The Lone Star State is the second largest state by area after Alaska and the second most populous after California. Six nations have ruled the state at different times in history, thus the phrase “six flags over Texas.” The sheer size of Texas makes it one of the most geographically varied in the country, with 10 climatic regions and 11 ecological regions, including prairies, brushlands, and desert. 

Fast facts about The Lone Star State:

• The Alamo, scene of a famous battle during the Texas Revolution, is located in San Antonio and is the most famous historical site in the state
• Texas is home to the country’s largest herd of whitetail deer
• Austin is considered by many to be the live music capital of the world
• The armadillo is the official Texas state mammal
• Pecos, Texas was the site of the world’s first rodeo, which was held on July 4, 1883

In a state as big as Texas, you might think there’d be plenty of room to stretch out and slumber. But does that hold true across the state? Let’s take a look at our list of best cities for sleep in Texas and find out.