Whenever we travel, we try to do our best to keep track of everything we did and saw during the duration of our trip. The way we tend to do this is by taking lots of photos and buying souvenirs, and nothing can come close to Texas souvenirs.
Sounds like a bold statement, given that there are forty-nine other states that would disagree, as well as destinations around the world whose memories are pretty spectacular. But for some reason, memories of a trip to Texas have an aura simply because they’re from the Lone Star State.
Some may feel that a Texas souvenir might be too over the top (think rattlesnakes, armadillos, cacti, and horseshoes). Then again, that might be the point, right? Either way, it all sounds great until you realize that 1) you have to get all of this home in one piece; and 2) you or someone has to be able to find a place in your home for your new memory. Considering that most of us don’t live on rural ranches surrounded by brush, it can be more difficult than you think.
Still, there are plenty of other memories to come from Texas that help dispel the myth that Texas is a land of cowboys and rough trails. In fact, Texas has many amazing things to offer the traveler looking to make a splash at home.
Here are five Texas souvenirs that are sure to please:
a cowboy hat – Sure, it’s a bit kitsch, but a good quality Texas cowboy hat has staying power through the years.
Barbecue Seasonings and Accessories – For Texans, barbecue begins and ends in Texas. While other areas of the country have their flair and loyal following, nothing compares to Texas barbecue. Picking up some seasonings for the barbecue fanatic in your life might just make him realize he’s been barbecuing badly.
hot sauce – While it may be a direct influence from the cuisine of Mexico, hot sauce is actually big business in Texas. There is also quite a push among some manufacturers to make the hottest hot sauce on the market. The idea is that a Texan through and through can take a beating.
Came from Texas – Wine production in Texas is nothing new, and in recent years, its production has gained great esteem around the world.
Texan olive oil – Along with the excellent quality of its vineyards, Texas olive oil production has been booming for several years, and with more attention paid to quality local production, Texas olive oil is poised to take the culinary world by storm.
Texas souvenirs can be almost anything that comes from this great state. Just remember that instead of gift shop trinkets sitting in a spare drawer in your house, you can really make someone’s holiday brilliant by thinking a little outside the box.
