From advertising material, signs and mascots from the 1940’s, to a working juke box, to restored vintage cars, Carroll Estes, owner of Roadside America Museum, has curated it all for you. Located in Hillsboro, TX, a small city with a population of about 8,000 as of the 2010 census, Roadside America Museum is a must-visit …
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The Rosenberg Railroad Museum is a charming museum in, as the name would indicate, Rosenberg, Texas. The museum consists of a small indoor exhibit, an outdoor model train track, a vintage train, a train tower, and a children’s play area. I’d recommend this museum to families with young children, or children who particularly enjoy trains. …
Bayou Bend Summer Discovery Days Bayou Bend Summer Discovery Days ends August 30. This is your last chance to experience the fun! Garden YogaUse the expansive gardens to try out some kid-friendly yoga poses, inspired by trees, butterflies, flowers, and seeds. (Ideal ages: 3–12) Shapes, Colors, and NumbersThe Bayou Bend landscape features several great examples of …
The oppressive summer heat in Houston has many people exploring ways to cool off. Jumping into the water at one of the numerous Houston area swimming holes is one option, but kayaking in Houston is another. If you love kayaking, you’ll be happy to know that there are more than a few places to go …
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For an amazing ranch vacation rental just over an hour outside Houston, look no further than Rockin’ Star Ranch in Brenham, Texas. Rockin Star Ranch has 8 cabins and 1 suite available for rent. Western Star Cabin – 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5 Patio Cottage – 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 6 Rising Star – 1 Bedroom, Sleeps …
As summer drags on and the days get hotter and hotter, many of us are looking to cool off with a dip in a local swimming hole. While there are plenty of waterparks and public pools, there’s nothing like a natural swimming hole on a hot summer day. I’ve put together a list of the …
I’d be hard-pressed to tell you which caught our eye first – the incredibly long, entirely unpronounceable name, or the charming, fairytale-esque property, but when we came across this Fredericksburg Bed and Breakfast, we knew we had to stay here. When we arrived at Rarumpelpunzeldornaschenwittchen, we were greeted by the owner, and learned that he …
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There’s something magical about a town that seems to just be suspended in time. We love Texas ghost towns for just that reason. Visiting The Grove and seeing those buildings from an era past can make you feel entirely displaced in time. You’re hit with the realization that the post office, the blacksmith, even the …
Nestled deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas, Holly Lake Ranch is a resort community with plenty of vacation homes available for rent. Just across the road from the community is a Holiday Inn Vacation Club, which shares amenities with the community. Many of the homes are lakefront, with private docks, and even provide …
With plenty of hiking and biking trails, mountain climbing, and access to the Pedernales River, Milton Reimers Ranch Park has something for everyone. We visited this park specifically to swim in the river. The river is accessed by a steep road that leads down to a rocky beach. From there, you can choose a spot …