The 2024 Winners of the Texas Travel Awards
February 20, 2024 2024 Winners

The 2024 Winners of the Texas Travel Awards

The Texas Travel Awards shine a spotlight on the most exciting, innovative, and inviting places around the state. The 2024 winners represent uniquely Texas places and experiences worthy of any traveler’s itinerary. New Braunfels took home the top award for…
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Zoo/Aquarium
February 18, 2024 2024 Winners, Statewide, Zoo/Aquarium

Zoo/Aquarium

San Antonio Zoo Step into a world of wonder and discovery at San Antonio Zoo, a vibrant oasis packed with life and color. Nestled near downtown San Antonio and the scenic River Walk, it’s not just a zoo, but an…
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Winery
February 18, 2024 2024 Winners, Statewide, Winery

Winery

Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (New Braunfels) Franklin Houser is the founder of Dry Comal Creek Vineyards. He purchased the property as a country family get away in the 1970’s. When he retired from his law practice in the 1990’s, he…
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Visitor Center
February 18, 2024 2024 Winners, Statewide, Visitor Center

Visitor Center

San Angelo Visitor Center Discover San Angelo’s Visitor Center is more than just a stop on the map; it’s the gateway to a genuine West Texan experience. Located along the Concho River, the center is a beautiful building with awesome…
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Views
February 18, 2024 2024 Winners, Statewide, Views

Views

Sunset at Entertainment District (South Padre Island) Sunset at the Entertainment District on South Padre Island stands out as one of the best views in Texas for its coastal charm and breathtaking panoramic vistas. The setting sun transforms the horizon…
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Shopping District
February 18, 2024 2024 Winners, Shopping District, Statewide

Shopping District

Gruene Historic District (New Braunfels) The exciting and historic town of Gruene, Texas, is a world-famous destination for country and Americana music. It sits just upstream of New Braunfels on the slow, cool waters of the Guadalupe River. The bustling…
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Public Art
February 18, 2024 2024 Winners, Public Art, Statewide

Public Art

The Woodlands’ Art Benches and Art Bike Rack Project The Woodlands has one of the largest collections of public art in Texas, with over 100 pieces of public art (sculptures, mosaics, murals, and art benches) spread throughout our community. The…
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Park
February 18, 2024 2024 Winners, Park, Statewide

Park

River Ranch County Park and Interpretive Center (Liberty Hill) River Ranch County Park preserves and conserves over 1,300 acres of beautiful meadows and woodlands along the South Fork San Gabriel River. The land offers over 20 miles of hiking, biking,…
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Historical Site
February 18, 2024 2024 Winners, Historical Site, Statewide

Historical Site

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (Dallas) The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza stands as a poignant and significant historical site in Dallas, Texas, serving as a powerful testament to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on…
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