South African & Daughter React to 10 Best Places to Visit in Texas

[@jonograhamreacts]

We cannot wait until 2024 for our trip. Should we do a meetup? I'd love to meet you guys!!!

[@mr.snifty]

Would love for yall to come, so glad yall are coming here....can't wait 😁😆

[@ericbruce5075]

You should! My wife and son and I are around the Dallas / Fort Worth (DFW) area. Happy to recommend places and would certainly show up to a meet up!

[@Jml416]

Jono, do you have a P.O. box or address that we could send stuff to you? I have some current Texas maps and travel guides I think y'all would like to look at to maybe plan ahead of y'alls visit to our great state. If y'all are going to be here for three months, you can definately go to many of the places on the video. Dallas and Ft. Worth are only 30 minutes from each other, same for Houston and Galveston. San Antonio is about an hour away from Austin which is in the Hill Country. Don't bother going to El Paso, it's too far with not much to see or do. I live in the D/FW area and would be able to do a meet up and take you to a lot of things you have said you want to do. Bass Pro Shop, Buc-ee's, Walmarts, BBQ restaurants, hunting, fishing, etc. are all within of hour of me and I'm 55 and retired, so I have plenty of time to kill. Lol

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

on the 7th, i'll be 77. happy bird-day, amigo. born in Fort Worth, raised in Burleson. (and it's not the "Dallas-Fort Worth area", it is actually the "Fort Worth-dallas area".) 😃

[@ethanbrinkman3401]

I'm near ft worth. I'd be down

[@JohnKennedy-ni8wz]

You are going to all the big cities, small town Texas is the real experience.

[@davinasampson6557]

Agreed, the small towns are awesome

[@flomigrl]

​@@davinasampson6557not in my experience!! Super racist!!

[@davinasampson6557]

@@flomigrl Whats that?

[@JuarezDerrick]

​@@flomigrl but they aren't Black so they will be just fine

[@jaycer71]

As a Texan, the Hill Country is the best. Fredricksburg is amazing. The wineries are unbelievable.

[@alanhorton236]

@@jaycer71 The winery’s wrecked Fredericksburg. They need to build a hospital there now. Speaking as a Hill County lifer. If everyone from Cali (even the “good ones”) would leave, it’d be a start on “Making The Hill Country Great Again”.

[@brycepowell97]

I am born and raised in the great state of Texas. Trust me, y’all would probably fit in Texas better than anywhere you have lived before. From the fishing, hunting, rowing down the rivers, and your family manners and hospitality. You’re already Texan just missing our accent lol

[@gawainethefirst]

Ditto, from Dallas.

[@smm1664]

We both know that if they go to Texas they stand a very good chance of being told to go back to where they came from and get shot if they step on someones lawn. He has children man, no decent parent would take their children to a state that gives guns more rights than children.

[@danajohnson4757]

I agree!! They would fit very well in Texas!!

[@matthewhill5130]

I moved to a suburb of Huston from the state of Washington about a year ago with my daughters family. One thing you need to keep in mind, and I know you have heard and seen this in the videos you have seen. Texas is huge and if you were to rent an RV or camper to vist different places in Texas you would be driving a lot. I would recommend you check out Google Maps to determine distances between places you wish to visit in Texas. You might want to check for RV parks where you can rent a parking spot with hookups for your rental. I don't want to discourage you from seeing sites you wish to visit, and I don't want you to be disappointed with your visit to the US. Let me just say that three months might give you enough time to spend a day or two maybe even three at the places you would like to visit. Most of your time will be spent driving to the different locations. I can't emphasize enough the word "BIG". You will need to plan your RV trips so you will be able to spend some time at the different locations and enjoy the experience rather than spending hours or days driving to different locations. Wishing you and your family the best and I hope a wonderful experience and vist to the USA.

[@kevvilla6356]

nah TX sucks ass

[@kellyokinneally3955]

I am sitting here on the San Antonio Riverwalk as I write this. A beautiful day here today, 38 degrees and sunny!

[@gooflydo]

All I can say, when visiting Taxes make sure you get a car with good gas mileage and comfortable to Drive-In because everything is so far away and the AC will be turn on 99% of the time,

[@leahorsak9724]

18:35 great advice. Our two worst things are the terrible heat/humidity and the huge distances you have to drive.

[@brianl8481]

Tinted windows are practically legally required.

[@trianajavar2821]

I've been to Texas many times and San Antonio is by far my favorite city in Texas.

[@bergermeister5595]

I would recommend going to New Braunfels. It has two rivers you can float on and it has the best water park name Schlitterbaun. New Braunfels is 45 miles south of Austin.

[@ChoiceEnvironments]

Austin is great. Really good places to eat and loads of stuff to do. Don’t listen to anyone who slags off Austin. San Antonio, my home town, is also very nice and just down the road (about and hour and a half away). On the way from Austin to San Antonio, you can stop at the most famous Buck-ees gas station in the US. Not, like, it’s famous because it’s Buck-ees, but it’s actually the most famous location of them all! It’s really no different from the others, maybe a bit bigger, but it’s great so be sure to stop for some nuggets.

[@alanhightower976]

Just FYI.. Beaver Nuggets don't grow back. Save the beavers!

[@just_jon96]

I second this!

[@Jen-wo6on]

I just recently moved from North Florida, to Round Rock, i thought I’d be prepared for the heat and traffic, i was so wrong lmbo, beautiful state, lots to do , but dang i miss Florida

[@davinasampson6557]

@@ChoiceEnvironments Austin is just another Seattle.

[@djtrix5931]

Happy birthday from San Antonio Texas!

[@daleowen2606]

Happy bday! The NASA Exploration center in Houston was one of the coolest places I visited when I was a kid. Galveston/Bolivar Peninsula was really cool as well. I got to stay in a beach house there in a private community. You could sleep in and still collect seashells

[@dantorrez2]

Happy Birthday from Corpus Christi Texas Brother! 🎉🎉🎉

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

I say we Name them HONORARY TEXANS !! or maybe honery? =)

[@loudrescasiano7407]

Austin and Waco are my favorite cities in Texas. San Antonio Chritmas time on the river walk is so beautiful.

[@philmakris8507]

Sam Antonio, Corpus Christi and South Padre Island are to me the most interesting places in Texas.

[@deborahlesage4661]

I agree. South Padre Island is much better than Galveston in my opinion.

[@Rob-vs8ye]

Houston and Galveston are better except for San Antonio. San Antonio is obviously the best because it has the best night life. The river walk is second to none when it comes to good times.

[@davinasampson6557]

​@Rob-vs8ye lol, Houston is the worst. I absolutely hate Houston, too much violence, traffic jams and its so ghetto.

[@Rob-vs8ye]

@@davinasampson6557 well dont go to the ghetto areas. Downtown Houston and the Galleria are awesome and Galveston is basically a suburb. Never live in a big city like that anyway. Mousetopia affect happens with that many people.

[@JasonOlivo]

@@davinasampson6557 You're looking at it from the eyes of a Texan. Tourists get to see the best our state has to offer, and then leave. Its why as Americans we would LOVE to go to Dublin, Rome, Marseille. Trust me, they are gorgeous. But Dublin is overpriced, Marseille is covered in graffiti (some of which are TRULY art, and others that look exactly like ours), and very dangerous (Think West side San Antonio) , And Rome beautiful! Except the roads and pathways are covered in a thin layer of litter, and tourists. Strangely, you learn just how much tourists suck. I had to tell this German guy to NOT touch that museum peace from ancent egypt! ... anyway... yeah

[@sliderblackrose4287]

The fact that PD made it on the list is frankly amazing.

[@Fred-l5l]

Im from San Antonio and it has 5 historic Missions, 2 amusement parks, the NBA Spurs. The food is the real draw, its amazing. Right outside the city you have caverns, wildlife park, world class water park on the Guadalupe river, and river tubing. San Antonio also had 5 military bases and still has 3, the city grows with recruits who move here after their service. There's lotsvto do in San Antonio and its centrally located.

[@mitchellpark7157]

If you're flying into Austin, then going south to San Antonio is a good idea. They're only about an hour drive apart and are both very interesting and diverse cities. Also, visiting Dallas and Ft. Worth (known as DFW) together is fairly easy. They're less than an hour apart but have completely different feels. I have said this several times, I would be happy to show y'all around the DFW area city and rural or even just give you a list of places to try. Just respond if you would like to email and make contact.

[@rich7447]

A trip to DFW is not complete without a stop in Grapevine. You can see where Bonnie and Clyde were stopped and then drop by the Gaylord Texan for a drink.

[@kangarooninja2594]

Oof, driving on I35 down to San Antonio is a nightmare, though. I got stuck in traffic for over an hour at 10pm just driving a couple of towns over between Austin and San Antonio a couple of months ago.

[@eljefemccarron2567]

Eww. You single-handedly picked the absolute worst places to visit in Texas hands down. I beg of any visitors, please avoid Austin at all costs. It is complete trash these days. ( Unless you are a leftist/ communist that enjoys formerly nice cities that have been turned into gutter trash. You will fit right in then)

[@petahpunk]

@@kangarooninja2594 always take hwy 281 from Austin to San Antonio, a a few miles longer, but a nice drive

[@beegee1960]

@@kangarooninja2594But that can happen anywhere. Traffic in Dalla/Fort Worth and on Houston is terrible. I have driven I35 from Austi to San Antonio hundreds of times with few problems.

[@ronclark9724]

It gets hot in Texas during our summer, June, July, and August. I highly suggest visiting Texas in October through May if you do not wish to melt outside. The stockyards Coliseum in Ft. Worth has a rodeo almost every weekend and the home of Billy Bob, a huge honky tonk. NASA’s home in Houston is a must see if you are interested in space. The Riverwalk in San Antonio is a must see, especially during the Christmas season with additional lights. Best to visit Dallas during the three week State Fair in late September and early October. South Padre Island is a favorite spring break location for college kids. Bluebonnets exist everywhere in Texas during April and May, just not the hill country. Austin is okay, but the only tourist attraction is the State Capital, full of politicians and lawyers, very dull. But it does host a F1 race, if you are into racing. I agree renting a motor home is a great way to tour Texas. There are Recreation Vehicle (RV) parks in almost every county, near State and National Parks. With a limit of three months, unless seeing wild Blueberries is high on your wish list, late September, October, November, and early December would be my choice months (12 weeks). Start in DFW and then drive southward as winter approaches to avoid the cold.

[@NicoleRozas-tn7co]

New Braunfels is a family oriented city. Located between Austin and San Antonio. Austin is very expensive and not what it used to be. There is not much for kids. Ideal for twenty something. You can fly into Austin but drive to New Braunfels/Canyon Lake area. The Guadalupe River runs through both and is so much fun. Schlitterbaun is an amazing water park. Only 30 minutes from San Antonio.

[@JustMe-gn6yf]

Fly in to Austin stay long enough for some barbecue then work your way to San Antonio stopping for some German food before heading to SA and great Texmex

[@BucketOfFail]

My dad's family took us to Schlitterbaun when I was a kid and it was a blast.

[@armadillotoe]

An innertube, drinks, and the horseshoe bend is more fun.

[@jennithepooh4u]

Yes they should go to schlitterbahn and buc ees in New Braunfels!!!

[@jleddy210]

Happy Birthday 🎉. I live in San Antonio, Texas and I would recommend visiting here. It's a good place for tourists to visit. Also we have 2 major theme parks that your family might love. We have Fiesta Texas Six Flags and we also have Sea World.

[@philmakris8507]

Lea will really enjoy the enormity of the equestrian culture in Texas.

[@theresatrahan2147]

Make sure get a very gentle horse since you're skiddish of them. You get the right horse you're gonna love it.

[@texasron9131]

I’m from Fort Worth … if you enjoy cowboy activities, select Fort Worth! Love the stockyards!

[@tonyplove]

This video was unexpectedly sweet. I love how you interact with your daughter. Keep up the good work, dad.

[@davidgipson906]

You have to drive 30 minutes east of Austin to Lockhart where you have four of the best barbecue places in Texas within a mile of one another! Then you drive an hour down to San Antonio for the best Mexican food you can find!

[@AnonymousUnknown0]

From Texas here! Y’all are always welcome!

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

If you go to South Padre the beaches are really nice!!! And the waters are clear,basically the farther South you go the better the beaches. We have a lot of rivers in the central region that puts a lot of silt in the water. But....Galveston does on occasion have crystal clear water usually when we havent had much rainfall.

[@textrue9088]

That "old building" was the state capitol building, built in 1888 and paid for by the state selling some investors from Britain in exchange for 3 million acres of ranch land in the Texas Panhandle. It is taller than the US Capitol building. It is so pretty from all sides and when we outgrew the building, they went underground blasting limestone down 4 stories, and the lowest 2 stories is a car garage. As for oceans, I never lived anywhere near the ocean, and in my opinion everything in there either stings or bites. I tell people that when my ancient ancestors crawled out of the ocean, we kept going until we were as far from the ocean as we could get.

[@michaelairheart6921]

That giant cowboy is called Big Tex and is at the state fair. It started off at a business that made jeans in a town named Kerens which is 8 miles from where I live. The majority of the population in Austin is college students from other states. While you are in Austin you need to stop by Terry Blacks and get some of the best barbecue in the world. I believe you reacted to a video of Jolly eating there.

[@cutesiekitty]

Just watching this. As a born and raised Texan, from San Antonio, I’m proud to see it make the top of the list. I have been to all of the major cities in Texas, and San Antonio definitely has the most unique and cleanest downtowns of them all. Second for me would probably be Dallas. Houston is nice too, but is the most humid and hot part of Texas in the Summer. They do have a really nice aquarium though, and not far from the Kennedy Space Center. Don’t know if you have made this trip yet, but staying in the New Braunfels area would put you within a very easy drive of San Antonio, Austin, and the Hill Country. That way, you could cross all three off the list. There are several great State Parks in that region too. March and April are the best times to come for weather and wildflowers. You could also do the San Antonio rodeo in April, which is huge! Also, ignore my channel name. I let my 9 year old daughter highjack it so she can post videos and try to become a KZbinr 😂

[@kimmycook2698]

Horses are very intelligent and know if you are uncomfortable with them. Treat them like big dogs, greet them with respect and understand every horse has its own personality and quirks. Enjoy Texas guys, hope you have a great time!

[@texassmokingmonkey]

True, a horse with an uncertain rider will not respect him/her. You have to be in control. Not like mean or anything, just confident. You don’t develop that on the first ride.

[@michaelairheart6921]

The Fort Worth stockyards has been around since 1849 and was the destination of cattle drives from South Texas. The city got its start as a fort (therefore the name) We do have cold weather during the winter but we also have heat. Right now it is 102f at my house but with the humidity it feels like 117f. The high for today is supposed to be 106. It has been 105f or higher all week and is supposed to be 107f Monday.

[@anthonybalistreri5226]

Three months is a good visit. Choose your time of year. March through May would be very good. You could start your tour in the southern parts of the state where the weather is warmer and then move North. It doesn't get very hot until June, but you can find very warm conditions even in Spring in places like Houston, Corpus Christi and Galveston. Also suggest you take a look at the Texas State Parks system. We have some awesome natural features you would enjoy. Big Bend is a National Park and there are several ways to enjoy the Rio Grande River in and near the park. The Hill Country as the video states is home to all kinds of outdoor activities. People love to tube down the rivers and visit some of the historic old towns. The cities as you point out are generally clean, but they are still big cities with all the pros and cons that go with that. San Antonio is unique with some of the country's oldest structures in the old Spanish Missions, one of which you have heard of, The Alamo. The Gulf Coast is long and the water quality improves as you go South. South Padre Island and National Seashore are beautiful. The water around Galveston is generally brown from the sediment of the rivers emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. And don't forget about the multitude of culinary experiences.

[@OkiePeg411]

Dinosaur Valley State Park is a neat place to camp and hike. It's on the Pauluxy River and has REAL Dinosaur footprints in the riverbed.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Good advice but I think he was really hoping to catch a college football game in the Fall

[@anthonybalistreri5226]

@@deanfirnatine7814 the fall is also good and yes, a Texas HS football game is a unique experience. Also, lots of festivals in the fall. Start in the north and work your way south.

[@shawnbishop9774]

Very proud native Texan here. San Antonio, the Alamo City, is the birthplace of Texas Independence and home to five Spanish Missions

[@FallenEmbers33]

I live a couple hours south of Palo Duro. Idk if they still do it but there was a play called "Texas" that was performed in a natural amphitheater in the canyon. It's a was a lot of fun. And you won't see a better sunset than in west Texas. ( :

[@nolaknowles9888]

The water in Galveston is brown due to the sediment entering the Gulf of Mexico from the mouth of the Mississippi River. It's also very warm, and a little sticky from salt. Not saying there aren't sharks, as there certainly are, but most folks swim with no problems. Lived here all my life. Galveston has a lot more to offer than just being a beach town.

[@Flastew]

You guys would for sure fit into Texas or pretty much any southern state. Lots of fishing (both salt and freshwater), hunting, hiking and riding trails. It is so cool when you and your daughter make videos together, you really play off each other so well.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

I could see Jonah being a hunting guide or manager on a huge game ranch where they have a lot of African species, he could just show up with his South African accent and they would hire him, lol.

[@Flastew]

@@deanfirnatine7814 totally agree. great observation thanks for the reply

[@smthcrazy]

If you fly into Austin, you're right around a lot of the great BBQ spots. Remember that everything in Texas is so spread out, so you definitely have to pick your trip well in terms of where you go. I used to travel around the state for work and drove everywhere while I was in my 20s and early 30s and could have the patience for longer trips that I've made before. It was nice to see and great to see all of the regions as they transition (East Texas/Piney Woods compared to West and the Valley and the Coast and even the Panhandle not to mention the I-35 corridor and all in between). Fort Worth is great and you can string together a Dallas/Ft. Worth straight shot from Austin and the surrounding areas to see some of the bigger cities. Not a huge Houston fan in terms of coming to visit from overseas - struggles even worse than Dallas does with a lack of any specific identity that you really feel.

[@sfl4890]

I disagree dallas has some of the best sites in and around the city.Dallas Texas would be the biggest city in state if half the population wasn’t split into Fort Worth and made a sub city

[@deanfirnatine7814]

@@sfl4890 Ft Worth and Dallas though have a very different vibe

[@ErinStev64]

If you are going to Austin, I strongly suggest you take a trip to New Braunfels. We float the river there on tubes. We go in huge groups. Austin has definitely changed the last decade. There is so much you can still do all around it.

[@damon6126]

Agreed. Some of my favorite memories were family trips to New Braunfels. 🙂

[@ErinStev64]

@@damon6126 a trip isn’t complete without a side trip to Gruene and eating at the Grist Mill. I’m not a big Bloody Mary fan, but theirs are as good as you get in New Orleans. Last time we ate there we just sat and watched deer run all over

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Austin has become the Portland of Texas, not a good thing, both cities known for great food, weirdness and political violence.

[@bigwrig0485]

Texas forever

[@stischer47]

Happy Birthday Old Man! 😁 Gulf water is brown because of the sand. But in the spring, especially around S. Padre Island, to see the multi-color florescent plankton turn different colors as the waves break is amazing. The San Antonio Riverwalk from end of November until New Year's is magical with all the lights from the trees.

[@OkiePeg411]

It's brown because of the silt from the Mississippi River. Sometimes the currents will be just right and the water will be a beautiful Caribbean‐like blue!!! I saw it myself when my family rented a beach house for my parents' 50th anniversary!!!

[@Martin-wn6px]

Tell them you’re in the witness protection program… that would really get them wondering lol 😂 Great videos! 👍

[@joshedwards9739]

As a Texan, I'm excited to see videos of people experiencing a part of my culture and homeland. I cannot wait to see your reactions to actually being there. A piece of advice for when you visit: Texas ain't a place somebody simply visits, Texas is a experience that is unique from every other state in the United States so I'd recommend that y'all go to either the Austin Blue Fest or the Fort Worth Rodeo win y'all come and I guarantee y'all won't regret it!🎉

[@Dinodude83]

Happy birthday

[@Alex-kd5xc]

I’m from near El Paso and the sunny days thing is completely true (El Paso is called the Sun City for a reason). During the summer, it can be quite a nuisance; the city just had a 44-day steak of at least 100°F heat that ended only a few days ago. It is right on the border and you can see Mexico right across the Rio Grande. If you want to try some great Mexican food, El Paso is the place to be.

[@ericblechinger5566]

Which city are you from?

[@Alex-kd5xc]

@@ericblechinger5566 Las Cruces originally

[@ericblechinger5566]

@@Alex-kd5xc there now

[@Razorcrest_Adventures]

Kiki's Restaurant in the North East and of course have to visit Chico's Tacos!!!!

[@mike28003]

I was born and raised in El Paso and couldn't get out of there fast enough. I love the mountains and desert but the crime drove me away.

[@krazystring]

Everyone they left LA went to Austin, and now it's like LAv2

[@timcaldwell5241]

Happy Birthday Jono🎉🎉🎉 Actually, both San Antonio and Austin are in the edge of the Hill Country. Austin is an excellent choice to fly into, as it’s central to much of what you just watched. The vid was a bit “city-centric”. With the exception of El Paso and Palo Duro (possibly Big Bend) everything else is an easy days drive. Corpus Christi with adjoining Arkansas Pass is less than 150 miles from Austin for your “ Sea fix”. Lol Unfortunately, at the present time, anything along the Mexican Border (or lack thereof) is too dangerous to visit. The Hill Country is a HUGE area to the west of Austin, with lots of open spaces…”Urban sprawl” is a problem close to any large city, but there are many super nice State Highways throughout. While it can be hot in Texas at any time, July and August are the hottest…whenever you choose you will be welcome!!!

[@OkiePeg411]

Inner Space Cavers is a great place to escape the heat!!!

[@rgonzalo511]

The border cities in Texas are some of the safest places in all the US. Where the hell did you hear crime was high there?

[@Ywipm]

Keep in mind the area of Texas is about 14x larger than Slovakia

[@me262a1]

I was born in Dallas. Here are some of the things I've seen that are pretty cool. In Austin, the nightly flight of the Mexican Free Tailed bats. If you haven't seen a million bats fly out from under a bridge you're missing out. Inner Space Caverns is an amazing natural cave system that shouldn't be missed. For fishing, Lake Fork in East Texas or Lake Ray Roberts in North Texas. It's best to hire a guide. For nature, Davie Crockett National Forest. Stop and read the historical markers. There's some very brutal history in that area. The River Walk is very nice at sundown and the boat tour guides were very funny. Just a few suggestions. I know yall will have a great time.

[@FUBAR956]

If you’re flying in through Austin, I’d catch the bats. It’s pretty cool watching 2 millions bags flying out from under a bridge. But for the kids, I think you’d be better off driving down to San Marcos and go tubing down the river, then go to New Braunfels and stop at Bucees and Schlitterbahn before making your way to San Antonio. Then jump on I10 for 4 hours and check out Houston and Galveston. Then take another short 5 hour drive to Fort Worth. Then you’re just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Austin for your return flight.

[@golfr-kg9ss]

Well Texas is pretty warm most of the year. Big cities come with big traffic too. As for how big Texas is it's about the size of 3 United Kingdoms. A drive from Houston in the south to Amarillo in the north is around 9 hours. I hope you will have a great trip and that it's memorable. I'll be looking forward to vlogs.

[@richardblack5710]

The longest Interstate Highway in Texas is IH 10, running for 878.7 miles between El Paso and Orange.

[@richardblack5710]

How long is the drive from Orange, TX to El Paso, TX? The total driving time is 12 hours, 10 minutes.

[@Arrmaone]

Happy Birthday! As you have said ya'll will be flying in to Austin Tx.. Austin is right in the middle of the Texas hill county.

[@ericbruce5075]

Austin is far from the worst part of Texas. I would explain it as this... Austin is the capital, which up until about 10 years ago was a small town between San Antonio and Dallas. Now its growing VERY fast. It is also very liberal. For someone coming to Texas for the first time you should be aware that Austin is quite different than anywhere else in Texas. But the food and music scene are world class in Austin!

[@davidross3065]

What does it matter if it’s liberal? Liberal towns tend to have a better music, art and sports scene than conservative ones.

[@ericbruce5075]

@@davidross3065 Nothing once a new person to the state realizes that Austin is not the typical Texas experience. The vibe you get as a tourist in Austin is vastly different than the vibe you would get in another large Texas town.

[@PurebloodedPatriot]

​@@davidross3065Along with crime.

[@davidross3065]

@@PurebloodedPatriot it’s not even close to top 5 in crime…btw liberal towns are also safer per capita than republican/conservative towns.

[@PurebloodedPatriot]

@davidross3065 What does it rank in Texas? And you've lost your mind on the 2nd crock shit.

[@patriotjon8535]

I grew up in Houston, But have lived in Austin Texas for the past 30 years. I highly recommend the Hill Country... Austin, Fredericksburg, And New Braunfels, And any place west and southwest of Austin will be some pretty land,. Austin has some good Bar-B-Q restaurants. New Braunfels and Fredericksburg have good Sausage and Beer ( They were originally German settlements.) San Antonio for the Alamo, the River walk, And Puffy Tacos. Houston and Galveston for NASA's space center, And Galveston for the Beach, And some Good Gulf coast Seafood. I highly recommend "Gaidos"Seafood restaurant. the Gulf coast fried shrimp is always my favorite. The drive to Big Bend is very long, But worth it. Good luck on your trip. I know you will enjoy all of Texas. Just remember, It gets very hot in Texas. Especially in the summer. Just this summer we have had over 3 months of 100*f temperatures. Many of those days were over 105*f, And a few were over 110*f.

[@Eclipce_are_cool336]

Hey guys hope your family's good, I live in Arkansas, please visit us, were just as nice and have beautiful places here also! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

[@scottmiller5206]

🎵The stars at night are big and bright…… If you know, you know…. RIP Pee Wee!

[@terrypebworth6513]

Definately San Antonio. By far. Was stationed there for many years. The Positives= Of course the river walk, safe with police patrols and police boats on river. Food is out of this world. (Go to Dicks restaurant). Take a short drive to South Padre Island for awesome beaches. Over all a safe, clean city that is friendly easy to walk around or bike. As a natural born Texican, this is the first place to visit.

[@richardblack5710]

When he says a short drive from San Antonio to South Padre Island, He means 150 Miles. However, it is a straight shot On Interstate Highway 37.

[@winstonsmith8441]

Happy Birthday! You could look into renting an RV (Recreational Vehicle/Camper Van) while in Texas.

[@javaman7069]

Paperwork ? Just slip over our border from Mexico

[@SilvanaDil]

I don't like coasters either, but there's a big difference between those types of amusement parks and Disney or Universal.

[@frankisfunny2007]

Texas is underrated for those who don't live in North America! The people are super friendly! From what I've seen, it's pretty clean of a state, litter-wise. Just a heads up, go to Texas in the cooler months like May, or mid-September, maybe October. The months in-between that time is just hot!

[@nanner3200]

I remember being in Dallas once several years ago. We were walking somewhere at 2 am and the temperature on the bank sign said 120 degrees F/48C. Can't remember what month it was but I do remember I got the worst sunburn of my life just walking around.

[@brittywren2877]

You'll fit in just fine. Already telling her to earn some pocket money for her hat, doing chores. My family lives in Texas and gotta earn that pocket money first if you wanna have a good time. You will love it. We went on a family road trip and San Antonio and Port Aransus were our favorites. We didn't like Dallas or Austin. San Antonio has an amazing river walk you will love with the Alamo. I'm sure it's on this video. I just got excited and couldn't wait til the end 😂❤🎉

[@texashookem22]

Happy birthday from Texas! As a native Texan, one that is currently sweltering in 106°F heat at the moment lol, I will say that this was a very lacking video as far as you actually getting to see things to do! My recommendation would be to look for videos that are specific to each town or area that you would like to potentially travel to, and use those to make your decisions from there!

[@texassmokingmonkey]

That’s a good idea.

[@theresatrahan2147]

If you come here in the summer, make sure you pack for very hot and humid weather. Right now its super hot 🔥🥵

[@jimt503]

San Antonio and the River Walk is a must see. As a side trip try Gruene Hall, the oldest continuously operating dance hall in Texas. It is located in New Braunfels, Texas, northeast of San Antonio on Interstate 35. Great bands, music, and dacing, even if you just watch. When in Texas you have to try "Shiner Boch," my favorite beer. I discovered the brand while visiting the dance hall 20 or so years ago. We were visitig friends who live in the San Antonio area and they took us there. I have a several bottles of Shiner Boch in the refrigerator as I write this. I am enthused by your enthusiasm! And happy birthdy!

[@joshwilliams3653]

Just FYI, san Antonio is only an hour south of Austin. And the hill country is maybe an hour west of Austin.

[@RobertJones-ux6nc]

Well Lea, you might want to rethink that one of moving here. Today here in Texas it is 105 degrees f with a 52 % humidity factor in Plano, Texas. Be sure to use some sunscreen while here, that means the whole family. There is a city called Nacona were you can get your Cowboy hats and boots handtooled just for each one of you. And a great time is tubing down the San Marcus River in the summer.

[@shalakabooyaka1480]

Theres a lot of cities where you can get handmade hats and boots.

[@vkinney2000]

Happy Birthday & hope you guys truly enjoy yourselves while you're here.

[@FourFish47]

I'm in my 60's, live in America, and i didn't know what an alligator gar is. Keep asking questions Lea. It's the only way to really learn. ❤ Happy Birthday Jono!! 🎉 You're still a kid at 37!

[@Losman666]

12:47 That made me laugh! Native Texan here and I love that y’all have so much love for our history here at home. Sending much love from Corpus Christi, TX! Which is also home to our beloved Whataburger!

[@Chrisfrom_Dallas]

As a Texan, never gone to Austin, never will.. they're like another country.

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

The tunnel system is awesome!!! Especially in the summer when it gets really hot!!! You can get around town using the tunnels and they have shops and restaurants in them. When it's 100 degrees plus the last thing you want to do is walk in the heat and humidity.

[@frand9174]

Lots to see and do in Texas. Just avoid the areas along the Mexican border. Many potentially dangerous encounters there. With so many great things to do elsewhere in the state, don't risk it.

[@sherylstone8804]

Happy Birthday! I'm a Texan living in Houston. Personally, I would tell anyone visiting Texas to include Austin and the surrounding area. It is beautiful and you can learn a lot about the great state right there. I'm confused by the advise to stay away.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Because of weird and violent people that have swamped the city, the Antifa and BLM political violence, most Texans are not going to soon forget innocent people dragged from their cars by political radicals most of whom are not even from Texas. Austin may regain its reputation before Portland does but not anytime real soon.

[@johnwatrous8982]

To many people from California have moved to Austin and unfortunately bringing their politics with them.

[@gkennedy2998]

I like your camper van idea. You can rent a camper van or "RV" (recreational vehicle) but I am pretty sure that you need a specific drivers' license for it. Driving will save you a lot of money on air fare and you will meet folks along the way. I do hope you come for a 90 day trip and that you enjoy every moment.

[@gkennedy2998]

Just checked. No, you don't need a special drives' license to drive an RV weighing less than 26,000 lbs in any of the 50 states. Almost no RVs weigh more than that.

[@aletmartins6940]

Where in SA are you from? I grew up in East London and totally concur with missing the ocean…. Austin is pretty, arty. San Antonio’s river walk is lovely. Texans are great people!

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

That was a very basic overview of what to do in Texas. As far as the outdoors go the Hill Country and South Padre Island are on the top of my list. Big Bend is beautiful but it's a looooong haul from anywhere. From Houston to Big Bend is a good 7 hour drive. The Alamo is really cool especially if you know the history behind it,I'm sure you've heard the phrase "Remember the Alamo" that refers to when the mexican army and Santa Anna the mexican general attacked the Alamo and slaughtered everyone there. Remember the Alamo was the war cry when the Texans beat Santa Anna in the battle of San Jacinto in 1836. The Texans were lead by Sam Houston which of course is where Houston got its name. The statue you saw of the guy on a horse is Sam Houston.

[@GoinBand2]

Fort Worth is my hometown. Go to the North side and visit the Stockyards if you want to see the Longhorn roundup. Go to Billy Bob's for some rodeo action and live music. You MUST go to Joe T. Garcia's for fajitas. (Bring cash; they don't accept credit cards.) The Kimball Art music is amazing. The Fort Worth Zoo is nationally ranked as one of the best zoos in the nation. The Japanese Gardens are gorgeous and so tranquil. If you go downtown be sure to visit the Water Gardens. They filmed part of the movie Logan's Run here. East of Fort Worth is Arlington, home to Six Flags Over Texas theme park and the Texas Rangers baseball team.

[@stevestevens336]

I lived in Austin for 3 years. I DON'T recommend you spend more than a day or 2 there, tops. It's a college town, which years ago was ok, but it has gotten progressively worse in the past decade. Since you're flying into Austin, and I know you want to try some of the best BBQ, go on-line and look up Franklin's Barbeque in Austin Tx. You can pre-order and have it ready for you to pick up when you're in town, otherwise, you'd have to get in line at around 5 or 6 AM and wait for them to open around 11. If you don't they will be sold out by the time you get in the doors. Plus, they also only have certain items on certain days, like their beef ribs, so you can check on-line to see what days they are available, cause believe me you don't want to miss out on that. I wouldn't bother with Fort Worth, it's ok, but you'll be bored after a few hours. San Antonio is where I would recommend you go. Stop in New Braunfels on the way and go to Shlitterbahn, a huge waterpark, your kids will love it. Also, the Buckees in New Braunfels is the largest one in the state, I think they're building one bigger now, but it's massive, so, you can kill 2 birds with one stone. Just some advice from an ex-texan, no matter what you decide to do, be safe and have a great time.

[@keiferalford7961]

If you ever get tired of Texas come see us in northwest Florida. We'll go scuba in the many springs in the area and when you get tired, of clear water springs , then we'll go shark fishing outside the Destin beaches , or just lounge around on the worlds most beautiful beach in Panama City Beach. Then I'll take you fresh water fishing for bass and catfish in the many rivers....or we'll canoe down Blackwater river for a day or weekend trip with fishing and camping. Or backpack some beautiful country on part of the Florida Trail that goes the entire width and down the state. Or we'll BBQ for a day of food and fun. So if you ever tire of Texas just let me know as everything is just minutes to a hour away from me and the wife's home. Until then I hope you truly enjoy your Texas trip

[@DiakronYT]

Howdy ya'll. South East Texas Native here, just wanted to wish you luck in you trip to Texas.

[@michaelairheart6921]

I've watched a few videos of people catching alligator gars. They were fishing in the Trinity river which is a short walk from my house.

[@henrytsosie9855]

Happy birthday, enjoying the videos. Keep them coming guys be safe.

[@Chelle_Angel]

Happy Birthday Jono! Hope your day was wonderous. From North Dakota USA

[@ErinStev64]

The big guy you saw was Big Tex. He overlooks the State Fair of Texas. It happens every year from the last week of September thru the 3rd weekend of October. It’s HUGE!

[@donaldfisher749]

That second shot was from Pedernales falls state park near Austin, TX. Absolutely beautiful, and you can camp nearby

[@adamclair7983]

Texas is huge. It take about ten hours to drive from Houston to Texarkana and thats in the middle of the state.

[@thattexan8602]

We'd love to have y'all here in central Texas. Also longhorns are mostly kept as pets these days, they are tough cows, but there are other cow breeds that produce better beef.

[@Mike-ix3iz]

Happy Birthday from America. We need more people like you and your family! Hope you do move here someday!

[@davidludwig1492]

Happy birthday, mate. Your daughter said in three years you'll be 40. In three years I'll be 60! San Antonio riverwalk is a can't miss when visiting Texas. Have a great time and stay safe.

[@sandralorenz1796]

We encountered a mountain lion while camping in Big Bend. Northern Texas does get snow in winter. We, farther south, don't get it very often. I know people who have never seen snow. That is Big Tex...icon of the Texas State Fair. That 'old building' is the capitol building. No matter what city you visit, you are going to have traffic. The one thing you have to remember about Texas. It is not the number of miles from one place to another...it's how many hours it takes you to drive there. Distance is relative here. The Riverwalk is a great place to visit.

[@EggZausted1]

My uncle just retired from being the head fire marshall of the state capital building and governors mansion in Austin. I always loved visiting him at work. The capital building is a must see, especially inside where you can look up to the dome from the bottom floor! The Texas state capital building is larger than the US capital in Washington DC. Also if you can get to Houston, there's the downtown tunnels that are air conditioned and run under the buldings downtown and has stores to shop at and places to get food, all the museums, NASA, bayous, hermann park, and much more.

[@nancystanton955]

Happy birthday, Jono!🎂 I was Lea ! I got my first horse at 15 after pleading with Mum and Dad for 8 years. 50 years later I now have 9 horses and 3 foals. In my life I have had 17 mares and about 23 foals. I tell you now that horses are like potato chips, you can never have just one. When in Texas be careful swimming in rivers, lakes and ponds as alligators sometimes are found in them especially in southeast Texas from Houston to the Big Thicket area. I have encountered many while on the Trinity River. They usually are as afraid of you as you are them except there is always the exception to the rule. San Antonio is beautiful. The River Walk is very trelaxing. Their zoo is wonderful. And, the Alamo is so... inspiring. I know you will love it but please don't visit during the height of summer. As they say: "It isn't the heat, it's the humidity!"

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Trinity River though does have the best Alligator Gar fishing IMO

[@Instantphojo]

I’m here for the dad jokes, you did not disappoint.😂 Happy birthday bro!

[@gawainethefirst]

15:36 love those bluebonnets. The state flower of Texas.

[@kylesummers1565]

Happy Birthday!! Oh, to be 37 again. Peace, Love!!

[@leahorsak9724]

18:35 I've lived in texas all my life. The best for me is seeing the sites/sights in san Antonio including the Alamo and the museum district in Houston AL ng with the zoo. Galveston is great and isnt always quite so muddy and while you're there go on the Bolivar ferry. The best free ride in Texas.

[@ScreamingYellowMach]

Born and raised here in Houston tx. Yall will love it here!! Tons of great places to visit and eat at.

[@MrPenguinLife]

The problem with this list is so many of the places listed are near other places on the list, for example it is only about 50 miles from the center of Houston to Galveston, or from Dallas to Fort Worth, and not much more from Austin to the Hill Country or San Antonio which are roughly 75 miles from each other.

[@justinkase1360]

Yeah. As big as Texas is, these places are not so far from each other. They could easily pick 2 or three of these and visit them. I don't have much advice on which to visit because I have basically never left Houston... But I don't know if Houston is worth visiting. I guess it depends on what you are looking for. Maybe it's an okay place to visit, but it has its issues and I would rather LIVE in the country.