Ah, Texas. It's seems to be more a state of mind than a state of the country. The Lone Star state is steeped in history and lore. Now it's time for you to discover the charms of this rugged and varied land, from Gulf beaches to the Hill Country to the far reaches of West Texas and the Rio Grande, on 26 great trips. Detailed turn-by-turn directions make your trip easy, with all of these routes ridden by Texas locals. You’ll also be advised of the best places to check out, from honky-tonks to state parks to such offbeat attractions as German-inspired villages to ghost towns to unknown lights in the sky. Our “It’s a MAD World” quirky stories add the finishing touch.

So what are you waiting for? It's time for y'all to hit the road on one of these 26 trips!