The Texas Travel Guide: 195 Best Things to Do (Printable + iPad)

Texas is five very different regions spread across a state bigger than most countries, and most first trips fall apart on the same question: what is actually worth your limited days and long drives? This guide sorts 195 places, outdoor spots, hikes and foods across Dallas and Fort Worth, Austin and the Hill Country, San Antonio, Houston and the Gulf Coast, and West Texas, checked in October 2026 against official sources.

WHAT'S INSIDE

• 195 places and experiences, grouped into 20 regions and themes (sights, outdoors, hikes, and food in each of the five regions)
• A short note on every entry: what it is, why it's worth it, and the tip that saves you time
• Ticket, reservation and permit rules flagged where they apply (the Alamo, Space Center Houston, Hamilton Pool, Big Bend and more)
• Honest notes on places affected by the 2025 and 2026 Hill Country floods, drought and the 2026 Big Bend road closures
• A progress page to tally each region as you go
• Two editions in one download:
• Print edition: 32 pages, US Letter (prints cleanly on A4)
• iPad edition: 37 pages for GoodNotes, Notability or any PDF app, with a tappable contents page

PERFECT FOR

• First-time visitors choosing between Texas regions
• Anyone building their own road-trip itinerary who wants a checked shortlist
• Repeat visitors looking for something new
• A gift for someone with a Texas trip booked

PAIRS WELL WITH

Texas: Before You Go (rules, costs and safety), a day-by-day Texas itinerary with budget, or the Texas Travel Pack that bundles them for less.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

You'll receive 2 PDFs. No physical item will be shipped.

PLEASE NOTE

Rules, fees, hours and access were checked in October 2026 and are subject to change. Conditions after the July 2025 and July 2026 floods change from week to week: several Hill Country river parks and swimming spots, and some Big Bend roads, were closed or restricted when we checked, so please confirm important details with the official sites before you travel. Photos are illustrative. Researched and written with the help of AI tools.

Made by Global Trip Insight. For personal use only.