(KNUE-FM) Let’s just be honest, we only have so much time and money, so we need to be smart with what we choose to do when we have free time and maybe a few extra dollars to spend in our home state of Texas. Or maybe you have friends or family coming to visit and you’re trying to figure out the best things to do.

Well, you’re going to want to check out the list below, so you don’t waste time or money, because we’re here to discuss the worst tourist traps found in Texas.

You Need to Decide What’s Important to You

There are some people that are willing to wake up way before sunrise, drive for a while, and then wait in line for BBQ. Personally, I understand it and respect that decision, but I know that some people would think that is crazy and a waste of time. So, you’re going to have to spend some time thinking about what you want to do the most.


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The Tourist Trap I Found While on Vacation

Not everyone is going to agree with me on this, and that is okay. But the biggest tourist trap I have found so far would be Pleasure Pier in Galveston. When I was there a majority of the rides were shut down and staff wouldn’t let us see what rides were going on prior to paying for tickets. So, we just found some fun mini golf nearby and made the best of our time at the beach.

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