Nevada and Texas

The 'wild west' is alive and well

You can't go further than five feet in Nevada or Texas without being reminded of the spirit of the old west. Whether it's the spurs on locals' boots or the ten-gallon hats for sale at every corner store or the 'no shooting' signs posted along the road, you're in the land of cowboys and Indians. Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie define Texas pride, holding off Santa Ana's army at the Alamo, while the legend of scout and soldier Kit Carson characterize Nevada's bold character.

Texas

Texas today is vastly different from the Texas of yesteryear. Where it once was an important agricultural and oil-producing center, Texas now is a leader in technology and finance. Though the focus is on commerce, Texas boasts a wildly divergent social scene that includes Austin's varied music scene, the glitz of Dallas, Houston's Tex-mex cuisine, and the beaches of Galveston. Sports fans have a wealth of options in the Lone Star State, including football (i.e. Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, and University of Texas Longhorns), baseball (Texas Rangers and Houston Astros) basketball (San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks) and even ice hockey (Dallas Stars).

Nevada

Inevitably, all roads in Nevada lead to Las Vegas. This might be stretching things a bit, but the wildly beating heart of the Silver State resides in Sin City. Anything you want to do - gamble, see a top-notch show, golf, eat or just party hearty - you can do 24 hours a day in this desert oasis. Of course, Nevada isn't just Vegas, what with the natural splendor of Reno/Lake Tahoe, the frontier feel of Carson City, the grandeur of the Hoover Dam and urban legend-like lore of aliens landing at Area 51.

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