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Kemah Boardwalk

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Kemah Texas Boardwalk originally uploaded by mrchriscornwell.

October is a good time to bring out your inner child – not with tantrums, but with enthusiasm and a deep sense of wonder. Few places embrace the inner child like Kemah Texas. This Texas Gulf Coast town features a lively boardwalk, complete with ferris wheel (pictured above), roller coaster, and cotton candy.

While Kemah is a great destination for families looking for diversion, it is also a fine place for romantic getaways. Kemah Texas is nestled between the Gulf Coast and Clear Lake. There are miles of waterfront where couples may stroll hand and hand, numerous eateries, and nightly entertainment. Enjoy big views and a cuddle at the top of the ferris wheel, and clutch one another while rushing along in the roller coaster.

The boardwalk area of Kemah is lively, but steps away from it is a quiet, coastal town. Less than an hour from Houston (even in traffic) Kemah Texas bed and breakfasts are the perfect place for city dwellers to find rest and relaxation.

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Heritage Park in Corpus Christi

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Heritage House II, originally uploaded by cool4380.

Heritage Park in Corpus Christi is home to twelve lovely Historic Homes. When next you travel to the Gulf Coast of Texas and stay in a Corpus Christi bed and breakfast, you’ll find it enjoyable to spend a few hours visiting Heritage Park.

The Cultural Center is a good place to start your visit. Located in the 100-year old Galvan House (pictured above), it showcases interesting exhibits on the history, culture and art of Corpus Christi.

The twelve Victorian Homes of Heritage Park have all been lovingly restored and are beautifully maintained. Many are Texas Historical Landmarks. The oldest – Centennial House – dates from 1851 and has been a private residence, a Confederate Hospital, and an officer’s Mess Hall for the Federal Army in 1866.

The Lichtenstein House is a beautiful, simple, Colonial Revival Home. Long a private residence, it now houses the Creative Arts Center, which offers classes and produces shows in performing and visual arts.

The spectacular Grande-Grossman House incorporates elements of Victorian, Craftsman and Prairie architecture, and is a site to behold.

Architecture buffs will be delighted by a tour of Heritage Park. It’s a delightful addition to a vacation in a bed and breakfast Corpus Christi. Self-guided tours of Heritage Park are available year-round. The Cultural Center at The Galvan House is free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays. Tours of other homes may be arranged.

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Houston Business Travel

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Houston is an epicenter of business, and Houston bed and breakfasts are an excellent choice for business travelers.

Dead tired

You need a good night sleep after long hours of travel. You'll be comfortable at a Houston bed and breakfast.

When people think about bed and breakfasts, they tend to think about leisure vacations: honeymoons, romantic getaways, that sort of thing. There is truth to this, to be sure. Texas bed and breakfasts excel at creating special moods for special times.

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The Great Pier in Fulton

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Fulton, TX 1033, originally uploaded by kathyv.

The great pier in Fulton, Texas, juts far out into the Gulf of Mexico. The temptation to walk out to the end is difficult to resist, and fisherman find it almost impossible not to stop and cast a line or two. Fortunately the pier is open year round for our enjoyment. It is free to walkers, and fisherman need only pay a $2.00 per pole fee. It is a lovely place to pass a few hours on a nice day, so long as you have snacks and a good friend for company. (more…)

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Relax in Richmond

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Richmond Texas is just fifteen miles outside of Houston, but it feels completely different. It is one of the smaller cities in the area, with a population well under 15,000, and the pace is slow. The town sits along the Brazos River, and has many lovely historic buildings and wide streets lined with live oaks. It was first settled in 1822, and over the years it has been home to some of the most prominent citizens of Texas.

Richmond is close to the big city, but a world apart.

Stay at a Richmond Bed and Breakfast if you looking for a convenient place to escape from the bustle of Houston for a couple of days. (more…)

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Texas Bird Watching

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Texas is a fantastic state for bird enthusiasts. It has miles of coastline, grassland, scrubland, and mountains, and a climate that varies from semi-arid to downright drippy. In short, Texas is diverse, and it has a diverse bird population. Three-quarters of all species of American birds can be found in Texas – and they are waiting to be viewed by you.

Whooping Cranes

Whooping Cranes

Rare Whooping Cranes, pelicans and roseate pelicans are but a few of the species that populate the almost 650 miles of coastline in the Texas Gulf Coast region. A trip to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on the San Antonio Bay – between Corpus Christi and Houston – is essential for anyone interested in bird watching in Texas. Over 115,000 acres on the Blackjack Peninsula, Matagorda Island and more provide a haven for migratory birds, including the endangered whooping crane. (more…)

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The Armand Bayou Coastal Preserve and Paddling Trail

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Just outside Houston, and 30 minutes from Galveston Island is the Armand Bayou Coastal Preserve. Visitors have the opportunity to explore over 20 bayous that wind their way into Galveston Bay and out into the Gulf of Mexico. Bring your own kayak or canoe, or rent one from one of several outfitters in the region, and explore the estuaries as they make the transition from freshwater to saltwater. The Armand Bayou Paddling Trail has miles of trails; you can spend an hour or several days out there happy as a clam.

Armand Bayou covers approximately 2800 acres in southeastern Texas. Large prairies with narrow wooded stream bottoms are home to a myriad of fresh and saltwater lakes, ponds and marshes. 900 acres of rare coastal prairie is being restored to give a future to various native grasses and provide a home to the American alligator and ospreys.

Consider staying in a Texas Bed and Breakfast in the Houston – Galveston area. As spring heads toward summer and temperatures start to climb, cool off in the  shade of the Armand Bayou.

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