Highest-rated things to do in Texas, according to Tripadvisor
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Indeed, even if you've lived in Texas your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Texas reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Texas using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Texas, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Fort Worth Zoo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,466 reviews)
- Address: 1989 Colonial Pkwy Fort Worth, Texas
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#29. Minute Maid Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,221 reviews)
- Address: 501 Crawford St. Houston, Texas
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#28. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,945 reviews)
- Address: 6701 San Jose Drive San Antonio, Texas
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#27. Bullock Texas State History Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,787 reviews)
- Address: 1800 Congress Ave. Austin, Texas
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#26. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,372 reviews)
- Address: 16710 Ranch Road 965 Fredericksburg, Texas
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#25. Galveston - Port Bolivar Ferry
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,256 reviews)
- Address: Texas State Hwy 87 Galveston, Texas
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#24. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,879 reviews)
- Address: 2943 Smu Blvd. Dallas, Texas
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#23. Japanese Tea Gardens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,921 reviews)
- Address: 3853 North St. Mary's St. San Antonio, Texas
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#22. Perot Museum of Nature and Science
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,618 reviews)
- Address: 2201 North Field St. Dallas, Texas
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#21. Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,749 reviews)
- Address: Lady Bird Lake First St. Bridge Austin, Texas
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#20. San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,107 reviews)
- Address: 115 West Main Plz San Antonio, Texas
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#19. Palo Duro Canyon State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,388 reviews)
- Address: 11450 Park Road 5 Canyon, Texas
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#18. Sea Turtle, Inc.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,142 reviews)
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#17. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,773 reviews)
- Address: 1001 Bissonnet St. Houston, Texas
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#16. Houston Zoo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,248 reviews)
- Address: 6200 Hermann Park Drive Houston, Texas
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#15. Barton Springs Pool
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,791 reviews)
- Address: 2131 William Barton Dr. Zilker Park Austin, Texas
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#14. AT&T Stadium
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,023 reviews)
- Address: One AT&T Way Arlington, Texas
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#13. Mission San Jose
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,493 reviews)
- Address: 6701 San Jose Drive San Antonio, Texas
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#12. USS Lexington Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,473 reviews)
- Address: 2914 North Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
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#11. National Museum of the Pacific War
- Rating: 5/5 (3,880 reviews)
- Address: 311 East Austin St. Fredericksburg, Texas
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#10. LBJ Presidential Library
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,526 reviews)
- Address: 2313 Red River St. Austin, Texas
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#9. Grape Creek Vineyards Fredericksburg
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,822 reviews)
- Address: 10587 East US Highway 290 Fredericksburg, Texas
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#8. Natural Bridge Caverns
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,045 reviews)
- Address: 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road San Antonio, Texas
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#7. Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5,516 reviews)
- Address: 2501 Rodeo Plaza Fort Worth, Texas
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#6. The Houston Museum of Natural Science
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5,327 reviews)
- Address: 5555 Hermann Park Drive Houston, Texas
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#5. Texas State Capitol
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8,041 reviews)
- Address: 1100 South Congress Ave. Austin, Texas
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#4. Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5,896 reviews)
- Address: 8525 Garland Road Dallas, Texas
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#3. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9,365 reviews)
- Address: 411 Elm St. Dallas, Texas
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#2. The Alamo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19,724 reviews)
- Address: 300 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, Texas
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#1. San Antonio River Walk
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27,048 reviews)
- Address: 849 East Commerce St. San Antonio, Texas
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
