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.
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.
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?
Chet returns to Bastrop to talk with locals about the wildfires and visit the Lost Pines in recovery.
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.
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.
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 hillside below a big Texas sunset.
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, and then Perini Ranch Steakhouse for a prime rib dinner.
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.
Chet heads to Orange to explore the swamps and waterways of this town on the Louisiana border. He 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.
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), sees 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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chet kicks off the season 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chet and crew reminisce about the amazing Texas State Parks they’ve visited and go squirrel hunting.
Chet heads to the coastal prairie to SCUBA dive with old amusement park rides and visit a fish hatchery turning out millions of Texas Red fish every year. Chet eats a Wagyu meatball sub from an old gas station and enjoy tiki drinks and ramen.
Chet heads to the land of fruitcake and gets a cheerleading lesson with the Navarro College team. He fishes Lake Richland Chambers and eats at a 100-year old diner.
Chet and crew recount the scariest stops they’ve made on the road and make a new trip to East Texas to investigate the mysterious Saratoga Lights.
Chet heads to the birthplace of America's first drill team. He explores the "World's Richest Acre," goes mountain biking in the woods, eats Hungarian food, and dines at the most storied rib joint in Texas.
Chet visits some prehistoric petroglyphs, eats (and drinks) at a school house turned brewery and restaurant, goes kayaking, and finishes off the day with a platter of country steak.
Chet looks back on Big Bend and the LBJ Ranch. He recounts history and prehistory at the Waco Mammoth Site, and then takes a trip to the Big Thicket, the first National Preserve in America.
Chet visits this little town on the Guadalupe River that’s home to Gruene Hall, the “oldest dance hall in Texas,” and so much more. He eats a historic chicken-fried steak at the Gristmill, explores the town, and goes fly fishing on the river. Turns out “Gruene” is the true color of Texas.
This small town might be close to Austin, but it still maintains it’s own independent spirit of LIBERTY! We explore the historic downtown with old burgers and new beer. We need an off beat artist making sculptures from toys. We hike the Balcones Canyonlands. And we finish at a local favorite – Dahlia Cafe.
Chet visits one of the few French towns in Texas. He eats a raw beef delicacy, explores the 1840s Landmark Inn, and hikes the banks of the Medina River.
Chet eats in the hottest BBQ destination in Texas. He encounters giraffes at the zoo and the reason this town is the "panther city." He explores the trendy Magnolia District and goes vegan at a local diner.
From the campus of SMU, Chet visits the Bush Library, and eats with locals at a legendary burger joint. He bikes along White Rock Lake and encounters the local legends. He finishes the day at truck yard serving Philly cheesesteaks.
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 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.
Chet heads west of Waco to dine at a Texas-sized buffet including homemade pie. He explores Mother Neff, the first state park in Texas, and creates his own cupcake at a local bakery. He goes junking at a famous antique store and heads to Blue Hills Ranch to swim with otters and dine with giraffes.
Chet heads to the Texas panhandle to explore a town with a mafia-driven history. He eats a famous "onion burger," hikes the Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, and bikes around Lake Meredith. He finishes the day at a steakhouse in the middle of nowhere with a month-long waitlist.
Chet heads to West Texas to learn about some famous springs that have supported life for thousands of years. He learns Texas-sized stories inside two amazing museums, including one that trained WW2 bombardiers. He eats burritos and steak, and explores Hotel Settles, shining again after a 30-million dollar renovation.
Chet heads northwest of San Antonio and starts his day with local coffee and cream puffs before touring the historic buildings of town. He eats enchiladas at the local institution and goes zip lining through the Hill Country. He visits the dinosaur tracks of Government Canyon and finishes with some Texas music and tamales at John T. Floore's.
Chet explores this Central Texas hub by diving into its Czech heritage and railroad history. He makes kolaches and dines at the town's oldest restaurant: "Old Jody's." He takes a hike at a local spring, enjoys a sporting clays course, and eats pizza in the midst of the downtown renaissance.
We trip to the University of Texas at Austin to explore it’s campus and all the amazing things surrounding it in the center of Austin. Trust us, it more than just Longhorns.
Where the Hill Country turns into West Texas, you’ll find this small town that the Spanish tried to turn into the largest town in Texas, but failed. There’s a flowing river and amazing food. You’ll want to trip it soon.