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Texas is like a whole other country. It impresses with its sheer diversity of attractions – everything from pristine beaches, deep canyons and scenic swimming holes to stockyards, botanical gardens and one of the nation's best free museums. What's on your must-see list in the Lone Star State?
We asked our readers the same question, and for the past four weeks, they've been voting daily for their favorites.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Texas Attraction are as follows:
- San Antonio River Walk - San Antonio
- Padre Island National Seashore - Corpus Christi
- Gruene Hall - New Braunfels
- Moody Gardens - Galveston
- Space Center Houston - Houston
- The Alamo & San Antonio Missions - San Antonio
- Palo Duro Canyon State Park - Canyon
- Kimbell Art Museum - Fort Worth
- Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth
- The Sixth Floor Museum - Dallas
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to picked the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Experts Ilene Jacobs, Lydia Schrandt and David & Rebekah Schroeder (From Texas to Beyond) were chosen based on their knowledge and experience of travel in Texas.
Congratulations to all these winning attractions!
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The Experts
Ilene Jacobs
As a perpetual wanderer, foodie freak and wannabe... Read More
As a perpetual wanderer, foodie freak and wannabe chef, Ilene is always on the lookout for the best places to see, eat, drink and sleep. When she's not writing about the latest happenings in her hometown of Dallas, she's hanging out in Paris and road tripping around Europe. You can find Ilene's articles about her favorite hot spots and foodie finds at 10Best.com, CBSDFW.com and in TravelAge West magazine. You can also follow Ilene on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.
Ilene Jacobs
As a perpetual wanderer, foodie freak and wannabe chef, Ilene is always on the lookout for the best places to see, eat, drink and sleep. When she's not writing about the latest happenings in her hometown of Dallas, she's hanging out in Paris and road tripping around Europe. You can find Ilene's articles about her favorite hot spots and foodie finds at 10Best.com, CBSDFW.com and in TravelAge West magazine. You can also follow Ilene on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.
Lydia Schrandt
Lydia, photo editor and Readers' Choice Production... Read More
Lydia, photo editor and Readers' Choice Production Manager for USA TODAY 10Best, attending university at Texas A&M in Galveston and College Station before spending several years living in Austin, the state capital of Texas. Now based in Barcelona, Lydia still spends a couple months each year exploring the Lone Star State from her Houston base.
Lydia Schrandt

Lydia, photo editor and Readers' Choice Production Manager for USA TODAY 10Best, attending university at Texas A&M in Galveston and College Station before spending several years living in Austin, the state capital of Texas. Now based in Barcelona, Lydia still spends a couple months each year exploring the Lone Star State from her Houston base.
David & Rebekah Schroeder
From Texas to Beyond is dedicated to learning... Read More
From Texas to Beyond is dedicated to learning about the world and the people around us. From the great state of Texas, David, Rebekah and Isaac hope to introduce travelers to their home state and journeys exploring the wider world. Whether they're traveling across their city, state, country or world, there is always something new to learn. Follow their adventures on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!
David & Rebekah Schroeder

From Texas to Beyond is dedicated to learning about the world and the people around us. From the great state of Texas, David, Rebekah and Isaac hope to introduce travelers to their home state and journeys exploring the wider world. Whether they're traveling across their city, state, country or world, there is always something new to learn. Follow their adventures on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!