Texas loves Texas like Kanye loves Kanye. This state is the most patriotic place you'll experience. With their giant flags overshadowing the USA flag you'll see the true heart of Texas right when you enter. Experience city, nightlife, wild west and football all at once!
Dallas:
Best places to stay in Dallas:
- W Dallas Victory: This hotel isn't for the budget-er but it's great for a fun one night! Beautifully designed with a rooftop pool and bar, there's always a party here.
- The Wild, Wild West Dallas Irving Backpackers' B&B: 10 minute walk from downtown and has free breaky!
- Deep Ellum Hostel: Newly renovated and just opened this year, this gem is in the heart of the historical district being walking distance from live music and nightclubs.
Best things to do:
- 6th Floor Museum: The museum is all about the life, death and legacy of President John F Kennedy. Additionally, Dealey Plaza, the area surrounding the museum, is very walkable and tourist friendly!
- Sundance Square: From shopping, piano bars and amazing restaurants this place will keep you entertained for hours.
- Stockyards: Get a taste of the wild west and experience local rodeos, stock shows and Western Wear.
- Trinity River Audubon Centre: Relax in the world's largest urban forests. Walk along the riverside, see some birds and take a boat ride down the river.
Best places to eat:
- Grub Burger Bar
- Keller's Drive In
- Cindi's New York Deli
- Truck Yard
- Pecan Lodge
- Deep Ellum Brewing Company
San Antonio:
Best places to stay:
- Air BnB: If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, Air BnB is for sure the way to go. Averaging $60-100 with heaps of unique home options.
- Menger: Walking distance to the riverwalk and Alamo, Menger is the perfect location for a getaway in San Antonio.
- Hotel Contess: This boutique hotel is located right on the riverwalk and has a rooftop pool as well as numerous dining options.
Best things to do:
- Riverwalk: The country’s longest linear park at 14 miles, yes miles not kilometers. This famous walk is every bit as beautiful as the movies show.
- Visit the Alamo: Do a tour and walk through the famous Alamo and learn the history of the Battle in 1835.
- Pearl: This trendy neighborhood which houses the city’s best shopping and some of the best eateries as well.
- El Mercado: The three-block outdoor plaza allows visitors to browse 32 shops and eighty specialty shops in the Farmers Market Plaza, offering a wide range of items from hand-embroidered dresses to sombreros.
- Take a day-trip to New Braunfels and go tubing down the San Marcos river.
Best places to eat:
- Dough's Pizza
- Esquire Tavern
- The Smoke Shack
- Picnikins
- Rosario’s
- Bella’s
- Las Canarias
Houston:
Best places to stay:
- Magnolia Hotel: This boutique hotel is right in the heart of Downtown. Bring out your boujee self even with a 1 night stay here.
- HI-Houston: Located in the hip neighborhood of Montrose, this hostel is walking distance to some of Houston's best late night entertainment.
- Wanderstay Houston: Free breakfast, outdoor hammocks, bike rentals and themed rooms, this hostel has a vibe for your typical backpacker.
Best things to do:
- Miller Outdoor Theatre: This is Houston’s premier outdoor theater for the performing arts. This is Houston’s premier outdoor theater for the performing arts. This is Houston’s premier outdoor theater for the performing arts.
- Art Car Museum: It’s dedicated to contemporary art with an emphasis on art cars, other fine arts, and artists who are rarely, if ever, acknowledged by other cultural institutions.
- Crystal Beach: You can take the ferry over to spend a day at the beach! This makes a great day trip with endless fun things to do.
- Mullet: Go check out the artistic graffiti, the Mullet is also home to an overspray art supply which sells a huge variety of paints and other art works.
- Glenwood Cemetery: The not-so spooky grave-site is home to a number of historical graves. This is one of the most serene cemeteries you would ever visit.
- Dairy Ashford Roller Rink: Spend $10 and put on the skates and shake your legs to the tunes of the DJ!
Best places to eat:
- Breakfast Klub
- Chez Beignets
- Tony Thai
- Sweet Paris
- Waffle Bus
- Hubcap Grill
- Killen's BBQ
- SWEET
- Tacos A Go-Go