Top 6 in Top 10 best cruise routes in the US.
Between Austin and Houston lies the Lone Star State's best scenery, especially from March to May when the wild blue-hat blooms fade away. From Austin, you'll pass through a chain of seven interconnected lakes on the Colorado River, including Lake Buchanan, a wildlife resort popular with fishermen and artists. To see more of the state's native flowers, visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Research Center, named after the first lady, who made national beautification a priority.