Summer is slowly fading and another autumn season is about to unfold across the Lone Star State, a favorite time of year to get out an enjoy the cooler weather. But where to go and what to do - that is the question. Once again we have put our heads together and scoured the state in search of some really cool places that deserve your consideration. Make this fall travel season something special by checking out these "less traveled" destinations and quirky little getaways designed to put you in the mood for the season change! THE NEW: COWBOY STADIUM Sure, Arlington's not exactly off the beaten path. But a tour of the new architectural wonder known as Cowboy Stadium is an off-the-wall getaway that will leave you with lasting memories! It's more like a self-contained city, complete with shops and recreational areas, and the facility is open on non-games days for your touring pleasure. Jerry Jones spent enough to create a new wonder of the world, and Cowboy stadium fits the bill. Discover More. THE OLD:  EAST TEXAS STATE FAIR For 95 years now the East Texas State Fair in Tyler has been providing family fun in the fall season - and this year is no exception. Enjoy a drive through the changing colors of the East Texas pines and get ready to experience an old time Texas fair complete with special attractions, thousands of exhibits and that great fair food you remember from your childhood days. Check out the fair BELOW: NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS Wanna speed up the cooling down process in Texas? Head underground on an expedition of discovery at one of the state's hidden caverns. Natural Bridge is located between San Antonio and New Braunfels and offers daily tours and family fun. And check out nearby Gruene Hall and the beautiful Guadalupe River. Too Good To Be True ABOVE: McDonald Observatory Head to the high country of Ft. Davis and get "chilled" by the mountain temps and the spectacular view of the Milky Way! Public tours of this great facility offer plenty of education and fun and a visit to West Texas attractions like Indian Lodge, Marathon or even nearby Big Bend make this getaway a great destination for the fall season.  Pack your sweater and your hiking boots because it's high times in Texas. MORE THE UNUSUAL: THE STRANGE: Zip Line It! Just north of Boerne and San Antonio you'll find the Don Strange Adventure Ranch where you can spend a day or a week zipping down a cable line and building family leadership and team work. Designed for corporate education, this reservation-only attraction offers fun and builds family team work - and it's loads of fun if you're looking for something different. Zip There Now WYLER TRAMWAY TO THE TOP Way out west you will discover the mysterious Franklin Mountains overlooking historic El Paso, and there's no better way to get a "view from the top" than by riding the tramway to the peak! The Wyler Aerial Tramway at Franklin Mountains State Park features an aerial cable car situated on 195.742 acres of rugged mountain and rock formations on the east side of the Franklin Mountains. Here's your chance to dare to soar with the eagles. Go There Now