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Sea Center Texas
Sea Center Texas Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Texas
Aquarium in Lake Jackson, TX USA

A state of the art marine fish hatchery and Visitor Center Sea Center Texas is a marine aquarium, fish hatchery and education center located on 75 acres in Lake Jackson, Texas.


San Marcos River
San Marcos River Top Attraction!
Recreation in San Marcos, TX USA

Shaded by giant cypress trees and a refreshing 72 degrees year-round, the crystal clear San Marcos River is the perfect place to jump in and cool off. Rent a tube or kayak and navigate its length, or just float about in the deep-water pools.

San Jacinto Monument And Museum
San Jacinto Monument And Museum Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Houston, TX
Museum in La Porte, TX USA

Experience the world's tallest monument tower. Witness revolution in the Jesse H. Jones Theatre for Texas Studies. Discover our nation's past among the museum's many exhibits and antiquities. And walk the battlefield that gave birth to the American West! There's something for everyone at the San Jacinto Museum of History. Experience the world's tallest memorial column, witness revolution in the Jesse H. Jones Theatre for Texas Studies. Discover our nation's past among the museum's exhibits and antiquities.

Lyndon B. Johnson State And National Parks And Historic Site
Lyndon B. Johnson State And National Parks And Historic Site Top Attraction!
Historic Site in Stonewall, TX USA

Stonewall, Texas, is home to the LBJ State and National Parks. Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States, was born in the Texas Hill Country and he returned to his beloved home at every opportunity. Today, visitors can walk in his footsteps and relive history at the LBJ State and National Parks and Historic Site.

Kemah Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk Top Attraction!
Theme Park in Kemah, TX USA

Amusement rides, carnival games, family fun events, boating and a full marina are available in this magnificent waterfront setting. Voted one of Forbes Top 10 Texas attractions. Amusement rides, carnival games, family fun events, boating and a full marina are available in this magnificent waterfront setting.


Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Irving, TX
Shopping in Irving, TX USA

Newly opened copper-clad convention center in Las Colinas. Marking the innovative future of meetings and events, the new Irving Convention Center is equipped with nearly 100,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space.

The Mustangs of Las Colinas
The Mustangs of Las Colinas Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Irving, TX
Art Museum in Irving, TX USA

Largest equestrian sculpture in the world. The Mustangs of Las Colinas, the largest equestrian sculpture in the world, is a breathtakingly realistic bronze sculpture of nine wild mustangs running across a granite stream at Williams Square Plaza in Las Colinas. This is a mustsee for residents and visitors alike.

Historic Granbury Square
Historic Granbury Square Top Attraction!
Historic Site in Granbury, TX USA

Mid to late 1800's period architecture with merchants, restaurants and attractions and an award-winning Courthouse

Stonetree Golf Club
Stonetree Golf Club Top Attraction!
Golf in Killeen, TX USA

Stonetree Golf Club of Killeen is laid out over rolling terrainwith a wide variety of trees and several small lakes withbeautiful fountains. The state-of-the-art practice facility at Stonetree Golf Club is unrivaled in this area. This practice facility includes: double ended driving range, with a 1.


Concordia Cemetery
Concordia Cemetery Top Attraction!
Historic Site in El Paso, TX USA

Buried here are over 60,000 people including gunfighter John Wesley Hardin, Buffalo Soldiers, Texas Rangers, Civil War Veterans, early Mormon pioneers, Florida (Lady Flo) Wolf and more. Known as Concordia during the 1840s, this area was the home of Chihuahua trader Hugh Stephenson. In 1856 his wife, Juana (Ascarate), was buried in what is now part of Concordia Cemetery.

U. S. Veteran's Museum
U. S. Veteran's Museum Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Texas
Museum in Granbury, TX USA

Memorabilia from all wars fought by US troops U. S.

Mayborn Science Theater
Mayborn Science Theater Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Killeen, TX
Science Museum in Killeen, TX USA

An out of this world experience The Mayborn Science Theater, on the campus of Central Texas College in Killeen, is one of the largest domed structures in the state. Come see a Planetarium Sky Show, Laser Light Show or Large Format Film in the 180-seat theater.

Gondola Adventures, Inc.
Gondola Adventures, Inc. Top Attraction!
Boating in Irving, TX USA

The only Gondola operator in Texas, offering cruises on Lake Carolyn and through the Mandalay Canals. Gondola Adventures Irving branch is a first-class gondola experience offering cruises on Lake Carolyn and through the Mandalay Canals.

El Paso Zoo
El Paso Zoo Top Attraction!
Zoo in El Paso, TX USA

El Paso Zoo serves as a regional center for family fun, education, and conservation efforts for wildlife and natural resources. The El Paso Zoo is a 35 acre home to home to over 220 species of animals including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates from North and South America and Asia living in a variety of natural habitat exhibits.

The Shops at Legacy
The Shops at Legacy Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Plano, TX
Shopping in Plano, TX USA

Located at Legacy Drive and Dallas Parkway is an eclectic array of shops and restaurants for your entertainment. Legacy Town Center is a milange of urban style homes, businesses, retail establishments, hotels, restaurants and open spaces in a community setting.

‘The Blue Helmets in Action” Rotating Exhibit
‘The Blue Helmets in Action” Rotating Exhibit things to do on a rainy day in Houston, TX
Culture in Houston, TX USA

Blue Helmets in Action at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum Buffalo Soldiers National Museum’s new rotating exhibition, The Blue Helmets in Action, focuses on the 93rd Infantry Division, the first African American combat division to be activated during World War II.

2024 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
2024 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
Sport in Austin, TX USA

The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K

3M Half Marathon
3M Half Marathon
Sport in Austin, TX USA

The 3M Half Marathon welcomes new runners and challenges old pros. The downhill to downtown course is a fast and fun race fueled by live music and cheering fans along the 13.1 mile course in the heart of Texas.

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
National Park in Fritch, TX USA

National Park For thousands of years, people came to the red bluffs above the Canadian River for flint, vital to their existence. Demand for the high quality, rainbow-hued flint is reflected in the distribution of Alibates Flint through the Great Plains and beyond.

Amazing Jakes
Amazing Jakes things to do on a rainy day in Plano, TX
Recreation in Plano, TX USA

Indoor Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Lazer Tag, Bumper Cars, Climbing Amazing Jake's is the first facility of its kind to open in the Dallas area. Amazing Jake's is over 95,000 square feet of food and fun.

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Best Time to Visit Texas


The best time to visit Texas is in the summer and fall. Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the low 80's and highs in the low 90's. Nights are mild with lows in the low 70's. Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Fall nights are cool with lows in the low 50's.

Visit Texas in the springSpring Summer Visit Texas in the fallFall Winter


Monthly Temperatures in Texas


Month Low Avg High
January 37.1 47.7 58.3
February 41.0 52.1 63.2
March 48.1 59.4 70.6
April 55.4 66.6 77.6
May 63.9 74.2 84.4
June 70.8 80.9 90.9
July 73.5 83.8 93.9
August 72.9 83.2 93.4
September 67.4 77.7 87.9
October 57.8 68.6 79.4
November 47.1 57.7 68.2
December 39.1 49.7 60.2

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