Texas' 15 Most Scenic Spots

We asked our readers to vote on their favorite scenic spots in Texas.  It's clear that many of you find scenic beauty all over Texas, from the Red River and the Sabine to the Pecos and the Rio Grande. Our thanks to all of you who responded to our poll.

 1. Big Bend

 2. Palo Duro Canyon 

3. Hill Country 

4. Davis Mountains 

5. Enchanted Rock 

6. Guadalupe Peak 

7. The Beach 

8. Caddo Lake 

9. Lost Maples State Natural 

10. Devil's Backbone 

11. San Antonio River Walk 

12. Corpus Christi 

13. McDonald Observatory 

14. Fort Davis 

15. Guadalupe River 

You can also find numerous other sites around the state, including the Big Thicket, the Tyler Rose Garden, Padre Island, Austin, New Braunfels, Possum Kingdom Lake, and Lake Texoma.

From the November 1998 issue.

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