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Monday, June 2, 2014

Roam outside of Houston for fun day trips


 

Roam outside of Houston for fun day trips

Galveston
Once one of the richest cities in the United States, Galveston was devastated by the Great Storm of 1900 that killed more than 6,000 of its residents. The city rebuilt and, today, thanks to its abundance of cultural and architectural treasures, is one of the state's most popular tourist destinations.
Strand Historical District: 25th at Strand streets, galveston.com

San Antonio
 
This culturally rich city is home to the Alamo, the state's most recognizable icon. Welcoming more tourists than any other Texas city, San Antonio boasts a vivid downtown scene with its popular Riverwalk, two theme parks and more than 25 museums.
The Alamo: 300 Alamo Plaza, 866-204-0520, thealamo.org



Hill Country
 
Its rolling hills, roiling waters, gift-and-gallery-filled towns and abundance of quaint bed and breakfasts make the Hill Country a popular weekend escape for urban dwellers.


Austin
Texas' capital is home to the University of Texas, a vibrant live-music scene and a populace that clings to its reputation for quirkiness and an eco-friendly lifestyle.

  • Texas State Capitol: 112 E. 11th, 512-305-8400, tspb.state.tx.us
  • Texas History Museum: 1800 N. Congress, 512-936-8746, thestoryoftexas.com
  • Sixth Street: 6street.com
  • Barton Springs: 2101 Barton Springs Road, 512-476-9044, austintexas.gov
  • Congress Avenue Bat Colony: Congress Avenue Bridge at Barton Springs Road
  • Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum: 2313 Red River, 512-721-0200, www.lbjlibrary.org

College Station
  • Home to Texas A&M University and the George H.W. Bush's library, College Station is a an easy day trip away from Houston.
  • George Bush Presidential Library and Museum: 1000 George Bush Drive W., 979-691-4000, bushlibrary.tamu.edu
  • Texas A&M: 979-845-3211, www.tamu.edu
  • Downtown Bryan: Dining, shopping and nightlife, downtownbryan.com

Southeast Texas
 
This is the birthplace of Texas' oil business - both boom and bust. Its food and culture is greatly influenced by its neighbors, the Cajuns of southwestern Louisiana.


Southwest Louisiana
 
The gateway to Cajun Country draws many Houstonians with its gators, gaming and crawfish-filled fare.
 
 Corpus Christi and the Central Texas Coast
Outdoors enthusiasts, anglers and fun lovers are drawn to the beaches, the bird-watching bogs and the boating possibilities in this sun-drenched region.

  • Mustang Island State Park: 17047 State Highway 361 near Port Aransas, 361-749-5246, tpwd.state.tx.us
  • Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail in Aransas Pass: 361-758-3111, aransaspass.org
  • Goose Island State Park: 202 S. Palmetto in Rockport, 361-729-2858, tpwd.state.tx.us
  • King Ranch: 2205 W. Highway 141 in Kingsville, 361-592-8055, king-ranch.com
  • Selena Museum: 5410 Leopard in Corpus Christi, 361-289-9013, q-productions.com
  • Texas State Aquarium: 2710 N. Shoreline in Corpus Christi, 361-881-1200, texasstateaquarium.org
  • USS Lexington: 2914 N. Shoreline in Corpus Christi, 361-888-4873, usslexington.com
  • The Columbus Ships: 1900 N. Chaparral in Corpus Christi, 361-826-4667, ccmuseum.com
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