The ultimate Texas to-do list: Make 2024 the year of adventure

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Grab your boots, buckle up, and get ready for an extra special edition of KPRC 2’s Things to Do Newsletter! 🤠 As we ease into this brand new year, we can’t help but feel the excitement bubbling up for all the incredible adventures that lie ahead.

And let’s be honest, we’re lucky ducks to call Texas home – the land of breathtaking mountain vistas, ocean views, incredible museums, music that makes your heart sing, and let’s not forget the mouthwatering food that’s practically a state treasure. Texas, you’ve got it all!

Now, we know that attempting to conquer everything the Lone Star State has to offer in a year, much less a lifetime, is not just a challenge; it’s a downright impossibility. But fear not, dear readers, for we’ve concocted a plan. We present to you the ultimate Texas to-do list!

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Imagine a strenuous hike up Guadalupe Peak, a heavenly bowl of ice cream in Brenham, an unforgettable performance in Palo Duro, sipping on a bottle of Dr Pepper in Dublin, discovering a hidden gem of a desk in Alpine, and 96 more delightful and awe-inspiring experiences. Yes, you heard it right – 101 Texas-sized adventures every true Texan should check off before they kick the bucket.

Now, we must clarify – this list is numbered, but it’s not ranked. We believe every Texan deserves the freedom to choose their own adventure. So, without further ado, join us on this ambitious journey through the heart of Texas.

Texans, you may have a whole lifetime to complete this list, but why wait? Lace up those hiking boots, fill up that tank, and hit the road! The Lone Star State is calling, and it’s time to make memories that’ll last a lifetime. Y’all ready for this? Let the Texas-sized fun begin! 🎉

Here are 24 Texas travel ideas, big and small, from our massive list to help you get your 2024 adventure planning started. View the full, 101-item list here.

1. Climb to the ‘top of Texas,’ with a hike up Guadalupe Peak. 🌄
2. Order off the menu at the flagship Whataburger in Corpus. 🍔
3. Attend a Star Party at the McDonald Observatory. ✨
4. Hop aboard the Texas State Railroad. 🚂
5. Swim with the fishes in Balmorhea. 🐠
6. Chow down in Houston’s Chinatown. 🥢
7. Watch an unforgettable performance at an outdoor amphitheater in Palo Duro. 🎭
8. Face your fears at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. 🎢
9. Look out the ‘window’ in Big Bend. 🪟
10. Savor a slice of pie at Blue Bonnet Cafe in Marble Falls. 🥧
11. Go full-on cowboy at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. 🤠
12. Absorb the art in Houston’s Museum District. 🖼️
13. Find a moment of Zen at the Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio. 🧘‍♀️
14. Get lost in the Big Thicket. 🌳
15. Get away from it all at Indian Lodge in Fort Davis. 🌞
16. Make a pit stop at Buc-ee’s. 🚙
17. Drive the Davis Mountains Scenic Loop. 🌄
18. Rest easy at Hotel Paisano in Marfa. 😴
19. Rev up at the Art Car Parade in Houston. 🎨
20. Spend madly -- or browse responsibly -- at BookPeople in Austin. 📚
21. Hike the Summit Trail at Enchanted Rock. 🥾
22. Admire marine life at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus. 🐟
23. Enter a world of bluebonnets in Washington County. 🪻
24. Pick your own peaches in Fredericksburg. 🍑

Use our printout to check off the things you’ve done and share your travel photos with us on Click2Pins. We can’t wait to see all the places you go!

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