Breathtaking mountain vistas, ocean views, incredible museums and music, mouthwatering food, Texas does indeed have it all.
That said, enjoying everything Texas has to offer during a lifetime is more than a challenge, it’s an impossibility. But with a little structure, some planning, and list, perhaps you could see the best of the best.
With that goal in mind, we’ve assembled the ultimate Texas to-do list. On it, a strenuous hike up Guadalupe Peak; a bowl of ice cream in Brenham; an unforgettable performance in Palo Duro; a bottle of Dr Pepper in Dublin; a hidden desk in Alpine; and more delightful and awe-inspiring things every Texan should experience before they kick the bucket.
Texans, you’ve got a lifetime to complete this list, but that doesn’t mean you should delay. Make 2023 the year of adventure. Start planning your Texas trips now.
Here are 23 Texas travel ideas, big and small, to help you get your 2023 adventure planning started.
-
Order off the menu at the flagship Whataburger in Corpus.
-
Get a glamorous drink at the Dome Bar inside El Paso’s Hotel Paso del Norte.
-
Swim with the fishes in Balmorhea.
-
Watch an unforgettable performance at an outdoor amphitheater in Palo Duro.
-
Face your fears at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington.
-
Follow the Chain Trail to spectacular views at Hueco Tanks.
-
Stop and smell the roses in Tyler.
-
Eat your fill on Rainey Street in Austin.
-
Find a moment of Zen at the Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio.
-
Get away from it all at Indian Lodge in Fort Davis.
-
Paddle the Medina River.
-
Spend madly — or browse responsibly — at BookPeople in Austin.
View the full, 100-item list here.
🤠 What’s at the top of your 2023 Texas bucket list? What would you add to
0