1. State Nickname: The Lone Star State
Texas
State Song: Texas, Our Texas
State Flower: Bluebonnet
State Nickname: The Lone Star State

2. Major Cities of The Lone Star State
2.3 million
Houston
1.5 million
San Antonio
1.3 million
Dallas

3. 3 Colleges in Texas Texas Colleges Rice University Houston, TX
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
Texas A & M University- College Station
College-Station, TX

4. The Alamo Located in San Antonio, TX
A fort built in It became famous during the Texan War of Independence, after 187 defenders barricaded themselves against a superior Mexican Army, which were killed, including, famous David “Davy” Crockett.
Now, more than 2.5 million people visit this historical site, annually, to see its restored mission buildings and the cenotaph, commemorating the fallen Texans.

5. President Kennedy & the Sixth Floor Museum
Located in Dallas, TX
The Sixth floor of the Texas school book depository in Dallas, where the tragic & fatal shot that took President JFK’s life.
This museum gives detailed information on the assassination & JFK’s legacy unveiled in 1970.

6. San Antonio’s Spectacular River Walk
Located in San Antonio, TX
For several miles along the San Antonio river, this river passes through the city’s best shopping areas, restaurants, hotels, & attractions. Built below the street level, this long walkway winds & weaves through the city.
A great way to tackle this attraction is to take a river cruise upstream & walk back to your starting point, stopping for a bite to eat, or a museum to visit along the way.

7. Top 3 Tourist Attractions
Attraction Ranking
The Alamo
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JFK Museum
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San Antonio Spectacular River Walk
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8. Fun Facts about Texas Texas means friends or allies in Hasina Indian.
Dr. Pepper was invented in Waco, TX in 1855 and was formulated by Texas pharmacist, Charles Alderton.
There is no period after “Dr” in Dr Pepper.
Texas emits more green house gasses than any other state.

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