River Walk recognized as best Texas attraction in USA Today readers' choice contest

San Antonio's River Walk tops list of best Texas attractions

Image courtesy: thesanantonioriverwalk.com

SAN ANTONIO – One of San Antonio's most iconic tourist spots topped USA Today's 10Best list of Best Texas Attractions. The River Walk beat out Corpus Christi's Padre Island National Seashore and Houston's space center for the best tourist attraction in Texas.

According to USA Today's 10Best website, winners were selected by 10Best editors, along with an expert panel. Experts were selected based on their knowledge and experience of travel in Texas, the website said. The top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.

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The following tourist attractions were named the best in Texas:

  • San Antonio River Walk - San Antonio
  • Padre Island National Seashore - Corpus Christi
  • Gruene Hall - New Braunfels
  • Moody Gardens - Galveston
  • Space Center Houston - Houston
  • The Alamo & San Antonio Missions - San Antonio
  • Palo Duro Canyon State Park - Canyon
  • Kimbell Art Museum - Fort Worth
  • Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth
  • The Sixth Floor Museum - Dallas
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