{"id":98882214,"date":"2016-01-25T13:19:32","date_gmt":"2016-01-25T18:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/travel-trends\/?p=98882214"},"modified":"2020-01-08T15:43:45","modified_gmt":"2020-01-08T20:43:45","slug":"texas-bigger-and-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/texas-bigger-and-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Bigger AND Better! Here Are 10 Larger-Than-Life Reasons Why You Should Plan a Trip to Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s a saying about Texas and you\u2019ve probably heard it \u2014 everything\u2019s bigger in Texas<\/em>. And it\u2019s kind of true. The Lone Star State and its residents thrive on the pride that comes with being the largest state by area in the continental United States. So that means there\u2019s plenty of over-the-top characters, excessively large events, and gargantuan attractions to visit the next time you\u2019re in Texas.<\/p>\n

Here are our Top 10 reasons why Texas is bigger and better!<\/p>\n

Johnson Space Center<\/h2>\n

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Honestly, how could you NOT visit the NASA home in Houston<\/a>? The complex stretches to over 1,600 acres and is arguably the largest location that documents the history of human spaceflight. It\u2019s nickname is Space City! Visitors can, from the MANY things to choose from, take a tram tour of the facilities, visit the historic Apollo mission control, and even meet a real-life astronaut.<\/p>\n

Houston \u2014 we have no problem!<\/p>\n

Texas State Capitol<\/h2>\n

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Even if you\u2019re not a fan of Texas politics, you\u2019re going to be impressed with its capitol building<\/a>. Located in downtown Austin, it\u2019s home to both the governor\u2019s office AND the state legislature. The building itself is considered by many to be the most beautiful of all the state capitols. When it was built, it was 7th largest building in the world.<\/p>\n

Congress Avenue Bat Colony<\/h2>\n

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Granted, this event is a bit out there and it\u2019s not something for those who suffer from chiroptophobia (AKA a fear of bats). The Austin attraction<\/a> can been seen on most summer nights, when about 1.5 million bats fly out from under the Congress Avenue Bridge. It\u2019s the world\u2019s largest urban bat colony.<\/p>\n

Houston Rodeo<\/h2>\n

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New York has New Year\u2019s Eve, New Orleans has Mardi Gras, and Houston has the Rodeo. The Houston Rodeo <\/a>is credited as one of the largest live entertainment and livestock exhibitions on the planet, and home to the richest regular-season rodeo events.<\/p>\n

Texas State Fair<\/h2>\n
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