THE DAYTRIPPER

#1401 Iconic Houston, TX
Chet explores the traditions and establishments that truly make the Bayou City what it is. From its 75-year old Famers Market to its wacky Art Car Parade to its beloved Pappas Bros Steakhouse, we explore the iconic parts of H-town.

#1402 Kyle, TX
The "Pie Capital of Texas" is a slice of heaven. Chet starts with pie for breakfast and finishes with Frito pie for dinner. Along the way, he plays disc golf at the strangest course in Texas, swims in the Blanco River, and learns the history of this railroad town.

#1403 Canton, TX
Chet shops the "World's Largest Flea Market" at Canton's First Monday Trade Days with all the junk and junk food he can handle. He drives through an East Texas safari park, eats an amazing burger, and learns about the town's historic renovations.

#1404 Brownwood, TX
Chet explores this incredible city with a history. He visits Lake Brownwood State Park to see the historic CCC structures. He tours the jail and drives a tiny train at the railroad museum. He eats cafeteria-style BBQ at the historic Underwood's and finishes the day with a steak at a renovated bank.

#1405 1836 Texas: Buena Vista, Colorado
Chet travels to the northern reaches of what used to be Texas from 1836-1850. He hikes to the top of Mt. Princeton and swims in its hot springs. He whitewater rafts the mighty Arkansas River and gets a true taste of the Rockies.

#1406 Giddings, TX
Chet eats at the legendary City Market BBQ joint with famed pit boss Ms. Tootsie. He explores the Wendish history of the area including their delectable noodles. He samples whiskey at a distillery inside an old train depot, mountain bikes on the nationally-famous WARDA trails, and finishes the day at a local brewpub serving German-inspired pizza.

#1407 Canadian, TX
Chet heads to the top of the panhandle to visit a small town with a big history. He walks over the Canadian River bridge and tours the town's odd art displays. He roasts some local coffee and eats at the famed Cattle Exchange restaurant. He also finds thrills and target practice with a helicopter pilot known for training Navy SEALS.

#1408- Centerville, TX
Chet visits a town centered between two of Texas's largest cities. He tastes the BBQ and jerky at Woody's Smokehouse and learns the local history of Leon County. He goes fishing at one of the state's newest parks and picks a bucketful of ripe blackberries. He finishes the day with a Texas-sized steak served in a backroads general store.

#1409 McGregor, TX
Chet heads to this small town west of Waco to dine at a country buffet full of Texas-sized pie. He explores Mother Neff, the first state park in Texas, and even creates his own cupcake at a local bakery. He goes junking at a famous antique store and then heads to Blue Hills Ranch to swim with otters and dine with giraffes.

#1410 Borger, TX
Chet heads to the Texas panhandle to explore a town with a mafia-driven history. He eats a famous "onion burger," hikes the Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, and bikes around Lake Meredith. He finishes the day at a steakhouse in the middle of nowhere with a month-long waitlist.

#1411 Big Spring, TX
Chet heads to West Texas and starts with the history of the famous springs that have supported life for thousands of years. He learns about its Texas-sized stories inside two amazing museums, including one that trained WW2 bombardiers. He eats burritos and steak, but also explores Hotel Settles which is shining again after a 30-million dollar renovation.

#1412 Helotes, TX
Chet heads northwest of San Antonio to this historic enclave brimming with activities. He starts with local coffee and cream puffs before touring the historic buildings of town. He eats enchiladas at the local institution and goes zip lining through the Hill Country. He visits the dinosaur tracks of Government Canyon and finishes with some Texas music and tamales at John T. Floore's.

#1413 Temple, TX
Chet explores this Central Texas hub by diving into its Czech heritage and railroad history. He makes kolaches and dines at the town's oldest restaurant "Old Jody's." He takes a hike at a local spring, enjoys a sporting clays course, and eats pizza in the midst of the downtown renaissance.