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The Daytripper

Season 4 2012 - 2013

  • 2012-10-11T04:00:00Z on PBS
  • 30m
  • 6h 30m (13 episodes)
  • United States
  • Documentary, Reality, Special Interest
It’s no secret that Texas is big. Alright, more than big. Texas is HUGE!! And exploring Texas ain’t no small vacation, it’s a lifetime endeavor. But what if you only have one day? Well that’s where we come in. From the well-known landmarks to the completely obscure dives and hideaways – and all within a day’s reach.

13 episodes

Season Premiere

2012-10-11T04:00:00Z

4x01 Kemah, TX

Season Premiere

4x01 Kemah, TX

  • 2012-10-11T04:00:00Z30m

The town of Kemah may be small, but it’s just one tiny piece of the massive establishment that is Houston, and part of the Houston subset known as “Bay Area Houston”, consisting of Kemah, Clear Lake, La Porte, League City, Nassau Bay, Seabrook, & Webster. In truth, it’s very difficult to visit one without visiting the others. And why would you want to? This area is packed with Daytripper goodness.

2012-10-18T04:00:00Z

4x02 Stephenville, TX

4x02 Stephenville, TX

  • 2012-10-18T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the "cowboy capital of the world", visits Dublin Bottling Works, sees some barrel racing at Lone Star Arena, and polishes it off with chicken fried steak.

2012-10-25T04:00:00Z

4x03 La Grange, TX

4x03 La Grange, TX

  • 2012-10-25T04:00:00Z30m

Chet goes on the "best little day trip in Texas" to paddle the Colorado River, explore Texas Czech culture, eat at a 100 year old BBQ joint, and enjoy some kolaches from Hruska's.

2012-11-01T04:00:00Z

4x04 Denton, TX

4x04 Denton, TX

  • 2012-11-01T04:00:00Z30m

Follow Chet as he travels to Denton, TX to race the Texas Motor Speedway, explore the city’s historic square and independent music culture, and eat a “Hell” Burger that is appropriately named.

2012-11-08T05:00:00Z

4x05 Dripping Springs, TX

4x05 Dripping Springs, TX

  • 2012-11-08T05:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the hill country, eats at a Belgium bakery, swims in Hamilton Pool, climbs Reimer's Ranch, and polishes the day off at Salt Lick.

2012-11-15T05:00:00Z

4x06 Van Horn, TX

4x06 Van Horn, TX

  • 2012-11-15T05:00:00Z30m

Chet heads west to visit Guadalupe Mountains National Park and climb Guadalupe Peak, the tallest peak in Texas. He also explores the history and Mexican food of this west Texas town.

2013-05-02T04:00:00Z

4x07 Corpus Christi, TX

4x07 Corpus Christi, TX

  • 2013-05-02T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the Texas coast to tour an aircraft carrier, walk aboard Columbus’s ships, and learn about Texas’s one-of-a-kind surfing culture, including Chet’s own attempt at kite surfing.

2013-05-09T04:00:00Z

4x08 Nacogdoches, TX

4x08 Nacogdoches, TX

  • 2013-05-09T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the “oldest town in Texas” to learn its history, go zip lining in the piney woods, and eat at a historic hotel.

2013-05-23T04:00:00Z

4x09 Fort Davis, TX

4x09 Fort Davis, TX

  • 2013-05-23T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to West Texas to visit the Davis Mountains and explore the U.S. Fort that helped settle this vast desert. Chet visits a broom-maker, a rattlesnake museum, and gets a one-of-a-kind view of the stars at the McDonald Observatory.

2013-05-16T04:00:00Z

4x10 San Antonio, TX

4x10 San Antonio, TX

  • 2013-05-16T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to one of Texas’s largest cities to explore its amazing missions not called “The Alamo” and to explore the artistic and German area known as Southtown.

2013-05-30T04:00:00Z

4x11 Kingsland, TX

4x11 Kingsland, TX

  • 2013-05-30T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the Hill Country to pick grapes at a winery, go swimming and boating on a scenic lake, and enjoy Italian food on a hill side with a big Texas sunset.

2013-06-06T04:00:00Z

4x12 Amarillo, TX

4x12 Amarillo, TX

  • 2013-06-06T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the Texas panhandle to visit the historic stockyards, see a cattle auction, view a ranch made for Cadillacs, and attempt to eat the legendary “free” 72oz steak.

2013-06-20T04:00:00Z

4x13 Georgetown, TX

4x13 Georgetown, TX

  • 2013-06-20T04:00:00Z30m

Chet explores Williamson County, including its historic square and the "oldest University in Texas." He also walks on a high wire, dives in a swimming hole, and eats modern Mexican at a local establishment.

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