Texas is home to famous people, famous monuments, famous experiences and famous pride. If we had to reduce it to a few things that make Texas famous, we would say because of size, pride, food, history and, of course, the long horns. Here are 15 of our favorite things that attract more than 7 million visitors to Texas every year. The Alamo, located near San Antonio, is a Spanish mission and fortress famous for its role in the Texas Revolution.
In 1835, a group of 180 volunteer soldiers from Texas, including Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett, fought against 600 members of the Mexican Army and bravely defended the fort for thirteen days before being defeated and killed. 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 every year and remains a symbol of the state's struggle for independence and freedom. On Friday, November 22, 1963, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, was assassinated at Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas.
Kennedy was fatally shot while traveling with his wife Jacqueline, Texas Governor John Connally, and the latter's wife, Nellie, in a presidential entourage. The assassination of JFK provoked a reaction of pain and panic across the country, as well as conspiracy theories that are still debated to this day. Texans love a good slogan, and even though they all say, “Remembering The Alamo,” they also love to warn visitors, playfully or not so playfully, “Don't mess with Texas.”. The slogan began as a state advertising campaign in 1986 to reduce garbage on Texas highways and quickly became a Texas cultural phenomenon.
It's officially a trademark of the Texas Department of Transportation, but “Don't Mess with Texas” has become a frequently cited example of pride in Texas culture. The perfect food for every occasion, Texans love their barbecue. Every enthusiast has their own special blend of spices and will spend a lot of time discussing the nuances of creating the perfect barbecue meat. Whether it's brisket, ribs, chicken or sausage, nothing brings people together like a good barbecue.
Add a baked potato, coleslaw or potato salad to your plate and you have a delicious and filling meal that everyone will love. Country music is popular across the state. The state is famous for traditional singers such as George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Barbara Mandrell, who were household names in the '50s, '60s and '70s, often referred to as classic country. George Strait, known as “King George”, has been the leading figure in Texas country music from the 80s to the 21st century.
Modern female singers such as Miranda Lambert, Lee Ann Womack, Kacey Musgraves and the Dixie Chicks have made an impact on 21st century country music. The main chapel contains the flags of the native states or countries of all the Alamo martyrs, along with personal artifacts. The area of the former barracks contains the chronology and history of the former Spanish and Mexican colony. In North Texas, Dallas is home to many international companies and is famous for the television show of the same name.
Houston, located in East Texas, is home to several energy companies besides NASA. When the Spanish first arrived in Texas, they built a series of missions, of which The Alamo is most famous for its key role during the Texas Revolution. The phrase “Remember the Alamo” is a phrase that all Texans know. Although not as famous as The Alamo, the San Jacinto monument is just as worth a visit.
The San Jacinto Monument commemorates the battle and is located near Houston. If you've ever dreamed of becoming an astronaut, NASA is the perfect place to try. It's no accident that many of the big oil companies are headquartered in Texas. Since the beginning of the 20th century, when the Texas oil boom occurred, the state has been a center for oil manipulation.
Texas' oil resources have made it a financial center for many international companies. When driving through Houston, it's impossible to miss the oil refineries and skyscrapers of some of the world's largest oil companies. No true Texas gathering is complete without barbecue. From brisket to shredded pork and sausage, no one knows how to make barbecues like Texans.
No matter what part of the state you are in, you'll find good meat. If you want a truly Texan dish, try a plate of fried chicken fillet dipped in sauce. It may not be barbecue in the right sense, but it's as good as a slice of brisket, if not better. Taco rivalries in Texas are as serious as rivalries at barbecues.
Tex-Mex food is best described as a Texan-Mexican fusion. In the 19th century, Czech immigrants settled all over the state and, thank God, brought their prescriptions with them. You can often try some local products from small farms or eat a good barbecue. The most traditional festivals include Fiesta in San Antonio, a festival with a history of more than 130 years in which local women decided to decorate their carriages with flowers and throw them at each other, leading to the name of the Battle of the Flowers.
Texas is best known for cattle and horses, but there are many interesting animals in the state, wild and domestic. During the summer, the maximum temperature in Texas ranges from 26°C (79°F) on Galveston Island and the mountains of West Texas to 100°F (38°C) elsewhere such as the Rio Grande Valley. Three presidents have called Texas home, and all have held office during periods of intense social and political change. While I'm not a native of Texas, I've been here for about 30 years and first arrived in 1991 to attend Baylor University.
The nighttime temperature ranges from 27 °C (81 °F) in Galveston to 14 °C (57 °F) in the mountains of western Texas. Along with the flag of Hawaii, the state flag of Texas is the only flag in the United States that was once also a national flag, since it served as the flag of the Republic of Texas. You might not think of Texas as a beach destination, but the Gulf Coast is a popular summer destination for locals. Thanks to President Johnson's wife, Lady Bird Johnson, blue caps have been planted on the state's roads, so driving through Texas is always a scenic road trip when they're flourishing.
Central Texans prefer meat to be rubbed with spices and cooked over indirect heat with walnut or oak wood. The Czech Republic claims to have invented kolaches, but Texans can claim to add meat to this traditional pie. Despite the fact that Texas is associated with the deserts of the southwestern United States, only 10% of the land area of Texas is desert. .
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