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🤠 Texas Things to Do
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items From iconic attractions to hidden gems, this list highlights fun and memorable things to do across Texas. Perfect for road trips, family adventures, festivals, outdoor spots, and unique experiences worth adding to your travel plans.
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🌮 Food, BBQ & Local Favorites
Cities, Towns & Walkable Areas
🎢 Attractions & Unique Stops
🌿 Nature, Parks & Scenic Drives
🏛️ History, Landmarks & Museums
🛍️ Shopping & Local Finds
🌮 Food, BBQ & Local Favorites
A vibrant food hall with tons of dining options, great desserts, and a fun atmosphere — perfect for grabbing a bite and exploring.
POST Houston
A colorful, quirky restaurant and bar with great vibes, fun art, and a perfect stop for lunch or drinks.
Betelgeuse Betelgeuse cocktails and pizza in Houston, TX
From charming brunch spots to memorable meals, these are Houston places worth planning around.
Little Hen
Cities, Towns & Walkable Areas
Note (what you did + why visit):
A classic San Antonio experience and perfect for families. We’ve visited multiple times and love walking the River Walk at night when everything is lit up. There are tons of restaurants, shops, and photo spots, and it...
San Antonio River Walk
Such a cute town with a charming downtown area full of unique shops and local spots to explore. A great place to stroll, shop, and enjoy a relaxed day trip in the DFW area.
Garland, TX
A charming small town and popular day trip from the DFW area, about 1.5 hours from Fort Worth. Known for dinosaurs everywhere, cute local shops, and attractions like Dinosaur World. A fun and unique adventure just outside the metro area.
Glen Rose
🎢 Attractions & Unique Stops
A classic Texas road-trip stop. Massive store, spotless restrooms, great snacks, and fun merch. Always worth pulling over — especially with kids.
Buc-ee's
We’ve had annual passes and truly loved it. There’s always something to do between rides, animal exhibits, and seasonal events, which makes it easy to visit multiple times without it feeling repetitive. Great for families and anyone who enjoys a full...
SeaWorld San Antonio
A fun, family-friendly water park that pairs perfectly with SeaWorld. Great for hot Texas days, with a mix of slides, wave pools, and kid-friendly play areas. Easy to spend several hours here, especially if you’re visiting with children or already ha...
Aquatica San Antonio
An immersive, after-dark walk through the Forbidden Forest filled with lights, music, creatures, and interactive moments from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts worlds. We absolutely loved it — magical, well done, and fun for both adults and kids....
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience in Little Elm, Texas
A huge, festive Christmas park that truly feels magical for all ages. We had an amazing time with snow play and snow tubing, bouncy houses, hay rides, and a walking light trail that’s perfect for photos. There are fun extras like a mechanical bull, s...
Santa's Wonderland
Why visit:
A huge, immersive holiday light festival with colorful lantern displays, themed walk-through areas, photo ops, food vendors, and kid-friendly attractions. It feels like stepping into a glowing winter wonderland and is fun for all ages.
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Magical Winter Lights | Rosenberg TX
A quick and fun roadside stop in Beaumont featuring the World’s Largest Working Fire Hydrant, donated by Disney during the relaunch of 101 Dalmatians. Great for photos and a unique break on a road trip. The Fire Museum is nearby (check hours before g...
World’s Largest Working Fire Hydrant
Iconic, quirky, and unforgettable Houston spots you won’t find in every travel guide.
Orange Show - Houston
A colorful, one-of-a-kind art park made entirely from mosaics and found objects. Rain or shine, it’s an unforgettable Houston experience and a great photo spot.
Smither Park
A colorful outdoor art space packed with murals and graffiti. Every visit feels different and it’s such a fun place to explore and take photos.
Graffiti Park Houston
A wildly creative folk art house made entirely from beer cans. Built by the same artist as the Orange Show and a must-see for quirky Houston lovers.
Beer Can House
A unique sunset light installation where changing colors transform the sky during a seated viewing experience.
James Turrell, Twilight Epiphany Skyspace at Rice University
A walkable Houston neighborhood full of murals, quirky art, vintage shops, and photo-worthy surprises.
Houston Heights in Houston, TX | Live Music, Artwork & Crafts
An iconic Houston landmark with a dramatic cascading waterfall—great for photos and a quick outdoor stop near the Galleria.
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
A fun and family-friendly day trip from the DFW area, located about 1.5 hours from Fort Worth. Kids love walking among the life-size dinosaur replicas, and the park offers hands-on activities like fossil digging and gold panning. A great adventure fo...
Dinosaur World
Get a photo on the mechanical bull, watch live country concerts, play games, and experience the famous bull riding arena. A must-visit Fort Worth spot with great food, drinks, and classic Texas atmosphere.
Billy Bob's Texas
A must-visit attraction in the DFW area and one of the largest zoos in Texas. The Dallas Zoo is beautifully maintained with spacious, well-designed exhibits and a wide variety of animals. It’s a perfect family outing, especially with kids, and easy t...
Dallas Zoo
🌿 Nature, Parks & Scenic Drives
A beautiful garden space that’s especially nice in bloom season. We visited in winter, so it was quieter and more subdued, but still a lovely walk.
McGovern Centennial Gardens
Beautiful nature preserve with scenic hiking trails, wooded areas, and peaceful surroundings. A great spot for walking, exploring nature, and enjoying the outdoors.
Spring Creek Forest Preserve
A beautiful and peaceful park in Dallas with scenic walking paths and unique features. Don’t miss the adorable Teddy Bear Garden—it’s a fun and charming spot, especially for photos. Great place to relax, stroll, and enjoy the outdoors.
Lakeside Park
🏛️ History, Landmarks & Museums
Easily one of the coolest and most unexpected museums I’ve ever been to. Super interesting exhibits and well worth the visit.
National Museum of Funeral History
A colorful, interactive museum packed with nostalgia, playful exhibits, and fun photo ops for all ages.
Houston Toy Museum
🛍️ Shopping & Local Finds
A massive flea market held once a month with hundreds of vendors selling antiques, vintage items, crafts, plants, food, and everything in between. It’s worth the trip for the experience alone, but be prepared for lots of walking, crowds, and Texas we...
First Monday Canton
Large antique mall with tons of booths and a wide mix of vintage, collectibles, décor, and nostalgic finds. We spent a couple of hours here and still didn’t see everything. Great spot if you love browsing, treasure hunting, and finding unexpected gem...
Cooper Street Antique Mall
⭐ Must-See Texas
Watch the famous cattle drive twice a day, explore fun western shops, take photos with the longhorns, ride a horse, and catch a rodeo. Tons of great food and classic Texas atmosphere—easy to spend an entire day here.
Fort Worth Stockyards
⭐ Worth a Stop (If You’re Nearby)
A fun and unique photo spot in downtown Dallas featuring bronze cattle and cowboy sculptures. Great stop for walking tours, sightseeing, and discovering hidden local landmarks.
Dallas Cattle Drive
A fun and quirky photo spot in downtown Dallas featuring the famous Giant Eyeball sculpture. I recommend going early, as parking nearby can be limited. A great stop for walking tours and exploring public art in the city.
Giant Eyeball