"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
🚗✨ Exploring Texas on I-10: Cities, Parks & More! 🌵🌆
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Did you know that Interstate 10 (I-10) across Texas is the longest interstate highway within a single U.S. state? Stretching over 880 miles across Texas, it connects some of the state’s most vibrant cities, a stunning national park, and unique attractions! From the western border city of El Paso to the Gulf Coast city of Houston, I-10 offers an incredible journey through the heart of Texas. 🌇🌉 (You might want to take a break from the highway now and then, as some stretches of I-10 can feel like a typical interstate drive!) Start your adventure in El Paso, known for its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking desert landscapes. As you travel east, you’ll pass through San Antonio, home to the historic Alamo and the scenic River Walk—perfect for dining and sightseeing. Don’t miss Houston, Texas’s largest city, (or is Dallas larger?) where you can explore world-class museums, the Space Center Houston 🚀, and enjoy diverse culinary delights. 🍽️🌟 Nature lovers can take a detour to Big Bend National Park, just south of I-10, offering dramatic canyons, desert trails, and the Rio Grande River for unforgettable outdoor adventures. 🏞️🌄 By the way, I visited there on my Presidents and Parks road trip. The park was much more than I expected! With charming small towns, local eateries, and roadside attractions along the way, I-10 in Texas is a road trip full of history, nature, and city vibes. Ready to explore the longest interstate in any U.S. state? Pack your bags and hit the road! 🌵🚗 By the way, from El Paso to San Antonio is “only” 430 miles! And when you get to San Antonio, it’s still about 400+ miles to the Texas/Louisiana border! And Big Bend NP is nearly 300 miles from El Paso. In other words, Texas is large! "If a man is from Texas, he’ll tell you. If he’s not, why embarrass him by asking?” Classic Rock song: "T is for Texas” by Lynyrd Skynyrd Please email me about your experiences in Texas or why you don’t want to go there. Here is the Premium Subscription page: You will get early views of new blog posts, one extra weekly newsletter, and views of all past published newsletters. And occasionally, I'll ask for votes on content! Stan Featured Post: If you spend time in Texas, you can visit several US Presidential sites. Here’s a link to visiting presidential sites in the Midwest, Arkansas, and Texas. |
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"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
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