Friday, August 9, 2013

Examples Of The Best Texas Souvenirs

By Andrea Davidson


The first thing that relatives and friends ask people who are travelling is to bring back with them some souvenirs. Therefore, any tourist going on a vacation to Texas is expected to come back with several amazing souvenirs in order to please everyone. This article will outline some of the most unique Texas souvenirs to purchase while on a visit there.

A T-Shirt with the state name is one of the most popular gifts to bring back from a vacation in the area. Whether it is a jersey or a plain tee shirt, many people who for whatever reason are not able to travel simply do not get a chance to buy such type of merchandise. Other items that have the states name, such as ashtrays, plates, salt and pepper shakers, are quite popular souvenirs. Shops are usually stocked with plates, caps, scarves, pens, bandanas and other trinkets bearing the state name.

It is not a must that the gifts contain the name Texas. It can have a photo of something unique to the state, the name of a popular town like El Paso, or a onetime event that occurred in the area. When on vacation in the state, one can take photos of the Astrodome in Houston, Corpus Christi, The Alamo or other historical sites.

Brochures from the area depicting special concerts, local events, specific tours and area attractions and such can form ideal scrap book items. The same case applies to copies of newspapers, menus, ticket stubs, books with topics about the area, and receipts for purchases. Small collectibles with a large star, a photo of the state map, and other recognizable Texan emblems are ideal gifts for virtually anyone. Such collectibles may include key rings, small flags, coffee mugs, book markers, magnets and bumper stickers.

The state is known to serve a wide range of spicy foods. Therefore, gift baskets made up of Texan cuisine, southern salsa, chili mix, barbecue and hot sauce can form nice gifts for any person who loves eating them.

For kids, animals bearing Texan garb as well as stuffed dolls are recommended. In addition, candy bars bound with Texan wrappers, bean bags with state color decorations together with backpacks with state flags printed on them are also kids favorites. Distinct gifts like sunglasses in Texas shape, Texan toilet papers, plaques printed with Texan sayings and beer can clocks are uncommon as well as whimsical. Not many people can find such items outside Texas. And such gifts that cannot be found anywhere else in the world are definitely ideal souvenirs.

In a majority of souvenir shops, a person on vacation will get different items from those seen at a previously visited shop. Clocks, aprons, rattlesnake rattles, pillows, totes, ceramic boots, desk sets, soaps, rugs, coasters, address books, playing cards, figurines, badges or license plates are some of the unique things found from shop to shop.

Some friends or relatives may seemingly have everything. The best Texas souvenirs for such persons include Texan coins from way back in the 1800s, trailer hitch caps or stuffed armadillos. These gifts are expensive but recipients will definitely appreciate them.




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