Texas by DCi Destinations That WOW
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Austin
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Dallas
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San Antonio
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Amenities
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Texas Look Book
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About the Agency
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Austin, TX
Why Austin • Considered the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin, the capital of Texas, is alive with festivals, music venues, and trending venues • Three lakes surround Austin, two of which were formed by dams along the Colorado River • Austin is also known to be ones of the sunniest cities in America, out of 365 days, Austin gets an average of 300 days of sunshine • Austin is known for its live music, food trucks, nightlife and more
Lif t • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is 7.5 miles away from the downtown area
Recommendations BEST TIME OF YEAR: The best times to visit Austin are September to November or March to May, when 70s and 80s are the anticipated daytime temperatures.
Famous for its entertainment culture and known as “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin features music at festivals, clubs, coffeehouses, bars, and concerts throughout the city. Travel + Leisure DESTINATION CONCEPTS INC
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Cowboy Hat Fitting
Tales of Texas
Grab a Paddle
Experience the ultimate shopping experience! Guests will have the chance to personalize and shape their own hats to their own style!
Learn all about the story of Texas during a guided tour of the state’s history museum.
Kayak or paddleboard Lady Bird Lake with a naturalist while enjoying the sights of downtown.
Best of Brews
Ride & Seek
Food Truck City
Enjoy a day sampling a variety of award-winning beers made right in the heart of downtown Austin.
Join a professional guide on a leisurely bike tour that will take guests through some of the most historic and fascinating neighborhoods.
Austin has over 2,000 food trucks and is one of America’s top cities for mobile eateries.
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O f f s i te Ve n u e s
The Rainey Crawl
Rock n Bowl
Hipster Hideaway
The Rainey Street Historic District features cool bars and eateries, making it the ideal crawl hot spot.
Triple-decker fun awaits at this venue that is part concert venue, bowling alley, and rooftop bar.
A former supply warehouse and green space reimagined into a trending event space.
Backyard Brews
6th Street Scene
Lakeside Views
This favorite hangout features a rustic chic cottage and leafy beer garden with over 100 beers on tap.
Near Austin’s famous East 6th Street, this venue is a fixture in the music and festival circuit.
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Enjoy eclectic fare, with an emphasis on seafood while sitting lake front.
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Dallas, TX
Why Dallas & Frisco • Dallas is a modern ciiy with western heritage, a sports epicenter, and upscale sites • An ultra-modern city made up of a variety of diverse, thriving neighborhoods from Deep Ellu to Trinity Groves and beyond • Discover Dallas with historical significance, a diverse population, a strong foodie scene, thriving nightlife, and a loyal sports fan base • Opened in May 2023, Omni PGA will be the new home of modern golf. This hotel is located, in Frisco, just steps away from PGA of America headquarters
Lif t • Downtown Dallas is 19.9 miles from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Recommendations BEST TIME OF YEAR: The best times to visit Dallas is either the spring or fall, when the weather is much more mild and less rainy.
Dallas is both a sports aficionado’s and an art connoisseur’s paradise. Lots of things are bigger in Texas, and Dallas is one of them. Travel + Leisure DESTINATION CONCEPTS INC
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Giddy Up
Texas Chow Down
Best of Brews
Enjoy a day full of equestrianfilled fun. Guests will get to learn the basics of horses including how to feed, groom, and care for them.
Explore the glamour of exceptional retail, restaurants, and a bit of Frisco history during this walking food tour through The Star District.
A custom experience with knowledgeable guides teach guests the unique histories and methods of Texas’ popular breweries.
Home on the Range
Paddle Battle
Brisket 101
No visit to Dallas is complete without visiting this legendary Southfork Ranch, home to the set of the TV show Dallas for thirteen years and 356 episodes.
Pick a partner and battle it out on the court in a tournament style game. Pickleball is a paddled sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong.
Get a crash course on BBQ from the best pitmasters in Texas, including the famous wood-fired, low 'n slow method of Central Texas.
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O f f s i te Ve n u e s
Country Charm
Ready, Set, Play!
Let’s Play Ball
Located on 11 acres of land, this grand white barn venue is surrounded by towering, mature oak tree and sprawling meadow.
Spend the evening in the indoor stadium, a state-of-theart facility connected by the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters.
Guests enjoy watching baseball as they float down the lazy river. This venue is widely recognized as one of the best ballparks in Minor League Baseball.
Night on the Ranch
Enjoy the Pickle
Truck Yard
This family-owned and operated facility is an authentic, theme-oriented ranch. Its rustic setting features two event facilities spread across 60 acres of land.
An indoor/ outdoor entertainment complex that includes a casual, chef driven restaurant and sports bar It boasts pickle ball courts.
Part Honky Tonk and part beer garden with a huge backyard, live music, food trucks and drinks.
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San Antonio, TX
Why San Antonio • As a top leisure destination in the U.S., San Antonio offers everything from ample meeting space to unique ways to unwind • San Antonio is home to one of the National Basketball Association’s most successful franchises of modern times, the San Antonio Spurs • Tourism thrives in San Antonio, becoming one of the city’s leading industries. The Pearl District has revitalized the downtown scene • Discover a bright and sunny city where the sun shines three hundred days a year and the average temperature in is the range of 70 degrees
Lif t • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is 8.6 miles from the city center. • Stinson Municipal Airport is 7 miles south of downtown San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas
Recommendations BEST TIME OF YEAR: During the late fall
months, the weather is mild and enjoyable. Highs in the mid-60s to the 80s.
A city of many charms and a Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awardwinner, San Antonio is a haven for history buffs, foodies, and families! Travel + Leisure DESTINATION CONCEPTS INC
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Sip & Cruise
Caves Amazement
Spice-it-up
Guests will enjoy riverboat cruise down the riverwalk with sights and views of the city. Onboard guests can sip and cruise with refreshing beverages.
Travel through a half-mile of the largest and most spectacular show cavern in Texas. You'll walk 180 feet below the ground, while listening to our knowledgeable tour guide.
Your guests will get the opportunity to learn about the different spices on-property that are incorporated into Texas style BBQ.
Pearl District
Alamo & Missions
San Antonio Zoo
San Antonio’s Pearl District is a thriving haven for foodies teeming with unique restaurants for the trying.
We invite your guests to experience firsthand, the buildings and architecture that once served as the fortress of protection for American soldiers as they fought for freedom.
Come explore and learn about some of the amazing animals living at the San Antonio zoo.
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O f f s i te Ve n u e s
Iconic Music Hall
Rock to the Beat
Good Times Roll
Known as one of San Antonio’s most cherished historical landmarks, this famous music hall is known by many.
Enjoy a high energy evening at one of San Antonio’s best entertainment centers, with live music, delectable cuisine, and dueling pianos.
Guests can experience the adrenaline rush of state-of-theart electric go-karts.
Texas Treasures
Wild Wild West
Southern Charm
Enjoy an evening of historic Texan culture in this San Antonio museum and saloon.
Originally constructed as a Hollywood movie set, this 86acre ranch provides guests with the ultimate Texas experience.
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Dating back to 1845, this historic property sits on hundreds of acres of lush greenery and landscaping.
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Amenities
G i f t i n g / L o c a l Swa g
Customize Leather Branding
Hat Fitting Experience
Gourmet Texas Snacks
Invite your guests into an onsite custom branding Leather Bar. Your guests enjoy the opportunity to shop through an assortment of fine, USA made, leather goods until they find the perfect item.
Guests to step into an on-site hat fitting lounge and choose from an array of different style crushable felt western style hats or non-crushable hats.
Enjoy delicious Texas snacks hand-picked from local Texas vendors.
Cowboy Boot Fitting
Curated Yarn Kits
Lucky Horseshoes
This company was born out of love for cowboy boots – time honored craftmanship, rich materials that last and traditional styling that always looks good.
Wrap yourself up in this cozy blanket. A small indie kit business locally made in Texas.
Handcrafted fiber art and jewelry made locally. Made with love with reclaimed ranch steel horseshoes.
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Cozy Throws
Custom Jackets
Get cozy with this Texas textile line’s sherpa throw blankets in a variety of patterns inspired by the wild west.
This custom denim jacket experience allows guests to create their own personalized trending apparel.
Discover the art of personalized fragrance: perfumes and colognes exquisitely engraved with hand calligraphy.
Candied Pecans
Jewelry Experience
BBQ Round Up
This family and women-owned business specializes in every Texan’s favorite treat, candied pecans. Choose from classic flavors to fun ones like Cinnamon-Whiskey or Caramel Apple.
The Kendra Scott team presents each guests to indulge in the creation of their unique jewelry pieces.
Take home the taste of Texas BBQ with this line of sauces and rubs. With flavors like Texas Tang, Sweet Heat, and Candy Jalapeno, you just elevated your BBQ game.
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Custom Calligraphy
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Diversity & Sustainability As a certified women-owned business by WBENC, we fulfill supplier diversity programs.
Our motto of “getting to a YES” starts at the top and puts smiles on attendees’ faces.
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