tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:50:10 +0000This blog features reader discoveries--from BBQ joints to backroads attractions to big city hotels--across Texas.http://www.texastripper.com/readers/readers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)Blogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-7140985895656825243Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:51:00 +00002008-04-15T21:53:43.656-05:00Goode Co. BBQ in Houston, TX is a fabulous and authentic looking BBQ place. He actually smokes all his meat. People come from all over the US to enjoy the food.--contributed by Judith Johnson, Houston, TXTexasTripper Note: For more information on Goode Co., visit http://www.goodecompany.com/http://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/04/goode-co-bbq-in-houston-tx.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-4796390135403473258Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:55:00 +00002008-04-15T21:58:50.949-05:00Children and adults alike enjoy a trip riding along on the San Marcos River looking at the fish, rocks and cold clear water thru the glass bottom boats. There is a great view and later, when you get a chance to swim in the rivers in the Texas Hill Country, you have a good idea of what is in the water. I do not know what they have for entertainment this summer but usually they have young women http://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/04/glass-bottom-boats-san-marcos-texas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-3819359265585883235Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:24:00 +00002008-04-15T12:25:16.330-05:00For the price, this was not the best experience for the older children. It was absolutely wonderful for the 2 year old, though. All of the big dinosaurs had him in awe. I would recommend saving some money and just going to Dinosaur Valley Park. There is something for everyone there.--contributed by A. Moore, Cleburne, Texashttp://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/04/reader-review-dinosaur-world-glen-rose.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-4744969790170954464Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:55:00 +00002008-04-14T20:56:50.847-05:00I traveled in an RV through Texas. I stayed at the local KOA. In my tow car, I went to [the San Antonio] River Walk. I had always wanted to go here after seeing it in a travel short on television. Upon going through the mall and entering River Walk, it was just as I had expected and more. The restaurants, shops and boat ride were exciting and relaxing. I walked up a few stair cases and wenthttp://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/04/rv-travel-in-san-antonio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-1776784330505921466Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:55:00 +00002008-04-14T20:55:40.907-05:00Sea World is GREAT! You hate to leave at the end of the day. There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy. There are shows to see all day long, rides to meet everyone's taste from the daring to the faint of heart, and all types of food to enjoy. Can't wait to visit again.--Contributed by DLC, Herndon, Virginiahttp://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/04/seaworld-san-antonio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-2136296929257155619Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:54:00 +00002008-04-14T20:54:43.474-05:00The River Walk in San Antonio is the best! What's not to love about the variety of restaurants and shops. The River Boat tours is a must-do.--contributed by Gina Smith, Hurst, Texashttp://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/04/river-walk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-1431163661093130642Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:52:00 +00002008-04-14T20:53:41.539-05:00Texas Roadhouse restaurant is one of the most fun places to eat I have ever been to. Great service, great company and great food. You can't go wrong there.--Contributed by Roger Deming, Gilbert, Arizonahttp://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/04/texas-roadside-restaurant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-8546330871617806000Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:51:00 +00002008-04-11T10:53:11.005-05:00San AntonioWe were so impressed with the beautiful plant life and the huge oak trees. I loved the cactus! Being from Pennsylvania that was a sight for us to appreciate.--Contributed by Joni Chadwell, Erie, Pennsylvaniahttp://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/04/texas-cactus-san-antonio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-2545650144165931105Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:42:00 +00002008-04-03T14:43:49.879-05:00Bluebonnets, FM 1626, Buda, Texas: Gorgeous and Lush!--contributed by AC, Kyle, Texashttp://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/04/buda-bluebonnets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-5066420434004337333Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:21:00 +00002008-03-06T14:24:20.783-06:00San AntonioMy favorite Texas discovery was the Alamo; so much seen in movies and read in novels was not the actual encounters. What a discovery also to find the three Mississippians who died in /at the Alamo and one has a memorial/in the town of my husband: Holly Springs, Mississippi. The deceased was from Holly Springs, Ms. --contributed by Sarah in Meridian, Mississippihttp://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/03/my-favorite-texas-discovery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-3668605111548703502Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:16:00 +00002008-03-05T16:17:22.842-06:00Hill CountryMy favorite Texas find is a gas station in Bandera, Texas. It is Pico #13, 607 Main St., Bandera Texas 78003. They have hamburgers to die for and chimichangas that can't be beat and lots of other goodies. I just wish they had hand cut french fries and then it would be the next thing to heaven! I hope the owners have not or will not sell this gas station/eatery. It has been a while since http://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/03/banderas-pico-13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-5891775148922607267Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:21:00 +00002008-03-04T20:24:17.478-06:00Gulf CoastMy favorite hidden gem is on South Padre Island: The psycha deli. From the moment you step in you are welcomed not only with a big hello but with the wafting smell of homemade bread and fresh coffee. The sandwiches are outstanding, the owner and crew are amazing and the ambiance is true to the name of the deli. Nothing warms the heart like Heart, Def Lepard and Boston playing to a middle agedhttp://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/03/psycha-deli-south-padre-island.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-7702562872064996582Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:48:00 +00002008-03-03T14:49:32.811-06:00San AntonioJust went to San Antonio in January and was amazed at all of the good food that I ate, especially at Saltgrass Steakhouse on the River Walk.--Submitted by Gayle in Dewitt, Illinoishttp://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/03/dining-on-river-walk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-1338476131003445490Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:46:00 +00002008-03-03T14:47:28.662-06:00I discovered Texas during a road trip some years back. One thing you can say I "discovered" is that Texas can get some monster thunder storms! I love thunder storms so I was fascinated.--Submitted by Lori in Tooele, Utahhttp://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/03/texas-thunderstorms.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-1739968598830480714Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:02:00 +00002008-02-25T20:04:26.933-06:00Gulf Coast...Galveston - THE most laid back city in the US!--Submitted by Sharon in West Monroe, LouisianaTexasTripper Note: More on Galveston getawayshttp://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/02/my-favorite-texas-experience_25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-6377301050235819850Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:59:00 +00002008-02-25T20:01:47.271-06:00Hill Country...it is always visiting our very best friends in the hill country and going tothe Wildflower Center near Austin during bluebonnet season - nothing likeit!!!!!--Submitted by Carol in Leonardtown, MarylandTexasTripper Note: More on the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Centerhttp://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/02/my-favorite-texas-experience.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-8380619519598017226Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:36:00 +00002008-02-22T20:47:05.048-06:00Panhandle PlainsI discovered the greatest place to eat while driving through North Texas last fall. It is a little hole in the wall restaurant run by a married couple and it is absolutely fabulous. It is called "Gandy's" and is located in Olney, Texas (population three or four thousand!)The entire restaurant looks as if it could seat 20 or so; there is one cook and two waitresses, and the food is out of this http://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/02/gandys-olney-texas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-7506953539765813391Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:17:00 +00002008-02-18T14:19:09.635-06:00Prairies and LakesMy husband loves cowboy culture, so one Saturday we went to the Coryell Museum and Historical Center, located on Main Street in Gatesville, to see the world's largest spur collection. Even though I've never held much interest in his hobby, even I enjoyed looking at the display, which covers spurs used from the 13th century to today. The museum is open from Tuesday - Saturday.After our museum http://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/02/coryell-museum-and-historical-center.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-3415947798698507014Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:32:00 +00002008-02-05T16:40:10.550-06:00I made the wheat harvest run from Vernon, TX to northern Montana for several years in the eighties. I ran across your site by accident and some of the pictures brought back many fine memories of your state and the hospitality of the people there.We usually were there about a month each spring, basing in Vernon and cutting around Wichita Falls, Denton, Thalia, Texoma, Iowa Park, Crowell, and http://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/02/memories-of-texas-travel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-1370234378850995105Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:46:00 +00002008-03-12T13:17:01.648-05:00Piney WoodsBBQI recently found your website and thoroughly enjoyed browsing it. However, there is one glaring omission in the BBQ restaurant section that is an absolute must for any Texan who has never visited (if that's possible). I have lived in Huntsville since 1972 and I am still amazed that whenever I mention where I reside, their first reaction is typically, "that's where the church bbq place is isn't http://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/01/bbq-at-greater-zion-missionary-baptist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-820477370990448108Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:00:00 +00002008-01-11T10:11:48.815-06:00Hill CountryThis fall I attended an outdoor wedding at Green Pastures in Austin. I've been to many Texas weddings but this venue was one of the most elegant I've visited. The wedding was held outdoors under the live oaks, and the reception took place inside the home. The atmosphere was very Southern and the food was incredible. I'd like to return for a special dinner here sometime. --Lana, DallasTexasTripperhttp://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/01/green-pastures-austin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-8550052766295820737Thu, 03 Jan 2008 03:01:00 +00002008-01-03T19:54:45.888-06:00Prairies and LakesBBQWe enjoyed lunch at Kreuz Market in Elgin on a recent trip to Texas. We had eaten at the old Kreuz Market in downtown Elgin but this was our first time at the new Kreuz Market. We entered the building and were at first a little confused about the ordering process but then quickly figured out we needed to go through the building to the smoker room and order (and pick up) our meat there then stop http://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/01/kreuz-market-elgin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885229729717546214.post-22584757141379925Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:37:00 +00002008-01-02T11:41:27.336-06:00Roaming Reader newsWelcome to the newest TexasTripper feature: Roaming Readers! We want to hear from YOU about your Texas travel experiences! Have you discovered a great barbecue joint or cookoff you'd like to share with other readers? Did you enjoy a scenic drive in Texas recently or make a day trip to a local attraction? Would you like to report on your stay in a Texas hotel, B&B, or inn?Share your Texas travels http://www.texastripper.com/readers/2008/01/welcome-to-roaming-readers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Paris and John)0