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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.
The "Pie Capital of Texas" is a slice of heaven. Chet starts with pie for breakfast and finishes with Frito pie for dinner. He plays disc golf at the strangest course in Texas, swims in the Blanco River, and learns the history of this railroad town.
Chet shops the "World's Largest Flea Market" 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.
Chet visits Lake Brownwood State Park to see the historic CCC structures, tours the jail and drives a tiny train at the railroad museum. He eats at the historic Underwood's and finishes the day with a steak at a renovated bank.
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.
Chet eats at the legendary City Market BBQ joint with famed pit boss Ms. Tootsie. He explores the area's Wendish history. He samples whiskey at a train depot distillery, mountain bikes on the famous WARDA trails, and ends the day at a brewpub serving German-inspired pizza.
Chet heads to the top of the panhandle! He walks over the Canadian River bridge and tours the town's odd art displays. He roasts 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.
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 fishes at a state park and picks ripe blackberries. He ends the day with a Texas-sized steak served in a backroads general store.
