Gaylord Texan

Whip out your lasso, little cowpoke, and get ready for this high-end hodgepodge of everything Texas under one (tornado-proof, glass) roof, complete with an enormous Texas star that lights up at night. The Gaylord is like a cultural blender—throw in anything Lone Star, shake, and serve with a steak. It’s over-the-top; the four-and-a-half acre air-conditioned atrium has a recreation of the San Antonio Riverwalk. That’s OK. The visiting trained monkey, super-fancy wine bar, and people-watching more than make up for the cheese factor.