USA  »  Texas

Top Things to Do in Texas

We compared all 249 experiences in Texas so you can choose in minutes — real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

4.8 249 experiences from US$ 10 Free cancellation on most experiences
Sort
San Antonio: Haunted History Ghost Walk & Alamo Stories
San Antonio: Haunted History Ghost Walk & Alamo Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.65 (795)1h 30mYou’ll wander through Old San Antonio with a local guide as dusk settles in, hearing ghost stories outside famous spots like the Alamo and Spanish Governor’s Palace. Expect laughter, chills, and maybe even goosebumps as you learn about haunted hotels and legendary figures—all on foot, with plenty of time to soak up the city’s nighttime energy.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 32View ›
Escape Room Games in Downtown Austin: 8 Themed Adventures
Escape Room Games in Downtown Austin: 8 Themed Adventures★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (768)1h 15mThe Escape Game Austin offers eight uniquely themed escape rooms where teams of up to 59 players work together to solve puzzles, find clues, and complete a mission within 60 minutes. A dedicated game guide leads your adventure and assists as needed. Games range from Gold Rush and Prison Break to the exclusive Classified and newest Cosmic Crisis, each with multiple rooms to escape from. All experiences are fully immersive, non-scary, and designed for ages 13 and up, though younger players can participate with an adult.Is it for me?Book this if your group wants to solve puzzles together under time pressure with a guide who can help when you're truly stuck—the live assistance and non-scary design make it work for mixed ages and experience levels, from first-timers to escape room veterans.Free cancellationfromUS$ 44View ›
Waco: Horseback Riding Texas Ranch Adventure with Cowboys
Waco: Horseback Riding Texas Ranch Adventure with Cowboys★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (764)1h 20m–1h 40mYou’ll saddle up on gentle horses for a Texas ranch ride near Waco, led by friendly cowboys who know every inch of the land. Take in sweeping Brazos River views from a high bluff, learn simple riding basics no matter your experience level, and share laughs with locals as you unplug for an afternoon under that endless sky.Likely to sell outTop ratedfromUS$ 110View ›
NASA Space Center & Houston City Tour with Saturn V Rocket
NASA Space Center & Houston City Tour with Saturn V Rocket★★★★★★★★★★ 4.15 (754)7hYou ride a double-decker bus through Houston's murals, parks, and historic neighborhoods for 80 minutes, then head to Space Center Houston for a guided tram tour of NASA's Johnson Space Center, including the Saturn V Rocket and interactive space exhibits. Transportation and admission are included, and you get a discount card for the Natural Science Museum. Plan for 26+ miles of driving time to the Space Center depending on traffic.Is it for me?Pick this if you want Houston's main attractions — the space program and the city's street art and history — without arranging separate transport or buying tickets at each stop. The fixed itinerary handles the driving time to the Space Center, which is far enough out that going solo means either a long drive or a rental car.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 99View ›
Houston Downtown Tunnel Tour: 6 Miles of Air-Conditioned History
Houston Downtown Tunnel Tour: 6 Miles of Air-Conditioned History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (736)2hYou walk through Houston's largest downtown tunnel system in air-conditioned comfort, visiting iconic skyscraper lobbies, the oldest bank in the city, and award-winning architecture while your guide shares insider history and takes photos. The tour includes entry to the tunnel system, access to building interiors, and a guided pace that keeps you cool while covering ground most visitors never find on their own.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see downtown Houston's most distinctive architecture and history without arranging your own route or fighting the heat—the tunnel system and the guide's knowledge are what make a full architectural tour possible in two hours.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 30View ›
Dallas: Downtown Cruizer Tour & JFK Sites with Guide
Dallas: Downtown Cruizer Tour & JFK Sites with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (696)2hYou’ll see Dallas from an open-air electric Cruizer with a local guide leading you through downtown’s famous sights like Dealey Plaza and Pioneer Plaza. Pause for photos at spots like the JFK Memorial or watch locals at Farmers Market if you pick the two-hour option. It’s a relaxed way to get close to Dallas history — sometimes unexpectedly moving.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 36View ›
Dallas: JFK Assassination Tour & Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House
Dallas: JFK Assassination Tour & Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (689)2hYou ride the presidential motorcade route through downtown Dallas in a small group with an expert guide, stopping at Dealey Plaza, the Sixth Floor Museum, the JFK Memorial, and the Texas Movie Theater where Oswald was arrested. The Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House is included, and you're back in 2.5 hours with the competing theories and the actual geography sorted out.Is it for me?Right for history buffs and anyone curious about the competing theories surrounding November 22, 1963—the guide walks you through the geography and evidence so the competing narratives make sense. Plan for 2.5 hours with no bathroom break, which is what keeps the route tight and the focus sharp.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 57View ›
Immersive Art Experience San Antonio: 14 Installations
Immersive Art Experience San Antonio: 14 Installations★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (684)45m–2h 30mHopscotch is a 20,000 sq. ft. immersive art experience in downtown San Antonio where you move through fourteen collaborative installations created by local and visiting artists. General admission includes access to all displays, a bar serving specialty cocktails, and a curated gift shop; rotating food trucks operate on the patio. Parking validation is available at the adjacent Travis Park Plaza Garage. A health and safety waiver must be completed before arrival.Is it for me?The experience is self-paced, so you move through at whatever speed feels right—there's no group timing or guided route, which means you can spend time with the work that resonates and skip past what doesn't.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −37%fromUS$ 30View ›
Parasailing South Padre Island: 600 ft High Over Laguna Madre Bay
Parasailing South Padre Island: 600 ft High Over Laguna Madre Bay★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (675)1hParasailing in South Padre Island launches from a 31-foot ocean boat towing you 600 feet above Laguna Madre Bay for a 7–10 minute flight with views across the entire island. Check in 30 minutes before your chosen departure time at SPI Excursions, located next to Lobo Del Mar Cafe; the full outing takes about an hour including the boat ride. You can fly as a single, double (tandem) or triple, and a live guide in English, Spanish or Japanese is on board.Is it for me?Soar 600 feet above Laguna Madre Bay and see all of South Padre Island from the air while our crew handles everything—fly solo, tandem, or triple.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 97View ›
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Dinosaur Hall & Gem Vault Entry
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Dinosaur Hall & Gem Vault Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.37 (656)3hYou get access to the permanent exhibit halls, including North America's largest dinosaur collection and one of the country's most extensive gem and geode displays. The museum is in the Museum District near Hermann Park, fully wheelchair accessible, and designed so you can navigate it without confusion. Exchange your voucher for your ticket at arrival and spend as long as you want moving through the halls.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Houston who wants to see the city's most-attended museum without arranging tickets separately — the voucher system means you walk in, exchange it, and start exploring immediately without standing in a booking line.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 25View ›
Escape Room The Colony: 7 Themed Puzzle Games
Escape Room The Colony: 7 Themed Puzzle Games★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (627)1h 15mThe Escape Game The Colony is a puzzle-solving experience where teams of up to eight players (twelve in Playground) work together to find clues, solve puzzles and complete a mission inside a locked room within 60 minutes. A dedicated game guide leads your adventure and helps as needed. Seven themed games range from underwater laboratories and prison breaks to time travel and secret agent missions, each designed to be family-friendly and immersive without being dark or scary.Is it for me?Your group solves puzzles continuously for a full hour with a guide keeping momentum high, and seven different themes mean you can return for a completely different experience each time.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 44View ›
Dallas: Reunion Tower GeO-Deck 470-Foot Views & Photo
Dallas: Reunion Tower GeO-Deck 470-Foot Views & Photo★★★★★★★★★★ 4.24 (621)45m–1hYou ride 470 feet up to an indoor/outdoor observation deck with 360-degree views of Dallas, use interactive screens to identify landmarks and neighborhoods, and step outside to see for miles through HD zoom cameras. A complimentary digital photo taken at ground level is waiting for you at the top, ready to share. Tickets work day or night, and the deck is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a quick, high-impact view of Dallas without arranging transport or spending hours on a tour—the GeO-Deck gives you the whole city in one stop, and the included photo means you don't have to figure out how to capture it yourself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%fromUS$ 25View ›
Austin: Downtown Bike Tour, Lady Bird Lake & Texas Capitol
Austin: Downtown Bike Tour, Lady Bird Lake & Texas Capitol★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (570)2hYou’ll pedal through Austin’s downtown on a classic bike tour—cruise past Lady Bird Lake, pause at the Texas State Capitol for stories only locals tell, and catch glimpses of city life along Congress Avenue Bridge. With your guide leading and all bikes included, you’ll end up feeling like you really got under Austin’s skin—even if your legs complain later.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 58View ›
Austin Live Music Crawl: 3 Venues & Local Guide
Austin Live Music Crawl: 3 Venues & Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (511)3hYou'll visit three live music venues across Austin neighborhoods in a single evening, hearing authentic performances that shift in genre and style. A local guide leads the crawl in a Mercedes van, sharing the city's music history and current scene while cover charges stay included. You start at 7:45pm from the Driskill Hotel and return around 11pm, leaving the navigation and timing to someone who already knows the city.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the guesswork of finding real Austin music venues on your own and hear from someone who actually knows the scene — the fixed route and included cover charges mean you're not hunting for parking or calculating tabs between stops.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 99View ›
Escape Room Games at Grapevine Mills: 60-Minute Puzzle Adventures
Escape Room Games at Grapevine Mills: 60-Minute Puzzle Adventures★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (478)1h 15mThe Escape Game at Grapevine Mills is a 60-minute escape room experience where teams of up to 8 players (12 in Playground) solve puzzles and follow clues to complete a mission together. A live guide in English leads you through one of three games: Prison Break, The Heist, or Playground. You'll spend about 15 minutes in briefing before the game starts and another 15 minutes after to debrief and take photos. The games are not scary or dark—they're designed to be exciting and accessible to all fitness levels, though they're recommended for ages 13 and up.Is it for me?Your guide keeps the momentum going with clear direction and engaging puzzles, so your team stays focused and challenged without needing escape room experience—you'll finish within the hour knowing exactly what to do next.Free cancellationfromUS$ 42View ›
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise: 1-Hour BYOB Tour
Lake Austin Sunset Boat Cruise: 1-Hour BYOB Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (472)1hA 1-hour sunset boat cruise on Lake Austin with a licensed captain guiding you past Mount Bonnell, the Pennybacker Bridge, and Austin's waterfront landmarks. You bring your own drinks and music; the boat provides cooler, ice, and water. Meet at the docks between Quince Lakehouse and Hula Hut, and the captain takes care of navigation so you sit back in cushioned seating as the sun drops over the Hill Country.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and shares stories about each landmark as you pass, so the commentary works for anyone comfortable with English. The fixed one-hour window and the captain's navigation mean you don't plan the route or timing—you just show up at the dock, bring your drinks, and watch the sunset unfold.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −25%fromUS$ 39View ›
Escape Room Houston: 60-Minute Puzzle Games at City Centre
Escape Room Houston: 60-Minute Puzzle Games at City Centre★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (462)1h 15mThe Escape Game Houston is a 60-minute escape room experience at City Centre where teams of up to 8 players (12 in Playground) work together to solve puzzles, find clues and complete a mission before time runs out. A dedicated game guide leads you through one of six adventures—Prison Break, Special Ops, The Heist, Playground, Timeliner or The Depths—and helps as needed. Plan 15 minutes before for briefing and 15 minutes after for photos.Is it for me?Your group solves the puzzles while the guide supports from the sidelines—you keep the thinking and the teamwork.Free cancellationfromUS$ 43View ›
Austin: E-Bike City Tour with Murals, Food Trucks & Music Stops
Austin: E-Bike City Tour with Murals, Food Trucks & Music Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (456)2hYou’ll glide through Austin’s streets by e-bike with a local guide, stopping for mural photos, bites from food trucks, lakeside views, and stories about music legends. Expect easy laughs, real city flavor, and moments that stick with you long after you’ve parked your bike.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −29%fromUS$ 78View ›
Galveston Ghost Boat Tour: 60 minutes of haunted harbor stories
Galveston Ghost Boat Tour: 60 minutes of haunted harbor stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (448)1hThe Haunted Harbor Tours ghost boat is a 60-minute nighttime cruise through Galveston's historic harbor where a captain and crew share stories of shipwrecks, lost souls, pirates and spirits said to roam these waters. Multiple departures run nightly so you can choose the time that works for your evening. Life jackets are available; a restroom is on board.Is it for me?The fixed 60-minute length and nightly departure options mean you can fit a ghost story tour into an evening without rearranging the rest of your plans — pick the time that works and board when you are ready.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 56View ›
Dallas & Fort Worth: Small-Group City Tour with Stockyards
Dallas & Fort Worth: Small-Group City Tour with Stockyards★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (438)7h 30mYou’ll stand where history happened in Dealey Plaza, wander Deep Ellum’s colorful streets with live music in your ears, and see real cowboys lead a cattle drive at Fort Worth Stockyards—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. This small-group tour lets you feel both cities’ personalities up close—and maybe leaves you thinking about Texas long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 145View ›
Do you need help planning your next activity?