Best Wake-Boarding Parks
Allen – Hydrous at Allen Station
Hydrous at Allen Station is only the third wakeboarding park of its kind in the state of Texas and features three cable wakeboard systems—a pair of System 2.0 parks flank the main cable. Read: no boats. One tower system is devoted strictly to newbies and the faint of heart, while true shredders are challenged by UNIT Rails and Kickers imported from Germany—including the first pipe rail and only quarter pipe in the world.
Best Wacky Museums
Amarillo – Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum
Modern amenities have made RV’s these days a virtual paradise on wheels, but that wasn’t always the case. Explore over 25 years of innovation and history at the Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum in Amarillo, including the oldest Fleetwood in existence and the first Itasca motor home ever built. This is American road trip history at its finest, people.
Best Tamales in Texas
Austin – Rosie’s Tamale House
Rosie’s Tamale House is regarded by Austinites to be the definition of Tex-Mex comfort food, located on Hwy. 71 in an old-school, rural-style (read: hole-in-the-wall) restaurant.
Best Places to See the Leaves Change
Best Pancakes
Austin – Kerbey Lane Cafe
This 24-hr. diner has been voted “Best Breakfast in Austin” for five consecutive years! The pancakes are so popular that Kerbey Lane began selling its famous pancake mix at area HEB’s, Central Markets and Whole Foods. Check out one of its five Austin locations to see what all the fuss is about.
Best Drive-In Theaters
Pack a picnic and head to one of the best drive-in theaters in Texas for a fun date night or a spin on the classic family movie night.
Best Dallas Outdoor Bars
Dallas – Gallery Rooftop Lounge at CANVAS Hotel
Previously the SODA Bar, the Gallery Rooftop Lounge is where the stylish people of Dallas head to for an uninterrupted view of Dallas’ gorgeous downtown skyline. Soak it in, and drink it up!
Best Texas Stargazing Spots
The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas… and we think you should go check ‘em out! Stargazing has long been a tradition in Texas, and… Read More
Best Place to Stop & Smell the Roses
The best place to stop and smell the roses is by far Tyler, Texas! Did you know that 20% of the country’s rose bushes come from Tyler? That’s why the… Read More
Best Kolaches
Czech Stop – West When traveling I-35 between Dallas and Austin (as so many Texans do), a pit stop at exit 353 in West for Czech Stop kolaches is pretty much a… Read More