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fields, four baseball fields, nine lacrosse fields, 14 soccer fields, 124 parks, 67 tennis courts, 26 basketball courts and
13 pools. Contact: The Woodlands CVB, www.visitthewoodlands.com.
San Antonio In south-central Texas is San Antonio, the
seventh largest city in the country. A popu- lar tourist attraction—the number one tourist destination in Texas, said Mary Ullmann Japhet of San Antonio Sports— San Antonio is home to the famous Alamo, as well as numerous sports facilities. "With the Alamodome as a centerpiece, our facil- ity menu includes 13 brand-new venues, plus many newly renovated facilities ready
to host events of all kinds and sizes," she said. "One of our greatest strengths, and one that sets us apart, is our cohesive sense
of community." Hotel rooms: 43,654 Hotel tax: 16.75 percent Fields & facilities: 113 soccer fields,
12 pools, 50 tennis courts, 49 area foot- ball stadiums, 19 gymnasiums, three major arenas, an ice rink and 32 area
golf courses. Contact: San Antonio Sports,
www.sanantoniosports.org. Waco
In central Texas, halfway between Dallas and Austin, is Waco, a city that offers facilities for numerous sports such as baseball, soccer, softball and tennis. The city also offers a number of attractions visitors can enjoy pre- or post-event. "Waco boasts more than 20 attractions and museums for all ages," said Mandy Spikes, marketing and communications coordinator for the Waco CVB. "Waco is home of the Dr Pepper Museum, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, Cameron Park Zoo, and, of course, the
Texas Sports Hall of Fame." Hotel rooms: 4,217 Hotel tax: 13 percent Fields & facilities: 12 baseball fields,
three basketball courts, a cheer/dance arena, two football fields, 36 golf holes, three rodeo arenas, 23 soccer fields, nine softball fields, 30 tennis courts, and a track and field facility. Numerous venues
are also available at Baylor University. Contact:Waco CVB,
www.wacocvb.com. Big Spring
Big Spring, in west Texas, sits at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 87 and Interstate 20. Situated in a rocky gorge between two foothills, Big Spring got its name from a nearby "big spring" in Sulphur Draw. The annual Hang Gliding Championship is hosted in the city every year at the McMahon-
Wrinkle Airpark. Hotel rooms: 843 Hotel tax: 13 percent
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