Things to do over the Martin Luther King Jr. Day long weekend in Texas (Updated 2026)

Kayak Rentals on Lady Bird Lake
Located right in downtown Austin, we offer the most scenic views of Lady Bird Lake. This paddle on your own adventure allows you to see...
$40

Discover the rich history and breathtaking beauty of Galveston from the best seat in the house—on the water! The Galveston Historical Harbor Tour takes you...
$44

Experience San Antonio’s UNESCO‑listed Spanish missions in just 3½ hours on a comfortable, small‑group tour designed by a local operator. We combine expert storytelling, efficient...
$70

Austin Live Music Crawl
With over 250 live music venues, Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World! Many of these venues are located outside of...
$99

San Antonio Ghost Walking Tour
Take a walk on the haunted side with RJA Ghost Tours. Experience the paranormal in historic San Antonio as you learn about the city’s local...
$30

Experience Lake Austin on a fully shaded pontoon tour designed for comfort, relaxation, and learning. This small-group public shared tour offers limited seating and a...
$69

Cruise Lake Austin on a private pontoon party boat reserved exclusively for your group, with time to swim, float, relax, and enjoy your favorite drinks...
$485

Downtown Mural Tour
Experience Houston through its most colorful streets! Our Downtown Mural Tour takes you through the heart of downtown, staying entirely within the downtown area, where...
$65

San Antonio Apparitions Ghost Tour
Venture into the shadows of San Antonio with our gripping walking ghost tour, where history and hauntings blend for an unforgettable adventure! Guided by a...
$26

If you're a history enthusiast with a taste for the mysterious and eerie, the "Mansions and Murder" tour is an absolute must-do in Galveston. This...
$27

Tours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday begin at 7905 Old San Antonio Road. If you bought a Fri-Sun ticket, register at The Boil Shack &...
$135

Dig World Grapevine is the only place in DFW where guests can operate real Caterpillar construction equipment - no simulators, no substitutes. Designed for all...
$38

Experience the history, culture, and authentic Western spirit of Fort Worth with a company recognized among the very best in the travel industry. We are...
$43

Private Sightseeing Cart Tour of Houston
Want to see our city from a local’s perspective? Join Joyride for the country’s most unique sightseeing experience. Visit over 35 sightseeing locations on this...
$54

Upgrade to a small group curated tour. Learn about Texas Wines and why they are exceptional and award winning. Hear about the varietals of wine...
$249

Enjoy Waco's top food tour and experience its award winning culinary scene. You will taste some of the best food the city has to offer...
$74

Enjoy the best paddle boarding Austin has to offer. Grab a coffee at Mozart's Coffee Roasters before or after your paddle board rental. You'll launch...
$20

Extreme Escape has decades of experience creating high-quality attractions with theme-park style experiences. We’ve incorporated multi-dimensional elements like life-sized props, theatrical lighting and even smells...
$32

Relax at our cozy cat café, home to 20+ adorable, adoptable rescue cats. Sip on coffee as you enjoy 30 or 70 minutes of cuddles,...
$25

Museum of Illusions Dallas Admission
The only Museum of Illusions in Dallas Educational and permanent artistic and entertaining fixture in Dallas' West End that strives to provide visitors with a...
$38

