1. The Weather
It's HOT. Pack lightweight and breathable clothes unless you're planning to visit in the middle of winter. You'll thank us later.
2. BBQ
Texans love their BBQ, and it has a rich history in Texas. The meat-smoking tradition was brought to central Texas by the Czech and German settlers during the mid-nineteenth century and soon became a staple of Texas cuisine.
3. Everything is BIGGER in Texas
Texas is the second biggest state in the country both by population and area. Texas's capital building is larger than the United States Capitol building in Washington D.C.! You can bet on meeting some larger-than-life personalities, big boots, belt buckles, and even bigger hairstyles. Even our company Genemco is big. We house the world's largest inventory of preowned industrial food processing and refrigeration equipment!
4. Rodeos
Texas is known for being a leader in the rodeo scene, in fact, the first rodeo ever was held in Pecos, Texas! Today, there are thousands of other rodeos and livestock shows that draw thousands of cowboys from across the country to compete with each other.
5. Live Music
Austin, Texas is the Live-Music capital of the world! The phrase became official after it was discovered that Austin had more live-music venues per capita than any other state in the country in 1991. In Austin, you can enjoy any show from jazz to country, indie rock to blues, and many more in almost 200 venues, any day of the week.
6. The Alamo
Located in beautiful San Antonio, the Alamo is a Spanish mission and fortress where in 1836 the courageous and outnumbered volunteer Texan soldiers, including frontiersman Davy Crockett, were ultimately defeated by the Mexican military during the Texas Revolution. The defeat became a rallying cry for other battles in Texas and the phrase “Remember the Alamo” was adopted. The Alamo is visited by 2.5 million people each year and remains a symbol of the state’s struggle for independence and liberty.
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