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The "Texas-Turn-Around" Vacation List
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items We recently went to Texas for a 4-5 day trip between Dallas-San Antonio and let me just tell ya' – WOW! Texas has so much to offer between the historical sites, food and overall Texas vibe, it is so incredible and fun. While our trip was quick, I fee...
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We flew in from Salt Lake City to Dallas – we flew into Dallas Love Field and we were amazed even in the airport! We picked up a rental car (do this ahead of time, I did not big mistake!) This list will guide you ideas and what we did. We did not do ...
First things first, you need a Whataburger. This is ICONIC and so delicious in the South. It's not healthy at all but darn is it GOOD!
Whataburger
If you are not from Texas, you need to go to Bucees. Plan to spend at least $100!! No joke! We picked up some surprises for my kids including hats, toys and tshirts. I love their salt water taffy, a good fountain soda, brisket ANYTHING, jerky, peanut...
Buc-ees - Locations
I was NOT impressed with the original hotel we stayed in in Dallas, I will be honest. I did not plan very well and should have looked into options before going on the trip. I found a budget friendly 1b 1b airBNB that would have been perfectly near th...
AirBnB · ★4.88 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bathroom
We stayed near this restaurant. We wanted to try Nicaraguan food (my husband is Nicaraguan) but the restaurant we wanted to go to was CLOSED! It worked out and this place was good. The vibes were good and happy and the food was great.
San Pedro's Restaurante
My husband and I had some time to kill before leaving Dallas and wanted to go to a museum. We hit up the museum of illusions, which is such a fun experience if you've never been to one before. It's self-guided and honestly the games they have you fig...
Museum of Illusions Dallas
The Dallas Aquarium is a cool spot to visit. It's HUGE and there is so much to look at. Would be fun with kids.
Dallas World Aquarium
We drove all over Dallas, seriously. ALL OVER. We drove downtown and saw the lights, played around, stopped at some different spots. We went north a bit to check out a temple from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was suprisingly GR...
Dallas Texas Temple
This was the spot we WANTED to eat at but didn't get the chance. I am writing this down for future purposes! :)
Nicaraguita Restaurant in Dallas, Texas: Authentic Cuisine
Waco
We traveled down on the 350E route from Downtown Dallas and headed to Waco, TX. This is a popular travel spot, if you know you know and also home to Baylor University. The small town energy alongside the Gaines-influence was really fun. We enjoyed th...
We stayed in a TRU hotel South of Waco and it was perfectly located to get in/out of the city and right around the corner from the markets.
Hotel in Waco - Tru by Hilton Waco South
This was a if you're in Waco, you gotta try it kind of spot. We enjoyed it and hit the gift shops for some magnets and goodies and also got ourselves a Dr Pepper float in the little restaurant they have alongside the museum. This spot was really fun....
Dr Pepper Museum
The best part about Waco is that you can spend a whole day cruising around and exploring. The city is not so busy that you are stuck in traffic or among people. It's very small-town but you get so much more sightseeing done when you explore via scoot...
Cruze Texas
I truly am drooling right now thinking about these desserts. We bought a box of cupcakes and I still have not had a more delicious treat since this day. The treats are so buttery, yummy and rich that you just SAVOR the moment.
Silos Baking Co.
We had fresh lemonade from this stand, delish. 10/10 recommend it was so sweet.
Alabama Sweet Tea Company
I purchased this for my husband at the mens shop at the Silos – was such as great bday present. They had a lot of different and fun items.
Emerson Park - American Heritage Brands
There are some great Waco hole in the wall joints in Waco that offer quick tex mex foods. nothing we ate was bad! <3
THE Best 10 MEXICAN RESTAURANTS in WACO, TX - Yelp
Austin
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you just gotta go - the food trucks in austin are so eclectic and fun. The outdoor ambiance is everything. It's calm and fun and the sights are so pretty at night.
Austin, TX Food Trucks & Trailers | Austin Food & Drink - Visit Austin
so many amazing historical sights in austin, this is at the top of the list, you've got to see how huge the capital is in person to truly enjoy it's beauty and be amazed of all of the rich tx history
Texas State Capitol
something cool in Austin is that there are a lot of nooks filled with pretty spaces. It's funky, fun and sophisticated. I appreciated the local art.
Explore Shopping Districts in Austin, Texas - Move to …
this is classic TX boots and hat shop. It's sooo fun.
Cavender's Boot City