Texas: natural beauty and urban entertainment

The crown jewel of the city’s live music scene, this modestly-sized venue has a roaring reputation that’s well earned.

The dirty sixth is a strip of Sixth Street that’s lined with bars and clubs. With a rowdy reputation for drunken revelry, this is an experience you don’t want to miss.

This public park is host to picnic sites, playgrounds, botanical gardens, and an outdoor theatre. It’s a great place to get back to nature in the bustling city.

The city has a number of metered street parks that generally cost between $1 and $1.25 per hour. Unlike many main cities, Austin sports some street parking downtown that will let you park your RV rental overnight. You simply pay a little extra at the meter.

Great location and good pricing. Pricing ranges from $2 to $24.

Plenty of parking and very secure. Prices range from $5 to $42.

A casual restaurant with some of the best roast BBQ sandwiches in the state.

A traditional restaurant that honors the staples of Korean cuisine.

What started as a Chinese food truck has now become one of the busiest small restaurants in Austin.

Housed on a small property in downtown Austin, this park can’t be beaten for location. Prices depend on your date of travel.

This is a family-owned campground located just a few miles north of Austin proper. To stay here you’re looking at $40 per day.

A secure, gated RV park with plenty of amenities. Pricing depends on your date of travel.

Packed with beautiful restaurants, historic buildings, charming boutiques, and art galleries, the Pearl District is San Antonio’s cultural hub.

Spanning 15 miles long, the river walk is a must-see for those looking to stroll along the riverfront taking in the city’s beautiful architecture.

The largest known commercial caverns in Texas, the natural bridge caverns are a natural wonder that attracts people from all over the world. Tour pricing depends on your date of travel.

San Antonio has plenty of on-street parking, however when visiting downtown generally a parking lot or garage is the preferred option.

Best price in town for parking. Prices range from $3 to $12.

Well-lit and in a great location. Prices range from $2 to $15.

The city’s finest example of San Antonio barbeque.

Italian and Italian-American cuisine with a twist. The meatballs are a must-have.

A staple of the city, this restaurant has created some of San Antonio’s most famous plates.

Located just a short distance from the Alamo, this campground can’t be beaten on location. Pricing depends on your date of travel.

Situated next to a man-made lake, this park is clean and quiet. Pricing ranges from $42 to $66 per night.

Centrally located with a friendly feel, this campground has all the amenities you might need. Rates range from $49 to $75 per night.

One of the park’s most spectacular hikes, the Santa Elena Canyon Trail is a 1.7-mile round-trip that’s well worth it.

These 105-degree-Fahrenheit hot springs are the perfect way to relax after a big hike.

For beautiful desert and mountain views, you can’t miss this scenic drive.

Big Bend National Park is remote with very few paved parking lots. It’s in your best interest to park at one of the handful of campgrounds scattered throughout the park.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this is the only restaurant within the park itself.

This park is one of the handful that offers reservations camping but you should still book well in advance. Pricing starts from $36 per night.

This park is first-come-first-served so you’ll want to be quick to nab a spot. Prices start from $16 per night.

Situated high in the Chisos Mountains, this campground is one of the most picturesque in the area. Fees start from $16 per night.

Boasting the world’s largest collection of works done by Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, this library is not to be missed if you’re a literary nut. Entrance is free.

This zoo houses over 300 species and is a great way to spend an afternoon. Tickets are $13 for adults.

One of Waco’s best natural attractions, the Carleen Bright Arboretum is 16-acres of nature preserve with approximately 8 acres of beautiful botanical gardens.

It’s legal to park on most residential streets in Waco unless a sign specifically says you can’t. There’s a 72 hour limit on street parking, however.

Clean and well-positioned parking garage.

This multi-story car park is well-positioned.

A Waco staple, this barbeque joint has been serving residents and visitors for decades.

A sweet little eatery, there’s no better place in town to grab a bite and do some dog spotting

This small Korean eatery pumps out some of the best Korean cuisine in the state.

Just 10 minutes north of Waco, this RV park is well located for those wanting to explore the city. Prices start from $43 per day.

This park sits on the shore of the South Bosque River and is publicly owned. You’re looking at between $28 and $42 per night to stay here.

A family-owned park with spacious sites. Prices start from $37.50 per day.