Top Texas Day Trips & Excursions

When visiting Phoenix, a trip to the Grand Canyon is a must-do. This full-day tour takes in Arizona's most scenic landscapes, including the Sonoran Desert, Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon and Flagstaff. At the Grand Canyon, follow a 23-mile route along the East Rim and South Rim, stopping frequently to gaze at stunning views. Have time to walk and eat lunch at Grand Canyon Village, and go through the Navajo Nation on your return drive, stopping to shop for Native American crafts at an authentic trading post.

See the key sights of central Houston and historic Galveston on a comprehensive 6-hour coach tour. Begin your day of sightseeing with a 90-minute overview tour of Houston by double-decker bus. In Galveston, you'll have some free time to explore this scenic Gulf of Mexico town at your own pace. Admire the historic Victorian mansions, the Galveston Seawall and the Strand historic district. Other optional activities include hitting the beach or going on a dolphin-watching tour by boat.

Discover the rolling orchards and historic towns of Texas Hill Country with a full-day tour from San Antonio that includes the essential Lyndon B. Johnson sites. See the former President’s boyhood home at the bucolic LBJ Ranch, and enjoy a tour of his 'Texas White House.' Learn how cowboys and German migrants shaped the Texas landscape, and explore Fredericksburg at your own pace with time to shop and eat. Explore the heritage of country music in Luckenbach, then sample wine (additional fee) at a local vineyard as you return to San Antonio.

Take a break from the urban bustle to experience the history and hospitality of Texas Hill Country on this full-day tour from San Antonio. Travel through a serene heartland landscape of vineyards, lavender fields and peach orchards, stopping to taste the local bounty at a winery and explore the area’s German heritage in the town of Fredericksburg. Learn about the life of one of the area’s most famous former residents with a visit to President Lyndon B. Johnson’s boyhood home, his LBJ Ranch and the so-called ‘Texas White House.’

Step back in time to the era of gunslingers and saloon rumbles on a full-day ghost town and wild west tour from Las Vegas. Accompany your guide along Route 66, past the Hoover Dam and through Arizona’s historic ghost towns to visit places seeped in lore like the Oatman Hotel, home to a local poltergeist. Along the way, see an authentic cowboy shootout, hear entertaining facts and tales, and soak up stunning desert landscapes.

Explore the Grand Canyon with this guided, full-day sightseeing adventure around the South Rim. Beginning in Las Vegas, travel through the Mojave Desert and Black Mountains en route to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim for an entertaining and educational 3-hour tour. See a number of different panoramic views from various lookout locations while learning about the history and geology of the canyon from the expert tour guide. Lunch, bottled water and Las Vegas hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Cruise downtown Houston on a tour of the city's top attractions, then follow-up it with a trip to the exhilarating Kemah Boardwalk. Begin your day sightseeing aboard a double-decker bus, visiting such landmarks as Market Square, the Houston Zoo, and the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Afterward, board a deluxe coach for round-trip transport to Kemah Boardwalk, where you'll have a few free hours to enjoy the amusements (including a wooden roller coaster and Ferris wheel), peruse quirky souvenir shops and grab a bite to eat (own expense).

See the top attractions of Houston and Galveston on a full-day tour in a climate-controlled vehicle, which combines the best of the city and coast. Check out Houston landmarks like the Museum District, City Hall, and Discovery Green during a 1.5-hour city tour, and learn about the region's history. Then, go to Galveston where you ride the ferry, look for dolphins, view US battleships and historical homes, browse the shops in the Strand District, and more. Your tour includes guide, transportation, admission to one of several select museums, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Fun for your entire family, take a trip to the most exhilarating slot machine experience in the Southwest as well as knock another state off your bucket list with a round-trip shuttle ride to Choctaw Casino in Durant Oklahoma! With an exceptional selection of more than 4,100 exciting slots, to action-packed popular table games, including Three Card Poker, Let It Ride, Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em, Pai Gow, Mini Baccarat, Roulette and Craps to enjoy, find your WOW moment with The District, featuring a 3,600 ft² arcade with 40 plus games, a 20 lane Bowling Center, District Cinema, and a 2-story Laser Tag Arena, hosting fun for all ages. Bring the family and enjoy shopping and so much more as you partake in five (5) full hours of casino fun and entertainment! Trips run every Friday! Shuttles include transportation to and from your local area hotel or designated meeting point. Total duration: 7-11 hours.

Fun for your entire family, take a trip to the most exhilarating slot machine experience in the Southwest as well as knock another state off your bucket list with a round-trip shuttle ride to Choctaw Casino in Durant Oklahoma! With an exceptional selection of more than 4,100 exciting slots, to action-packed popular table games, including Three Card Poker, Let It Ride, Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em, Pai Gow, Mini Baccarat, Roulette and Craps to enjoy, find your WOW moment with The District, featuring a 3,600 ft² arcade with 40 plus games, a 20 lane Bowling Center, District Cinema, and a 2-story Laser Tag Arena, hosting fun for all ages. Bring the family and enjoy shopping and so much more as you partake in five (5) full hours of casino fun and entertainment! Trips run every Tuesday! Shuttles include transportation to and from your local area hotel or designated meeting point. Total duration: 7-11 hours.

Knock another state off your bucket list with a rountrip shuttle ride through Texas to the United States' largest casino, Winstar World Casino! Amidst its luxurious decor of historical displays and architecture of Paris, Beijing, Rome, Madrid, London, Vienna, Cairo, and New York City, you'll have access to over 7,400 electronic games and various table games to enjoy at your on leisure. Enjoy $25 in rewards (New Players Club Passport members only) which can be used to spin the reels, purchase food or drinks, or shop, all as you partake in five (5) full hours of casino fun! Total duration: 8-9 hours