A trip to San Antonio isn’t complete unless you sample its Tex-Mex along the Riverwalk and visit at least one of the missions. The good news. right across the street from the Riverwalk is one of the most famous.…
With nearly 100,000 miles of coastline in the U.S. according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, find lots of stretches of beach to explore. In addtion to the vast miles of beach in the U.S., also find different types…
Load up and head out for a day dedicated to seeing and learning about animals in Central Texas. With traditional zoos, rescue zoos and wildlife safaris, visitors have more choices than ever. See animals native to Texas along with exotic…
Summer is hotter than a hornet in Texas so load up the kids and head to Schlitterbahn to keep cool while having fun. It’s been the top water park in the U.S. for over 20 years. During my last trip,…
The flowers bloom in April for San Antonio’s largest festival as the city takes a break for fun, families included. Fiesta San Antonio offers a 10-day celebration with hundreds of thousands filling the streets for a couple of the largest…
In the middle of Cental Texas, find a unlikely destination packed with fun for the family. North of Austin and south of the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Waco offers a surprising amount of family fun for a weekend getaway. Start with the…
Always driving down the backroads of Texas, I’d was on a hunt to find some dinosuars. With a basic knowledge of paleontology and a map, I knew Texas was actually in a hot zone for dinosaur footprints and Ice Age…
After living in the Austin area for over 20 years, some of my favorite restaurants are in Central Texas. I’m always looking for a table in a space with a thoughtful ambience that transports me to a new place or…
Things to do for Spring Break in Texas The weather is glorious and the kids are out of school. Time to get out outside and enjoy one of the best times of year to visit Texas. You can take a…
Along the Texas Gulf Coast, Port Aransas is a popular beach destination for families. With good year-round weather, families come over the winter, fall or spring breaks along with summer vacation. It’s packed with outdoor activities and large enough to…
About an hour and a half east of Houston, find lot of things to do in Beaumont with kids like hiking, kayaking and even feeding gators. With a Cajun flavors and a National Park Service sight close by, Beaumont is…
In-between Houston and Dallas and in the heart of the Brazos Valley, Bryan, Texas, offers a family-friendly getaway for kids of all ages. You might be in Bryan for a college tour at nearby Texas A and M University, a…