• The 2024 State Fair of Texas

    The 2024 State Fair of Texas

    Every year, from late September to mid-October, people come from all over the U.S. and around the world to visit Big Tex, the legendary icon of Fair Park in Dallas. Today’s State Fair of Texas started out as the Dallas State Fair & Exposition as a private corporation on January 30, 1886. It features hundreds of shows Read more…


  • The Guadalupe River: Where Nature, History, and Fun Collide

    The Guadalupe River: Where Nature, History, and Fun Collide

    The Guadalupe River is one of Texas’ most beloved and scenic waterways, stretching roughly 230 miles from its source in the Texas Hill Country to its mouth at the Gulf of Mexico. Its journey begins near Kerrville in Kerr County, where the river winds through picturesque landscapes, including lush forests and limestone bluffs, offering endless Read more…

  • Top 20 Pumpkin Patches in Texas

    Top 20 Pumpkin Patches in Texas

    As autumn leaves start to fall and the air turns crisp, nothing quite catches the spirit of the fall season, like a visit to a pumpkin patch. Texas, with its sprawling landscapes and charming rural areas, is home to an array of picturesque pumpkin patches that offer more than just picking the perfect pumpkin.  Each Read more…

  • Austin’s Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail: Miles of Hiking and Climbing Fascination

    Austin’s Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail: Miles of Hiking and Climbing Fascination

    Austin is a city full of exciting life. Austin is also a unique city that offers year-round daily experiences in glorfies nature without planning a trip to the countryside. Austin’s natural pockets within the city offer adventure, encounters with wildlife, and a way to connect with green and blue spaces to unwind from whatever. With Read more…

things to do in Texas

Discover fun things to do in Texas!

At Texas Outside, you can find all kinds of fun things to do in Texas. From surfing to hiking, fishing to festivals, or exploring lakes, rivers and canyons – there is something for everybody in Texas.

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Austin

Visit the Texas capitol city, known for live music and outdoorsy activities like hiking and paddling.

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Dallas

Check out the hub of the “Lakes and Prairies” region, with plenty to do both inside and out in DFW.

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Houston

Come see the third largest metro area in America, with everything from birdwatching to boating and beyond.

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San Antonio

Bienvenidos! Check out the riverwalk and the Alamo. From food to fiestas, this city is a lot of fun.

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