United States and the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas. The city is located in North Central Texas and covers nearly 350 square miles (910 km2) in Tarrant, Denton, Parker, and Wise Counties; it is the seat of Tarrant County. According to the 2015 census estimates, Fort Worth has a population of 833,319.[4] The city is the second-largest in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area (the "DFW Metroplex").

About the destination: Found in the Lone Star State of Texas, Dallas is an important city in southern United States. Dallas is the ninth most populous city in the United States and the third most populous city in the state of Texas. One of the most famous landmarks of Dallas is the Reunion Tower. Visitors can even dine at a restaurant at the top of the tower. Home to museums and gardens, Fair Park is most famous for the amazing State Fair in the fall. Dallas’s Botanical Garden is a wonderful garden full of exotic and local flora. The best time to visit is, of course, during spring when thousands of flowers are blooming. The site of John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963, Dealey Plaza, has become a national historic landmark and you can see the spot where the fatal shot hit the late president. Take a tour of America's most famous ranch. 40 km north of Dallas, we find Southfork Ranch, known worldwide as the filming location for the "Dallas" series. Dallas is a hub of business and commerce, as well as a bustling metropolis. With high-end shopping, museums and galleries, all in the presence of warm weather year-round, Dallas is one place you’re sure to be "Living Large."