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The Daytripper Season 9 Episodes
Season 9 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2017 - 2017
Episode 1
Belton TX
Sat, Oct 7, 2017
Chet kicks off the seasons 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.
Episode 2
North Padre Island
Fri, Feb 6, 2026
Chet 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.
Episode 3
Hico, TX
Fri, Feb 6, 2026
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 Texas to live to his old age. He rock climbs inside of some renovated grain silos and visits a chocolatier that is making some of the most amazing truffles on the planet.
Episode 4
Lake Travis, TX
Fri, Feb 6, 2026
Chet makes a splash 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."
Episode 5
Houston, TX
Fri, Feb 6, 2026
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.
Episode 6
Sweetwater, TX
Fri, Feb 6, 2026
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.
Episode 7
Round Top, TX
Fri, Feb 6, 2026
Chet 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.
Episode 8
Jacksonville, TX
Fri, Feb 6, 2026
Chet 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.
Episode 9
Bandera, TX
Fri, Feb 6, 2026
Chet heads to the "Cowboy Capital of the World" for horseback riding,a massive chicken-fried steak and a cowboy shoot out.
Episode 10
Nocona, TX
Fri, Feb 6, 2026
Chet 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.
Episode 11
Seminole Canyon, TX
Fri, Feb 6, 2026
Chet heads to West Texas to see some of the most pristine and mysterious cave art in the country.
Episode 12
Route 66
Fri, Feb 6, 2026
Daytrips don't just have to be in one town -- sometimes you need to hop on the open road and just see where it takes you. Up in the Texas Panhandle, the historic roadside attractions along Route 66 will take you back in time as you travel from the Oklahoma border to the New Mexico border.
Episode 13
100th Episode Special
Fri, Feb 6, 2026
Chet 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.
