7 Unique Experiences That Should Be On Everyone’s Texas Bucket List
By Melissa Mahoney
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Published December 25, 2023
What are some of your favorite ways to explore the Lone Star State? Is it by hiking or biking through a state park? Or, perhaps, a visit to one of the state’s many art and history museums? Oftentimes, taking a tour is one of the best ways to get to know an area, and our friends at Viator offer several unique experiences in Texas that let us explore the state in a way we never thought of before.
1. Fixer Upper Tour + City Tour
Calling all Chip and Joanna Gaines fans! If you're as big of a fan of the HGTV show
Fixer Upper as I am, booking the
Fixer Upper Tour + City Tour on Viator is a must. This 2.5-hour guided tour will take you on an adventure through Waco to see some of the sites featured on the hit show. Not only that but you'll be treated to your choice of either local ice cream or coffee.
2. Texas Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle
Austin Visitor Center, 602 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
On the
Texas Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle tour, you'll meet at the Austin Visitor Center before embarking on an out-of-town adventure. The shuttle will take you and your fellow tour-goers to three locations: two wineries and Salt Lick BBQ. Wine and BBQ? Yes, please!
3. Best of San Antonio Small Group Tour with Boat + Tower + Alamo
Enjoy some of the
best of San Antonio on this small group tour that includes a boat cruise along the river, a visit to the Tower of the Americas, and a trip to The Alamo and San Jose Mission. This tour certainly hits the best-known spots around town!
4. Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island
33256 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
Have you ever wanted to see Atlantic bottlenose dolphins out in the wild? Book the
Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island and you'll have your chance. This 1.5-hour boat tour out of Sea Ranch Marina is family-friendly and includes a local guide who will give live commentary of the area's sea life while you're onboard.
5. 3hr Dallas Cowboys Stadium Small Group Tour with Transportation
John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, 646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA
If you're from Texas, chances are you're a football fan. So why not take this
3hr Dallas Cowboys Stadium Small Group Tour to get a behind-the-scenes look at the state-of-the-art stadium? You'll meet in downtown Dallas where you'll board a shuttle to the Cowboys Stadium. Once there, your tour guide will show you places around the stadium like the press box, locker rooms, and the post-game interview room. You'll even be able to go out onto the field!
6. Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston
914 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Maybe you know or maybe you don't but downtown Houston is home to the largest downtown tunnel system in the country. So, if that piques your curiosity about what it's like beneath the city, you must book the
Astroville Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston . You'll see how the tunnels connect some of the most prominent skyscrapers in the city and you'll even have the opportunity to visit a few on this tour.
7. Float the Canyons of the Rio Grande
53570 TX-118, Terlingua, TX 79852, USA
How does some time out on the water sound to you? When you book this tour to
Float the Canyons of the Rio Grande , you'll have quite a memorable outdoor experience. This 7-hour tour begins in Terlingua, TX where you'll be outfitted with safety gear and be given instructions on paddling down the Rio Grande. And then the fun begins! For several hours, you'll float on your canoe, kayak, or raft and paddle along the river. Just remember to bring lunch and water with you.
Ready to book a Texas tour with Viator? Which of these unique experiences in Texas interests you the most? Let us know!
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