Start your quest for your Texas vacation by browsing through the books listed below. Choose five to seven places you think you might enjoy visiting and list them.

• Harrison, James.The Young People's Atlas of the United States KingFisher-Larousse Kingfisher Chambers Incorporated, New York, 1996
• Brindell, Dennis.TEXAS, From Seas to Shining Sea, Childrens Press, Chicago, 1992
• Aylesworth, Thomas G. and Aylesworth, Virginia L.The Southwest Discovering America, Chelsea House Publications, Philadelphia,1996
• Pelta, Kathy TEXAS First Avenue Edition, Lerner Publications Company, Minneapolis 1996
• Thompson, Kathleen. TEXAS Portrait of America, Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publications, Austin, Texas,1996

Below you will find some interesting attractions to explore and learn more about. Many of these sites will give valuable information on opening/closing times, activities/tours, prics for admission, etc. Remember to estimate the cost for two people.

Big Bend Country

• Big Bend National Park - Explore the desert wilderness.
• Fort Stockton - Visit a 19th century military fort.
• Annie Riggs Museum - Discover the dark events of Pecos County.

The Panhandle

• Amarillo Attractions - It has a little something for everyone.

Hill Country

• Inner Space Caverns - This cave is like no other you have seen before.
• Natural Bridge Caverns - Come see Texas' largest bridge caverns.

South Texas Plains

• Alamo - Visit the most famous spot in Texas.
• Missions - Learn why missions play an important role in the history of Texas.
• Theme Parks - Visit Splashtown, Sea World, and Fiesta Texas.

Prairies and Lakes

• Dinosaur Valley - Dinosaurs in Texas?
• Fossil Rim Wildlife Park - Encounter exotic and endangered wildlife.

Gulf Coast

• San Padre Island Attractions - There's never a dull momnent here.
• Houston Attractions - What an exciting city to visit.

Other Places to Look

• Caves in the U.S.A.- Check out the these cool caves.

Additional Information

Use the travel guides to help you fill in any missing information you were unable to gather using the links. You may also consider other attractions in these books. Remember to keep in mind the cost at these attractions.

• Mobil Travel Guide - Southwest and South Central, Fodor's Travel Publications, NY, 1997
• Reavis, Dick. Texas, Compass American Guide, Fodor's Travel Publications, Oakland, 1997

Please remember to ask for adult assistane when you reach this point. Air fare can take quite a chunk out of your travel allowance so shop around. Try to locate a flight that will place you fairly close to the area you plan to spend the most time in. Don't forget to select round trip for two people.

Texas is the second largest and you will need a car to get around. Remember to choose a vehicle that meets your needs. This is another area where you need to have adult assistance.

After a day of exploring the Texas attractions you will need a good night's rest. Choose the loding according to where you plan to spend most of your time. If you are planning to visit places in diffferent regions of the state, you will more than likely have to set up lodging in those areas. Please make sure you have adult assistance.