Texas Roam
History on every Texas road
About
Explore Texas's rich history with a living map of over 28,000 historical sites. Discover guided tours, hiking trails, and community-shared experiences. The core historical map and points system are always free.
What's New in Texas Roam
1.0.1
July 10, 2026
TexasRoam just got a whole lot bigger. GUIDED TOURS — nearly 400 driving and walking tours across Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, in every flavor: ghost and haunted tours, outlaw and lawman trails, film & TV locations, military history, railroad towns, and more. Narration plays automatically as you arrive at each stop. TRAILS — 3,500+ Texas hiking, walking, and biking trails statewide, each with a write-up, difficulty, surface, and a real map. Filter by activity and distance. TEXASROAM+ — one subscription unlocks every guided tour and every trail. The full historical-marker map stays free, always, with a free sample tour and trail in each metro. COMMUNITY — leave star ratings, write reviews, and add your own photos to any site. Everything is reviewed before it appears. MAP THEMES — pick your look in Profile. The new By Category view gives every pin its own style (a cemetery looks like Boot Hill, a courthouse like Courthouse), plus Dark Mode and six category themes. REDESIGNED EXPLORE — browse Tours, Trails, and Markers in one place, with "featured near you," a marker-category filter, and distance controls. Plus faster maps, smoother scrolling, and lots of small fixes. Thanks for roaming with us — more metros are on the way.
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FAQ
What is Texas Roam?
Texas Roam is a travel app that turns the entire state of Texas into an explorable living map of history. It features over 28,000 official historical sites, guided tours, and hiking trails.
Is Texas Roam free to use?
Yes, the core historical marker map, points system, and ranks are completely free to explore, with no ads and no tracking. Optional subscriptions unlock guided tours and trails.
What kind of tours are available on Texas Roam?
Texas Roam offers nearly 400 guided tours covering various themes such as ghost and haunted locations, outlaws, film and TV sites, military history, and railroad towns. New tours are added regularly.
Can I find hiking and biking trails on Texas Roam?
Absolutely. The app includes over 3,500 hiking, walking, and biking trails across Texas, each with details on difficulty, surface, and a map. These are available through the optional subscription.
How does Texas Roam handle user contributions?
Users can leave star ratings, write reviews, and add their own photos to any historical site. All contributions are reviewed by moderators before appearing on the map to ensure accuracy and trustworthiness.
What devices does Texas Roam support?
Texas Roam is available on iPhone and iPad devices, offering a seamless experience for exploring Texas history on the go.
How often is Texas Roam updated?
The app was last updated on July 10, 2026, with version 1.0.1. New tours, trails, and metro areas are continuously added to the map.
What is the age rating for Texas Roam?
Texas Roam has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in exploring Texas history and attractions.