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23 Must-See Texas Landmarks | History, Art, and Science

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Here are just 23 notable Texas things to see and do, based on landmarks that place you in the nation’s second-largest state.

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Whether your interests are historical, military, scientific or purely trivial, there’s a landmark in Texas that should pique your interest.

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It is the site of a famous battle during the Texas revolution in 1836. During the battle, General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna of the Mexican forces laid siege to the fort.

The Alamo

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The art installation is in an open field and is free to anyone to visit, with no fences, lines or restrictive amenities of any kind.

Cadillac Ranch

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There’s something quite intriguing about seeing the inside of a battleship, and the USS Texas was a museum that allows you the experience.

USS Texas

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Visitors enjoy the five-block area as mostly a commercial hub, visiting shops, art galleries, restaurants, and clubs.

Strand Historic District

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The entire attraction is akin to a retelling of what life in Texas might have been like during the frontier years.

Fort Worth Stockyard

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