Texas Vacation Ideas

[racedoll]

So all you in Texas, where should I go and what should I do over Memorial Day weekend? I want to travel around the state and visit some places, but not sure where.

I am thinking Austin and the Stockyards in Ft. Worth. Any other suggestions?

[azoomm]

Just the weekend? If you try to fit in everything in the state, you'll spend the whole weekend driving.

Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels is awesome. If you want to do some riding, hill country (southwest of Austin) is the place to go.

If you come to Austin, I'll show you around.

[Trip]

Only place in Texas I have interest in seeing is Big Bend, but it's probably hot as shit out there already. That's more of a winter vacation.

[TYEster]

Only place in Texas I have interest in seeing is Big Bend, but it's probably hot as shit out there already. That's more of a winter vacation.

Pfff we still have 30 more degrees to go before "hot"

http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/Austin+TX+USTX0057:1:US

[Trip]

Pfff we still have 30 more degrees to go before "hot"

http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/Austin+TX+USTX0057:1:US

How is Austin weather the same as Big Bend????? How is walking around Austin the same as riding hard through Big Bend?

Seems to me that Big Bend is already over 100....

http://www.weather.com/weather/5-day/Big+Bend+Natl+Park+TX+USTX0111:1:US

[fatbuckRTO]

So all you in Texas, where should I go and what should I do over Memorial Day weekend? I want to travel around the state and visit some places, but not sure where.

I am thinking Austin and the Stockyards in Ft. Worth. Any other suggestions?

If you go to Fort Worth, go see Four Day Weekend. They're an improv comedy troupe in downtown. They are teh funny.

[racedoll]

Just the weekend? If you try to fit in everything in the state, you'll spend the whole weekend driving.

Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels is awesome. If you want to do some riding, hill country (southwest of Austin) is the place to go.

If you come to Austin, I'll show you around.

Yeah. I am only "free" Friday to Monday.

I don't need to see the entire state, just a few places. I've been here 6 months and haven't gotten to see much. I've got a month left (hopefully) before I go back to Ohio.

I can tell I've been away too long... when I read "if you want to do some riding", I immediately thought of horseback riding, not motorcycle. :lol:

Only place in Texas I have interest in seeing is Big Bend, but it's probably hot as shit out there already. That's more of a winter vacation.

The heat doesn't bother me here. At least it's not humid like home.

If you go to Fort Worth, go see Four Day Weekend. They're an improv comedy troupe in downtown. They are teh funny.

Thank you!

[Rangerscott]

I guess you could come see me.

[Trip]

The heat doesn't bother me here. At least it's not humid like home.

Riding out there, it's pretty isolated and tough. I wouldn't want to add extreme heat into the mix. There are a lot of groups that do middle of winter rides/rallies out that way.

[racedoll]

I guess you could come see me.

Don't sound so excited. Where are you?

Riding out there, it's pretty isolated and tough. I wouldn't want to add extreme heat into the mix. There are a lot of groups that do middle of winter rides/rallies out that way.

I don't think I'll be riding out here any time soon.

[Adeptus_Minor]

How is Austin weather the same as Big Bend????? How is walking around Austin the same as riding hard through Big Bend?

Seems to me that Big Bend is already over 100....

http://www.weather.com/weather/5-day/Big+Bend+Natl+Park+TX+USTX0111:1:US

Humidity is much lower out there, and I could be wrong, but a lot of the area is at higher altitude too, which makes for a much different 'felt' temperature.
Right now I'm betting it still feels pretty nice out there.
Come mid-June, yeah, then it'll be proper hot.

[Rangerscott]

Its been freakishly cool lately. Actually been getting rain. Havent seen that in a couple of years. Too bad we need another 30' of it to some what catch up.

[racedoll]

Just the weekend? If you try to fit in everything in the state, you'll spend the whole weekend driving.

Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels is awesome. If you want to do some riding, hill country (southwest of Austin) is the place to go.

If you come to Austin, I'll show you around.

Where do you recommend I stay while in Austin?

[Rangerscott]

In my pants, but if that isn't do able then I'll recommend this place. I've been their multiple times. Stayed there last time when I went to go pick up my ER-6N.

http://www.vfmii.com/exc/aspquery?command=invoke&ipid=1067947&ids=42159


http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

[azoomm]

Where do you recommend I stay while in Austin?

I'd say my house, but it's packed up to move.

Romantic spot or convenient? Downtown I stay on the water. There is a great courtyard (Marriott) that is in the middle of the nightlife. And, not just the college party nightlife, but grown up nightlife.

Romantic, Blair House in Wimberly has some great cabins that are great getaway without being too far away. But, they might be booked...

[racedoll]

In my pants, but if that isn't do able then I'll recommend this place. I've been their multiple times. Stayed there last time when I went to go pick up my ER-6N.

http://www.vfmii.com/exc/aspquery?command=invoke&ipid=1067947&ids=42159


http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

:lol:


I'd say my house, but it's packed up to move.

Romantic spot or convenient? Downtown I stay on the water. There is a great courtyard (Marriott) that is in the middle of the nightlife. And, not just the college party nightlife, but grown up nightlife.

Romantic, Blair House in Wimberly has some great cabins that are great getaway without being too far away. But, they might be booked...

Unfortunately there is no need for romantic, so I'll go for convenient and safe.

[Rangerscott]

Dang second link not working.

Here's I guess their main website.

http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/hotel/AUSCLES-Embassy-Suites-Austin-Central-Texas/index.do


The bar was nice to go down their to have a drink after being rained on all day while on our bikes.

[skiergirl]

I'd stay a night in Downtown Austin, lot of good music and fun bars to walk around and see. Then head South to San Antonio and spend an afternoon and night on the Riverwalk. Lots of restaurants/bars and shopping around there along with night-life. Schlitterbahn is a fun water park in New Braunfels area to check out and SA has a 6 flags and a Seaworld.

If you want to get away from people, head to Fredericksburg or hill country and enjoy the scenic country-side.

I was never that impressed with the Stockyards and it's certainly not worth a 4 hour drive to see it IMO.

We live South of Austin a few miles but we'll be out of town for the holiday weekend or I'd say come out and play on the dirt bikes with us.

[RACER X]

Schlitterbahn is proposed to be the largest water park in the WORLD!!!! lol (it prob. is)

its in New Braunsfels, and there's a HUGE outlet shopping area there as well.

[azoomm]

Schlitterbahn is proposed to be the largest water park in the WORLD!!!! lol (it prob. is)

its in New Braunsfels, and there's a HUGE outlet shopping area there as well.

Personally, I'd skip that... unless you want to deal with a bazillion kids over the holiday weekend. But, maybe you're into that.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/auscd-courtyard-austin-downtown-convention-center/

That's the hotel I was talking about.

I pm'd you my number, I'll be around - and even at the track on Monday if you want to come hang out.

[RACER X]

Personally, I'd skip that... unless you want to deal with a bazillion kids over the holiday weekend. But, maybe you're into that.

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you also live in the area, she may not be back for ???

but yeah, MEM weekend would be a ZOO.

[racedoll]

I'd stay a night in Downtown Austin, lot of good music and fun bars to walk around and see. Then head South to San Antonio and spend an afternoon and night on the Riverwalk. Lots of restaurants/bars and shopping around there along with night-life. Schlitterbahn is a fun water park in New Braunfels area to check out and SA has a 6 flags and a Seaworld.

If you want to get away from people, head to Fredericksburg or hill country and enjoy the scenic country-side.

I was never that impressed with the Stockyards and it's certainly not worth a 4 hour drive to see it IMO.

We live South of Austin a few miles but we'll be out of town for the holiday weekend or I'd say come out and play on the dirt bikes with us.

Thanks. I have seen the Riverwalk at San Antonio and will be going there next weekend with some friends.

Dirt bikes would be so much fun. Maybe next time :wink:

Schlitterbahn is proposed to be the largest water park in the WORLD!!!! lol (it prob. is)

its in New Braunsfels, and there's a HUGE outlet shopping area there as well.

Not big on the waterpark idea, especially with it being a holiday weekend. The shopping area would be nice, but shouldn't be spending any more money. I haven't saved nearly what I wanted the last 6 months.

Personally, I'd skip that... unless you want to deal with a bazillion kids over the holiday weekend. But, maybe you're into that.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/auscd-courtyard-austin-downtown-convention-center/

That's the hotel I was talking about.

I pm'd you my number, I'll be around - and even at the track on Monday if you want to come hang out.

Perfect. I'll be texting you. I have to be back by 1600 on Monday so I won't be able to hang at the track for very long, if at all. But would be nice to meet you (and anyone else that I'll be near).

you also live in the area, she may not be back for ???

but yeah, MEM weekend would be a ZOO.

You never know. I have a feeling I'll end up back in Texas sooner rather than later.

[Rangerscott]

Not big on the waterpark idea, especially with it being a holiday weekend.




Dangit! No bikini shots.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/rangerscott/tumblr_l9l59mV13R1qzbduq.gif


Well if you're ever up in the panhandle or in the Abilene area give me a shout. Not too much to do but I like to take rides to old small towns. It's cool to see some places standing still in time. Ghost town hunting is on my to do list this summer.

On the texas forum they do a pie run. They're usually in the Dallas/Austin area so I miss a bunch of them. I make a couple though.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/rangerscott/IMAGE_299.jpg

[azoomm]

Cool. Speaking of pie runs, this is by the track... http://www.texaspiecompany.com/

[racedoll]

Dangit! No bikini shots.

Well if you're ever up in the panhandle or in the Abilene area give me a shout. Not too much to do but I like to take rides to old small towns. It's cool to see some places standing still in time. Ghost town hunting is on my to do list this summer.

On the texas forum they do a pie run. They're usually in the Dallas/Austin area so I miss a bunch of them. I make a couple though.

There are some on my FB page :wink:

I'll be coming through Abilene on the drive home from Fort Worth, as I think I'm gonna hit Austin first. So if you want to meet, I'll be there on Monday some time in the morning, early afternoon. I can PM you my number.

[Rangerscott]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7PmTw1OCqQ


Sadly Ill only be there fri-sun. Working monday.

[racedoll]

It was great to meet another member this weekend and her daughter (azoomm). Thank you for such a great day.

[Rangerscott]

Did ya ride the track?

[azoomm]

Did ya ride the track?

Yes.

[Rangerscott]

Yes.

http://who-is-awesome.com/who-is-awesome.jpg

[racedoll]

She is awesome!!!

http://who-is-awesome.com/who-is-awesome.jpg

[racedoll]

azoomm and I after dinner at Chuy's. Great mexican food.

[Sixxxxer]

You look like someone I used to work with...

Totally offtopic, but It looks like you had fun

[racedoll]

You look like someone I used to work with...

Totally offtopic, but It looks like you had fun

Yeah, it was a good time.

[skiergirl]

Nice, love Chuy's! Let me know next time you're around on a weekend and we can hit up the MX tracks....

[racedoll]

Sounds good. I've got roughly 4 more weekends in Texas, then off to my next adventure - home. Maybe one of those I'll come "play" :)

[azoomm]

Anytime, girly. Anytime!!

[Dnyce]

I wana come hangout, check out the track, meet some twfixxers

[azoomm]

I wana come hangout, check out the track, meet some twfixxers

Most excellent. Come on up. Seriously.

[racedoll]

I wana come hangout, check out the track, meet some twfixxers

Come on over. I'll be in Texas another 3 weeks, hopefully not much longer unless it's on my terms.

[Rangerscott]

So when are we gonna hook up for the night? Gonna get bored and go stalk someone else soon.

[racedoll]

So when are we gonna hook up for the night? Gonna get bored and go stalk someone else soon.

IDK. Can you plan a random hook up with someone 3 hours from you? :lol:

[Rangerscott]

Pfffft....Ill be there in 2.

Just got back from Abilene. Did a breakfast run to Aspermont sat morning. Nothing like eating plate size pancakes then looking over to your side and seeing a plate size cinnamon bun. I should have bought one to bring home.

[racedoll]

Pfffft....Ill be there in 2.

Just got back from Abilene. Did a breakfast run to Aspermont sat morning. Nothing like eating plate size pancakes then looking over to your side and seeing a plate size cinnamon bun. I should have bought one to bring home.

Maybe we can plan a meeting in Abilene since it would be about half way for both of us. I want to go up that way anyway to the outlet.

[Rangerscott]

What outlet?

[racedoll]

Oops. Guess it's in Sweetwater - Dandy's. There is one in Colorado City too.

[Rangerscott]

I go through sweetwater. Should wait till the big rattle snake round up. Happens every year and I've never been. LOL

Didn't know that outlet was still open.


Just got a message from a guy with a gun I'm gonna be buying from him. Looks like we're meeting in Abilene this weekend.