{"id":28334,"date":"2014-04-22T02:34:00","date_gmt":"2014-04-22T09:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=28334"},"modified":"2014-04-22T02:34:00","modified_gmt":"2014-04-22T09:34:00","slug":"exciting-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/exciting-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"These Are The 10 Most Exciting Places In Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Embed Gallery<\/h3>\n<p><textarea style=\"width:600px;height:100px\"><\/br>The 10 Most Exciting Places in Texas By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\">Movoto<\/a> Real Estate<\/textarea><br \/>\nThe state of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/tx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas<\/a> is one big rip-roarin rodeo of excitement. Thriving sports teams abound, festivals pop up everywhere all year round, and of course there\u2019s some of the best tex-mex to be found. It\u2019s hard to imagine being bored at all here. But what if you were looking for some particular amazing thrills? Are there particular spots in Texas that just offer more to the average ultra-active fun-seeker?<br \/>\nAt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/\">Movoto Real Estate<\/a>, we\u2019ve found that there are. Between our exciting pastimes of ranking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/top-ten\/safest-places-virginia\/\">safest places<\/a> and ranking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/top-ten\/affordable-places-illinois\/\">most affordable places<\/a>, we took a little time to devote to big Texas and it\u2019s numerous captivating locales. We rounded up the numbers, we bucked all the useless extras, and then we lassoed ourselves a little list of the ten most fun places to be. The Most Exciting Places in Texas were:<br \/>\n1. City of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/galveston-tx\/\">Galveston<\/a><br \/>\n2. City of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/austin-tx\/\">Austin<\/a><br \/>\n3. City of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/houston-tx\/\">Houston<\/a><br \/>\n3. City of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/conroe-tx\/\">Conroe<\/a><br \/>\n5. City of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/dallas-tx\/\">Dallas<\/a><br \/>\n6. City of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/san-marcos-tx\/\">San Marcos<\/a><br \/>\n7. City of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/mcallen-tx\/\">McAllen<\/a><br \/>\n8. City of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/tyler-tx\/\">Tyler<\/a><br \/>\n8. City of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/new-braunfels-tx\/\">New Braunfels<\/a><br \/>\n10. City of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/bryan-tx\/\">Bryan<\/a><br \/>\nNow before you get upset that your hometown isn\u2019t on the list, don\u2019t worry. We promise we\u2019re not messin\u2019 with Texas. We chose these places based on data, size, and a whole lot more than just our own personal opinions. In addition, these places were picked from a list of only the 100 most populated places in the state, so if you\u2019re from a smaller location, you won\u2019t see yourself on the list. (Though, honorable mention to little <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/webster-tx\/\">Webster<\/a>. You guys looked pretty awesome.) What other criteria did we use in creating this ranking? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n<h2>Getting our Big List for Big Texas<\/h2>\n<p>This ain\u2019t the first time we\u2019ve made one of these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/kind-of-a-big-deal-lists\/\">Big Deal Lists<\/a>, but for those who are new to the scene, lets go over how we do this. First, we pick out a list of places of a certain population, and in this case we used the 100 most populated places in Texas. From there, we needed to collect data on each place in different criteria. We collected this data using Areavibes, the US Census (2010) and Yelp. Those different criteria we used were:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nightlife per capita (bars, clubs, comedy, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Live music venues per capita<\/li>\n<li>Active life options per capita (parks, outdoor activities, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Fast Food restaurants per capita (the fewer the better)<\/li>\n<li>Percentage of restaurants that are not fast food (the higher the better)<\/li>\n<li>Percentage of young residents ages 18 to 34 (the higher the better)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We then ranked each place in these different categories from 1 to 100, with one being the best. All those different scores were then averaged out to make one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/kind-of-a-big-deal-lists\/\">Big Deal Score<\/a>, and whoever had the best score in that ranking was our proud victor.<br \/>\nGalveston may have come up as No. 1, but we didn\u2019t forget all the other great places in Texas. There are 90 other most populated places we looked at that are not in our top 10, and you can see how all of those scored down by the bottom of this piece. who know, your home might be pretty darned high on that list. But instead of looking at all those different locations, lets focus on our top 10 and what made them really stand out from the herd, starting with our first place winner.<\/p>\n<h2> 1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/galveston-tx\/\">Galveston<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/exciting-texas\/images\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Galveston, TX\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source:Flickr user Mike Davis<\/div>\n<p>Our first place location is the city of Galveston, aptly nicknamed \u2018The Playground of the South.\u201d Whether you want music, thrills, food, or festivals, this is the place for some serious excitement. Pleasure Pier is home to some gravity-defying roller coasters, and The Strand, a specific beautiful neighborhood, holds many different festivals throughout the year including Mardis Gras and Dickens on the Strand. The city is also one of this biggest ports in the US, so if you want to take a little trip, it\u2019s easy to grab a ride on a Carnival Cruise liner.<br \/>\nBesides all the different attractions, this city knows how to party and the numbers really show it. Galveston ranks No. 1 in nightlife per capita and in active life amenities. For those who like their food a little fancier, it also ranks No. 3 in the non-fast food restaurant category. There are plenty of music venues, and with all the festivals going on here that\u2019s probably a good thing. Basically, if you want to live life in the fast lane, this is definitely the place to go.<\/p>\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/austin-tx\/\">Austin<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/exciting-texas\/images\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Austin, TX\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Trey Ratcliff<\/div>\n<p>The capital city is also a capital of music in the state of Texas, and ranks a decisive No. 1 in music venue rankings. If you\u2019re not looking for something live, then no need to worry, Austin still has you covered. The nightlife is ranked at fourth place, which means the only problem clubbers have, is figuring out which of the many they want to go to. The active life amenities rank is also sitting pretty at No. 4, which means that in the day as well as the night there are plenty of things to do here. and don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re a youngster, you\u2019re not alone. A whopping 35.2 percent of the population here is between 34 and 18, so you\u2019ll always be making new friends.<br \/>\nAs I said before, the only problem with Austin is figuring out exactly which of the many attractions to visit. There\u2019s a thriving community, so you can take in a show at Ballet Austin or some Austin improv. If you\u2019d rather be more active, you can be a kid again at Eeyore&#8217;s Birthday Party or swim some laps at the Deep Eddy Pool. And don\u2019t even get us started on festivals! There are way too many to count, and you can bet there\u2019s one that suits your unique individual interests.<\/p>\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/houston-tx\/\">Houston<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/exciting-texas\/images\/3.jpg\" alt=\"Houston, TX\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Travis Gertz<\/div>\n<p>When it comes to excitement, Houston certainly does not have a problem. 2,099,451 population H-town is the hometown of many a sports team, yearly parades and rodeos, and of course a whole lot of space history. As many people know, Houston is the location of the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center where astronauts trained and prepped for space missions, and where mission control was during the Apollo program. Because of that, there\u2019s plenty of space-related attractions to see and tons of festivals that are out of this world, such as ApolloCon.<br \/>\nHouston isn\u2019t just subjectively awesome though, it also has some stats to back it up. The nightlife here is always bubbling, and ranks No. 6 on our list for that criterion. It\u2019s also a great place to get a delicious meal without grabbing a fast food burger, and scores ninth place in that category. There are plenty of music venues, and the young population is thriving, which means that Houston will only continue to blast off as time goes by.<\/p>\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/conroe-tx\/\">Conroe<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/exciting-texas\/images\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Conroe, TX\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Conroe Visitors and Convention Bureau<\/div>\n<p>Much smaller, but still tied for third with Houston, is the city of Conroe. With only 56,207 people (compared to Houston over 2,000,000), this city still packs a major punch as far as excitement. For those looking to be active in the day, the active life amenities rank No. 3 on our list for that criterion, and the nightlife also fares a respectable 13th place for those who prefer the evening revelries. For the youth of this city, their time is now, as 28.95 percent of people are between the ages of 34 and 18.<br \/>\nThings to do are hardly sparse here. The city is home to the county fair, which offers a carnival, attractions, livestock, music, and competitions. All year round, there\u2019s also the lake to visit, where visitors can fish, swim, and boat to their hearts\u2019 content. There\u2019s even a lake cruise people can take if they need some time to relax from the city\u2019s otherwise bustling atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/dallas-tx\/\">Dallas<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/exciting-texas\/images\/5.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas, TX\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Roy Hensley<\/div>\n<p>The second biggest city on our list, Dallas, comes in at No. 5 with 1,197,816 locals and a whole bunch of awesome things to do. If you\u2019re a sports fan, look no further as Dallas is home to The Stars, The Rangers, The Cowboys, and The Mavericks, as well as countless minor league teams. If you\u2019re more the artsy type, this city is still your friend with opera, ballet, and theater companies of all sorts. If you just want to hike and enjoy the scenery, you can make a trek to Katy Trail, or one of the numerous lakes nearby and just relax. Whatever you love to do, Dallas has you covered.<br \/>\nThe Big D also has everything covered as far as the data goes. There\u2019s tons of non-fast food restaurants and many music venues, both of which rank No. 11 for those categories on our list\/ The nightlife is alive and well at No. 10, and 28.84 percent of the population is between 18 and 34, meaning this is a young and party-going place. If you\u2019re hungry, you can also visit The Village Baking Co. for something new and exciting or just sweet and homey.<\/p>\n<h2>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/san-marcos-tx\/\">San Marcos<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/exciting-texas\/images\/6.jpg\" alt=\"San Marcose, TX\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Antonio TwizShiz Edward<\/div>\n<p>The city of San Marcos is exciting for all sorts of people. If you like to shop, there\u2019s an outlet mall there that is generally considered one of the best places to shop in the US. for the lighthearted weirdos, there\u2019s Wonder Cave and it\u2019s theme park Wonder World, where the kids or kids at heart can have a good time. And, of course, for those who just want to party all night, the nightlife here ranks No. 3 on our list for that criterion.<br \/>\nThe party doesn\u2019t stop there, though. Music lovers will be happy to find that the music venues here are numerous, and hold an impressive ranking of No. 2 overall. This is one seriously youthful city, considering the population here is mostly between 34 and 18, 59.97 percent of the population to be exact. Why is that so high? The fact that it\u2019s home to Texas State University might have something to do with that.<\/p>\n<h2> 7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/mcallen-tx\/\">McAllen<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/exciting-texas\/images\/7.jpg\" alt=\"McAllen, TX\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Anthony Acostar<\/div>\n<p>Those who like to stay active will love 129,877 person McAllen. From golf courses to bike paths, this city offers people who like fresh air and blue skies a chance to bask in the daylight. There are also numerous sports teams and the Rio Grande Speedway calls this place home and is sure to delight racing fans.<br \/>\nThe nightlife here thrives too and ranks 8th on our list, so partygoers will never be bored. And if you\u2019re the more refined type that would prefer a champagne cocktail to a cosmopolitan? McAllen has you covered there too, and ranks a surprising No. 2 in non-fast food restaurants. You might want to try El Divino Dining &amp; Cocktails for the best of both worlds, considering they have fine dining, live music, and some mean mixed drinks all under one roof. Though there are also plenty of great fast food joints too and spots to get some wicked pizza.<\/p>\n<h2>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/tyler-tx\/\">Tyler<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/exciting-texas\/images\/8.jpg\" alt=\"Tyler, TX\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user carterse<\/div>\n<p>Tyler is all about all-seasons fun, and offers many attractions to help that out. Besides the 12th ranked music venues, this city offers its 96,900 inhabitants a plethora of museums, the Caldwell Zoo, and of course numerous festivals such as the Texas Rose Festival, held annually. Horse riders and enthusiasts can enjoy frequent competitions at the Texas Rose Horse Park, a premier place for riding and show. The East Texas State Fair is also held here, which means that for ten days, the population is treated to rides, games, exhibits, competitions, and more.<br \/>\nThe other stats keep bringing the fun. Almost a third of the population here is between the ages of 34 and 18, and there are plenty of fast food and non-fast food restaurants to pick from. Staying active is also pretty easy, as the city ranks No. 20 for that criteria.<\/p>\n<h2> 8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/new-braunfels-tx\/\">New Braunfels<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/exciting-texas\/images\/9.jpg\" alt=\"New Braunfels, TX\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user rubengarciajrphotography <\/div>\n<p>Besides having one of the more interesting names on our list, New Braunfels is also tied with Tyler for 8th place on our top 10 list. It\u2019s smaller than most of our other places, at a comfortable 57,740, but still brings all the excitement in a big way. The place is always tooting its own horn, literally, in it\u2019s No. 3 ranked music venues or at one of the many festivals held year round. It\u2019s also a very active place during the day, and a hopping place at night as it holds fifth place in both those categories.<br \/>\nThe events here can be pretty thrilling, besides the Comal County Fair and Rodeo, which includes such fun events as mutton bustin, locals can get their kicks through rafting, kids day events, and more. Because of the city\u2019s german heritage (if you were wondering about that name) they also hold a yearly german-style sausage festival. And yes, we promise it\u2019s the fun kind.<\/p>\n<h2>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/bryan-tx\/\">Bryan<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/exciting-texas\/images\/10.jpg\" alt=\"Bryan, TX\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user pnebleu <\/div>\n<p>Last on our top 10, but absolutely not least in fun, is the city of Bryan and it\u2019s 76,201 locals. The city boasts \u2018good life, Texas style,\u2019 and boy does it mean it. Besides the ninth place music venues and 24th ranked nightlife, Bryan is home to a ton of parks to enjoy, good for adults, kids, and even dogs. Every holiday, there\u2019s a big celebration meant for people of all ages to enjoy, even a snow-covered hill to sled on.<br \/>\nBryan is definitely a place for the young and for the young of heart. For one, over a third of the population is between the ages of 18 and 34, which means that the youth vibe is strong and thriving here. There\u2019s also golf to play, sports of all sorts to watch, and the college of Texas A&amp;M is right next door for anyone who wants to indulge in the college-town lifestyle. \u00a0Foodies might also want to try highly rated Christopher\u2019s World Grille, where the shrimp dishes are bound to tickle the tastebuds.<\/p>\n<h2>The Roaring and the Boring<\/h2>\n<p>Galveston was hardly the lone star of this state, but it certainly ranked at the top of our most exciting list. How could it not with all those thrills, chills, and fun things to do?<br \/>\nWhether it\u2019s festivals, amusement parks, shopping, or dining, there\u2019s plenty to choose from in this great state. If you don\u2019t agree, and this is the internet so we\u2019re sure a few of you don\u2019t, feel free to grab the bull by the horns and leave us a message. Just remember to simmer down and to keep it classy. And we know you\u2019re experts at remembering things, considering the Alamo.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/exciting-texas\/exciting.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Most Exciting Places in Texas\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2014\/04\/exciting-texas\/exciting.png\" title=\"The 10 Most Exciting Places in Texas\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"cityBottom\">\n<div class=\"cityColumn\">\n<h5>Homes for Sale<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/houston-tx\/\">houston real estate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/san-diego-ca\/\">san diego real estate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/portland-or\/\">homes for sale portland oregon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/jacksonville-fl\/\">homes for sale in jacksonville fl<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/fort-myers-fl\/\">fort myers real estate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/chicago-il\/\">homes for sale in chicago<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/san-jose-ca\/\">homes for sale in san jose ca<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/sarasota-fl\/\">sarasota real estate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/tucson-az\/\">tucson real estate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/raleigh-nc\/\">homes for sale raleigh nc<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cityColumn\">\n<h5>School Information<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/schools\/fort-collins-co\/poudre-high-school-080399000541\/\">poudre high school<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/schools\/massillon-oh\/perry-local-school-district-3904992\/\">perry local schools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/schools\/denver-co\/bear-creek-high-school-080480000697\/\">bear creek high school<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/schools\/chico-ca\/pleasant-valley-high-school-060837000827\/\">pleasant valley high school<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/schools\/cary-nc\/davis-drive-elementary-school-370472001669\/\">davis drive elementary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/schools\/san-jose-ca\/castillero-middle-school-063459005707\/\">castillero middle school<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/schools\/painesville-oh\/riverside-local-school-district-3910014\/\">riverside local schools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/schools\/santa-ana-ca\/orange-county-high-school-of-the-arts-063531008546\/\">orange county school of the arts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/schools\/santa-clara-ca\/adrian-wilcox-high-school-063543006055\/\">wilcox high school<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/schools\/philadelphia-pa\/freire-charter-school-420006000502\/\">freire charter school<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cityColumn\">\n<h5>Real Estate Resources<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/dallas-tx\/\">homes for sale in dallas tx<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/austin-tx\/\">homes for sale austin tx<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/miami-fl\/\">homes for sale in miami<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/san-francisco-ca\/\">san francisco homes for sale<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/charlotte-nc\/\">homes for sale in charlotte nc<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/nashville-tn\/\">houses for sale in nashville tn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/orlando-fl\/\">orlando homes for sale<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/los-angeles-ca\/\">houses for sale in los angeles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/las-vegas-nv\/\">homes for sale in las vegas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/phoenix-az\/\">phoenix real estate<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Like This Post? 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