Houston, Texas is loaded with fun things to do and see on a vacation or a weekend getaway. If you're traveling to Space City, here is the Texas Outside list of favorite things to do while in town. Visit a Museum The City of Syrup has an abundance of museums, from the absurd to fine…
Keep ReadingGrapevine, Texas is loaded with attractions and fun things to see and do on a fun weekend or vacation. Here is Texas Outside's list of our favorite Top 10 fun things to see and do in this DFW Metroplex suburb. Get Outside Go Golfing - Grapevine has two fantastic golf courses. Grapevine Municipal is a city-owned…
Keep ReadingI took my family to Dallas to watch my grandkids play summer sporting events (a swim meet and baseball). We spent a good part of the weekend enjoying some kids attractions and activities in Frisco and Plano. Frisco is loaded with fun things for kids to do ranging from excellent bike trails to Frisbee golf and…
Keep ReadingIn December 2006, my family and I got a chance to explore Austin, Texas. We took the weekend off to hit some of our favorite Austin sites, review Lone Star RV Park, stay at a friend's ranch, and golf at Lakeway. First, we stayed in Lone Star RV Park, which is about 10 miles south…
Keep ReadingIt's your wedding day and you'd like to get married at a Texas wedding venue that offers lodging. What do you do? Check out this list of Texas wedding venues with lodging. Here is Texas Outside's list of the best Texas wedding and event facilities with lodging on site. You and your guests stay overnight…
Keep ReadingLet me tell you about the fun weekend of camping, flying, and golf in San Antonio. We stayed at a $10 million luxury RV resort. We also played a couple of rounds of golf and received a massage. The top of the weekend, however, was and seeing the sights of San Antonio from a helicopter.…
Keep ReadingIt's hard to beat renting a ski boat, pontoon boat, or fishing boat on Lake Conroe, or enjoying a day of lake living. Loaded with boat-up restaurants, party coves, lots of fish, and beautiful homes, the lake is a perfect getaway. If you're looking for a great vacation spot, you can't go wrong. If you're…
Keep ReadingGranbury is about an hour and a half southwest of Dallas and is a fun place to spend a weekend. Try to plan your weekend around any of the year-round events. You can make this a fun weekend by: Staying in a B&B, a historic house, or a hotel on Lake Granbury. Check out Inn on…
Keep ReadingThe day before Christmas Eve, our family was looking for something fun to do. One of the little ones said, "Let's play WhirlyBall!" Of course, being an old geezer, I asked, "What's WhirlyBall?" I learned that Whirlyball is "a mix of lacrosse and basketball played on a small court with bumper cars." Then, add a…
Keep ReadingWith its usually mild winter weather and fabulous culture, San Antonio, Texas is a wonderful destination for a winter getaway. It's easy to enjoy the city's year-round attractions. During the holiday season, you can also add to your getaway by including some of the special seasonal events throughout the city. The River Walk is one…
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