Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Texas (Updated 2026)

The Madam's Curse Walking Ghost Tour
Step into the Shadows: Austin's Sinister 19th Century (Adults 16+) Brace yourself for an after-dark journey into the grim underbelly of historic Austin. Our Murder...
$35

We offer Guided Tours adventures on electric scooters through Dallas. Each tour adventure is completely different, customizable and fun. It’s why we’ve been consistently rated...
$75

Private Carriage Tour of Galveston
For a fun and exciting trip for the entire family, to learn about Galveston history and to appreciate the heritage of our equines. This tour...
$150

San Antonio CityPASS®
Experience 4 top attractions and save up to 38% with San Antonio CityPASS® tickets. One simple purchase removes the stress of planning, so you can...
$67

Enjoy a total 3 hour experience where you take a 20-25 minute cruise from the Loop 360 Boat Ramp to Ski Shores Cafe (Price includes...
$49

For anyone looking to experience the thrill of off-road adventures, our ATV rental company stands unrivaled as the #1 choice in Houston, Texas! With a...
$20

Discover the story behind one of history's most debated events on this immersive 80-Minute JFK Assassination Walking & Van Tour. Led by an Emmy Award-winning...
$30

5 PM Golden Hour Dolphin Watch
Experience South Padre Island at its most beautiful. This dolphin watch takes you onto the bay during the golden hour—when the light is softer, the...
$19

Magical History Segway Tour
On the Magical History Tour, our experienced tour guides will take you on a tremendous Segway journey. We’ll start with the famous downtown area of...
$75

Return to a time when the mob ran Galveston and their guests were treated as if they were family. When you crossed the bridge you...
$31

Each Pedicab can carry 3 passengers. All of our pedicabs are motorized, allowing us to travel up to 15 mph. Fast enough to get where...
$80

Children's Museum Houston Admission
Rated America's No. 1 children's museum, Children's Museum Houston is packed with 90,000 square feet of innovative, interactive bilingual exhibits for kids, ages birth to...
$24

Extreme Escape strives to take the normal escape room experience to the next level! From the moment you walk in the door, our mission is...
$32

Packed with unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Try out our skiing simulator, soar in our paragliding simulator, or take your best shot against...
$30

Unlike standard transportation-only experiences, we combine seamless round-trip transportation from Dallas with insider knowledge and carefully planned logistics, making your visit easy and stress-free from...
$117

Minimum of (8) in your party required: City Tour, Space Center visit, BBQ Dinner stop Free hotel pickup in Air-Conditioned vehicle for 60 min sightseeing...
$89

See the most iconic sites of central Houston and historic Galveston on a 6-hour amazing tour. In Galveston, enjoy free time to explore the famously...
$140

This is a 1 or 2-hour South Padre beach activity that you and your group will never forget. This is an informative, hands-on sand-castling activity...
$150

45 min of fun in the sun on your Sea-Doo. Speed across the waters of the Laguna Madre in South Padre Island Texas.A Sea-Doo can...
$150

Most UTV rentals hand you the keys and wave goodbye. We do it differently: every tour is led by a professional guide in a separate...
$318

The Haunted Pub Crawl at Bad Wolf Ghost Tours is not only The First Haunted Pub Crawl in the state of Texas, but has won...
$30

