@stephenpalmer5947
I've lived in Texas for 72 of my 73 years of life. I've seen and done every single one of your 31 things to see in Texas, some two or three times. Everyone is worth seeing. I live on the Brazos River and have canoed most of it's entire length, from the White and Blue arms to the Gulf of Mexico. The literal translation of it's name is " The Arms of God". Every mile of it is beautiful and interesting, not to mention great fun!!. Don't miss seeing as much of Texas as you can!
@CT-kv3bx
As a Texas Native the one place most Texans know is the Frio River. Rent a cabin on this river, dances at night at the state park. We did this every other year for many many years! Love it and should be number 1.
@JT-bd6rj
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The largest rodeo in the world. The Astrodome, Houston Ship Channel, Spindle Top, King Ranch, Natural Bridge Caverns, River Walk in the Woodlands, Kemah Boardwalk, and The San Jacinto Monument.
@kcpl8er
I live just north of Big Bend , it's awesome
@austx290
Texas is a beautiful state. I used to explore different towns on the weekends. My favorite is probably the Hill Country. I fell in love with that area.
@joeyrobison6629
Some other interesting places: The Sam Houston house in Huntsville, The Sam Rayburn house and the Sam Rayburn Library in Bonham, Palo Duro Canyon in Canyon, southeast of Amarillo, The Texas State Railroad between Palestine and Rusk, you mentioned small towns, but some of note are Jefferson, Wimberley, Fredericksburg, Alpine, Marfa, Dripping Springs, Tyler during the rose festival in October. Hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve in Kountze, The LBJ boyhood home in Johnson City and the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall, 3 presidential libraries: LBJ at UT Austin, GHW Bush At Texas A&M in College Station, GW Bush at SMU in Dallas. The Dallas Arboretum is worth a mention, at the DeGolyer estate on White Rock Lake.
@juliewillis4413
Excellent list! I think Caddo Lake and Jefferson in ETex should be on your list as well as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. In fact, small town Rodeo should also get a separate mention.
@larrydirtybird
The Caverns of Sonora. I’ve been to 30 countries, seen caverns in Asia, and the Caverns of Sonora are among the most exquisite natural wonders that I’ve ever seen and are considered one of the most beautiful of the world. When I was there I saw eco tourists from other countries who traveled to Texas just to see the Caverns. You should also have mentioned Gruene Hall, the state’s oldest honky tonk, tubing on the rapids in New Braunfels, the Missions of San Antonio, the LBJ Ranch in Johnson City, Fredericksburg, Enchanted Rock, Lost Maples in the autumn, the Kerrville Folk Festival, South by Southwest in Austin, NASA, and Wimberly.
@Matthew-wz8ng
To just name a few you missed San Jacinto Monument, Texas Battleship, The Sam Houston Statue on I-45, Washington on the Brazos, NASA Johnson Space Center, and Kyle Field.
@jacobprothro9122
Texas forever
@thomaschichester3020
Regarding the Alamo, go see it first then go down the "Mission Trail". The Mission Trail is a chain of missionary chapels built by Mexican Catholic priests, ending in the Alamo. When you get back to the Alamo it will start to make sense: you'll understand why it was built, it's state of decline and how futile the battle was. If that hooks you, travel the four hours to Houston and see San Jacinto park where Sam Houston's army defeated Santa Anna's Mexican army, effectively ending the war for Texan independence from Mexico.
@markinaustin7560
#1 The Alamo 1:22 #2 Small Towns 1:43 #3 Fort Worth Stockyard 2:12 #4 Texas State Fair 2:43 #5 Galveston 2:56 #6 American Airlines Center 3:24 #7 Visit A Ranch 3:46 #8 South Padre Island 4:18 #9 Congress Avenue Bridge 4:40 #10 Hamilton Pool 5:12 #11 The Munster House 5:37 #12 San Antonio Riverwalk 6:12 #13 Big Bend 6:27 #14 Globe Life Park [sic] 7:09 #15 Ride Horses on the Beach 7:41 #16 The Capitol Building in Austin 8:11 #17 DeLorean Museum 8:49 #18 Texas Theater 8:59 #19 Dallas Cowboys Game 9:36 #20 Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue 10:07 #21 Billy Bob's Texas 11:05 #22 BBQ 11:38 #23 The Sentinel 12:06 #24 Schlitterbahn 12:27 #25 Dealey Plaza 13:05 #26 Dr Pepper Museum 13:57 #27 Apache Drive-In Theatre 14:14 #28 High School Football 14:40 #29 Barkin Springs 15:59 #30 Texas City Memorial 16:31 #31 Dinosaurs 18:09
@timracz3003
Palo duro canyon is another neat place to see in Texas
@katelynlanni9918
The Doctor pepper factory in Waco... loved it!
@SMartinTX
Although you talked about small Texas towns you've never mentioned the courthouses in those that are county seats. Some of the courthouses are architectural gems and are historic landmarks. Towns such as Waxahachie, Hillsboro, Weatherford, and Marshall are known for their courthouses. Also, taking a drive in the countryside during the spring when the bluebonnets and other wildflowers in bloom is a must. Texas has the largest variety of wildflowers of any state.
@caroldavis4880
I'm born and raised Texan and I think you did an awesome job on the list of places. One thing I have noticed that texas does and have not seen done in any other state is all the historical markers that give you a little history lesson of what happened wherever the markers are. They are ALL over the place. I suggest don't have a destination but just get in your vehicle and take off onto the back roads and see where you end up. But by doing that you will get to see all kinds of interesting things....
@nanrodgers9740
My husband was born in Dallas, went to high school in Oak Cliff. He was a year behind Stevie in high school. They were the "bad boys" in school. They hung out in the back room of a head shop in Oak Cliff. Stevie would have his guitar with him (of course). We visited Quinlan a few years ago and on our way home (Tennessee) he surprised me with a stop at Laural Land Memorial Park where Stevie is buried. It was a really emotional experience for me because I'm a huge fan of the blues and Stevie in particular.
@stevek7068
3 places that are worth a place on this list: Fredericksburg, Enchanted Rock and Kerrville.
@tim78676
Next time you're in Texas, you've got to see the Monahans Sandhills State Park, Palo Duro Canyon, the McDonald Observatory, and the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge which is the winterr home of the tallest birds in North America- the Whooping Crane.
@RoadCaptainEntertain