With its beautiful landscapes, warm weather, excellent schools and Southern hospitality, Texas remains a popular choice among people looking to relocate. The beaches, rugged mountains, endless prairies and piney woods create as diverse an array of geography and wildlife as the people who call this state home. The largest cities have a rich and diverse tradition of arts, creating a rich cultural heritage in which residents take great pride. One of the state's strengths is its higher education system of more than 140 public and private colleges, universities and other post-secondary institutions, which collectively offer access to a comprehensive and broad range of academic and technical programs. Texas has two cities, Austin and Dallas, on Forbes’ Top 10 List of the Best Places for Business and Careers. Overall, steady employment growth across the state indicates a strong economy. The state has more than 900 golf courses, exceptional real estate offerings, miles of beautiful coastline, wildlife refuges, over 30 national and state parks, historic sites and natural areas. The state also boasts an abundance of world-class theme parks, water parks, zoos, campgrounds and minor and major league sports franchises in urban and mid-sized cities, as well as nationally ranked collegiate and high school teams.