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Sweet Smithville Texas

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:34:01 +0000

Texas Photo Festival , SmithVille TX 227, originally uploaded by Ruben Chiquillo.

The railroad town of Smithville, in Central Texas, is so picturesque that it has caught the attention of Hollywood (see the film Hope Floats). With a historic main street full of restored shop fronts and many wide, tree-lined streets, it is worth an extended stop. Spend a few days at a Smithville Texas bed and breakfast to allow ample town to explore the area.

Visit antique shops, galleries and restaurants in town, dine in Texas and Tex-Mex restaurants, or visit a museum. The Smithville Heritage House and Museum and the Railroad Museum and Depot give a full picture of Smithville’s past. Each Saturday there is a Farmers Market featuring delicious local produce, and the first Saturday of each month there is an Art Show and Sale at the Gazebo in town.

When you are ready to get back to nature, check out Buescher and Bastrop State Parks, north of Smithville. A lovely, hilly 12-mile road between the parks that makes a pleasant scenic drive or a great bike ride for experienced cyclists. In the parks, enjoy non-motorized boating, fishing, swimming and hiking. In addition, the Colorado River passes through Smithville, and when temperatures rise, it’s a great place to cool off. Rafting, canoeing and kayaking are all popular, as are swimming and fishing.

Golfers bring your clubs, because there are four golf courses in the area worth playing. Pine Forest Golf Club affords some terrific views of the Colorado River from several tees. Ask the innkeepers of your bed and breakfast Smithville which golf course they prefer.

Central Texas is full of interesting towns and sites. Before leaving the region, visit neighboring Bastrop and La Grange, too.

Austin Spring Festivals

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:11:26 +0000

Austin is a Central Texas town where a lot happens. South by Southwest has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean there are no more festivals on the horizon this spring.

If you like contemporary art and innovative performance art, be spontaneous and book a room at an Austin bed and breakfast during the Fusebox Festival, which runs now through May 2, 2010. In fact, several events take place the first weekend of May: celebrate spring at the May 1 Maypole Festival at Pioneer Farms, and admire art at the Old Pecan Street Festival on Austin’s Sixth Street, May 1 and 2.

If you need more time to plan your stay at an Austin bed and breakfast, you may be interested in the Classical Guitar Festival, June 22 – 27, 2010. Or stay at a Central Texas bed and breakfast outside of town, and check out the Chamber Music Festival of Marble Falls, June 21 – 26, 2010.

Visit Your Texas A&M University Student

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:46:27 +0000

Texas A&M University – College Station, Texas, originally uploaded by Kaloozer.

Feeling like visiting your Texas A&M student? Why not make a holiday of it? Plan a few days at a College Station bed and breakfast, where you can pamper yourself while your child is in class.

Antiquing in Central Texas

admin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:23:25 +0000

There is still a little time before Christmas to jump in the car and head to Central Texas, where you’ll find a number of excellent antique stores. Plan to stay at a few fine Central Texas inns, and make a holiday of it.

From Cat Spring to Gonzales, Round Top to La Grange, you’ll find miles of scenic country roads and out-of-the-way antique shops. Stop by the Phansie Pherret Antique Shop in New Ulm. Gonzales offers several good shops, like Discovery Architectural Antiques and Laurel Ridge Antiques. Cat Spring has a quirky shop that is a particularly good spot to find cowhide – Mustang Alley Antiques. While Round Top is an area known for it’s fantastic annual antique shows in the fall and spring, it is good to remember that antiques are to be found here year round.

It may well be too late for you to travel to Central Texas before the holidays. If so, keep an antiquing trip in mind. What better way to start off 2010 than browsing through history in Central Texas?

Relax in Central Texas

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:30:10 +0000

071809-Aquilla Lake, Texas – 010, originally uploaded by “junga”.

The northern part of Central Texas has some fascinating history, along with great outdoor recreation. While staying at a Waco bed and breakfast, you must ask your hosts about the Waco Mammoth Site. According to its website, “the Waco Mammoth Site is the largest known concentration of prehistoric mammoth elephants dying from the same event.” Archeologists and Paleontologists have been flocking to the site since the first bone was discovered in 1978. Plans are in place for the creation of a visitor center that would allow the public access to this fascinating site. A walk in the area may uncover new mammoth bones…. so bring your hiking boots!

Anyone who enjoys boating or fishing will be pleased with Aquilla Lake, in Central Texas. Located just 35 miles north of Waco, Aquilla Lake is well-stocked with Largemouth Bass, Catfish, White Bass, and Crappie. Two boat ramps provide easy access to the lake, and tackle is readily available at several nearby shops. There is no fee, and the lake is open all year. In addition, there is a public fishing pier that juts out into the lake and provides a peaceful place to sit and contemplate while waiting for the fish to bite.

While visiting the area, stay in a Central Texas bed and breakfast. There are several lovely options in Waco and Madisonville, near Aquilla Lake.