Things to Do
Festivals, attractions and fun across the Lone Star State.
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Goliad, Texas: Visiting Presidio La Bahía and Mission Espíritu Santo
Remember Goliad: how to visit the 1749 Presidio La Bahía, Mission Espíritu Santo and the quiet courthouse town nearby.
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National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock: 55 Historic Ranch Buildings You Can Tour for Free
Lubbock’s National Ranching Heritage Center has 55 historic ranch buildings, free admission and Candlelight at the Ranch Dec. 11–12, 2026.
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Waco Mammoth National Monument: See Ice Age Mammoths Right Where They Were Found
At Waco Mammoth National Monument, a walkway looks down on Columbian mammoth bones still in place. Hours, fees and tips for your…
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Fort Worth Stockyards Cattle Drive: Daily Times, Where to Stand and What to Know Before You Go
The Fort Worth Herd walks East Exchange Avenue at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. Here is where to stand and how…
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Natural Bridge Caverns Near San Antonio: Which Tour to Pick and What to Know Before You Go Underground
Natural Bridge Caverns, discovered in 1960, is Texas’s best-known show cave. Here’s how to pick a tour and plan a visit near…
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Historic Downtown McKinney: A Walking Guide to the Square, Its Museums and Thanksgiving Weekend’s Home for the Holidays
McKinney’s 1848 courthouse square packs 200-plus shops and restaurants. Here’s how to spend a day downtown, plus 2026 Home for the Holidays…
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Texas State Railroad 2026: Fall Excursions and The Polar Express From Palestine
The Texas State Railroad runs fall lunch and dinner trains through October and The Polar Express from Palestine Nov. 13 to Dec.…
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Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site: What to See at the Birthplace of Texas After Its Big Renovation
Where Texas declared independence in 1836: Independence Hall, a new museum and townsite, Barrington Farm, hours, admission and fall events.
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Round Top Antiques Shows: Fall 2026 Dates and How the Texas Shopping Event Works
Fall 2026 Round Top antiques show dates by venue, plus winter and spring info and tips for shopping the Highway 237 corridor.
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First Monday Trade Days in Canton: How It Works, Remaining 2026 Dates and Tips for Your First Trip
Canton’s First Monday Trade Days runs the Thursday–Sunday before each month’s first Monday. Here are the remaining 2026 dates and tips for…