Planning a Texas road trip and looking for all the best things to do and things to see in the state? Browse below to find a selection of the best Texas roadside attractions for sightseeing, famous tourist sites, tasty roadside restaurants, road trip stops, top attractions, destinations, and other must-see Texas tourist attractions at Silly America. Plan your next vacation or road trip driving through Texas and find all the most iconic, weird, cool, and silliest sites along the way!
“Howdy, Folks!” This roadside attraction might just be the most recognizable man in Texas, which is saying a lot considering he only makes a brief appearance each year. Big Tex in Dallas, Texas is an icon and ambassador who has been delighting visitors to the State Fair of Texas since 1952. Big Tex is a …
I just moved to Texas and have a lot of destinations on my Texas roadside attraction bucket list. But there was one iconic place I knew I had to stop at at one of my first road trips in the state: Buc-ee’s Buc-ee’s is a popular travel center chain that is lures travelers in with …
I decided to take a SPUR of the moment day trip from Dallas this weekend. I headed to Denton to visit The Chairy Orchard (and go to my first Buc-ee’s) and to Gainesville to see the Giant Horse Chess Piece and Glenn Goode’s Big People. Of course, while I was in town I also had …
The Chairy Orchard in Denton, Texas might be a little different than what you’re expecting. If you show up thinking that you’re going to spend the day picking a basket of fruit, you might be a little disappointed. But that type of orchard takes a backseat to this type. If you’re looking for a unique …
If you’ve ever driven I-35 between Oklahoma and Texas, you’ve probably seen this roadside attraction. After all, it is just a pawn meant to lure you off the highway: the Giant Horse Chess Piece in Gainesville, Texas. The Giant Horse Chess Piece, also known as the Brick Chess Knight, was built in 1981 by bricklayer …
If you love roadside attractions, you’ll certainly think that this is a good road trip stop. Probably, better than good. Glenn Goode’s Big People in Gainesville, Texas showcases not one, not two, but six roadside attractions in one. This gigantic collection is the work of Glen Goode, who assembled the giants in front of his …
I found this roadside attraction and didn’t want to hog it for myself. This big pink pig smoker at Chasin’ Tail BBQ in Lake Dallas, Texas is anything but boar-ing. Owner Mike Cooper originally began Chasin’ Tail BBQ on the bbq competition circuit. Eventually he brought in co-owner Brooke Asbell and took his passion, and …
For a roadside attraction named “Muffler Man,” not a lot of muffler men actually hold mufflers. You’ll sometimes see axes, American flags, custom-built rockets, or, often, nothing at all. But for whatever reason, mufflers aren’t as popular accessories as you think they’d be. But there are three Muffler Men in Dallas, Texas and each one …
If you’re planning a Route 66 road trip you need to know what to see and where to go. Our Texas Route 66 map contains all the best stops in the state for this 180-mile stretch of your cross-country drive. From Shamrock to Amarillo, you’ll find everything you will want to see and get everywhere …
If you’re looking for classic roadside attractions, iconic diners, informative museums, and nostalgic nods to the past, a road trip on Route 66 in Texas offers everything you’re looking for. Pull over at any and all of the stops on this complete list of Texas Route 66 Attractions and start planning your road trip on …
Enjoy fun games and challenges to pass the time on your next road trip and have a keepsake to look back on for years to come with this entertaining must-have for your next vacation.
The road trip you’ve been dreaming of starts here! Journal about your stops and get to know your fellow passengers with activities and exercises designed to pass the time and bring you closer together. Instead of “Are we there yet?” you’ll find yourself asking, “We’re there already?”. Complete with prompts you can turn to while driving between locations, this journal will one day be a memento of your life-changing trip.
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