WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Great American State Fair is up and running in the nation’s capital — one of the events celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Texas is one of the 40 states and territories with a pavilion right on the National Mall.

The Texas state booth at the Great American State Fair has a little bit of what people love about the Lone Star State.

It includes the Big Tex state fair mascot but a bit smaller than the original. In a corner, a jukebox plays tunes by famous Texans like Gary Clark Jr., Willie Nelson and Selena Quintanilla. Visitors can sign a replica of Amarillo’s Cadillac Ranch, enjoy a mock-up of the Alamo in San Antonio or step into a NASA capsule.

While there is only so much that can be inside a modest booth on the National Mall, some native Texans tell Spectrum News, “Houston, there’s no problem here.”

David Newell was on vacation with his family. They are visiting the nation’s capital from Pearland, Texas. Newell told Spectrum News the booth felt “very much like home.”

“All the monuments that we know about sitting around here, and being able to see, it kind of gives a little feeling of home without being home just yet,” he continued.

The booth was organized by Gov. Greg Abbott’s Economic Development and Tourism Office.

“Texas is proud to showcase what makes our state exceptional, world-class industries, rich culture, booming economy, unmatched energy production, agricultural strength, and the unbreakable spirit of the Lone Star State,” Andrew Mahaleris, the governor’s press secretary, said in a statement to Spectrum News. “Visitors can expect a dynamic showcase highlighting why Texas is both a premier travel destination and a national leader in opportunity, innovation, and freedom.”

While the Lone Star State put in a Texas-sized effort, 11 states — mostly led by Democrats — declined to participate in the fair, which was put on by a group created by President Donald Trump.

For Newell, America’s 250th anniversary is also about its resilience.

When asked what he is celebrating, Newell said: “Just the fact that we’ve been able to survive this long and really be such like a light to the rest of the world, our freedoms and anyone else’s freedoms, and trying to protect that.”

You can check out the Texas booth and other state pavilions on the National Mall until July 10.