02-03-2025
Texas Independence Day is here! Celebrate with these 25+ classic Texas hobbies
Today is Texas Independence Day, and there's no better way to celebrate the Lone Star State than by indulging in some classic Texas traditions.
Whether you're a born-and-raised Texan or just here for the festivities, here's a list of activities that capture the true spirit of Texas. How many can you check off before the day is done?
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Texas Independence Day, celebrated annually on March 2, marks the anniversary of when Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836. On this day, delegates at Washington-on-the-Brazos signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, officially breaking away from Mexican rule and establishing the Republic of Texas.
The republic remained independent for nearly 10 years before joining the United States in 1845. The day is significant in Texas history because it represents the state's unique path to statehood and its fiercely independent identity.
While we recognize some of these are more plausible than others, this is only a compilation of classic Texas activities. Remember, the goal is to cram in as many as possible to celebrate the Lone Star State's independence.
Eat barbecue in Lockhart
Visit the Alamo in San Antonio
Dance at Gruene Hall
Eat a kolache from West, Texas
Go to a rodeo
Visit the Stockyards in Fort Worth and watch the twice-daily cattle drive
Visit the Texas Capitol in Austin
Go two-stepping at Billy Bob's Texas
Host a backyard barbecue
Enjoy a meal along the River Walk in San Antonio
Explore Big Bend National Park
Visit the Magnolia Market in Waco
Float a river
Go wine tasting in Fredericksburg
Visit the Fort Worth Zoo
Watch bats fly out from under the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin
Order a Shiner Bock on draft
Visit the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas
Go horseback riding
Eat Blue Bell ice cream
Take a scenic drive through Hill Country
Savor a late-night Whataburger
Visit the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Go stargazing at the McDonald Observatory
Eat at the Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo
Visit the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas
Visit the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station
Drink a Dr Pepper — or maybe two
Eat on the patio of Joe T. Garcia's in Fort Worth
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Need ideas to celebrate Texas Independence Day? Here's a list of ideas
