Welcome to Texas
Welcome to Texas is all about the second largest state of the US states. As we say “Everything's bigger in Texas”. Texas is 268,596 square miles of highways, bluebonnets, piney woods, desert, city streets, hill country, mountains, urban cities, suburbs, farm lands, sea coast, lakes, national parks, plenty of hot sunshine and cold iced tea. I'm about to share some... ~ Greetings from the Lone Star State ~ y'all come back now, ya hear?
Food/Drink
Buc-ee's has a lot of locations in Texas. No matter where I'm traveling to, I will not stop to use the restroom anywhere except a Buc-ee's location. Buc-ee's has the cleanest, nicest and biggest restrooms! A one-stop place for gas, restroom break, an...
Plan a trip to see how Blue Bell ice cream is made at the production facility located in Brenham, Texas. You can also treat yourself to a scoop of ice cream and shop the Country Store for merch! Hands down the best ice cream in my opinion.
Waterstone Turkish Ranch- escape the city just outside of Houston and enjoy delicious Turkish food - open 24/7. You may encounter an animal or two during your meal, there is a petting zoo and playground for small children.
Arts/Entertainment
traveling on route 66 you can visit this offbeat roadside attraction featuring 10 graffiti-covered Cadillacs standing upright in a row, buried nose-first in the ground. The sculpture is the brainchild of Amarillo millionaire Stanley Marsh III, who ch...
The Dinosaur Park features a unique outdoor museum setting. While most museums have dinosaur skeletons, these realistic life-size dinosaur exhibits show skin and color variations to give a better understanding as to how they looked when they were ali...
5-stars bed and breakfast in Alpine if you going to visit the mystery lights in Marfa, see Alpine or going to the Big Bend area, consider staying here for your trip.
Austin
Things to do when visiting Austin's McKinney Falls State Park: camp, hike, mountain or road bike, geocache, go bouldering, and picnic, also fish and swim in Onion Creek. Outdoorsman's place to be.
located in Round Rock just outside of Austin, 223,000 square feet, filled with wet, wild, fun. Enjoy a waterpark, adventure park, spa, gym and fine dining and much more!
Come and enjoy 1.5 million square feet of towering waterslides, luxurious rooms & suites, world-class dining, a spa, and so much more. With all the space to play right in your backyard. Book your adventure today!
planning a trip to Austin? the Archer Hotel has great reviews and is within walking distance to many shops, restaurants and places to visit. Don't forget to visit Terry Black's BBQ in Austin, amazing! I've taken several road trips just go get BBQ fr...
Houston
Visiting Houston? A Space Center Houston stop is a family trip must see for hands on learning and interactive fun activities for all ages in science and space exploration. Ride the Mission Control tram tour or Rocket Park tram tour around the grounds...
Visit Cafe Caspian for an amazing experience of the cuisine of Persia, a pleasing journey throughout the palate with every bite. Start off with any of these tasty appetizers: eggplant dip, hummus, grape leaves, bread with a platter of fresh herbs, on...
Just minutes away from Houston, Galveston's Moody Gardens, an educational tourists destination where you can experience the rainforests of the world, journey to new depths in Aquarium Pyramid, explore new worlds in the MG 3D and 4D special effects th...
Ft Worth/Dallas
The premier place to visit in the Dallas area, and one of the top botanical gardens in the world ~ beauty across 66 acres of spectacular display gardens that showcase incredible seasonal flowers, ornamental shrubs, trees and plant collections in a se...
The Fort Worth Water Gardens is a beautiful and refreshing oasis located downtown, adjacent to the Fort Worth Convention Center. The Water Gardens is an architectural and engineering marvel to be enjoyed any time of the year. Visitors can experience ...
The Dallas World Aquarium is a for-profit aquarium and zoo located in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas. Three levels of exhibits to explore with rainforests and so many different kinds of animals and educational programs. Great for s...
Spend the day at Traders Village with all day amusement park rides, 3,500 vendors to shop and special events throughout the year.
just 3 miles from Dinosaur World is this lovely bed and breakfast 5 star reviewed place to stay before heading off to Dinosaur World Texas, a great destination for families of all sizes. Join the magical journey of exploration and wonder in a prehist...
staying in downtown Dallas near museums, ballet theater, water parks, The Adolphus - enjoy a visit to our rooftop pool with stunning views of downtown Dallas.
San Antonio
Plan your next vacation to experience San Antonio's SeaWorld with orcas, whales, dolphins, sea lions, otters and rides and attractions, presentations, daily shows and activities. Seasonal events may include Halloween screams, Christmas and Mardi Gra...
Fun for everyone! Explore the Discovery Tour, where state-of-the-art lighting illuminates massive, otherworldly formations formed by single drops of water and the slow passage of time. Or, explore the Hidden Wonders Tour, where shadows dance over del...
I stayed here while visiting San Antonio's Alamo, river walk and surrounding area. Revel in an atmosphere of history, sophistication, and style when you step into the Emily Morgan Hotel. The iconic Texas landmark constructed in 1924 houses the Emily ...
What began as a pit created from its years as a limestone quarry and cement factory, the Japanese Tea Garden is now a beloved jewel in San Antonio’s cultural landscape. A Japanese style garden complete with a waterfall and koi pond. Perfect place fo...
Take a drive through this wildlife ranch safari, I did. It was so much fun! Animals will come up to the car if you have feed for them and eat out of your hand. A great opportunity to take close up pictures of all different animals.
Plan your next vacation to San Antonio's Six Flags Fiesta where you can enjoy thrill rides, family rides, water rides, kids rides, events and entertainment, dining and shopping.
Famous Who?
Selena Gomez : singer, songwriter, and actress was born in Grand Prairie, Texas
Beyonce, singer was born in Houston, Tx
Matthew McConaughey, actor/producer was born in Uvalde, Tx.
Selena Quintanilla-Perez, singer, fashion designer known as Selena - Queen of Tejano music born in Lake Jackson, Tx
Patrick Swayze, actor, dancer was born in Houston, TX
Kelly Clarkson, singer, winner of American Idol's first season was born in Fort Worth, Tx
Farrah Fawcett, model, actress was born in Corpus Christi, Tx. I always wanted to look like her when I was growing up. Always had my hair like hers and still keep my hair like that.
Amarillo
Grand Canyon of Texas:
The second largest canyon in the country lies in the heart of the Texas Panhandle. Visit Palo Duro Canyon State Park; experience the canyon's rugged beauty and enjoy its colorful history. Explore the canyon by foot, mountain b...
Visiting Amarillo soon? Great stay not far from the Amarillo zoo and the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum. The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum is the largest museum in all of Texas- this museum is definitely a medium to divulge the local history...