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Old 02-16-2009, 06:39 PM
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Ok, then the Oil Musem in East Texas not too far from Jefferson and the largest Municipal Rose Garden in the Country in Tyler if you go to Jefferson and Kilgore, and that part of Northeast Texas. Now, many others will respond of the many differents parts of the State, you might have heard Texas really is big and varies greatly from one area to the next. Enjoy !
I hit the road to Tyler a minimum of twice a year. Blue Moon Gardens (in Chandler) and The Shed (in Edom) - good food, great plants, a walk in the Rose Gardens ...... It's a tradition for both spring and fall.

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Old 02-17-2009, 11:40 AM
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Default Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo

I'm sure there are other rodeos to be found in during the time frame you're shooting for, but Gladewater hosts a very good rodeo in June of each year.

I believe this year's event is June 8-10, or something real close.

If you were to choose a Northeast Texas visit you could include Jefferson, Caddo State Park, Marshall, Longview, Gladewater, Kilgore, Tyler ... all within a relatively short distance.

My personal thoughts on your trip:

Being in your twenties ... I would sure think Fort Worth would be a great trip for you. You don't have to go into Dallas, just stay in Fort Worth and go to Billy Bob's, The Stockyards, Sundance Square, the museums, the Botanical Gardens, the Zoo, etc. You could take a short trip to Glen Rose to see Dinosaur tracks, or visit Granbury, Weatherford, or venture over to Mesquite for a fun and entertaining indoor rodeo.

If time (and money) is not an issue ... drive from Fort Worth to Waco, to Austin, to San Antonio. Plenty of history along that route.
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Old 03-12-2009, 05:31 PM
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some local rodeos are in Athens, Nacogdoches, Gladewater,Jacksonville...just to name a few
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Stay away from East Texas. See below for reasons...

http://www.city-data.com/forum/texas...tenaha-tx.html
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Old 03-12-2009, 09:54 PM
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Stay away from East Texas. See below for reasons...

http://www.city-data.com/forum/texas...tenaha-tx.html

Yeah, I've lived here for 55 years and I get robbed out on the highways weekly!

But, I go thru life too scared to move !


I think there is a pretty kool steam engine ride out of Athens ... a 1/2 day trip. That is if you're not worried about train robbers.

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Old 03-12-2009, 10:01 PM
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Jasper is a boring place for sure ... I live about 30 miles from there and I think you could see all you need to see in , oh, 30 minutes or so. My dentist is there ... he11uva good practitioner but hopefully you won't need him!

If you still go to Jasper hire a fishing guide and go out on Texas' largest freshwater lake. Then eat a Burger at the Stump Restaraunt ... Texas sized burger.
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If you were to choose a Northeast Texas visit you could include Jefferson, Caddo State Park, Marshall, Longview, Gladewater, Kilgore, Tyler ... all within a relatively short distance.
Ah... sounds like home! I like this itinerary and heartily recommend it!
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Yeah, I've lived here for 55 years and I get robbed out on the highways weekly!

But, I go thru life too scared to move !


I think there is a pretty kool steam engine ride out of Athens ... a 1/2 day trip. That is if you're not worried about train robbers.
They rob people going THROUGH East Texas, not residents.
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