Landmarks
Known as the first major indoor sporting venue in the world and occasionally hailed as "The Eighth Wonder of the World"
What is the Astrodome?
You might top it with cheese, sour cream, or scallions - this is the official dish of Texas since 1977.
What is chili?
Which Texas city was originally the capital of The Republic of Texas before Austin became the capital in 1839?
What is Houston?
This Texas-born musician from Lubbock helped pioneer rock and roll before his career was cut short in a 1959 plane crash.
Who is Buddy Holly?
This Texas holiday commemorates when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free.
What is Juneteenth?
This unusual roadside attraction near Groom, Texas consists of ten vintage Cadillacs buried nose-first in the ground.
What is Cadillac Ranch?
In 1885, a pharmacist named Charles Alderton invented his highly popular drink in Waco, Texas.
What is Dr. Pepper?
This Texas city, founded by German immigrants in 1846, is home to the oldest dance hall in Texas.
What is New Braunfels?
This actor from Uvalde, Texas starred in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Interstellar.
Who is Matthew McConaughey?
The first battle of the Texas Revolution.
What is The Battle of Gonzales?
This iconic granite dome in Texas is the largest pink granite monadnock in the United States.
What is Enchanted Rock?
Though you might assume it was created in another country, this popular chocolate cake was actually created in Dallas, Texas.
What is German Chocolate Cake?
This Texas city is nicknamed the "Friendliest Town in Texas" and is famous for its peaches & wine.
What is Fredericksburg?
This Republic of Texas president succeeded Sam Houston in 1838.
Who is Mirabeau B. Lamar?
The year Texas gained independence from Mexico
What is 1836?
The Chisos Mountains, the Santa Elena Canyon, and the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive are all locations found inside this U.S. National Park in Texas, which is named for a feature of the Rio Grande river.
What is Big Bend National Park?
In 2003, this popular snack was named the official state snack of Texas.
What is Tortilla Chips & Salsa?
This Texas city is the world's largest inland port.
What is Laredo?
This football Hall of Famer from Tyler, Texas rushed for over 18,000 yards in his NFL career.
Who is Earl Campbell?
This famous battle only lasted about 18 minutes.
What is the Battle of San Jacinto?
This ranch, with local ties, is bigger than the state of Rhode Island.
What is King Ranch?
This spicy jelly originated in Lake Jackson and was first marketed in 1978.
What is jalapeno pepper jelly?
This Texas "city" is known as the "Birthplace of Texas" because the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed nearby.
What is Washington-on-the-Brazos?
This president was the first Texan president.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
This Texas hero was a former Tennessee congressman and governor who died at the Alamo.
Who is Davy Crockett?