Horse riding, lassoing, cattle driving... Experience authentic cowboy culture!
Dressed in cowboy hats and western boots, riding horses through the wilderness with ease. The "cowboy" has been depicted repeatedly in various movies and novels and is one of the icons that symbolize American culture. In Texas, which has long been known as the home of cowboys, the fun of traveling to experience the charm of cowboy culture awaits.
There are more than 70 guest ranches scattered across the vast state, and they are places where you can fully enjoy the essence of cowboy culture. For example, Bandera, located in southern Texas, is a town also known as the "Cowboy Capital of the World." It is known for its many guest ranches, and offers a variety of activities such as horseback riding, lassoing, cattle driving, and wagon riding. If you stay in Bandera for a day or two and experience these activities at the guest ranches, you will feel like a cowboy. You will definitely want to shout "Yeehaw!" Bandera is also full of attractions such as townscapes and hotels that evoke the days of the Western frontier, and cowboy-themed shows and performances. It is easily accessible from San Antonio, a popular tourist city that represents Texas, so if you are a "cowboy" fan, be sure to visit!
Enjoy the delicious food and shopping that will get you in the cowboy mood!
The cowboy culture you can enjoy in Texas is not just about hands-on activities like horseback riding and lassoing. For example, big steaks, BBQ, and gourmet food such as Tex-Mex cuisine are unique to Texas, the home of cowboys, where livestock farming has been popular since ancient times. Some people even say, "Once you try a Texas steak, you won't be able to eat it in any other state!" There are many famous restaurants in big cities such as Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, so be sure to experience the authentic, hearty flavors.
Another unique feature of the real thing is that there are many specialized stores selling cowboy hats and cowboy boots. There is a huge variety of hats and boots, from affordable souvenirs to authentic custom-made items. Texas has stores selling cowboy items, from huge boot shops with thousands of items to family-run workshops. You'll be able to find your favorite item at a lower price than in Japan. Also, if you want to check out authentic cowboy fashion, we recommend going to a rodeo tournament held almost every month in the state!
There's more to traveling in Texas than just cowboy culture!
Besides cowboy culture, Texas is packed with other attractions that you will want to enjoy when traveling. For example, Texas is a "sports paradise" with many professional teams in the four major sports in the United States. There are many franchise teams, mainly in big cities such as Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, and the enthusiastic support of local people is also famous. Houston is also famous as the city where the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Johnson Space Center is located. The "Visitor Center" on the premises has a wide range of exhibits and experience spaces themed on space development, so be sure to check it out. In addition, the vast area of Texas is dotted with large-scale nature reserves such as "Big Bend National Park" and "Guadalupe Mountains National Park". Both are places where you can enjoy spectacular scenery, so if you love scenic views, you can't miss them!
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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Texas is one of the busiest hub airports in the U.S. It also has many routes to Florida, the Caribbean, and South America, making it a convenient base for transfers!
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