Adventures of the Lone Star State End Houston Summer 2018
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- Cruise on a private river barge along the San Antonio River Canals
- See the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, Sid Richardson Museum, Pioneer Plaza, Southfork Ranch, Texas State Capitol, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Site, The Alamo, San Antonio Missions National Historic Park, San Antonio River, Schulenburg, Minute Maid Park, Market Square Park, Space Center Houston
- Visit Dallas/Fort Worth, Wildcatter Ranch, Waco, Austin, Fredericksburg, San Antonio, Houston
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Welcome to Texas, the Lone Star State. At 6 p.m. enjoy a Welcome Reception with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. Welcome Reception
Join a Local Specialist and start exploring Fort Worth, famous for its unmistakable mix of cowboys and Texan culture. Then visit the Sid Richardson Museum, featuring paintings depicting the American West. Stop for lunch on your own in Sundance Square. Next, stop at th...
Discover the historical heart of downtown Dallas with a Local Specialist and hear fascinating tales surrounding the legends and mysteries of the area. View Pioneer Plaza, commemorating the trails that brought settlers to Dallas and cattle to market, the Historic West ...
Escape the city and discover the beauty of the Texan Range and North Hill Country at the Wildcatter Ranch Resort and Spa. The afternoon is free. This evening, enjoy a typical Texan ranch barbecue Regional Meal and some roping lessons, followed by a line dancing lesson...
Head south for Waco where you'll visit the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum to learn about the famed law enforcement agency. Later, arrive in Austin, Texas' state capital and a beautiful city located along the banks of the Colorado River. Full Breakfast
Meet your Local Specialist and enjoy a guided city tour of Austin. View the Governor's Mansion, Texas State University, and visit the pink granite Texas State Capitol. The afternoon is free to explore. This evening, enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest experience with true Texan hospitality while enjoying a typical barbecue feast. Full Breakfast, Be My Guest Dining
Continue further into the south Texas plains with a stop at the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Site. This evening, walk along the famous San Antonio River Walk, a delightful network of walkways along the banks of the river. Board a private barge and cruise the San Antonio River canals. Full Breakfast
After breakfast, visit The Alamo, site of the famous, pivotal battle during the Texas Revolution. Then visit the San Antonio Missions National Historic Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a Local Specialist. They will guide you through Mission San Jose, including...
Head to Houston, stopping in Schulenburg-home to some beautiful painted churches. Once in Houston, meet your Local Specialist for a guided tour including Minute Maid Park, home to the Houston Astros baseball team; Market Square Park, a historic square surrounded by 19...
This morning, visit the Houston Space Center and learn about space exploration. Your transfer takes you to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport or Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Full Breakfast
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