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An Interesting Abandoned Old Rock Homestead in a Beautiful Field Loaded with the Famous Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis) Wildflowers at Sunset.; Shutterstock ID 596946629

Scenic Texas road trips

Texas has a lot of ground to cover – more than 260,000 miles to be exact! To take it all in, we divided the state into seven regions so you can discover all the state has to offer. From history buffs to nature enthusiasts to foodies and families, there is truly something for everyone to discover across the state. So let’s hop in the car and start exploring this cultural oasis on four wheels!

Discover the regions of Texas

View of the Northeast Rim and Juniper Canyon from peak of the Lost Mine Trail. Taken just after sunrise. To see my Big Bend National Park Lightbox, click here.

Big Bend Country

Gulf Coast

golden hour light illuminates Stand up Paddleboarders on Ladybird Lake and Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin Texas skyline

Hill Country

Panhandle Plains

Piney Woods

Prairies and Lakes

Soon after the building of the Alamo, a second mission was founded in 1720 about five miles downstream. Named San Jose, this new mission was established by Fray Antonio Margil de Jesus, who had previously left a failed mission in East Texas. A model among the Texas missions, San Jose gained a reputation as a major social and cultural center. Among the San Antonio missions, it also provided the strongest garrison against raids from Indians.

South Texas Plains