Texas Food & Fun Road Trip: A Loop Guide

🏙️ Dallas (2-3 Days) Must-Do Activities: Fort Worth Stockyards 🤠 Rodeo shows (book discounted tickets on StubHub) Longhorn cattle drive daily at 11:30 AM & 4:30 PM 🐄Custom cowboy boots at Maverick Fine Western Wear Historic Downtown Grapevine 🏘️ Charming retro shopping street perfect for afternoon strolls Downtown Museums & Sights 🎨 Dallas Museum of Art (free general admission) Giant Eyeball sculpture photo op 👁️ Foodie Highlights: Hutchins BBQ (Preston Rd location) 🍖 Mind-blowing Texas BBQ! Don’t miss the pit tour. Truck Yard 🚚 Outdoor food trucks, live music, dog-friendly! 🐶 Shug’s Bagels 🥯 Legendary breakfast spot – be prepared to queue! 🎸 Austin (Half Day) Quick Stops: Texas State Capitol 🏛️ Free tours on weekdays Buc-ee’s 🦫 Iconic Texas gas station with: Beef jerky 🥩 XXL brisket sandwiches Pineapple coconut smoothies 🍍 💃 San Antonio (Surprise Gem!) Experience: River Walk 🌊 Evening strolls or boat tours through a "mini-Wuzhen" landscape Hyatt Regency 🏨 Stay riverside for instant access to attractions Late-Night Vibes 🌙 Most restaurants open past midnight! Food Recs: Amorino Gelato 🍦 Rich chocolate flavor, not overly sweet 🚀 Houston (Space & Seafood) Can’t-Miss: NASA Space Center 🛰️ Book tickets early – especially Mission Control tours! Ocean Crawfish 🦞 Fresh, affordable Vietnamese seafood (life-changing!) Taste of Texas Steakhouse 🥩 Upscale vibe worth the splurge 🗺️ Road Trip Tips: Start in Dallas → Austin → San Antonio → Houston Rent a car with good AC – Texas heat is no joke! ☀️ Book hotels in advance for riverfront locations #US #Texas #Austin