8. Pflugerville
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9 of the Best Mid-Sized Cities in Texas
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Among the list of other mid-sized cities, the West Texas city of Amarillo is a kind of wonder. It offers plenty of food, shopping, and nightlife but it also boasts the Palo Duro Canyon and the Cadillac Ranch. To top it off, the historic Route 66 runs right through it.
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This Hill Country favorite is beloved for a reason. Rich in humor and quirks, Pflugerville is far enough away from Austin to avoid the chaos but close enough to make the requisite visit. The city itself is not without its own entertainment — a water park, a beautiful lake (that’s far less crowded than Lake Travis), and tons of festivals going on all year-round.
9. Plano
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This mid-sized city packs a wallop. It offers an active outdoor lifestyle at places like the Plano Aquatic Center and Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. It also offers top-notch food at places like Poor Richard’s Cafe, the oldest restaurant in the city, which cooks southern meals for even the most ardent of palates. The high school graduation rate is one of the highest in the country, and the healthcare is top-notch. It’s no wonder Plano has been voted the second best place in America to raise a family by livability.com.
These mid-sized cities are the proof that you really can have your sweet tea and drink it too.
