DALLAS (KDAF) — Experts at vacation rental marketplace FloridaRentals.com have determined the most popular landmarks in Texas. Data was taken from Tripadvisor to determine which landmarks have the most reviews, the highest number of 5-star reviews, and the total average Tripadvisor rating.  

In Texas, the San Antonio River Walk is the most popular landmark with 27,158 Tripadvisor reviews. This 15-mile waterway is lined with restaurants, shops, and historic sites that provide a unique experience for every visitor.

The Alamo ranks second with 19,832 Tripadvisor reviews. The UNESCO World Heritage Site has an average Tripadvisor rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars and 11,561 5-star reviews. 

Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District is a historical landmark that has daily cattle drives, rodeos, and classic saloons that celebrate Texas’ cowboy heritage. It has 5,573 Tripadvisor reviews, 3,297 being 5-stars and the only landmark in the top 10 to be rated 5 out of 5 stars.  

Texas State Capitol ranks fourth with 8,091 Tripadvisor reviews and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. Located in Austin, the Texas State Capitol is one of the largest state capitols in the U.S. and also offers free tours. 

Reunion Tower is an iconic part of the Dallas skyline, and its observation deck provides 360-degree city views. It has 4,347 total Tripadvisor reviews, 2,606 are 5-star reviews.  

The top 10 most popular Texas landmarks 

Rank Landmark Average Tripadvisor rating out of 5 Number of 5-star reviews  Total Tripadvisor reviews  
San Antonio River Walk 4.6 18,202 27,158 
The Alamo 4.4 11,561 19,832 
Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District 5.0 3,297 5,573 
Texas State Capitol 4.6 5,242 8,091 
Reunion Tower 4.4 2,606 4,347 
AT&T Stadium 4.6 3,003 4,051 
Palo Duro Canyon State Park 4.6 1,759 2,422 
Daikin Park 4.5 2,028 3,240 
Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District 4.4 1,407 2,554 
10Mission San Jose 4.7 2,574 3,505 

AT&T Stadium is home to the Dallas Cowboys and is an entertainment hub for concerts and major events. It has 4,051 Tripadvisor reviews and an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.  

Palo Duro Canyon State Park has 2,422 Tripadvisor reviews (1,759 5-stars) and an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. Palo Duro Canyon offers hiking trails through red rock landscapes. 

Daikin Park is the stadium that is home to the Houston Astros, it has 3,240 Tripadvisor reviews. Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District ranks ninth with 2,554 Tripadvisor reviews, 1,407 of which are 5-stars.  

Mission San Jose is a beautifully restored 18th-century church in San Antonio that is part of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. It has 3,505 Tripadvisor reviews and an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.


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