The Daytripper Explores Waco’s Mammoths and Magnolia Market
September 19, 2023 | By Chet Garner
The first column I ever wrote for Texas Highways, way back in November 2010, was about Waco.
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The Daytripper Visits Centerville, the Land of Beef and Blackberries
August 22, 2023 | By Chet Garner
This East Texas hamlet of 905 residents is located on Interstate 45, almost exactly between Dallas and Houston, which led to the popular assumption that the town got its name due to its place between the two metropolitan giants.
The Daytripper Digs Into Gardens and Grub in Goldthwaite
July 25, 2023 | By Chet Garner
Two hours northwest of Austin, you’ll find a town that has served as a Texas crossroads since 1885.
The Daytripper’s Picks for a West Austin Adventure
June 27, 2023 | By Chet Garner
The city of Austin is a crossroads—a place where hippies and cowboys commingle, where blackland prairie meets limestone hills, and where the eastern and western halves of the state collide.
The Daytripper Gets His Yee-Haw on at the ‘Rodeo Capital of Texas’
May 30, 2023 | By Chet Garner
It’s hard to believe that just 14 miles east of one of the busiest and bougiest downtowns in the state is our laid-back and unassuming “Rodeo Capital of Texas.” Until recently, this modest town was hidden in plain sight on the east side of Dallas-Fort Worth.
The Daytripper Visits Big Spring’s Namesake Attraction
May 2, 2023 | By Chet Garner
Tracing the ancient roads established by the Comanche tribe led travelers to this West Texas town and its namesake spring.
McLean Is an Underappreciated Route 66 Getaway
March 28, 2023 | By Chet Garner
Texans have loved a good road trip at least as far back as the creation of the most iconic road in the U.S.—Route 66.
Driftwood Offers World-Class Barbecue and Classic Boot Scootin’
February 28, 2023 | By Chet Garner
If you’re traveling through the Hill Country just southwest of Austin, chances are you’ll drive right past this unincorporated town unless you’re really looking for it.
The Daytripper Finds the Color of Texas in Gruene
January 24, 2023 | By Chet Garner
Tucked along the winding Guadalupe River in the Hill Country is a town that’s much bigger in legend than in size.
The Daytripper Chet Garner Explores Multifaceted Fort Worth
December 29, 2022 | By Chet Garner
Fort Worth earned its primary nickname, “Cowtown,” during the glory days of cowboys and cattle drives.
It’s Fruitcake Season All Year Long in Corsicana
November 23, 2022 | By Chet Garner
Corsicana boasts 25 blocks of historical structures, but you’ll fly past town on Interstate 45 and miss it all if you’re not careful.
Paint Rock’s Prehistoric Pictographs Take The Daytripper Back in Time
October 27, 2022 | By Chet Garner
Not every Texas town is full of obvious tourist destinations. Sometimes, you’ve got to flip a couple rocks to find the good spots hidden out of sight.
The Daytripper Visits North Dallas’ Eclectic Food Scene and First-Class Museums
September 29, 2022 | By Chet Garner
The biggest challenge of visiting Dallas is that it’s big. There’s enough in this bustling metropolis to fill dozens of daytrips, so my advice is to pick a section and explore its many nooks and crannies.
The Daytripper Visits Waxahachie’s Munster Mansion
August 25, 2022 | By Chet Garner
Keep your “wax” for your candles and surfboards; the name of this town 30 miles south of Dallas is pronounced “walks-a-hatch-ee.” Dubbed “Hachie” by locals, this 40,000-person town—nicknamed the Gingerbread City for its delicately designed gingerbread-style architecture—shows its sweetness at every restaurant and small business in town.
