The sun sets behind a windmill along Old San Antonio Road in Brazos County on Jan. 10.(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer) As the song goes, "The prairie sky is wide and high, deep in the heart of Texas ...

If you want to explore the exquisite gems of Texas Hill Country, we have combed through reviews for the best destinations.

Here are the most beautiful places in Texas, from quiet, sunset-soaked beaches to lakes perfect for paddling. South Padre Island . David Garrison/Getty Images.

Sunset Bay White Rock Lake 8300 E. Lawther Drive Dallas, TX 75218 (214) 670-8890 www.dallasparks.org. Sunset Bay is beautiful at dusk, especially with a gorgeous sunset.

Sunset Lake Park, 201 Sunset Dr., Portland, TX 78374 Rockport Nestled along Aransas Bay, Rockport boasts miles of coastline and endless family friendly activities.

Beautiful Saturday ahead for North Texas 02:33. ... It is after sunset that we will be watching to the west for a line of storms to develop and move through the Metroplex closer to midnight.

Texas weather led to a spectacular sunset on Sunday. Here's why it had such a distinct look. By Mary Wasson, Newsroom meteorologist Dec 4, 2023.