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Thrillist Itineraries

Thrillist destination guides with local expertise to help with everything you need to know before embarking on your next adventure.

Thrillist Itineraries Destination Guides: Things to Do and Everything You Need to Know Before Traveling

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

Texas may not be the first place that pops to mind when you think of eco-friendly vacations, but the Lone Star State’s wine country might just change your mind.

How to Spend Two Eco-Friendly Days in Texas Wine Country

Dallas

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When you see Dallas on TV, you will almost always get glamor shots of sprawling mansions, luxury cars, and women dripping in diamonds.

How to Spend Two Fancy but Affordable Days in Dallas 

Houston

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Prior to 2013, Waco was probably best known to other Texans as the home to Baylor University, a nationally ranked liberal arts institution chartered in 1845 with a winning football team.

The Ultimate Group Trip to Waco, Texas

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You have probably heard of the mysterious Bermuda Triangle, but the Texas Triangle might be an even bigger enigma to those unfamiliar with the city of Bryan, its epicenter.

The Best Things to Do in Bryan, Texas, Deep in the Heart of the Brazos Valley

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Lifestyle

Dating can be hard, but planning a date in Dallas shouldn’t be.

The 15 Best Date Ideas in Dallas

Reasons to Drive

Visit these small and growing cities across the country just hours from major local markets. You may be surprised to find the best restaurants, hikes, beaches, and more are found here.

Reasons to Drive: Travel Guides to Local Cities in the U.S.

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Grief can be such a heavy thing to carry, but, as with labor, many hands make light work.

This Texas Town Does Día de Muertos Bigger Than Anywhere Else in the U.S.

Thrillist Event Guides

Thrillist’s city guide to everything you can do this year—from festivals to art exhibits to outdoor activities.

Thrillist Annual Event Guides: Every Event Happening in Your City This Year

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Events

23 Things You Have to Do in Dallas This Year, from the State Fair of Texas to Oktoberfest

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Inside the Most Extravagant Labor Day Party in the U.S.

Two Days Away

Thrillist shares itineraries to some of the best towns and small cities across the United States. Everything you need to know to make the most of your weekend away.

Two Days Away: Small Town Weekend Getaways in the U.S.

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Tulsa, Oklahoma—also known as T-Town, Tulsey Town, the 918, the Buckle of the Bible Belt, or Green Country—is a small city with a surprising amount of culture, charm, and unexpected delights.

This Quirky Midwest City Claims to Be the Center of the Universe

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America’s Team storms back onto the field at AT&T Stadium on August 11 for their first preseason home game and, as always, hopes float all the way into the upper tiers for a Dallas Cowboys victory this outing.

Want to Watch the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Perform ‘Thunderstruck’ IRL? Here’s How

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Spa days while vacationing are always at the top of our to-do list, especially over an extended getaway with lots of walking and activity.

Chill Out at the 15 Best Spas in Dallas-Fort Worth

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Doctors should prescribe regular visits to Texas’s beautiful lakes to get a break from the often-scorching heat.

Steven Lindsey

Latest Posts From Steven

How to Spend Two Eco-Friendly Days in Texas Wine Country

Raise a glass at organic wineries, pick up some low-impact souvenirs, stay the night at eco-conscious hotels, and explore Fredericksburg, the heart of Texas wine country

How to Spend Two Fancy but Affordable Days in Dallas

Live like an oil baron on a budget with consignment couture, classic margaritas, and bespoke body rituals in the heart of Texas

The Ultimate Group Trip to Waco, Texas

Brought into the national spotlight by home improvement celebrities Chip and Joanna Gaines and college football, the Texas city has undergone a makeover of its own.

The Best Things to Do in Bryan, Texas, Deep in the Heart of the Brazos Valley

It's easy to choose your own adventure in Bryan, Texas, located just three hours from every major Texas city

The 15 Best Date Ideas in Dallas

Get artsy, get boozy, but whatever you do, get a cute date on the books.

This Texas Town Does Día de Muertos Bigger Than Anywhere Else in the U.S.

Feel alive for Day of the Dead in San Antonio.

23 Things You Have to Do in Dallas This Year, from the State Fair of Texas to Oktoberfest

These are the must-hit festivals, concerts, events, and most fun things to do this year in Dallas, broken down by month.

Inside the Most Extravagant Labor Day Party in the U.S.

Dolly Parton drag, a daddy-themed party, and more ways to celebrate.

This Quirky Midwest City Claims to Be the Center of the Universe

Tulsa has Art Deco, legit tiki bars, and a helluva lot of main character energy.

Want to Watch the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Perform ‘Thunderstruck’ IRL? Here’s How

With the Dallas Cowboy’s preseason starting up in August, plus a high-kick-filled Netflix doc on the team’s cheerleaders, now’s a good time to get tickets to AT&T Stadium.

Chill Out at the 15 Best Spas in Dallas-Fort Worth

Countless cups of cucumber water and hours of Enya were consumed in the making of this list.

Buckle Up for a Texas Road Trip Filled with Swimming Holes, Caves, and Waterfalls

The Highland Lakes region offers everything from Armadillo watching to cave diving.