This sprawling city maintains an ultra-relaxed vibe while enjoying a plethora of culture, arts and cuisine. Travel beyond the heart of downtown to explore the vibrant Museum District, the upscale shopping oasis of River Oaks and the nightlife of Washington Avenue.
Everything's bigger in Texas, or so the saying goes, and the glittering city of Dallas — known as "The Big D" — confirms the motto. Since its Wild West days, this sprawling metropolis has been a boomtown. Today, cutting-edge cuisine fills its restaurants, the nightlife sizzles, and business is, as usual, thriving.
Deep in the heart of Texas, Austin is known for its uniquely different outlook. Things to do in Austin include the Austin Film Festival, South by Southwest and a visit the Paramount Theater or Sixth Street for the live music scene. Or watch the sun set -- and the bats fly -- at local gem Congress Bridge.
Visiting this Tennessean city is a treat for your ears, mind and taste buds. In the “Home of the Blues” and “Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll,” tour Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland, and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. For a pick-me-up afterward, sample some of the city’s delicious barbecue.