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The Daytripper

All Episodes 2009 - 2020

  • Returning Series
  • #<Network:0x00007fb3c7d185d0>
  • 2009-10-07T04:00:00Z
  • 30m
  • 2d 13h (122 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.

135 episodes

Special 1 Amarillo Promo

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Promo for S04E12 - Amarillo

Special 2 Arlington Promo

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Promo for S05E06 - Arlington

Special 3 Abilene Promo

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Promo for S05E07 - Abilene

Special 4 Lufkin Promo

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Promo for S05E08 - Lufkin

Special 5 Mason Promo

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Promo for S05E09 - Mason

Special 6 Orange Promo

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Promo for S05E10 - Orange

Special 7 Round Rock Promo

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Promo for S06E09 - Round Rock

Special 8 Monahans Promo

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Promo for S06E10 - Monahans

Promo for S06E11 - Schulenberg

Promo for S06E12 - Devil's River

Special 11 Tomball Promo

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Promo for S06E13 - Tomball

Series Premiere

2009-10-07T04:00:00Z

1x01 Waco, TX

Series Premiere

1x01 Waco, TX

  • 2009-10-07T04:00:00Z30m

In the premiere of The Daytripper, Chet travels to Waco, Texas; home of Baylor University, Dr. Pepper, and exceptional mountain biking right in the middle of the city. If you thought Waco wasn't worth the trip, better think again.

2009-10-14T04:00:00Z

1x02 Bastrop, TX

1x02 Bastrop, TX

  • 2009-10-14T04:00:00Z30m

Chet travels to Bastrop, Texas to conquer the mighty Colorado river, a mighty chicken fried steak, and Chet's mighty beard. But, I hope you brought your pool stick, as there may be a brawl ahead.

2009-10-21T04:00:00Z

1x03 Burnet, TX

1x03 Burnet, TX

  • 2009-10-21T04:00:00Z30m

This episode, Chet travels to Burnet, Texas, from the high cliffs above Inks Lake to the depths of Longhorn Cavern, and some delicious Bar-B-Q and Tex Mex in between.

2009-10-28T04:00:00Z

1x04 Luling and Shiner, TX

1x04 Luling and Shiner, TX

  • 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z30m

Chet travels to Luling, Texas to sample some of Texas's best Bar-B-Q and watermelon, followed by a visit to Shiner's famous brewery to wash it all down.

2009-11-04T05:00:00Z

1x05 Fredericksburg, TX

1x05 Fredericksburg, TX

  • 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z30m

Chet travels to Fredericksburg, Texas; the land of German food, wineries, boutique shopping, and rock climbing. All in one day's time.

Season Premiere

2010-10-21T04:00:00Z

2x01 Brenham, TX

Season Premiere

2x01 Brenham, TX

  • 2010-10-21T04:00:00Z30m

The Daytripper heads to Brenham, Texas to visit the home of Blue Bell ice cream, eat a 100 dollar hamburger, take a bike ride around Lake Sommerville, and get a history lesson on the birthplace of Texas, Washington-on-the-Brazos.

The Daytripper heads to Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch and Caverns then to Canyon Lake to wash off and find some Tex Mex for dinner.

2010-11-04T04:00:00Z

2x03 Lockhart, TX

2x03 Lockhart, TX

  • 2010-11-04T04:00:00Z30m

Chet travels to Lockhart, TX to sample the four big bbq joints, Smitty's, Kreuz, Black's, and Chisholm Trail.

2010-11-10T05:00:00Z

2x04 Wimberley, TX

2x04 Wimberley, TX

  • 2010-11-10T05:00:00Z30m

Chet travels to Wimberley, TX and visits Mount Baldy, the Gourmet Tamale Kitchen, Wimberley Glassworks, the Devil's Backbone, Blue Hole swimming hole, Brewster's Pizza, and the Corral Theater. Yee Haw!

2010-11-19T05:00:00Z

2x05 Beaumont, TX

2x05 Beaumont, TX

  • 2010-11-19T05:00:00Z30m

Chet travels to Beaumont, he visits a model boomtown, the largest working fire hydrant in the world, Jason's Deli, he canoes, feeds alligators, and eats crawfish.

2011-05-19T04:00:00Z

2x06 Bryan-College Station, TX

2x06 Bryan-College Station, TX

  • 2011-05-19T04:00:00Z30m

Chet travels to Aggieland. He visits Texas A & M, Holick's boots, Layne's, the George Bush Library & Museum, North Gate, the Dixie Chicken, the Messina Hof Winery, Lake Bryan to mountain bike, and Chicken Oil Co.

2011-05-26T04:00:00Z

2x07 Llano, TX

2x07 Llano, TX

  • 2011-05-26T04:00:00Z30m

Chet daytrips to Llano, TX. He visits the historic jail with the Mayor, Cooper's Pit Bar-B-Que, Enchanted Rocks & Jewelry, Baby Head Cemetery, goes Llanite hunting on the Llano River, bald eagle watching, sails on a Lake Buchanan river cruise, and grabs a glass of local wine at the Canyon of the Eagles.

2011-06-02T04:00:00Z

2x08 Galveston, TX

2x08 Galveston, TX

  • 2011-06-02T04:00:00Z30m

Chet travels to Galveston, TX. He heads to the beach, tries skim boarding, eats Shrimp 'N Stuff, goes sightseeing on the Galveston Harbor Tour, visits the historic district, the Texas Seaport Museum, and Moody Gardens.

2011-06-09T04:00:00Z

2x09 Mineral Wells, TX

2x09 Mineral Wells, TX

  • 2011-06-09T04:00:00Z30m

Chet travels to Mineral Wells, TX. He goes rock climbing at Penitentiary Hollow, stops at Dee's Hometown Diner, tours Famous Mineral Water Company, goes to the National Vietnam War Museum, and Fort Walters Helicopter base. After these, he explores Clark Gardens and the Mineral Wells Fossil Park. Finally, he heads to Mary's Cafe in Strawn, TX where he feasts on their legendary chicken fried steak.

2011-06-23T04:00:00Z

2x10 South Austin, TX

2x10 South Austin, TX

  • 2011-06-23T04:00:00Z30m

Chet travels to Austin, TX. He explores the unique places that "Keep Austin Weird." Chet tries some of the popular, local, food trailers. He then visits Zilker Park where he takes a dive in Barton Springs. His night ends at the Broken Spoke dance hall, known for its cold beer, good whiskey, and good lookin girls. Chet agrees that Austin may be weird, but aren't we all?

Season Premiere

2011-10-27T04:00:00Z

3x01 Fort Worth, TX

Season Premiere

3x01 Fort Worth, TX

  • 2011-10-27T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to "cowtown" to visit the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, take a horseback ride, visit their art museums, and attend the Stockyards Rodeo.

2011-11-03T04:00:00Z

3x02 Huntsville, TX

3x02 Huntsville, TX

  • 2011-11-03T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to Huntsville to explore the history of Texas Founder Sam Houston, visit the Texas Prison Museum, and go SCUBA diving in the piney woods.

2011-11-09T05:00:00Z

3x03 Smithville, TX

3x03 Smithville, TX

  • 2011-11-09T05:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to Smithville! He bikes from Bastrop State Park to Buescher State Park, he eats some BBQ, visits a famous paper doll artist, and travels to an Automotive History Museum.

2011-11-16T05:00:00Z

3x04 Spicewood, TX

3x04 Spicewood, TX

  • 2011-11-16T05:00:00Z30m

Chet travels to Spicewood to sip some coffee, swim in Krause Springs, go ziplining through the trees, and eat some delicious BBQ.

2011-11-30T05:00:00Z

3x05 Goliad, TX

3x05 Goliad, TX

  • 2011-11-30T05:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to Goliad to visit the location of the famous Goliad Massacre, take a canoe ride, and eat some award winning soup and delicious Tex Mex.

2012-05-09T04:00:00Z

3x06 South Padre Island, TX

3x06 South Padre Island, TX

  • 2012-05-09T04:00:00Z30m

Chet checks out Pier 19 and has one amazing shrimp omelet, gets schooled by a master sand castle artist, snorkels in the Bay Laguna Madre, visits sea turtles at a rescue center, and wraps up the day with an adrenaline rush.

2012-05-16T04:00:00Z

3x07 Jefferson, TX

3x07 Jefferson, TX

  • 2012-05-16T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to Jefferson to explore its port-city history, visit a haunted house, and take a guided tour of Caddo Lake.

2012-05-24T04:00:00Z

3x08 Killeen, TX

3x08 Killeen, TX

  • 2012-05-24T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to Killeen to visit Fort Hood, play paintball, eat Hawaiian Food, and tasty BBQ.

2012-05-31T04:00:00Z

3x09 Marfa, TX

3x09 Marfa, TX

  • 2012-05-31T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to Marfa to tour its famous art galleries, go for a ride on a glider, and see the Marfa lights.

2012-06-21T04:00:00Z

3x10 Return to Bastrop, TX

3x10 Return to Bastrop, TX

  • 2012-06-21T04:00:00Z30m

Chet returns to Bastrop to talk with locals about the wildfires and visit the Lost Pines in recovery.

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.

Season Premiere

2013-10-03T04:00:00Z

5x01 El Paso,TX

Season Premiere

5x01 El Paso,TX

  • 2013-10-03T04:00:00Z30m

Chet travels to the edge of Texas to discover the Wild West history of this frontier town. He eats authentic Mexican food, learns why El Paso is known as the "Boot Capital of the World," and takes a hike and tram ride high into the Franklin Mountains.

2013-10-10T04:00:00Z

5x02 Johnson City,TX

5x02 Johnson City,TX

  • 2013-10-10T04:00:00Z30m

Chet travels to the birthplace and hometown of Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States of America. He visits President Johnson's boyhood home and the legendary "Texas White House," a National Historical Park. Chet also hikes to Pedernales Falls, sees some hill country art, and visit a local brew pub.

2013-10-17T04:00:00Z

5x03 San Marcos, TX

5x03 San Marcos, TX

  • 2013-10-17T04:00:00Z30m

Chet travels to a town thriving on the flowing waters of the San Marcos River. He explores the history of Aquarena Springs, tubes with the college students from Texas State University, and takes a stab at whitewater rafting.

2013-10-24T04:00:00Z

5x04 Houston, TX

5x04 Houston, TX

  • 2013-10-24T04:00:00Z30m

Chet travels to the "Bayou City" to hop amongst its neighborhoods. He starts with a Asian market and Dim Sum in Houston's Chinatown, follows it up with dinosaurs and parks in the Museum District, and finishes up in Houston's Montrose area, full of art, culture, and delicious food.

2013-10-31T04:00:00Z

5x05 Spooky, TX

5x05 Spooky, TX

  • 2013-10-31T04:00:00Z30m

Chet recaps some of his spookiest trips to some of Texas's most-haunted destinations, including The Grove in Jefferson, Texas, Presidio La Bahia in Goliad, Texas, and San Antonio's Haunted Ghost Tracks.

2014-04-24T04:00:00Z

5x06 Arlington, TX

5x06 Arlington, TX

  • 2014-04-24T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to Arlington to explore the city's legacy of big thrills, dating all the way back to the hidden speakeasy Top O'Hill Terrace. For sports excitement Chet takes a tour of Dallas Cowboy's stadium, visits the International Bowling Hall of Fame, takes a private bowling lesson from a Team USA coach, mountain bikes River Legacy Park, and then heads to a Texas Rangers' game.

2014-05-08T04:00:00Z

5x07 Abilene, TX

5x07 Abilene, TX

  • 2014-05-08T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to Abilene to explore the history of the wild Texas frontier. He visits the world-class museum "Frontier, TX," Fort Phantom Hill, and the Buffalo Gap Historic Village. Chet eats along the way at Vleta's candy, making peanut brittle in Abilene for 100 years, Abi-Haus for a local, scratch made lunch, then to Perini Ranch Steakhouse for a prime rib dinner.

2014-05-15T04:00:00Z

5x08 Lufkin, TX

5x08 Lufkin, TX

  • 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to Lufkin to explore the Texas Piney Woods and one of Texas's four National Forests. He paddles the Neches River, hikes beneath the towering pines, and visits the Texas Forestry Museum to learn the history of the people who lived here.

2014-05-22T04:00:00Z

5x09 Mason, TX

5x09 Mason, TX

  • 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to Mason: the “Gem of the Hill Country.” As the only place in Texas to find topaz, the state gem, Chet learns about it from some local experts, sees the largest topaz in North America, and then goes hunting for his own treasure. He explores the interesting history of town, including the namesake Fort Mason, the HooDoo Wars, and more.

2014-05-29T04:00:00Z

5x10 Orange, TX

5x10 Orange, TX

  • 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to Orange to explore the swamps and waterways of this town on the Louisiana border. Chet visits the amazing Stark House and Stark Museum, then explores nature at Shangri-La Botanical Garden and with an airboat ride through the bayou looking for alligators. To eat, Chet visits the Old Orange Cafe, a modern cafe in an old dairy building and then at Robert's Steakhouse.

Season Premiere

2014-09-29T04:00:00Z

6x01 The State Fair of Texas

Season Premiere

6x01 The State Fair of Texas

  • 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the State Fair of Texas to explore its history, excitement, and food. He hangs out with Big Tex (the fair's 55-foot tall mascot), see some prize-winning steers and ostrich races in the Livestock Exhibit, and explores the park's diverse fried food, including fried butter, fried thanksgiving dinner, and the original "Corny Dog."

2014-10-06T04:00:00Z

6x02 Marble Falls, TX

6x02 Marble Falls, TX

  • 2014-10-06T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the Marble Falls to explore its art, adventure, and cuisine. He visits the Pogue Foundry to learn about bronze sculptures, peers into historic "Dead Man's Hole," and then pushes his adrenaline levels on an ATV, a stand-up paddleboard, and a hang glider. Along the way he finds time for smoked fajitas, a brew-pub bison burger, and pie happy hour.

2014-10-13T04:00:00Z

6x03 Lubbock, TX

6x03 Lubbock, TX

  • 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to Lubbock and explores the Texas High Plains. After a trip through Texas Tech University and its traditions, Chet eats fried cheese and calzones at a few local hangouts, and then dives into history at the Buddy Holly Center, and the world-class archeology site Lubbock Lake Landmark.

2014-10-20T04:00:00Z

6x04 Port Lavaca, TX

6x04 Port Lavaca, TX

  • 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to Port Lavaca on Matagorda Bay to dive into its coastal food and lifestyle. He goes fishing in the bay waters, bikes to a historic cast-iron lighthouse, and explores the lost port city of Indianola where French explorer La Salle first set foot in Texas.

2014-10-27T04:00:00Z

6x05 Grapevine, TX

6x05 Grapevine, TX

  • 2014-10-27T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to Grapevine, the "Christmas Capital of Texas" to catch the spirit of the season. He visits main street to eat at a French bakery, tours a winery, sees amazing sculptures of ice at the Gaylord Texan, and finishes it off on the historic railroad bound for the North Pole.

2014-12-08T05:00:00Z

6x06 Athens, TX

6x06 Athens, TX

  • 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to East Texas to the town that invented the hamburger. He visits the Texas Freshwater Fishery Center holding multiple state record fish and placing over a million large mouth bass into Texas water every year. He finishes off the day zip lining through the pines and eating the tastiest pizza in town.

2014-12-15T05:00:00Z

6x07 Baytown, TX

6x07 Baytown, TX

  • 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the San Jacinto Battlefield where Texas won its independence. He experiences the renaissance of Baytown’s historic district including visits to a coffee bar and an artist painting every fallen soldier from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. After enjoying some southern soul food, Chet explores the brackish waters of the bay, and visits Battleship Texas, which fought in both World Wars.

2014-12-22T05:00:00Z

6x08 Kingsville, TX

6x08 Kingsville, TX

  • 2014-12-22T05:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the home of the King Ranch covering approximately 1,300 square miles of South Texas. He explores downtown Kingsville eating at an old pharmacy and soda fountain, then heads to the King Ranch for a history and birding tour of the sprawling South Texas prairie. To polish off the day, Chet dines at the historic King’s Inn seafood restaurant.

2015-04-29T04:00:00Z

6x09 Round Rock, TX

6x09 Round Rock, TX

  • 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the “Sports Capital of Texas.” He eats a Texas-sized donut, takes a beekeeping class from Round Rock Honey, and then explores the history of town on Hairy Man Road and Main Street, where outlaw Sam Bass faced his final shootout. He finishes up the day cheering for the home AAA baseball team, the Round Rock Express.

2015-05-06T04:00:00Z

6x10 Monahans, TX

6x10 Monahans, TX

  • 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to West Texas and sleds down Monahans’s Sahara-like sand dunes. In town he finds Texas BBQ, culinary masterpieces, and history at a local museum built around an oil pit that could hold over a million barrels of Texas tea. He heads up the road to a museum in Roy Orbison’s hometown, then to another set of dune for a adrenaline-pumping dune buggy ride.

2015-05-13T04:00:00Z

6x11 Schulenburg, TX

6x11 Schulenburg, TX

  • 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z30m

Chet explores the “Painted Churches of Texas” and dives into the German and Czech history of Central Texas with stops to a sausage maker, polka museum, and Texas dance hall serving hot schnitzel. He also visits the Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum honoring the iconic company that made model planes right in town.

2015-05-20T04:00:00Z

6x12 Devils River

6x12 Devils River

  • 2015-05-20T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to no-man’s land to canoe the “most pristine river in Texas.” On this multi-day canoe trip, he fishes, camps on the banks of this blue river, and learns what it takes to survive in the middle of nowhere.

2015-05-27T04:00:00Z

6x13 Tomball, TX

6x13 Tomball, TX

  • 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads north of Houston to explore a town built along the railroad. He visits its many historic sites and takes a flight on a WW2 B-17 “flying fortress” bomber. To polish off the day, he attempts to eat a “Mega Mel” burger coming in a 1 1/2 feet tall.

Season Premiere

2015-09-30T04:00:00Z

7x01 East Austin, TX

Season Premiere

7x01 East Austin, TX

  • 2015-09-30T04:00:00Z30m

Chet explores the east side of Texas’s capital city exploring its food trucks, a modern butcher shop, and a house museum that “Keeps Austin Weird.” He visit the Texas State Cemetery with the graves of past Texans including “Father of Texas” Stephen F. Austin, and then pushes his lack of athleticism to the extreme on an obstacle course.

2015-10-07T04:00:00Z

7x02 Granbury, TX

7x02 Granbury, TX

  • 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z30m

Chet finds heaps of history, including the alleged grave of Jesse James and the story of John Wilkes Booth hiding out here after his assassination of the president. He visits a Trappist-style cheesemaker, a sandy beach in the middle of town, and eats fish tacos beside a lake-front marina.

2015-10-14T04:00:00Z

7x03 Alpine, TX

7x03 Alpine, TX

  • 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z30m

Chet visits “The Big Bend” of Texas with stops to learn its history and climb to a mountaintop classroom. He eats at a steakhouse inspired by the movie “Giant” and devours hot dogs from a truck that takes wienies to a whole other universe.

2015-10-21T04:00:00Z

7x04 Blanco, TX

7x04 Blanco, TX

  • 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the “Lavender Capital,” harvesting it from the field and drinking it in lemonade. He explores the historic courthouse used in the movie “True Grit” and a buggy museum that’s supplied Hollywood with all its western needs for years. He visits a brewery, eats BBQ, swims in the Blanco River, and plays traditional 9-pin bowling with Blanco’s German residents.

2015-10-28T04:00:00Z

7x05 Rockport-Fulton, TX

7x05 Rockport-Fulton, TX

  • 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z30m

Chet joins the “snowbirds” and heads to the Texas coast in the winter time to see some of the only remaining wild whooping cranes. He indulges in the coast’s amazing oysters and seafood then visits “Stinky Beach” and sees one of the largest and oldest live oak trees in Texas.

2016-01-06T05:00:00Z

7x06 Balmorhea, TX

7x06 Balmorhea, TX

  • 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the desert to go swimming and SCUBA diving in a spring-fed pool. He eats homemade gas-station burritos and authentic West-Texas tacos. Finally, he goes rock hunting for some of the area’s famous blue agate.

2016-01-13T05:00:00Z

7x07 Sulphur Springs, TX

7x07 Sulphur Springs, TX

  • 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z30m

Chet goes fishing on Lake Fork, one of the most-famous big bass lakes in Texas. He visits a historic square with a see-through public restroom and then explores a museum dedicated to the dairy business.

2016-01-20T05:00:00Z

7x08 San Angelo, TX

7x08 San Angelo, TX

  • 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z30m

Chet dives into the town’s wild west history with stops at Fort Concho and a brothel museum. He eats donut sandwiches and stuffed avocados, along with mountain biking the scrubby landscape and looking for fresh water pearls dug from a local river.

2016-02-20T05:00:00Z

7x09 Dallas, TX

7x09 Dallas, TX

  • 2016-02-20T05:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to “Big D” to explore all that’s happening He views town from the top of Reunion Tower and visits the Perot Science Museum. In Deep Ellum, Chet eats authentic Texas BBQ, and in the Bishop Arts District he shops at “Mantiques” and visits an experimenting chocolatier. He takes a bike ride on the urban trails along the Trinity River, then polishes off the day serving chicken biscuits.

2016-02-27T05:00:00Z

7x10 New Braunfels, TX

7x10 New Braunfels, TX

  • 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z30m

Chet explores this old German town built along two pristine rivers. He starts at the oldest bakery in Texas and then heads to a museum and learns why the Germans picked this area. Chet tubes the Comal and goes wake boarding without a boat at a local cable park. He then dodges alligators at a roadside attraction and grubs on a bowl of flaming hot Texas chili.

2016-05-13T04:00:00Z

7x11 Richmond, TX

7x11 Richmond, TX

  • 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to a small town in the shadow of Houston to explore a living history park full of reenactors and a local swamp full of alligators. Along the way, he learns about a local shoot-out, eats some 3-generation Tex Mex, and visits an observatory to see the wonders of the night sky.

2016-05-20T04:00:00Z

7x12 Turkey, TX

7x12 Turkey, TX

  • 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the panhandle where he finds Caprock Canyon State Park which is full of beautiful views, horseback riding, and the Official State Bison Herd of Texas. In town he visits a museum that’s dedicated to Bob Wills the “King of Western Swing” and another that’s rewriting the history of the Native Indian Wars. Top it off with a bison filet steak and that’s a day trip.

2016-05-28T04:00:00Z

7x13 Hillsboro, TX

7x13 Hillsboro, TX

  • 2016-05-28T04:00:00Z30m

In his “Viewer’s Choice” finale, Chet heads to a modern town with a vintage feel. He visits a museum of roadside attractions and nostalgia, then visits a local soda fountain for a back-in-time meal. Along the way, he visits a museum in an old jail dedicated to history and a museum in a local college that’s dedicated to Texans at war. Chet Finishes the day over a plate of Texas BBQ.

Season Premiere

2016-10-06T04:00:00Z

8x01 Big Bend National Park

Season Premiere

8x01 Big Bend National Park

  • 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to West Texas to explore one of the most beautiful and most remote national parks in the U.S. From desert hikes to balanced rocks to jaw-dropping mountain hikes with 100-mile views.

2016-10-13T04:00:00Z

8x02 Big Bend and Terlingua

8x02 Big Bend and Terlingua

  • 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z30m

After a night backpacking to the South Rim, Chet wakes up to head back to the basin. After summiting Emory Peak (the tallest point in the park), Chet and crew head to Terlingua, where they explore the town’s old mining culture, eat at an old theater, and celebrate at the historic “La Kiva” bar.

2016-10-20T04:00:00Z

8x03 Taylor, TX

8x03 Taylor, TX

  • 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z30m

In a town that epitomize Texas Bar-B-Q, Chet interviews 3 different pit masters, each with their own spin on Texas que. He visits a museum dedicated to the governor who defeated the KKK in Texas and goes fishing on the best “crappie” lake in the state.

2016-10-27T04:00:00Z

8x04 Conroe, TX

8x04 Conroe, TX

  • 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z30m

Chet visits a town in the piney woods known for designing the famous “Lone Star” flag. He tours a wolf sanctuary, eats meatloaf in the historic district, and then goes “fly boarding” on beautiful Lake Conroe.

2016-11-03T04:00:00Z

8x05 Boerne, TX

8x05 Boerne, TX

  • 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z30m

Chet tours this German community with stops along Main Street for “fickle” pickles and milkshakes at an vintage drive in. He goes underground at a cave without a name, hikes through a nature center along Cibolo Creek, and then joins a shooting club in operation since 1864.

8x06 San Antonio, TX - Downtown

  • 2017-02-09T05:00:00Z30m

Chet visits this town in South Texas to “remember the Alamo” and pay his respects to the Texas heroes’ hidden grave. He explores the largest Mexican market and a museum of curiosities, floats along the Riverwalk and dines on iconic Tex-Mex.

2017-02-16T05:00:00Z

8x07 Palestine, TX

8x07 Palestine, TX

  • 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z30m

Chet explores this East Texas town's history at the old high school and searches for a hidden waterfall at the local park. He then learns about giant balloons at a NASA facility and hunts for hogs in the dark woods.

2017-02-23T05:00:00Z

8x08 Glen Rose, TX

8x08 Glen Rose, TX

  • 2017-02-23T05:00:00Z30m

Chet travels to a town that’s full of fossils where he walks in the shadows of fake dinosaurs at an amusement park and stands in their real footprints at a state park. He then explores a museum about the beginning of civilization and goes wild on a safari.

2017-05-11T04:00:00Z

8x09 Port Aransas, TX

8x09 Port Aransas, TX

  • 2017-05-11T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the coast to learn how to surf the waves and shell the shore. He dines on local seafood and learns the boating history that brought FDR to this coastal hideaway.

2017-05-18T04:00:00Z

8x10 Mt. Pleasant, TX

8x10 Mt. Pleasant, TX

  • 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to a Northeast Texas town, where he dines on sushi and samples the legendary "Pittsburg Hot Links." He goes mountain biking at a state park and explores the aviation history of town, including the Ezekiel Air Ship that claims to have beaten the Wright Brothers to flight.

2017-05-25T04:00:00Z

8x11 Laredo, TX

8x11 Laredo, TX

  • 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the Texas border to sample the Tex Mex culture. He shops the mercados, eats at the restaurantes, and finds lots of historia on the famous “Streets of Laredo.” To cap it off, he paddles the Rio Grande on the look out for migrating birds.

2017-06-01T04:00:00Z

8x12 San Saba, TX

8x12 San Saba, TX

  • 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the “Pecan Capital of the World” where he learns about the 1000 or so different varieties of this nut. He drives across a historic suspension bridge, stands below the famed “Wedding Oak,” and shops at a western store that’s five buildings wide.

2017-06-08T04:00:00Z

8x13 Victoria, TX

8x13 Victoria, TX

  • 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the coastal bend and explores one of the most historic towns in Texas. He learns how to throw an atlatl and how not to throw a disc for disc golf. He eats at the oldest deli in Texas and even jumps in the Guadalupe River.

Season Premiere

2017-10-07T04:00:00Z

9x01 Belton, TX

Season Premiere

9x01 Belton, TX

  • 2017-10-07T04:00:00Z30m

Chet kicks off the seasons throwing a dart at a map and proving that no matter where it lands in Texas, there’s always something to do.  In Belton’s historic downtown, he visits their heritage museum, eats some excellent BBQ, and stops off at the oldest department store in Texas.  Throw in some mountain biking and dinner at a renovated cotton gin and that’s a day trip.

2017-10-14T04:00:00Z

9x02 North Padre Island, TX

9x02 North Padre Island, TX

  • 2017-10-14T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads down the Texas coast to the North Padre Island National Seashore. He experiences a sea turtle release, and then heads down the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world fish, swim and camp on its shores.

2017-10-21T04:00:00Z

9x03 Hico, TX

9x03 Hico, TX

  • 2017-10-21T04:00:00Z30m

Chet explores a small town that's known as the home of "Billy the Kid. " He uncovers the story of whether or not Billy died in New Mexico or made it to TX to live to his old age. He rock climbs inside some renovated grain silos, and visits a chocolatier that making some of the most amazing truffles on the planet.

2017-10-28T04:00:00Z

9x04 Lake Travis, TX

9x04 Lake Travis, TX

  • 2017-10-28T04:00:00Z30m

Chet gets wet on a lake just outside of Austin, exploring everything from its swimming areas to its restaurants. He tries his hand at wake surfing and then dines at the Oasis which is known as the "Sunset Capital of Texas."

2017-11-04T04:00:00Z

9x05 Houston, TX

9x05 Houston, TX

  • 2017-11-04T04:00:00Z30m

Because it’s one of the largest cities in America, many folks know about Houston, but Chet takes viewers off the beaten path to explore its hidden side. He goes underground into an ancient cistern, visits the wild art side of the city, sees the ship channel and finds authentic eats inside Houston’s Indian district.

2018-02-03T05:00:00Z

9x06 Sweetwater, TX

9x06 Sweetwater, TX

  • 2018-02-03T05:00:00Z30m

Chet heads out west to the Big Country to see what’s slithering down at the rodeo grounds…and what he finds is a TON of rattlesnakes at the Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup. He tries his hand at hunting and milking the rattlers, and even munches on deep fried rattlesnake! He also learns about the important work of the World War II WASPs and chows on some delicious BBQ.

2018-02-10T05:00:00Z

9x07 Round Top, TX

9x07 Round Top, TX

  • 2018-02-10T05:00:00Z30m

Chet goes junkin’ in Round Top, where he finds plenty of antiques, eats one of Texas’s most famous pies and visits a jaw-dropping concert venue.

2018-02-17T05:00:00Z

9x08 Jacksonville, TX

9x08 Jacksonville, TX

  • 2018-02-17T05:00:00Z30m

Chet trips through the “Tomato Capital of the World” for a bushel and a peck of fun! He watches baskets get made at the Texas Basket Company, gets down and dirty on an ATV and has some good eats along the way!

2018-05-05T04:00:00Z

9x09 Bandera, TX

9x09 Bandera, TX

  • 2018-05-05T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the “Cowboy Capital of the World” for horseback riding,a massive chicken-fried steak and a cowboy shoot out.

2018-05-12T04:00:00Z

9x10 Nocona, TX

9x10 Nocona, TX

  • 2018-05-12T04:00:00Z30m

Chet trips through the Red River Valley where he visits a 75-year-old baseball glove factory, sips Texas wine and learns about legendary cattle drives.

2018-05-19T04:00:00Z

9x11 Seminole Canyon, TX

9x11 Seminole Canyon, TX

  • 2018-05-19T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to West Texas to see some of the most pristine and mysterious cave art in the country.

2018-05-26T04:00:00Z

9x12 Route 66, TX

9x12 Route 66, TX

  • 2018-05-26T04:00:00Z30m

Chet drives the “Mother Road” through the Texas panhandle visiting the iconic people and places that made it famous. He tours a classic car museum and pulls off to explore famous roadside attractions including a 190-foot cross, a slug bug ranch and a museum dedicated completely to barbed wire.

2018-06-02T04:00:00Z

9x13 100th Episode

9x13 100th Episode

  • 2018-06-02T04:00:00Z30m

Chet and crew look back on the best (and worst) of the first 100 episodes of “The Daytripper.” They reminisce on their favorite stories and make some new memories too.

Season Premiere

2018-10-06T04:00:00Z

10x01 Bellville, TX

Season Premiere

10x01 Bellville, TX

  • 2018-10-06T04:00:00Z30m

Chet explores the settlement where Stephen F. Austin laid the foundation for modern Texas. He eats at a local meat market making over a dozen types of sausage, interviews a baker who lives in a stone castle, and learns the art of blacksmithing with a local “cowboy.”

10x02 Colorado Bend State Park, TX

  • 2018-10-13T04:00:00Z30m

Chet explores one of Texas’s most beautiful and primitive parks. He hikes to scenic overlooks, dives to the bottom of caves, swims in the spring-fed pools, and fishes the flowing river. Finish it up with BBQ at a local general store and it’s a great trip.

2018-10-20T04:00:00Z

10x03 Crockett, TX

10x03 Crockett, TX

  • 2018-10-20T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to East Texas where he visits a town named after the hero of the Alamo. He visits the springs where Davy drank and explores the National Forest named in his honor. He strolls the Spanish “El Camino Real” and stands in awe of ancient Indian mounds.

2018-10-27T04:00:00Z

10x04 Pflugerville, TX

10x04 Pflugerville, TX

  • 2018-10-27T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the suburb town that stuck in Austin’s shadow to showcase its many hidden treasures. He eats artisan BBQ sandwiches and Ethiopian food. He tries his hand at BMX racing. And visits an award-winning distillery located in an metal shed.

2018-11-03T04:00:00Z

10x05 Rockwall, TX

10x05 Rockwall, TX

  • 2018-11-03T04:00:00Z30m

Chet visits this DFW town and feels the draw of the lake where he takes a sailing lesson. He investigates the mystery of how “Rockwall” got its name, and shows people that while this town has a rich reputation, it still have plenty for the common man to do, including par-3 golf and homemade burgers.

2019-02-02T05:00:00Z

10x06 Brownsville, TX

10x06 Brownsville, TX

  • 2019-02-02T05:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the Rio Grande Valley to partake in a true Texas-meets-Mexico experience complete with traditional cow-head barbacoa, border birding, and the historic site of the first battle of the Mexican-American war.

2019-02-09T05:00:00Z

10x07 Uvalde, TX

10x07 Uvalde, TX

  • 2019-02-09T05:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to “Garner Country” to explore the legacy of US Vice President John Nance Garner. He eats some South Texas sweetbread gorditas and drives real WW2 army tanks.

2019-02-16T05:00:00Z

10x08 Frisco, TX

10x08 Frisco, TX

  • 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to one of the fastest growing cities in America. He plays at the National Video Game Museum, visits the headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys, and dines on both traditional cowboy breakfast and cutting-edge sushi.

2019-05-04T04:00:00Z

10x09 Midland, TX

10x09 Midland, TX

  • 2019-05-04T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the heart of the oil boom, exploring the Permian Basin’s long history with black gold. He discovers the quaint boyhood home of President George W. Bush and eats Iraqi food with some Texas hospitality.

2019-05-11T04:00:00Z

10x10 Odessa, TX

10x10 Odessa, TX

  • 2019-05-11T04:00:00Z30m

Chet discovers that there’s more to this “roughneck” town than meets the eye. He traverses the second largest meteor crater in America and visits recreations of Stonehenge and Shakespeare’s Globe Theater. He finishes up with some true “Friday Night Lights” football.

2019-05-18T04:00:00Z

10x11 Port Isabel, TX

10x11 Port Isabel, TX

  • 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z30m

Chet visits the South Texas wetlands to climb lighthouses, fish the bays, and eat fresh seafood. He discovers the long history of this coastal town and the many generations who’ve lived there.

2019-05-25T04:00:00Z

10x12 Seguin, TX

10x12 Seguin, TX

  • 2019-05-25T04:00:00Z30m

Chet explores one of the oldest towns in Texas named after a Tejano hero of the Texas revolution. He spends time on the Guadalupe River and visits the 3 largest pecans in the world! He finishes the night hunting for ghosts in the old Magnolia Hotel.

2019-06-01T04:00:00Z

10x13 Wichita Falls, TX

10x13 Wichita Falls, TX

  • 2019-06-01T04:00:00Z30m

Chet lets the viewers decide where he should day trip. There’s guaranteed to be good food, good history, and lots of unexpected adventures on the road.

Season Premiere

2019-10-05T04:00:00Z

11x01 Return to Waco, TX

Season Premiere

11x01 Return to Waco, TX

  • 2019-10-05T04:00:00Z30m

Chet heads back to Waco ten years after his first episode to see how much the town has changed. He visits the Magnolia Silos, explores the Mammoth Site, and flies 20 feet in the air off a new water slide.

2019-10-12T04:00:00Z

11x02 Davis Mountains

11x02 Davis Mountains

  • 2019-10-12T04:00:00Z30m

Chet explores the wild mountains of West Texas with a trip to its highest point (Mt. Livermore). He eats at the historic Indian Lodge, drives the famous Scenic Loop, and polishes it all off at a local bistro.

2019-10-19T04:00:00Z

11x03 Kerrville, TX

11x03 Kerrville, TX

  • 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z30m

Chet visits this Hill Country town where he tours James Avery’s jewelry factory, slides down a dam on the Guadalupe River and enjoys some craft beer from an old house. He sees Stonehenge 2 and finishes it up at a vintage general store.

2019-10-26T04:00:00Z

11x04 Longview, TX

11x04 Longview, TX

  • 2019-10-26T04:00:00Z30m

Chet visits Northeast Texas to ride in a Hot Air Balloon and eat some Bodacious Barbq. He tries his hand on an adventure course with water obstacles, learns history, and eats some homegrown Italian food.

2019-11-02T04:00:00Z

11x05 Salado, TX

11x05 Salado, TX

  • 2019-11-02T04:00:00Z30m

Chet visits Central Texas with a tour of the second oldest hotel in the state, the Stagecoach Inn. He swims in the local springs, takes a pottery class, and then enjoys a local brew made beside the creek.

2020-02-01T05:00:00Z

11x06 Port Arthur, TX

11x06 Port Arthur, TX

  • 2020-02-01T05:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to Southeast Texas to experience some Cajun culture. He fishes for flounder, eats some BBQ crabs, and explores the history including Janis Joplin, oil, and Pleasure Island.

2020-02-08T05:00:00Z

11x07 Brady, TX

11x07 Brady, TX

  • 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z30m

Chet heads to the geographic center of Texas. He learns about the famous goat cook off, visits the strangest antique store in Texas, sees amazing relics of country music, and eats one of the best chicken fried steaks in the state.

2020-02-15T05:00:00Z

11x08 Tyler, TX

11x08 Tyler, TX

  • 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z30m

Chet smells the roses with a stop in Northeast Texas. He eats some amazing BBQ, visits a creative craft brewery that revitalizing downtown, and visits a beautiful state park.

11x09 Waxahachie, TX

  • no air date30m

Chet visits one of the most historic squares in Texas. He eats some haunted catfish, learns about the culture of education, and learns to cook on the best steaks in Texas at Meat Church.

11x10 Palacios, TX

  • no air date30m

Chet heads to the coast where he eats at the classic Hotel Blessing buffet, explores a history as old as Texas, gets wet in the Gulf of Mexico, eats some authentic Vietnamese food, and fishes in the dark.

2020-04-25T04:00:00Z

11x11 McKinney, TX

11x11 McKinney, TX

  • 2020-04-25T04:00:00Z30m

Chet visits one of the most vibrant historic squares in Texas. He dines on “sugar bacon” and eats a monster burger. He then explores the history of the town and golfs in a modern way at McKinney-based Top Golf.

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