6 Days in Texas - San Antonio or Dallas

[dollaztx]

Originally Posted by malcorub16

For a family with 4 boys, San Antonio as it has theme parks and a new children's museum.

Austin and Corpus Christi are an easy 1-2 hour drive from SA.

Dallas is kind of off on its own, nothing special about that typical Middle-America town. It is BLAND AND BORING!

You have no idea what your talking about. Again SA is unmatched in regards to topography and historic places. Amenities (including museums & theme parks) it goes to Dallas hands down. DFW doesn't have a much bigger population sitting idle at home.

[Buzliteyear]

Original Poster...


We returned from Texas on Thursday. What an incredible experience, and what an incredible state. I am a very proud resident of the Garden State, New Jersey, but if I had to move, Texas would be my choice.

While driving through Louisiana, my wife asked if we were in Texas yet. I told her that I had a feeling that we would know when we were in Texas. Sure enough, that was the case. The "Welcome to Texas" sign was huge and in the shape of Texas. The Lone Star Flag - which flew everywhere - then continually reminded us that we were in Texas.

Our first stop was at San Jacinto Park. We did the monument and learned all about the battles with Mexico. Just incredible. Learning about the birth of Texas was a great way to start the trip. In the next twelve days, we saw Houston, Galveston, San Antonio, Austin (actually just drove past it but it was beautiful and definitely on our list for next time), Fort Worth, and Dallas.

Below is some of what we did over the two weeks:

San Jacinto Park
Houston Space Center
Dolphin watching boat ride in Galveston
Horse and carriage ride through Galveston Strand district
Tour of Minute Maid Park (Awesome!)
Kemah Boardwalk
San Antonio Western Shooting
The Riverwalk (One of the three most beautiful public places in the country along with Savannah & Sedona)
Tower of the Americas
Trolly Tour through all of S/A
San Jose Mission
Alamo
More Riverwalk and Boat Tour
Reunion Tower
El Mercado (My wife is originally from Mexico and loved this area)
S/A Western Shooting Range
S/A Botannical Gardens
S/A Japanese Gardens (Incredible)
Natural Bridge Caverns and Rope Walk
Fort Worth Stockyards (Shooting area, Western Rodeo, etc.)
Trolly Tour of Dallas (Very interesting)
The entire JFK experience (Surreal to walk through the area I had seen so many times on TV)
Historic West End
Lunch at El Feniz
Trinity Groves
...and we finished with a day of boating and tubing on Lake Lewisville.


Texas has more pride than any other state I have visited. For those who have never been there, the Lone Star is engraved everywhere, even on the columns that support the bridges. The state flag flies everywhere. There are even some business that have only the state flag flying. If you're not afraid of driving, try and visit as much of the state as possible. It is absolutely beautiful.

Thank you Texas for one of our best vacations ever!

[Dax13]

What a great review of the state I love. Yes. Texas is a proud state. Not many leave for New Jersey, but I can assure you, the few that do have the Lone Star flag on prominent display somewhere. Here in Florida, I have a large Texas shaped paver in my garden, along with my flag.


Ye shall know us by our flag.
Dax

[Kibby]

You sure packed a lot into your visit - BUT, you barely scratched the surface.

Lot's to see in Texas - we could all map out another great trip for you and it would ALL be new, different and just as exciting. Come on back some day. Glad you family enjoyed the trip.

[Shock]

Awesome Buzkiteyear. Glad you had a great time. Definitely room for more next time.

[hellpaso]

So glad y'all enjoyed your visit! Please come see us again!