Whooping cranes winter at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge while galleries and restaurants shine in pedestrian-friendly Rockport. The first stop on the Gulf is Galveston, a barrier island where sunny beaches and old-school Southern charm reign supreme. Immerse yourself in Houston's culture and cuisine, then pull over for Space Center Houston – where the tram passes the Apollo Mission Control Center – on your drive to the coast. Houston–South Padre Island 600 miles (965km)Ī drive along the Gulf Coast delivers birdwatching, kayaking, coastal conviviality and oh-so-many beaches. Stretch your legs and have some fun at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier © DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images Houston & the Gulf Coast Best road trip for beaches Planning tip: Get your Texas playlist ready with these tunes: New San Antonio Rose by Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys Luckenbach, Texas by Waylon Jennings On the Road Again by Willie Nelson Amarillo by Morning by George Strait What I Like about Texas by Jerry Jeff Walker & Gary P Nunn Miles and Miles of Texas by Asleep at the Wheel El Paso by Marty Robbins Waltz Across Texas by Ernest Tubbs Corpus Christi Bay by Robert Earl Keen God Blessed Texas by Little Texas. After walking the caverns in Boerne, conclude in San Antonio, where The Alamo and the gorgeous River Walk anchor downtown. Continue north to hike up the 425ft granite dome – part of an enormous underground batholith – at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area then dip south to explore antique shops and museums in German-settled Fredericksburg. Swing north to the Lyndon B Johnson National Historic Park, which spotlights the 36th president’s local roots across two historic towns: Johnson City and Stonewall. Dubbed the Gateway to the Hill Country, this welcoming small town is home to Jester King Brewery, Treaty Oak Distilling and Hamilton Pool Preserve.
In Austin, soak up the live music and food truck scene – and watch the bats swoop out from beneath the South Congress Bridge – before heading west to Dripping Springs. The Hill Country is one of the prettiest regions in Texas, especially in spring when wildflowers bloom along the roadside.
"Sometimes you just need to see somebody else like you doing something to make you feel like, 'You know what, I got this, I can do this, too,' " Apkan added.Dripping Springs welcomes you into Texas Hill Country © Fotoluminate LLC / Shutterstock Hill Country Best scenic road trip
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