Themed Excursions

There's so much to see and do in Texas, and so much history to discover, that sometimes you just need a list to help organize it all!

Pictured: Miniature replica of Judge Roy Bean tending bar.
Credit: Billy Hathorn

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Everything is bigger in Texas, which can make it hard to know where to begin. We’ve broken up our big history into bite-sized lists so you can more easily explore all that Texas has to offer!
Exploring the Quanah Parker Trail Dozens of arrows, 22 feet tall, pierce the landscape of the Panhandle Plains. They commemorate Quanah… Details
Travel the World Without Ever Leaving Texas Everyone knows Texas is a big state. But when you can travel the world from your… Details
Your Guide To Historic Austin Whether you’re visiting Austin for fun or for business, we hope you’ve built in some extra… Details
Visit Eight State Historic Sites to Experience the Republic of Texas Era Step back in time and experience the period of the Texas Republic in person or virtually… Details
German Historical Sites in the Hill Country Region German immigrants initially sought sanctuary in Texas from political and religious persecution. Many settled in the… Details
Top Picnic Spots with Texas History As Texans continue to seek creative ways to explore our state safely, the Texas Historical Commission… Details
Healthy Activities and Texas History at Our State Historic Sites 2021 presented new opportunities to explore activities and travel throughout the Lone Star State. Many of… Details
Historic General Stores in Texas There are few things that feel more authentically Texas than stopping at a little general store… Details