International Travel novice: What do I need to know that I don't know that I don't know? [more inside]
posted by b33j on Apr 17, 2009 - 28 answers

I'm visiting family in the Dallas area and want to discover more of the local area. However, many towns seem to be cookie-cutter replicas of one another (complete with the very same Wal Marts). I'm wondering what would be worth up to a 3 hour drive from DFW to visit.
posted by anelsewhere on Jan 1, 2009 - 23 answers

My boyfriend and I would like to bring some traditional Austin or Texas foods to Louisiana for his family to try over the holidays. Basically, we're looking for tasty treats that will withstand 8 hours in the car (we're bringing a cooler, so cold stuff is fine). So far we've thought of sausage from Lockhart and Bee Butter from the Bee Cave Honey Company. We need some more/better ideas!
posted by odayoday on Dec 19, 2008 - 23 answers

Headed to Austin TX with teenage sister...Suggestions for fun that doesn't include booze and/or 18+ shows? [more inside]
posted by muxnaw on Jun 18, 2008 - 19 answers

Help me find a beach getaway in Texas that's cheap and easy enough to let me do it a few times a year when the mood strikes me. I hate flying and driving, so my options are limited to places that are serviced by Greyhound or regional bus companies. No out-of-the-way small towns, but most big towns are go. [more inside]
posted by freshwater_pr0n on Jun 14, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm going to Yellowstone in May , traveling from Austin TX via New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming then back through Kansas and Oklhoma. I would really appreciate recomendations for any cool places to stop along the way. Cool museums, cheap flea markets, places to buy cool jewelry, cool parks, places to camp, vegetarian resteraunts etc. And also the best places to stay in Yellowstone as thAT's where we'll be spending most of our time.
posted by madmamasmith on Apr 5, 2008 - 19 answers

AustinNatureFilter: What are the best places in and around Austin, Texas to explore the Natural History of the area? [more inside]
posted by gavia on Apr 4, 2008 - 10 answers

Traveling to Texas - What are not-to-be-missed things to do in and around Austin? [more inside]
posted by pammo on Sep 17, 2007 - 15 answers

Austin, TX: I'm visiting for the next two weeks (with access to a car) and wondering where I can find the following: great coffee, a posh restaurant that is vegetarian-friendly, get-in-touch-with-nature getaways, and the best places to unwind from SXSW mayhem.
posted by krisken on Mar 13, 2007 - 15 answers

January-in-West-Texas-Filter: visiting Alpine, Marfa, and Big Bend for a week. Suggestions for food, art, cultural wonders, and Big Bend trails that are particularly nice in Winter are earnestly sought.
posted by fourcheesemac on Dec 29, 2006 - 19 answers

Where can I go to escape the heat on a budget? [more inside]
posted by jxpx777 on Aug 20, 2006 - 16 answers

Can anyone recommend any good restaurants and interesting attractions in San Antonio? [more inside]
posted by Dr. Wu on Jul 5, 2006 - 14 answers

A friend of mine is trippin' to Houston, Texas in March with her husband and their nine-month-old baby son, and she needs some specific travel advice. [more inside]
posted by orange swan on Jan 17, 2006 - 11 answers

Fort Worth, Texas - I'll be there for a few days next week. What do you suggest? [more inside]
posted by PY on Jan 13, 2006 - 16 answers

Where should I eat and drink in Houston? [more inside]
posted by sagwalla on Aug 2, 2005 - 10 answers

I've got to drive from Houston, TX to Columbus, OH, round trip, mind you, in a span of no more than two days.

Any insight on trip routes, staying alert(I'm aware of the sleepiness dangers), etc would be appreciated.
posted by Scottk on Jul 26, 2004 - 48 answers

ExperienceFilter: so I'm going back to Cali (from Texas) in a couple of weeks to be in a dear friend's wedding. I'm a cheapskate, and deathly afraid to fly (though I will if I must), and have found, much to my surprise, that Amtrak offers the cheapest ($276 vs. $375 bus and $400-800 air) round-trip fare by far. However, the few people I've spoken with all semi-shudder at the thought of taking the train long-distance, mainly due to unexplained delays. What's your long train ride experience? Is it worth the cheap fare?
posted by WolfDaddy on Jul 12, 2004 - 30 answers