Texas Explorer with Wildcatter Ranch

Welcome to Dallas. The “Big D” is a glittering city of skyscrapers with a past and present rich in the stuff that American legends are made of. From barbecue and steaks to cowboy boots, country music and the nostalgia of the old west - “big things happen here.” Upon arrival, pick-up your rental car and proceed to your hotel. Get your bearings in the city with a trip 470 feet (143 meters) up to the Reunion Tower GeO-Deck to enjoy 360-degree views of Dallas. Stay for dinner in the elegant Five Sixty Restaurant, which is 50 stories up. See the city with a free ride on one of the vintage M-Line trolleys, available at 40 stops around Dallas and running through Uptown and Downtown (watch for the vintage advertisements on the trolley). Set aside time to explore the Dallas Museum of Art, one of the largest art museums in the USA and featuring some 22,000 works from around the globe. Expand your cultural adventure with a stroll through the Bishop Arts District, home to more than 60 independent shops, galleries, restaurants, bars and coffee shops.

If you are looking for culture, dining, shopping, unique attractions, and fun experiences, you'll find no shortage of things to do in Houston. This is the fourth largest city in the United States and home to the famous Space Center Houston, renowned chefs, inspiring museums, and beautiful green spaces, complete with a bayou running through the heart of the city. Depending on your travel dates, you may even be able to take in a sports game or enjoy Houston's signature event, the Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Corpus Christi has all the perks of a small Texan town — killer BBQ and southern hospitality — and it’s location on the Gulf of Mexico, its picturesque marina and large downtown make it worthy of a visit. Corpus Christi offers popular tourist attractions, cultural venues, great beaches, shopping and dining options

Explore San Antonio’s 18th century Spanish Catholic missions, including Mission San Antonio de Valero (known as The Alamo), which collectively were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nearby, the River Walk is a paved path along the city’s namesake river. Follow it to restaurants with open-air patios, or take a boat tour. In this gateway to Latin America, Mexican-made clothing and artisan wares make unique souvenirs, and the cuisine is in a class of its own. Tex-Mex, as it’s called, blends Mexican and American culinary traditions. Sample tasty enchiladas at a family-owned restaurant or fresh fish tacos from a small taqueria.

Take more time to explore Texas Hill Country on the way to Austin. Pause to cool off in the area’s natural springs: Krause Springs, Blue Hole and Hamilton Pool are local favourites. Austin
earns its reputation as a live music capital with some 250 venues. Slip into a retro bar such as The Continental Club for Rockabilly, Country and Swing shows, or get tickets to Austin City Limits
Live at The Moody Theatre, a venue that hosts concerts of all genres and the taping of Austin City Limits, the USA’s longest-running televised music series. You may know Austin for its springtime
South by Southwest Music Festival. However, you can find music festivals almost any time of the year, so listen up when you’re in town. From breakfast tacos stuffed with farm fresh eggs and
avocados to top-shelf margaritas, Austin is also revered for its take on Tex-Mex. Try ordering from one of the city’s popular food trucks or trailers.

Located only minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth, you’ll get the opportunity to escape the city and discover the beauty of the North Texas Hill Country at the all-inclusive Wildcatter guest ranch. Here you can enjoy sunsets from your back porch or spend your day horseback riding, clay shooting or exploring the rich Old West history of Young County. Wildcatter Ranch provides an authentic Texas ranch experience combined with upscale accommodations and services.

This 2-night all-inclusive stay & play experience includes horseback trail rides, choice of clay shooting, archery or a ranch tour. Guests will enjoy a dinner voucher each evening for dining at Wildcatter Steakhouse serving Texas raised certified top-choice Angus beef. Breakfast is included each morning as well as feeding the Longhorn cattle, infinity edge pool and hot tub, hiking trails & outdoor games.

Depart Wildcatter Ranch and head to Fort Worth, an easy 30-minute drive west of Dallas, Texas, and a modern city that honours its cowboy roots. Start at the always-bustling Stockyards National Historic District for Old West shops selling cowboy boots and hats, many saloons offering live entertainment, and lots of barbecue and other dining options. Learn about the strong women who shaped the American West with a visit to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, which is packed with artwork and stories from women such as artist Georgia O’Keeffe and singer Patsy Cline. Take a walk around the 35 blocks of Sundance Square downtown, a large shopping, dining and entertainment district.

Your tour ends when you return your rental car to the agreed drop-off point. Alternatively, speak with your Discover North America Travel Specialist about possible trip extensions.