Attractive South Padre Island is a hot spot for spring breaks and summer vacations. Here you can hit the beach and enjoy a number of different activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, and water skiing. Once you’ve had your fill of fun in the sun, check out the birding experiences at the memorable South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center.
You will find the art installation known as the Cadillac Ranch right outside of the city of Amarillo off legendary Route 66. Doug Michels, Hudson Marquezm, and Chip Lord stuck 10 Cadillac cars in the ground here in 1974. Today, individuals from across the world stop here to leave their own personal mark on this now-famous ever-changing exhibit with spray paint on this famed art installation.