• Texas has a population of about 21 million people.texas proud image by buckwheat from Fotolia.com
  
  Texas was the 28th state to be admitted to the United States. It is second largest state in the United States, with an area of 268,601 square miles and a population of approximately 21 million. Texas has many attractions that bring tourists.
  
  

SeaWorld San Antonio

• SeaWorld is one Texas' main attractions for tourists. The park encompasses a 250-acre plot of land, making it the largest of the three SeaWorld parks. The main attractions at SeaWorld are the whales, sea lions and dolphins. There are shows involving the animals as well as the opportunity to interact with them. Along with animal exhibits, the park also features nine water rides and three roller coasters. There are fourteen different locations to dine at within the park; offerings include ice cream and seafood.
  
  SeaWorld San Antonio
  10500 SeaWorld Drive
  San Antonio, TX 78251
  800-700-7786
  seaworld.com
  
  

Houston Space Center

• The Houston Space Center is the visitors center of the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. It provides visitors with a comprehensive history of human space travel. Behind the scenes tours of Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center leave from the Houston Space Center. Visitors can see the Mission Control Center and several other facilities used in launches. On display are several authentic spacecrafts used dating back to the US's first manned space flight. The space center has a kids section with interactive exhibits.
  
  Houston Space Center
  1601 NASA Parkway
  Houston, TX 77058
  281-244-2100
  spacecenter.org
  
  

Hermann Park

• Hermann Park is a 445-acre urban park near downtown Houston. The park features a two-mile long trail to walk along. The park has numerous attractions for tourists including the Houston Zoo, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Hermann Park Golf Course and the Houston Garden Center. There is a train to ride through the park as well as pedal boats to rent. The park has a cafe to eat at near the entrance to the Houston Zoo. A fishing pier is available for children and the elderly to fish at.
  
  Hermann Park Conservancy
  6201-A Hermann Park Drive
  Houston, TX 77030
  713-524-5876
  hermannpark.org