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1. Krause Springs

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I always had a vision that Texas was a hugely dry state dotted with big cities. I've learnt that there are some stunning natural sights of Texas.

2. Dinosaur Valley State Park, Glen Rose

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Wade right up to giant footprints made by duck-billed dinosaurs, three-toed meat-eaters and brontosaurus types.

3. Jacobs Well

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There are lots of natural swimming holes in Texas. Jacob's Well is a karstic spring in Hill Country flowing from the bed of Cypress Creek.

4. Boquillas Canyon, Big Bend National Park

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This canyon straddles the Texas/Mexico border.

5. Dallas Zoo

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There are also zoos in Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio which also has an aquarium.

6. Longhorn Cavern State Park

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During prohibition in the 1920s, Longhorn Cavern was used by Burnet County residents as a speakeasy.

7. Stockyards, Fort Worth

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The Stockyards consist of mainly entertainment and shopping venues that capitalize on the "Cowtown" image of Fort Worth.

8. Gorman Falls

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A lush oasis, hidden in Texas Hill Country

9. Galveston

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Some gorgeous beaches are among the top attractions of Texas.

10. The Alamo, San Antonio

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The site of one of the most famous battles on US soil.

11. Texas Hill Country

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The Texas Hill Country is a twenty-five county region of Central and South Texas.

12. San Antonio River Walk

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The River Walk is a network of walkways, one storey beneath the streets of Downtown San Antonio.

13. The Aquarium Restaurant, Kemah

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A restaurant that is home to 50,000 gallon aquarium! Wow!

14. Cowboys Stadium-Arlington

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The impressive stadium was opened in 2009.

15. Gruene Hall

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The oldest dancehall in Texas.

16. South Boulevard, Houston

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A stunning oak avenue.

17. Blood Lake

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Sadly, the blood lake is not one of the permanent sites of Texas. The lake suddenly turned red after a drought and a proliferation of bacteria. The lake is actually OC Fisher Reservoir in San Angelo State Park in West Texas.

18. Texas BBQ

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It's essential to eat barbecue in Texas.

19. The San Jacinto Monument

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The monument on the Houston Ship Channel marks where Sam Houston defeated Mexico in 1836

20. Enchanted Rock State Park

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A great place to do some rugged hiking.

21. Lonesome Highway, Guadalupe Mountains

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My idea of a great road trip.

22. Giant Justins, San Antonio

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The World's Largest Pair of Cowboy Boots - 40 feet tall and 35 feet wide.

23. Open-air Chapel, Gruene

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This quaint open-air chapel is the focal point of Gruene Estate, which also features a rustic reception pavilion and historic accommodations.

24. The Cross of Jesus, Groom

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The story of the crucifixion of Jesus is spelled out step by step in graphic sculpture

25. Fredericksburg

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A beautiful Hill Country town with great German food, quaint shops, and wonderful vineyards. It's so German they even have an Oktoberfest.

26. Big Tex

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The symbol of the Texas State Fair.

27. Fort Davis

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One of the darkest sky areas in the United States.

28. South Padre Island

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The island is a popular destination for Spring Break.

29. The Narrows, Hill Country

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The river cuts through an exposed coral reef dating from the Late Cretaceous period

30. Palo Duro Canyon

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The second largest canyon in the US after the Grand Canyon.

31. Majestic Theater, San Antonio

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The Majestic Theatre is San Antonio's oldest and largest atmospheric theatre. It was once the second largest movie theater in the US.

32. Longhorns under Pecan Trees

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This is one of the most redolent sights of Texas.

33. Rainforest Conservatory, Houston Museum of Natural Science

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Take a break from dry heat of Texas in the humid heat of the rainforest.

34. Trail of Lights, Zilker Park, Austin

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The Trail of Lights winds through 1.25 miles of the park which is the crown jewel of Austin’s public green spaces.

35. USS Lexington, Corpus Christi

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The historic aircraft carrier is now a museum.

36. Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, Dallas

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Although only opened in 2012, it has already become one of the iconic sights of Dallas.

37. Water Gardens, Fort Worth

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Magnificent construction. The site was used in the sci-fi movie Logan's Run.

38. Chapel of Thanksgiving, Dallas

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The 'Glory Window' is one of the largest horizontally mounted stained glass pieces in the world.

39. Galveston Island Pleasure Pier

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Waterfront fun and entertainment like no other Gulf Coast destination

40. Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston

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Houston we have a problem! You have too many attractions to choose from!

41. Oil Derrick

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One of the sights of Texas we always think of.

42. Bluebonnet Fields, Ellis County

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A variety of lupin, bluebonnet is the state flower of Texas.

43. The Sixth Floor Museum, Dealey Plaza, Dallas

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The shot that was heard around the world was fired from here on November 22, 1963. The site of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

There's a fantastic variety of sights of Texas - not surprising given that the state is bigger even that France! I hope I captured a good flavor of the attractions here. What did I miss?