Unique off the beaten path places in Texas.... (Fort Hood, Copperas Cove: buy, theatre)

[case44]

Here's one that I've never stopped at, but it's got ads on billboards a couple of miles away on either side as you approach it, and I've driven by it so many times. It's just six miles east of Glen Rose on U.S. 67. The name of the place is Dinersaurus, and the name, of course, pays homage to the region's dinosaur track legend. It is a small restaurant out in the North Texas countryside.

[lostbrd]

Just in time with this thread. My family will be checking out the Topsey wild animal park in a few weeks (thanks for the link). I will report back.

Any other must sees in this area? Keep them coming!

[hound 109]

If traveling thru the Bay City / Palacious area, this tiny town & lunch stop is a MUST DO. Definitely "off the beaten track" is Blessing Texas.

Hotel Blessing Coffee Shop - Blessing, Texas

I used to travel that area once every 3 weeks & always made this place my noon time stop.

[NOTAM]

depends on what you want to see...if you can tell me what you are interested, and exactly what areas around here you will be driving around, i can give you some more ideas..

Originally Posted by lostbrd

Just in time with this thread. My family will be checking out the Topsey wild animal park in a few weeks (thanks for the link). I will report back.

Any other must sees in this area? Keep them coming!

[lostbrd]

Originally Posted by NOTAM

depends on what you want to see...if you can tell me what you are interested, and exactly what areas around here you will be driving around, i can give you some more ideas..

Thank you,

We are staying between Rumley and Topsey. Any where an hour drive or so from there would be great(a little more is no big deal). It will be my wife and I, as well as two 16 yr old girls.

We are just looking for some fun stuff to do or see.

I had heard about a drive in theater some where in these parts. Not sure exactly where, but it was supposed to be a cool family spot.

In the past we have seen the Billy the kid museum in Hico and the longhorn caverns near Marble Falls. The caverns were the highlight of the trip.

Any Ideas would be great.

[catman]

Spree: I love that place (Dutchman's Hidden Valley) just north of Hamilton! They have excellent ham-on-rye sandwhiches, and it's a fascinating place to look around in. I always stop there when I'm on US 281.

[Back2TX]

We had a great steak dinner the other night in Avenger. It was called Five-D Cattle Company. Had very reasonable prices for a great steak! Pretty close to Lake O' the Pines.

[case44]

Well, you've gotten me to thinking about Perini's in Buffalo Gap. Does that count?

[NOTAM]

i am very close to where you are staying at (within minutes).

Gatesville Drive In is awesome!
http://www.drive-ins.com/theater/txtlast
http://www.ci.gatesville.tx.us/

The Parrot in Gatesville for incredible endless browsing of neat stuff-house decor/gifts etc.
http://www.parrotgatesville.com/stor...iewDoc&docId=5

Storms in Lampasas (just 10 minutes away) for great burgers and fast food.
http://www.stormsrestaurants.com/

J&M BBQ in Gatesville

The Spur Museum in Gatesville
http://www.barrypopik.com/index.php/...ille_nickname/

Circle T Arena in Hamilton (always a rodeo or ropin or something going on during weekends)-check their website. awesome saddlery/western wear store there, bar, and steakhouse.
http://www.circletarena.net/

Aviation museum in Burnet:
http://www.highlandlakessquadron.com/museum.html


Copperas Cove Theatre (it's a movie theatre but it has recliners/sofas and the waiters serve you-they are local high school kids-and they do a little skit/play before the movie. you can reserve a private room too)
http://www.covetheatre.com/

Go visit a ghost town-The Grove, right down the road from Gatesville. if you come on the weekend, chances are Moody Anderson, the proprietor will be there and give you a private tour! A GREAT PHOTO OP FOR YOUR FAMILY!!!
http://www.texasplacesandfaces.com/places/grove.htm

http://www.texasescapes.com/TexasGho...GroveTexas.htm
http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/tx/thegrove.html
http://www.city-data.com/forum/texas/343163-grove-tx-pop-65-pics-i.html

And dont forget to come to Ft Hood and see our finest! The pride of Central Texas!

1st Cavalry Division Museum:
http://pao.hood.army.mil/1stcavdiv/1CDmuseum/index.htm

1st Cavalry Horse Detachment:
http://pao.hood.army.mil/1stcavdiv/h...t/default.html
(the soldiers who are attached to the unit are VERY receptive and love showing off their horses and stables etc-i have shown up just on a whim and next thing ya know, i am whisked around on a private tour! it's VERY cool! highly recommend this stop!!!)

4th Infantry Division Museum:
http://www.hood.army.mil/4id/about/m...seumindex.html

Sunday Brunch on post (yes public is invited!)
http://www.hoodmwr.com/club_hood.htm#about
(on above link, to the left, you will find a small box "Sunday Brunch"-click on it for menu and info)

Originally Posted by lostbrd

Thank you,

We are staying between Rumley and Topsey. Any where an hour drive or so from there would be great(a little more is no big deal). It will be my wife and I, as well as two 16 yr old girls.

We are just looking for some fun stuff to do or see.

I had heard about a drive in theater some where in these parts. Not sure exactly where, but it was supposed to be a cool family spot.

In the past we have seen the Billy the kid museum in Hico and the longhorn caverns near Marble Falls. The caverns were the highlight of the trip.

Any Ideas would be great.

[awecelot]

Love Creek Orchards - Patio Cafe - Medina, TX