Season 9

2017 · 13 episodes

Episodes

1Belton, TXChet 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.
2North Padre Island, TXChet 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.
3Hico, TXChet 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.
4Lake Travis, TXChet 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."
5Houston, TXBecause 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.
6Sweetwater, TXChet 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.
7Round Top, TXChet 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.
8Jacksonville, TXChet 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!
9Bandera, TXChet heads to the “Cowboy Capital of the World” for horseback riding, a massive chicken-fried steak and a cowboy shoot out.
10Nocona, TXChet 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.
11Seminole Canyon, TXChet heads to West Texas to see some of the most pristine and mysterious cave art in the country.
12Route 66, TXChet 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.
13100th EpisodeChet 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.