Friday, August 9, 2013

The Ideal Texas Souvenirs For Bringing Back

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 shirt with the state name printed on it is one popular gift to comeback with from a visit in the area. Whether a plain T-shirt or a jersey, most people who cannot travel for whatever reasons cannot get an opportunity to purchase such merchandise. Other things with the state name printed on them, such as plates, pepper and salt shakers and ashtrays are very popular gifts. Gift shops are usually fully stocked with scarves, plates, bandanas, caps and many other trinkets printed the state name.

However, the gifts do not necessarily have to bear the name Texas. It can have the picture of something that is a trademark to the state, a one-time event, or the name of a famed town such as El Paso. When travelling to the state, one can take pictures of Corpus Christi, the Astrodome in Houston, The Alamo as well as any other historic site.

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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