Best Places To Visit On A Texas RV Road Trip
Introduction
As the second-largest state in America, there’s no shortage of things to do in Texas. The stunning landscapes and plethora of bustling cities make it a great RV destination, no matter the time or season. Texas is different from other states as it is made up of forests, prairies, deserts, and even its coastline.
With so many places and with such varying climates, it’s good to plan your route first before embarking on it. Worrying about where to go with your Texas rv rental? Here’s how to explore the Lone Star State with the best road trip destinations.
Big Bend National Park
When you think of Texas, it’s hard to not think of the vast beautiful canyons, the fine desert soil, and the endless fiery horizon. Big Bend National Park is the embodiment of Texas’ landscape and nature.
With huge plateaus that extend to Mexico, beautiful natural limestones as well as all types of eco life that deserts have, you will enjoy the beautiful views and intriguing life found in the Big Bend National Park. We recommend taking your RV to the Rio Grande to witness the majestic mountains and cobalt blue skies, perfect for adventure seekers. There’s also a wide variety of hiking trails and bird watching to do.
McDonald Observatory
You’ve probably heard of the stunning Mcdonald’s Observatory once in your life, no? And no, it isn’t a fast-food restaurant! Because of Texas’ large deserts, there are many spots where you can have a full view of the night sky. Devoid of light pollution, the McDonald Observatory allows you to gaze at the blanket of stars for as long as you want. Operated by the University of Texas, this observatory has five telescopes, including the well-known Hobby-Eberly telescope, which was used to discover a 112-billion-year-old galaxy.
Located at the summit of Mount Locke and Mount Fowlkes, Mcdonald Observatory is the perfect place to visit with your loved ones. Visitors describe the drive-up to be akin to a pilgrimage. Watching the twinkling stars in the pitch-black sky with your loved ones will be a surreal experience and memory!
The Texas Gulf
Spanning 3,000 miles long, the Texas Gulf Coast is a perfect place for you to enjoy soft, sandy beaches, the salty air, and breathtaking ocean horizons. Walk a mile across the neighboring dunes and discover dozens of local aquatic life, such as dolphins, turtles, and rare fish breeds.
Along the Texas Gulf Coast, are countless water activities available for you. This includes kayaking, fishing, swimming, sea rafting, water skiing, and so on. If you’d prefer to kick back and relax, you can always set up a beach mat and have a picnic by the beach. There’s nothing more therapeutic than enjoying the golden sands and the lively beach atmosphere.
If you haven’t gotten yourself a Houston City Pass, we recommend getting one as the pass allows you to visit Houston Zoo, Houston Space Center, and their Natural History Museum for a cheaper price!
Enchanted Rock
After visiting Texas Gulf Coast, you have to head over to the Enchanted Rock National Park. For this, you have to bring a camera along! This park boasts of stunning, picturesque views that are Insta-worthy for sure. Plus, situated in Hill Country, there’s never a shortage of things to do.
Did you know that you can enjoy relaxing hiking or rock-climbing experience with a ranger, as long as you pre-book beforehand? This applies to larger groups as well. We recommend you try to discover different hiking trails as well! There’s bound to be a plethora of different views at this pink granite dome looking over Central Texas.
Explore Route 66
A trip to Texas isn’t a trip to Texas without visiting the iconic Route 66! One of the best well-known roads in the world, Route 66 is full of beautiful scenery, iconic places of interest, and historical monuments.
Visit the small town of Amarillo where you can indulge in classic American history and culture. You can’t miss out on visiting the U-Drop Inn that was established back in 1936 as well. Fun fact, the U-Drop Inn was the inspiration for the iconic Cars movie and is full of Art Deco detailing. You should also stop by the Cadillac Ranch –– an interactive exhibition where numerous Cadillac cars were buried deep within the sand. You can leave your mark behind by spray painting on them, too!
Tyler, the Rose Capital of the World
In a place known for its deserts, you’ve probably never thought that Texas has such a beautiful rose garden, right? This interesting town boasts a wide variety of roses, including rare breeds and historically significant roses. Home to the famous Texas Rose Carnival, the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden grows and maintains more than 600 different types of roses, and is also the largest rose garden in America!
You should try visiting this place during spring and in October when the roses go into bloom. When you’re done with rose viewing, you can head to Lake Tyler to take part in several water activities like fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding in the glass-clear lake!
Fort Worth Texas
Experiencing the Wild West is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Rustle up your very own adventure in Fort Worth –– the charming southern town that’s brimming with western history and iconic Wild Wild West stories. Feel the adrenaline rushing through your body as you witness cowboys bucking on bulls, and holding on for their victory. Or, you can delve right into the culture with the Stockyards Championship Rodeo, which takes place every Friday and Saturday night.
Don’t forget to check out the Stockyards Station, where you can find a blend of both old and new Texan food and clothing styles. Lastly, stop by Billy Bob’s Texas where the bigger, the better. This is a 10,000 square foot dance hall that will teach you something about square dancing and is always ready for a party.
Texas State Fair
Nothing screams the classic American lifestyle like a state fair, and of course, Texas has one! The Texas State Fair boasts countless attractions and fun things to do, like family shows, college football games, live music, petting zoos, and of course, amusement rides; in fact, over 70 of them!
Also, did you know that the Texas State Fair was where the first corndog was made by the Fletcher brothers in 1942? How cool is that! So if you’re up for a weekend of fun, adventure, adrenaline, and history, head over to the Texas State Fair which is held every September and October!
Conclusion
Texas is a wonderful place to visit. It’s the emblem of southern America’s culture and the birthplace of the Wild West and the cowboys. It’s the perfect destination for an RV trip.
However, aside from its rich culture, the amount of diversity in its landscapes is something you have to experience for yourself. Deserts, forests, roses, stars, lakes… they’ve got it all. To fully enjoy the Texan experience, you have to encapsulate the beauty in the diversity of Texas itself. What are you waiting for? Let’s go!
