3 BBQ Tours in the USA That Earn the Road Trip

1.Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,305 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $199Our pick

Leave the Strip for a 90-minute beginner-friendly ride through Red Rock Canyon with calm horses and attentive wranglers such as Hayley, Kate, and Denise. After sunset, sit by the fire for steak, chicken, salmon, or vegetarian barbecue, followed by s’mores and cowboy entertainment. Hotel pickup is included from select Las Vegas hotels.

“My son and I had a blast riding the horses and taking in the scenery. Hayley was an excellent tour guide, extremely knowledgeable about the history of the ranch and the surrounding area. The dinner was better than any I had in Vegas on my entire trip.”

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2.All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,158 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80

Cruise Fort Lauderdale’s New River aboard the Jungle Queen, passing Millionaire’s Row and mega-yachts before reaching Tropical Isle. Enjoy all-you-can-eat ribs, chicken, sides, live dinner music, and a variety show with Polynesian dancing and fire acts. The four-hour evening begins at 6 p.m. and returns to Bahia Mar.

“This was a wonderful experience. Definitely a must do. The cruise was very entertaining and the food was tasty.”

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3.From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 954 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69Best value

Leave downtown Austin at 10:30 a.m. for Salt Lick BBQ and two Hill Country wineries. You will have about 50 minutes for lunch and 45 minutes at each tasting room. Guides such as Evan, Kelty, Joey, and Ike are known for lively commentary, while the air-conditioned shuttle keeps the half-day comfortable.

“The wine tour was amazing and tour guide was a part time comedian! Con, the bbq food was not the best whatsoever, the ribs were not tender and baked beans were bland. Texas bbq from HEB was way better. Suggest eating midway through the tour or let future guest know in advance of purchase so we don’t eat ahead of time.”

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