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Houston ATV Park: Trail Riding Adventure & Mud Trails
Houston ATV Park: Trail Riding Adventure & Mud Trails★★★★★★★★★★ 4.55 (42)1hYou’ll feel the rush of Houston’s best ATV park as you ride muddy trails with help from a local guide. Expect laughter, unexpected splashes, and moments where everything goes quiet except for your heartbeat and the cicadas. Admission covers park entry—just bring your sense of adventure (and maybe a change of clothes).Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 20View ›
San Antonio Escape Room: Paranormal Game with Local Guide
San Antonio Escape Room: Paranormal Game with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (41)1hYou’ll step into a detailed 1984-themed escape room in San Antonio, working as a team to solve puzzles and rescue a missing boy from “the other side.” With help from your local guide and plenty of surprises along the way, you’ll feel the tension build as time ticks down — an experience that sticks with you long after you leave.Free cancellationfromUS$ 32View ›
Sunset Cruise South Padre Island: Laguna Madre with Live Guide
Sunset Cruise South Padre Island: Laguna Madre with Live Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.73 (37)1h 30mA 1.5-hour sunset cruise on the Laguna Madre from South Padre Island with a live English-speaking guide covering the history, sights and wildlife of the lagoon. Check in 30 minutes before departure at the activities desk next to Lobo Del Mar Cafe. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the restaurant on-site, though you're welcome to bring your own (no glass containers).Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided introduction to the lagoon's history and wildlife in a single afternoon slot—the fixed departure time means you show up and go, with no coordination needed on your end.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −22%fromUS$ 45View ›
Houston: Hip Hop & R&B Paint Party with BYOB Studio
Houston: Hip Hop & R&B Paint Party with BYOB Studio★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (37)2hYou’ll step into a cozy bungalow studio in Houston’s 3rd Ward, paint along with an upbeat instructor as hip hop & R&B play loud, laugh over BYOB drinks and mocktails, and leave with your own canvas—even if it’s still drying. The mood is laid-back and friendly; you’ll remember the music and easy conversation long after.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 35View ›
Austin Hill Country: BBQ at Salt Lick & 3 Winery Tastings
Austin Hill Country: BBQ at Salt Lick & 3 Winery Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (34)4h 30mYou're driven from Austin to Salt Lick for Texas BBQ lunch, then to three Hill Country wineries for tastings with vineyard views. The tour covers transport and a local guide; you pay for meals and tastings on-site as you go. Small groups keep the pace relaxed, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles the driving between stops, so you can focus on eating and tasting without worrying about navigation or parking.Is it for me?Pick this if you want the Hill Country wine experience without arranging your own transport, navigating between wineries, or worrying about driving after tastings — the small group size and fixed stops mean you show up and the day unfolds on schedule.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 69View ›
Austin Wine Tour: Hill Country Wineries & BBQ by Limo
Austin Wine Tour: Hill Country Wineries & BBQ by Limo★★★★★★★★★★ 4.39 (33)5hYou get picked up in a luxury limousine with a pre-purchased bottle for the drive, visit three Hill Country wineries with table-side tastings, stop for lunch at Salt Lick BBQ, and return to your starting point. The tour runs 4 to 6 hours total, includes water and all taxes, and requires a minimum group of four to depart — book with at least three others or contact the provider about combining with another party.Is it for me?Right for groups of four or more who want to visit multiple Hill Country wineries without driving or arranging their own transportation — the shared limousine and fixed itinerary mean you show up and the logistics are handled. Weekday departures work well if you want a smaller, quieter group.fromUS$ 185View ›
Houston Memorial: Indoor skydiving experience with guide
Houston Memorial: Indoor skydiving experience with guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.23 (30)1h 15mYou’ll step inside Houston Memorial’s vertical wind tunnel for two guided indoor skydiving flights — no plane required. With expert instruction and all gear provided, you’ll float on powerful air currents and feel pure adrenaline in a safe setting. Includes a personalized flight certificate to take home — plus those small moments of laughter you’ll remember long after.Free cancellationfromUS$ 130View ›
Fredericksburg Safari Tour: Giraffes, Kangaroos & Texas Wine
Fredericksburg Safari Tour: Giraffes, Kangaroos & Texas Wine★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (28)1h 30mYou arrive 30 minutes early for check-in, ride a tram across 85 acres while feeding and meeting giraffes, kangaroos, alpacas, and other animals, then spend time at the winery tasting room with access to wines, beer, and cocktails. Tours run Friday–Sunday at 7:05am or Monday–Thursday at Grapetown Vineyard, and the whole experience keeps groups small and intimate.Is it for me?Book this if you want an animal encounter that feels genuine rather than staged, and you'd rather not drive yourself through a working farm — the tram and the guide handle the logistics, and the early start (7:05am on weekends) means you're there when the animals are most active.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 109View ›
Children's Museum Houston: 90,000 Sq Ft Interactive Exhibits
Children's Museum Houston: 90,000 Sq Ft Interactive Exhibits★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (27)4hYou get entry to 90,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits where kids run a city, engineer water systems, build inventions, and solve digital puzzles. The museum is bilingual, fully accessible, and designed so children stay engaged without screens. You skip the planning of individual activities and the guilt of screen time, and your kids actually sleep that night.Is it for me?Book this if you need a full morning or afternoon where your kids are genuinely occupied and learning without you engineering the experience — the museum does that work, and the variety of exhibits means different ages stay engaged at the same time.Free cancellationfromUS$ 24View ›
Private Houston City Tour: Downtown to Museum District
Private Houston City Tour: Downtown to Museum District★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (25)2hA private two-hour tour of Houston in an air-conditioned Mercedes shuttle covers the financial district, Theater District, River Oaks, Rice University, and the Museum District with a professional guide, driver, and photo stops. Groups range from 12 to 18 guests depending on the option you choose; pickup and drop-off are included in the 77002 and 77003 zip codes, with optional drop-off at the Museum District or sports stadiums afterward.Is it for me?Choose the 12-guest option if your group is smaller and wants more intimate seating; the 18-guest option works for larger groups and costs less per person. Pickup outside the 77002 and 77003 zip codes is available for an additional fee if your hotel or meeting point is elsewhere in Houston.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 600View ›
Natural Bridge Caverns San Antonio: Underground Tour & B.A.T. Ride
Natural Bridge Caverns San Antonio: Underground Tour & B.A.T. Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (24)1h 15mYou descend into newly opened chambers lit to show off delicate mineral formations, watch a sound and light show that explains the cavern's geology, and ride the world's only conveyor system out of an underground cavern. The 70-75 minute tour is led by a knowledgeable guide and works well for families; plan for stairs, wet surfaces, and $10 parking when you arrive.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see an underground cavern without arranging your own transport or timing — the guide handles the route and pacing, and the conveyor ride means you don't leave exhausted from climbing back out.Instant confirmationKids −31%fromUS$ 39View ›
Museum of Illusions Houston: Interactive Exhibits & Photo Ops
Museum of Illusions Houston: Interactive Exhibits & Photo Ops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.46 (24)45m–1h 30mYou walk through over 50 illusion exhibits at your own pace, stopping to interact with installations and photograph moments that confuse your senses. Entry is included; no guide, no group, no time pressure. Wheelchair accessible and suitable for families, friends, or anyone curious about how perception works.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a flexible afternoon activity where you control the pace and leave with photos — no guide narration, no group schedule, just you and the illusions.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickKids −24%fromUS$ 38View ›
JFK Assassination Tour Dallas: Dealey Plaza, Sixth Floor Museum
JFK Assassination Tour Dallas: Dealey Plaza, Sixth Floor Museum★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (23)3h 45mThis JFK assassination tour in Dallas covers Dealey Plaza, the Sixth Floor Museum, and the Oswald Rooming House Museum, led by an Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist and JFK researcher. The tour walks the motorcade route, stands on the Grassy Knoll, visits the sites tied to Lee Harvey Oswald's movements, and includes self-paced museum time to examine evidence and eyewitness accounts. Children are welcome from age 6, and the tour runs approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes with an air-conditioned vehicle included.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide-led walkthrough of Dealey Plaza with an investigative journalist before exploring the Sixth Floor Museum at your own pace, rather than a self-guided plaza tour or museum-only visit.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 81View ›
Houston IAH Airport Transfer: Private Sedan & SUV to Downtown
Houston IAH Airport Transfer: Private Sedan & SUV to Downtown★★★★★★★★★★ 4.18 (22)1hYou're met at arrivals with a sign, driven directly to your Houston hotel in a private sedan or SUV, and avoid the taxi queue entirely. The driver waits up to an hour if your flight is delayed, the price is fixed and per person, and you can bring one suitcase and one small carry-on. Book with your flight details and destination address, receive your voucher at confirmation, and present it to the driver when you land.Is it for me?Book this if you land at IAH and want to skip the taxi negotiation and shared shuttle lines — the driver meets you at arrivals with your name, the price is fixed before you land, and you go straight to your hotel without stops.Free cancellationfromUS$ 60View ›
Dallas JFK & West End Food Tour: History and 8 Tastings
Dallas JFK & West End Food Tour: History and 8 Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (20)2h 30mThis guided walking tour in Dallas covers the JFK assassination sites—Dealey Plaza, the Grassy Knoll, Elm Street and JFK Memorial Plaza—with a guide who contextualizes November 22, 1963, and explores the documented history, official findings and enduring questions. The route then moves through the West End Historic District for eight tastings at three restaurants, featuring Latin and Indian cuisine alongside Texas bison and venison, plus an included beer at Wild Bill's Western Wear, a historic former drugstore with an original late-1800s bar where a scene from Taylor Sheridan's Dutton Ranch was filmed. The tour runs 2.5 hours and includes restaurant gratuities and water at stops; admission to The Sixth Floor Museum is optional.Is it for me?If you're staying in Dallas without a car, this tour picks you up at a central location and handles all the walking and stops, so you don't need to navigate between Dealey Plaza and the West End restaurants or figure out where to eat. The fixed route and timing mean the JFK history and the food fit into a single afternoon without you building the day yourself.Free cancellationKids −25%fromUS$ 110View ›
Fredericksburg Private Wine Tour & Lunch with Hill Country Views
Fredericksburg Private Wine Tour & Lunch with Hill Country Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (19)This is your chance to explore Fredericksburg’s best wineries with a local guide who knows every backroad. Taste unique Texas wines at three handpicked stops, enjoy a laid-back lunch with hill country views, and let someone else handle all the driving. Perfect for friends or couples looking for an easygoing day out in wine country.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 325View ›
Austin: Lady Bird Lake Kayak Rental & Congress Bridge
Austin: Lady Bird Lake Kayak Rental & Congress Bridge★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (18)2hYou rent a single kayak with paddle and life vest, then paddle on your own for two hours through downtown Austin. You'll pass under the Congress Avenue Bat Bridge, paddle past the skyline, and have the option to reach Barton Springs. No guide, no group — just you setting your own pace on the water.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Austin's downtown and natural landmarks from the water without a group or a guide dictating the route — the two-hour window and calm lake mean you can paddle at your own speed and stop wherever the view catches you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 40View ›
KuneKune Pig Farm Tour in Austin: Feed & Pet Rare Pigs
KuneKune Pig Farm Tour in Austin: Feed & Pet Rare Pigs★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (18)45mBest Place Farms near Austin is a 45-minute tour where you meet and interact with KuneKune pigs, a docile rare breed that nearly vanished in the 1970s, plus other farm animals. You'll feed the pigs treats, learn to make them sit, pet them and watch them lay down for attention—a live guide leads the whole visit. Parking is on-site; the farm is wheelchair accessible and welcomes children from age 2.Is it for me?Pick this if you want hands-on time with rare KuneKune pigs and other farm animals in a short visit—the 45-minute format works for a morning or afternoon slot without dominating your day.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −19%fromUS$ 25View ›
San Antonio: City scavenger hunt with smartphone guide
San Antonio: City scavenger hunt with smartphone guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.22 (18)2hStep into San Antonio’s streets for a playful scavenger hunt guided by your smartphone. You’ll solve clues at the Alamo, wander along the River Walk, chat with locals, and discover quirky corners you’d usually miss. With flexible timing and room for laughter (and snack stops), it’s an experience you’ll remember long after your shoes are dusty.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 49View ›
Museum of Money Dallas: Interactive Exhibits & Laser Vault
Museum of Money Dallas: Interactive Exhibits & Laser Vault★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (16)1h 15mYou enter an interactive museum filled with hands-on games, laser vault challenges, and photo-worthy installations centered on money and currency. You design your own bills, spot counterfeits, and move through creative exhibits at your own pace. Entrance is included, the space is fully accessible, and the downtown Dallas location puts you near other attractions. Plan for one to two hours depending on how deep you want to go with each exhibit.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting a hands-on break from typical museum formats — families, couples, and groups all find something to do because you're playing and exploring, not standing still and reading plaques.Free cancellationfromUS$ 29View ›
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