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Why Family Trips To Dallas Are So Fun

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Dallas is gem in the tourism landscape of Texas. With its wide variety of activities, restaurants and hotels, Dallas has long been a favorite for families and singles alike. For families, there are 3 main reasons why trips to Dallas are in a league of their own.

Accessibility. Conveniently located on several interstates and highways, Dallas is easy to get to by car. It is also home to 2 major airports for travelers who live further than a car ride away. Once in Dallas, families have the option of cross-town travel via car, light rail, train or taxi. Having so many diverse options at a family’s disposal allows more time for fun and less time thinking about transportation arrangements.

Variety. Dallas has much to offer families in terms of entertainment and enrichment. For thrill seeking families, Six Flags Over Texas is a must-see venue with its numerous roller coasters and thrill rides. For families who like cultural enrichment, Fair Park has many esteemed museums and exhibits to interest every member of the family.

Atmosphere. Laid-back and personable is what travelers can expect to find when visiting this Texan oasis. From friendly locals to exceptional service, Dallas is thick with Texan charm.

Family Trips Can Start In Austin

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Austin, Texas is known for being the capital city of Texas. There are plenty of things to do with a family in Austin. There are walking tours to view Historic Hyde Park, which is the oldest neighborhood in Austin. A walk through Bremond Block Historic District will reveal the homes of John Bremond, Sr. and his family. Riding tours are also available. Austin Overtures offers a van ride that shows 30 miles of Austin, Texas. The Blanton Museum of Art, located at the University of Texas at Austin, is a great place to discover Western European Art. For something a little more hands on, 2nd Street District boasts some of the trendiest retail stores, shops, and restaurants.

Perhaps the most obvious activity to do while in Austin, is to visit the Capital Building. With free guided tours available, this is a great family activity that won’t break the bank. Tours are available at the capital building from Sunday through Saturday.

Austin, Texas can be a great place to start a family trip. Even native Texans can venture out for a lovely day trip full of interesting activities. There’s truly something for everyone in the capital of the lone start state.

What To Do In Texas For Fun

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Texas offers a wide range of fun activities for the whole family. Enjoying Texas is easy with this list of top three fun things to do in Texas.

1. Gator Country Adventure Park
Located in Beaumont, Texas Gator Country offers visitors the unique opportunity to feed alligators. Hands on interaction with the reptiles is part of the fun offered at this attraction. Gator Country showcases more than 130 different alligators and many other species of reptiles.

2. Sea Center
Located in Lake Jackson, Texas this aquarium offers visitors a fish hatchery and visitor center. Sea Center gives visitors an up close view of the hatchery and red drum fish produced for Texas waterways. Visiting this educational Aquarium will offer a fun filled day for the whole family.

3. Plano Hot Air Balloon Festival
Locate in Plano, Texas the Hot Air Balloon Festival is a child’s delight. This annual event occurs on the third weekend of September. The three day festival offers spectators a chance to see over 100 hot air balloons take flight during daylight and evening hours. Visitors to the festival will enjoy many events such as skydivers and fireworks. Authentic Texan food is a staple at the festival.

Trivia Questions To Ask About Texas

admin — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Need some trivia questions to ask about Texas? The following is a small list of Texas trivia. The list is short because, well, it’s the smallest trivia list in Texas!

1. Which Texas county is the smallest by population?

Answer: Loving County, population 82, is located in the West Texas Permian Basin region bordering the Pecos River. I guess there hasn’t been a whole lot of lovin’ in Loving.

2. Which Texas county is the smallest in land area?

Answer: Rockwall County, which forms part of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, is 149 square miles small and 20 square miles of it is water.

3. Name the smallest incorporated Texas town.

Answer: Impact, population 43, was originally incorporated in 1960, to allow liquor sales among then dry Taylor County. In 1970 when Abilene voted to allow liquor sales, the town lost much of its impact.

4. How small is the smallest Longhorn in Texas?

Answer: This is not a trick question! Folks in Krum, Texas, located northwest of Dallas breed miniature longhorns. When Miss Little Miss was born, she weighed 16 pounds and measured 18 inches tall making her the smallest Longhorn. A little crumb when you consider a full-size Longhorn can weigh as much as 1600 pounds!

Texas Trivia Provides Plenty Of Answers

admin — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Curious about the state of Texas? Texas is a unique state of United States of America in more ways than one. So much uniqueness and so much culture and history and so much to learn. Wouldn’t a trivia be a nice way to learn it all?
Educating kids or even adults in a fun way makes it effortless, wish the whole education system was built that way. Well, let’s not get carried away, but a trivia is certainly a fun way to learn. And when you know all the facts and history about the state, you can appreciate the state a lot more. Texas stores are rich in state related gifts. This state even has a whole website about how to keep the state clean.
When you are in Texas you can’t miss the signs that display the pride the people of Texas feel for the state. You probably won’t see this sense of pride in any other state in the U.S.A.
Texas is a rich state both in terms of its offerings and the people living in it. Surge of many companies into the region is making the state richer. So let’s not wait and get all our answers.You thought this was good? Brace yourself: Texas Band Proclaims Love of Their Home State in Song

You Know You Are From Texas If You Recognize These

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Did you know that Texas was once a country unto itself? The Republic of Texas was formed in 1836 and lasted nearly ten years until the United States agreed to annex it and awarded Texas statehood in 1845. This brief independence did not come easily, battles with Mexico and money woes plagued the nation. However, the foundation was laid to make Texas what it is today. Mention the name Texas anywhere and most people think of a state where things are just a little different from most places.

Things you may only recognize if you are from Texas:
Armadillo - a prehistoric looking animal that wears armor and has long claws.
Nopalitos – prickly pear cactus that has spines removed and is prepared to be eaten.
A cowboy that wears size 70 boots – Big Tex at State Fair of Texas.
A bowl of red – true Texas chili never has beans in it.
Cadillac Ranch – a line of car bodies buried nose down, rear-end up along the highway to Amarillo.
Austin bats – millions of tiny bats fly out from under the Congress Street Bridge to feed each evening.
Flags – which six have flown over Texas.Want to know more? Go ahead: Photo gallery: State Fair of Texas’ Big Tex dons new duds www.pegasusnews.com Dallas/Fort Worth

Texas Trivia Questions No One Will Get

admin — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The state of Texas has a long and colorful history. There are a lot of interesting things most people just don’t know about the state.
For instance, who was the only governor of Texas to be formally removed from office?
Who was the first Vice-President of Texas?
What three rivers form parts of the border of Texas?
Who was the last United States President to be born in the state of Texas?
Who made Western Swing famous?
What famous Texas organization merged with the state highway patrol in 1935?
What former member of that organization became a film star in silent westerns?
What was the name of his horse?
What company almost single-handedly put slide rules out of business?
What resident of Austin won a Pulitzer Prize for his book about navy experiences in the Pacific?
What Houston native is the only person to win the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500, and the Le Mans Grand Prix?
What were the eight Texas schools in the old Southwest Conference when it dissolved?
What other Texas school was in the Southwest Conference when it began?
In 1840, Laredo became the seat of what unrecognized independent nation?
What Texan led the Confederate Army of Tennessee for part of the American Civil War?

The answers are listed below, in order.The whole story can be found at http://bootcampaign.wordpress.com/2011/08/02/texas-land-commissioner-jerry-patterson-2/
Sam Houston; Mirabeau Lamar; Red, Sabine, & Rio Grande Rivers; Lyndon Johnson; Bob Wills; Texas Rangers; Tom Mix; Tony; Texas Instruments, Inc.; James A. Michener; A. J. Foyt; Texas, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, TCU, Baylor, SMU, Houston, and Rice; Southwestern; The Republic of the Rio Grande; John Bell Hood.