I'm not a connoisseur so I can't judge the quality of their wines except to say they tasted great to me. We will be back! Very cool. Entry fees are unbeatable for a special night under the stars where you can relive some of the best movies of the past. We are a family of 5 and we loved it! I took a day trip with my mom to San Saba to trace some family roots there and came upon the Wedding Oak Winery. What a surprisingly great experience! Camping is decent if a bit crowded. You'll get a pamphlet of all the animals they have. we stayed at an electric holy tent Site with water our first visit and a primitive site our second visit. This outlet is beautiful and clean. Each of the six wines was nice, and Moira turned me onto a varietal I had never heard of, Aglianico, it was nice and dry and quite delicious. It was my first time to off road. Staff was amazing. Ck the Tech athletic website for lots and price. Also collecting a few prizes (gifts) for the wife. Their lines arent the only things that they have going for them, however. If youre looking for some indoor fun and a place where you can interact with marine life, Austin Aquarium does not disappoint. Beautiful. Underground expanse highlighted by natural rock formations, with guided tours & ranger programs. A literal hidden gem right off of I-35. Even with the overcast weather, the views were beautiful and the hikes between lines were fun. and leave at 4:44 pm. Best advice if you are interested in river is to time a trip after seasonal rain. Today, we bring you Lubbock, Texas! Came here on a weekend camping trip and it was great! There is something for everyone here. The staff were very accommodating and professional. For instance we did a Route 66 Arizona trip and we enjoyed all the weird little tourist trap gift shops and such. The staff is friendly and helpful. A scenic natural swimming pool in a canyon below a 50-ft waterfall, surrounded by a grotto. We're looking forward to coming back with family members. Such a beautiful building and historic site. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this museum. I appreciated everything - clean bathrooms, able to lock valuables, water bottles provided throughout, wonderful trip on the boat. Ticket prices were very affordable. My friend was in tears with how amazing the whole experience was which is how I know I outdid myself finding this charter (by chance!). If youre going on a road trip from Austin to Lubbock, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way with Dell Diamond and Round Rock Premium Outlets, or the ever-popular Sts. After exploring the Falls we went to go check out the swimming area and it was definitely not what I expected. Get to the park early when the animals are still hungry. Definitely will be returning here. Very good price, also. Visitors can feed a variety of wildlife, from sharks to parakeets, and can pet everything from lemurs to kangaroos. We will be back next time in town! I did not wanna leave. I love the feeding token idea! Popular recreational activities in the park include swimming, boating, and fishing on the lake, while off the water you can attend ranger-led programs, hiking, and birding. Same for bike lanes. The Food Court doesnt have a lot of options, only about 5 different places but there are a lot of stores, 4401 N Interstate Hwy 35, Round Rock, TX 78664, USA. Museum & visitor center featuring exhibits on the Old West & Texas frontier life, plus a theater. Just make sure you bring your helment!!!! This is a popular park which books quickly but for good reason. The Buddy Holly Center 579 Speciality Museums By gracethemystic We camped here two nights and had lots of fun. Spring Sound! Anyone who passes through San Saba should definitely stop by the Wedding Oak Winery and check it out. We were here for 3 hours, and I could have stayed longer. Grand Central Station Antiques is a 25,000-square-foot antique mall with more than 50 booths selling collectibles, home decor, and other novelty items. Cyril & Methodius Czech Catholic Church! It is a welcome respite of water in dry West Texas. We had an awesome time! I really only came to frontier Texas to check out the Giant skull artwork, but then was absolutely blown away by the quality of the museum itself! We didn't realize that the rides close early and we had purchased tokens. The neighbors still got in and enjoyed the water. It seemed like an honest unbiased take on history. She was amazing and very helpful and went above and beyond for my mother who was looking to find the building her grandfather owned in the 1930s. Very impressive. Very sweet!! Pretty localized history of families and settlers there, I spent about half an hour and was satisfied. Once here, you can actually book a place to stay by the lake so if youre looking for a change of pace from city life, you know where to go. Clean restrooms inside the main building as well. They have trails for all experience riders. Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market 5 Farmers Markets By TexasNurseMom35 Wow! There is quite a few of them though. There are also a great model train layout and an amazing collection of tiny doll houses. If youre going to hurl yourself through the air at 30 miles per hour, you might as well book the best, and thats Lake Travis Zipline Adventures. The only problem we ran into was when we brought $10 tickets but all the birds but a select few were not in the zoo due to the bird flu. Once here, you can actually book a place to stay by the lake so if youre looking for a change of pace from city life, you know where to go. A great variety of stores! Home of the Round Rock Express, affiliate of the Major League Texas Rangers baseball team. What am amazing place!!! If youre looking for the perfect birthday/celebration/bonding experience.. look at SailAustin. Reservation is required to visit this place which is $12 per car. 2023, for our first event outside of Lubbock. It was nifty, great little break from the COVID lockdown and there was nobody there. Her favorite to date! It was probably the best park I've been to, but then again, I haven't gone to many. Lol So be aware the camels will steal your bags! I was born in Abilene but moved away in grade school. They boast the longest and fastest ziplines in the entire state of Texas!. You could check out Dell Diamond and Round Rock Premium Outlets, or the always popular Sts. I liked the landscaping and great for a few photos before getting back on the road. Nice hike. Near Lubbock Christian University. It was a great experience. The ambience was warm and inviting. There are two-seaters as well for underage drivers to experience the thrill. We enjoyed the visit very much and we will be going back for more. Lots of stone structures were built by he CCC here that you can still enjoy today. They have a large selection of beer on tap and wine to choose from to build flights, and often have live music. Navigate forward to interact with the calendar and select a date. This site and app let me do all the planning for our 15 day trip in a little over 6 hours! And this one packs more relevant and interesting information into a relatively small building than I've seen anywhere in the world. But, the water was definitely beautiful. Visited Dell Diamond stadium for a clean culture hosted car meet and got the pleasure of seeing the enormous baseball field first hand!! Cyril & Methodius Czech Catholic Church. We felt like we were in the wrong place because the front looks like part of a strip mall. Sarah and Nathan were fantastic guides/instructors. What to Do: Apart from appreciating the marine life in the aquarium, kids can also interact with some animals such as lemurs and sloths. The top attractions to visit in Lubbock are: The best outdoor activities in Lubbock according to Tripadvisor travelers are: This place set the bar high we loved every second of the. Lovely little vineyard with friendly personable Employees. You get either the morning ticket (from 8:30am to 12:30pm) or the afternoon ticket (from 1:30pm to 5:30pm). Wanderlog makes planning a trip so effortless. They have curated a selection of affordable gifts and their gem and geode prices are half what you'll find elsewhere. They have a nice gift shop with clean bathrooms. Plan along with your friends with live syncing and collaborative editing. Great food and many kinds of beer on tap. Here, in no particular order, are my top choices for places to visit along Interstate 35 between San Antonio and Austin. On the eve of Texas Tech Day in Austin, Red Raiders will gather at the Coppertank Event Center, just off the legendary sixth street for a celebratory evening . They have a large selection of beer on tap and wine to choose from to build flights, and often have live music. 383 mi Total Distance 6 hrs 47 mins Drive Time 30 stops Cities / Attractions Save all the best places to visit with Wanderlog, Download the travel planning app everyone's been raving about, https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/round-rock, https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/hamilton-pool-preserve, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pedernales-falls, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/parks/find-a-park/inks-lake-state-park, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/colorado-bend, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lake_brownwood/. The pizza was delicious and a great portion. Captn Tim at SailAustin provides by far the best charter I have ever been on. I spent 1.5 hours here. There's some hiking involved, but the good news is that "what hikes up gets to zip down!" Landscape is stunning. The inside is warm and welcoming with a variety of wedding themed wines. The water park has over 600 feet of playground and water slides. Restrooms are vault type no flush toilets. It was fun to see the seated zipline outside before we made our way inside. An absolute wonder place to see if you have the time! I would highly recommend a visit to anyone interested in historical sites and Texas history. We did the Gorman falls trails and it was lovely. Pay a little extra and you can take part in a range of animal encounters, feeding iguanas, stingrays, sharks, lorikeets and tortoises, or just hanging out with the playful lemurs. WELL worth the visit ! There is an outside area that is absolutely beautiful, wish I would have took more pics. Will return and took a few bottles to last until then. We had our Tige kids Christmas party yesterday. The history of the park is really neat to learn and teach your kids or educate yourself on. The Wild requires participants to be over 13 and involves crawling and getting into and through tight spaces. I liked the landscaping and great for a few photos before getting back on the road. Museum & visitor center featuring exhibits on the Old West & Texas frontier life, plus a theater. Although the tours arent cheap, they are well worth the money and give you a good amount of time underground. This was a beautiful old site for a fort that once stood here. 6211 Park Road 4 S, Burnet, TX 78611, USA. Water was cool and clean (though a bit murky in the main pool just from getting stirred up by swimmers). Other popular stops include Texas Civil War Museum, Frontier Texas!, and Dinosaur World. Two winding spiral staircases. Well worth the cost ! Each of the six wines was nice, and Moira turned me onto a varietal I had never heard of, Aglianico, it was nice and dry and quite delicious. Unfortunately, swimming is not allowed in the pool due to fallen rocks and bacteria. It was quite the trek, especially at the end, but so worth it. Can't wait to go to watch another game at Dell Diamond with my family. We went in cold weather and fared well with just one bottle water each but if its hot definitely take more water and some snacks maybe to eat while enjoying the views at the falls. You'll get a pamphlet of all the animals they have. The Hidden tour is a medium challenge for anyone over age 7, and is the one we did. Check them out here: Yes! Highly recommend that you get here as soon as you can to enjoy this gem. Comanche has a good winery, as do Brownwood and Fort Davis, but I think McPherson's may be the best in the state; it could definitely hold its own with California wines. Hoping we can do the same for other local treasures like Stubbs, the Flatlanders, the Maines family, + Terry and Jo Harvey Allen. Near Downtown - Civic Center. The road distance is 383.8 miles. 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