Need help finding cool stuff to see and do in Texas

[rogwar]

[Masherbrum]

Well, all I know is you don't have to go through customs to see the Alamo. 

Regards,
Sun

Back in July of 1990, I spent 30 days in the sticks of Mexico.   Best trip ever.   On the way in, I went to the HRC on Lemon St.(?) [seeing David Gilmour's Black Strat was worth that trip in itself.] and 6 flags in Arlington.    On the way back, went to The Alamo.   Poured arse rain so bad, that picnic tables were being swept away by the current and a Semi trailer was under water on I-10(?), the water was up to the rim of the trailer. 

For the hour we were at The Alamo, it stopped raining.   Quite possibly the most "powerful" place I have been to.    Envisioning what transpired over those 13 days is still tough to comprehend.   Being outnumbered and still able to kick arse like that knowing "what the outcome will be" flows over.   My father teared up as I (17 at the time) put $40 in the bin for them to help maintain it.   I hope to take my son there in a few years and explain to him why it really is "The Cradle of Liberty".    Every American should see this before "they leave".   

I also remember there being a Pizza Hut right across the street with the then "new lunch buffet".   

[rpm]

whoopee hippie.

What's your point? Oh, you left out "nekkid".

[texasmom]

Hey Tarmac, I've got a "fun things in central texas" book. There's lotsa places in there, with hours of operation, cost, contact information, and driving directions, etc.

If interested, you can have the book. I've got a couple copies, and wouldn't mind giving you a copy.

[Tarmac]

Yeah, txmom, I'd be interested in seeing that book.  Even if not for this trip it would be a cool resource to have, as I need to get out and explore Texas more. 

We've focused in on the area west of Austin.  Sounds like there are lots of lakes for scenery and possibly canoeing, camping areas, hiking areas, a winery, and some other cool stuff over there.

Some things that caught her eye:
Canyon of the Eagles (camping)
Fall Creek Vineyard
Pedernales Falls state park
Lake Austin
New Braunfels (canoeing, kayaking)(as lizking said, weather could be hit or miss but canoeing could be pretty safe)

Any feedback on those, or any other cool stuff to see/do in that area?

[texasmom]

Yep, book is divided by their direction from Fort Hood.
Off in that direction, there's info on:

West has Highland Lakes Air Museum
Sulphur Springs
Colorado Bend
Canyon of Eagles
Vanishing River Cruise
Lake Cruise
Lake Buchanan
Fort Croghan
Nightingale Archeological Center
Inks Lake State Park
Enchanted Rock
Longhorn Caverns
Reimer's Fishing Ranch
West Cave Preserve
Hamilton Pool
Krause Springs
Pedernales Falls
The Exotic Resort & Zoo
Johnson City
Luckenback TX
LBJ State Park
Fredericksburg (Adm. Nimitz Museum, Walk of Pacific War, Japanese Garden of Peace)

There are 5 other lists, depending on what direction you want to go in.

[Tarmac]

Would you mind if I borrowed that book, or can you tell me where to get it?  Sounds like a good one to help pick some spots out, or maybe even bring along on this trip to thumb through. 

[texasmom]

I've got like 3 copies, so you can have one. I'll give it to my husband to take to work (III Corps bldg). I'll ask him to just keep it in his office. Whenever you can stop by there to pick it up, I'll PM you his ph#. Just call to make sure he's in the office when you stop by.

Sent the info by PM to you.