There’s no better way to explore Texas, the country’s second-largest state, from behind the wheel of your car. I take you to explore the second largest canyon in the country (yes, after the Grand Canyon,) hiking through our State Parks, venturing to small towns, finding the best BBQ and kolaches, learning Texas history, and many more that made Texas, Texas.
Texas State Travel Guide divided Texas into seven travel regions: Piney Woods, Prairies & Lakes, Hill Country, Big Bend Country, Panhandle Plains, South Texas Plains, and Gulf Coast. Let’s explore them one place at a time!
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PRAIRIES & LAKES (NORTH TEXAS)
19 Best Day Trips From Fort Worth – Under 2-Hour Drive
18 Best State Parks Near Dallas, Texas.
11 Awesome Things To Do in Glen Rose, Texas
17 Fun Things To Do at Dinosaur Valley State Park
Guide to Dinosaur Valley State Park Fall Colors
Guide to Dinosaur Valley State Park Tracks in Glen Rose, Texas.
Quick Stops Between Fort Worth and Fredericksburg Texas
The Fun and Informative Free Downtown Fort Worth Walking Tour (+ Free Breakfast Burritos)
Epic Outdoor Fun And Free Things To Do In Fort Worth, Texas.
Fort Worth to Waco: Cool Stops To Make!
Cool Things To Do At Fort Richardson State Park Texas
11 Cool Things To Do In Muenster, Texas.
Cleburne State Park Spillway: All You Need to Know
17 Best Things To Do In Hillsboro Texas
Things to Do at Purtis Creek State Park Texas
Best Things To Do In Corsicana Texas
Fort Worth to Big Bend National Park: Long Weekend Trip Idea
A Complete Guide to Cleburne State Park Hiking Trails
Things To Do In and Near Downtown Waxahachie Texas: A First Timer’s Guide
A Visit to Fort Parker Texas: the State Park and the Historic Site
Tracking Texas Historical Markers Along I-35 W: A Family Weekend Fun Activity
Tour the Veldhuizen Cheese in Dublin, Texas.
Granbury Living Christmas Cards: Where Christmas Magic Starts
Nice & Easy Hiking at Cleburne State Park, Texas.
Best Things to Do in Independence TX
HILL COUNTRY (CENTRAL TEXAS)
8 Texas State Parks in Hill Country for Spring Break in a Budget
7 First Things To Do In Fredericksburg Texas With Your Family (+ 2 Day Itinerary)
Things to Do in San Saba, Texas, Pecan Capital of the World.
Best Things To Do In Lampasas TX
Hiking to Gorman Falls with a Dog
Best Road Trips in Texas Hill Country Itinerary
7 Cool Things to do in Llano Texas – for a quick stop
5 Fun Things to do in Castroville Texas in less than 2-hour
Cruising the Gillespie County Country Schools Driving Trail in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Pick Your Own Fredericksburg Peaches at Jenschke Orchards
Spring Break in the Texas Hill Country: A Fun Camping & Hiking Trip
Things To Do In Boerne, Texas: A Family Weekend Guide
Cave Without A Name: Why You Must Visit
Visiting Historic Fort Martin Scott in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Stumbled Upon Camp Verde General Store, a Texas Hill Country Hidden Gem.
Thanksgiving In Texas Hill Country: A Road Trip From Dallas
Hiking the Old Baldy at Garner State Park in Texas (with or without a dog.)
Pedernales Falls State Park: Hiking to Potholes & More
Mistakes to Avoid When Hiking to Colorado Bend Gorman Falls
There’s a Devil’s Waterhole in Inks Lake State Park
13 Reasons To Visit Fredericksburg TX At Christmas
Visiting the Texas White House
Visiting Sauer-Beckmann Farm, An Early Farm Living in Fredericksburg
Chasing a Dramatic Fall Scene in Texas – Pedernales Falls State Park
A Short Hike at Meridian State Park, Texas
Bat Emergence at Old Tunnel State Park in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Longhorn Cavern State Park: Walking on the Underground River
Visiting Texas Stonehenge (and Texas Easter Island, too!) in Ingram, Texas Hill Country.
Around the World in 3 Days in Texas Hill Country
Visiting Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden in Lampasas, Texas.
SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS (SOUTH TEXAS)
The Best of San Antonio in Less Than 12 Hours
PANHANDLE PLAINS (NORTH WEST TEXAS)
Hiking at Copper Breaks State Park in the Texas Panhandle.
The Only 3 Things To Do In Amarillo Texas
Hiking the Lighthouse Trail Palo Duro Canyon in the Texas Panhandle
Roaming with the Bison at Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Captivated by Hardeman County Jail Museum in Quanah, Texas.
Things To Do In Abilene Texas: A Guide For First Time Visitors
Visiting Frontier Texas: One of the Best Museums in Abilene Texas.
A Day Trip to Historic Fort Phantom Hill Texas
BIG BEND COUNTRY (WEST TEXAS)
Things To Do In Terlingua, Texas (When Visiting With Kids & Dogs.)
Visiting Big Bend Ranch State Park With Dogs
What to do when you drive from Alpine to Marfa Texas
PINEY WOODS (EAST TEXAS)
Is the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Texas, Worth Visiting?
A Guide to Martin Creek Lake State Park Camping and Hiking
Why You Must Visit Mission Tejas State Park