Starting to think about summer vacation options this summer if we can't fly for wife and I and 2 daughters, ages 7 and 4. Wife doesn't like the beach so any suggestions of where to road trip out of Texas? Probably willing to go 10-12 hours or so. Thanks.
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Good road trip destinations from Austin?
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Last: 4 yr ago by Bunk Moreland
Alpine out that way.
Is a better rec for someone asking that question in DFW (because it's 3.5 hours closer)- but Eureka Springs, AR is an awesome little town that may or may not be open in the summer .... and Buffalo National River (couple hours East of there) it prob peak Arkansas-Ozarks outdoor territory.
If stuff is open like normal - would go eureka (cool little downtown, famous old haunted hotel, close enough to hiking etc if you want that too)..... if parks/trails are all that's open, Buffalo River cabin/camping
If stuff is open like normal - would go eureka (cool little downtown, famous old haunted hotel, close enough to hiking etc if you want that too)..... if parks/trails are all that's open, Buffalo River cabin/camping
Nashville
Branson, MO
Arkansas
Albuquerque, NM
Branson, MO
Arkansas
Albuquerque, NM
Caprock Canyons
Palo Duro Canyon
Wichita NWR, Oklahoma (Ft. Sill, Lake Altus, Meers Store)
Ruidoso, NM
Red River, NM
Palo Duro Canyon
Wichita NWR, Oklahoma (Ft. Sill, Lake Altus, Meers Store)
Ruidoso, NM
Red River, NM
You can make it to Angel Fire Right at the outer end of that 10-12 hour time frame. Red River is about that as well.
I'm a big fan of Santa Fe. Swing down through Ruidoso on the way back.
Big Bend and Carlsbad Caverns
Begin Austin
Lunch, Perini Ranch, Buffalo Gap
Fort Phantom Hill (north of Abilene)
Turkey, Texas. (Bob Wills and Hotel Turkey)
Caprock Canyons State Park
Charles Goodnight Home (a little backtracking, recommend taking highway 207 through the lower Palo Duro and by Lake MacKenzie)
Canyon, Panhandle Plains Historical Museum
Palo Duro Canyon
Boys Ranch (Boot Hill and Museum)
Channing, XIT business headquarters
Clayton, NM Eklund Hotel, dinosaur trackway at Clayton Lake State Park
(Next leg to Springer and Cimmaron is DESOLATE. Plan accordingly
Cimmaron, St; James Hotel. There is a local museum nearby, never been open when we went by
Cimmaron Canyon to Eagles Nest and Red River.
return
Questa
Taos
Sipapu
Cleveland (see if roller mill is open)
La Queva - Salman Ranch raspberry farm
Ft. Union
Las Vegas - good Mexican food downtown, amazing Victorian Era homes all over town
Either take back roads from there to Tucumcari or drop to I-40
Santa Rosa - Blue Hole
Either I-40 back to Amarillo, or drop down to Lubbock Route
Tucumcari - best preserved Route 66 you'll find. Good restaruants, but not the BBQ place. Was disappointed.
or via LBB, visit Ft. Sumner.
Lubbock - Ranching Heritage Center
Lunch, Perini Ranch, Buffalo Gap
Fort Phantom Hill (north of Abilene)
Turkey, Texas. (Bob Wills and Hotel Turkey)
Caprock Canyons State Park
Charles Goodnight Home (a little backtracking, recommend taking highway 207 through the lower Palo Duro and by Lake MacKenzie)
Canyon, Panhandle Plains Historical Museum
Palo Duro Canyon
Boys Ranch (Boot Hill and Museum)
Channing, XIT business headquarters
Clayton, NM Eklund Hotel, dinosaur trackway at Clayton Lake State Park
(Next leg to Springer and Cimmaron is DESOLATE. Plan accordingly
Cimmaron, St; James Hotel. There is a local museum nearby, never been open when we went by
Cimmaron Canyon to Eagles Nest and Red River.
return
Questa
Taos
Sipapu
Cleveland (see if roller mill is open)
La Queva - Salman Ranch raspberry farm
Ft. Union
Las Vegas - good Mexican food downtown, amazing Victorian Era homes all over town
Either take back roads from there to Tucumcari or drop to I-40
Santa Rosa - Blue Hole
Either I-40 back to Amarillo, or drop down to Lubbock Route
Tucumcari - best preserved Route 66 you'll find. Good restaruants, but not the BBQ place. Was disappointed.
or via LBB, visit Ft. Sumner.
Lubbock - Ranching Heritage Center
Destin, Florida. If you will drive 10 hours you should go to one of the most beautiful beaches in America that is family friendly. You might change your wife's mind going to a gorgeous beach.
AustinAG said:
Destin, Florida. If you will drive 10 hours you should go to one of the most beautiful beaches in America that is family friendly. You might change your wife's mind going to a gorgeous beach.
I love the "I know you specifically said not this but I'm still gonna recommend that because clearly I know more about the subject so I can enlighten you and you can thank me later" poster on texags.
Yes! We've been there before and it's definteily on the list.
My wife said she didn't like the beach either, but that was because she had never been to a nice one. Galveston was the extent of her beach experience.
Add white sands to this tripWicked Good Ag said:
Big Bend and Carlsbad Caverns
My kids had a blast sledding down the hills
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OP: My wife doesn't like the beach.
TexAgs: You should totally go to this other place that is 100% sand, no water, and a lot hotter than the beach.
TexAgs: You should totally go to this other place that is 100% sand, no water, and a lot hotter than the beach.
Red River NM, pagosa springs/durango CO.
Destin: White sand and red-necks.
What's not to love?
What's not to love?
Day 1: Start early....Drive to Memphis (9hours). Eat some amazing food then GTFO and get to Nashville late night to crash.
Day 2: Do a few Nashville tourism attractions... The Ryman, Country Music HOF, see a show at the Grand Ole Opry if it's back going...eat Hattie B's...etc. for half a day then drive to Knoxville.
Day 3 - Day whenever the trip is over: Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, Asheville, etc.
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If you really don't want to go that far, Eureka Springs, Arkansas is beautiful and fun for the family.
Day 2: Do a few Nashville tourism attractions... The Ryman, Country Music HOF, see a show at the Grand Ole Opry if it's back going...eat Hattie B's...etc. for half a day then drive to Knoxville.
Day 3 - Day whenever the trip is over: Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, Asheville, etc.
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If you really don't want to go that far, Eureka Springs, Arkansas is beautiful and fun for the family.
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