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Dinosaur Valley

Monday, February 27th, 2012
Dinosaur Tracks in Dinosaur Valley State Park.

Dinosaur tracks visible under the Paluxy River.

Dinosaur Valley, in North Texas, contains some of the most well-preserved dinosaur tracks in the world.

The footprints were made approximately 107 million years ago by giant, herbivore sauropods and smaller, two-legged, carnivorous theropods. They were discovered by paleontologist Roland Bird in the 1930s.

Bird excavated a stretch of the tracks and took them to the American Museum of Natural History, where they now reside. The tracks he left behind may not be quite as well preserved as the ones he took, but they are where they were made; that’s pretty impressive.

Dinosaur Valley State Park is located in Glen Rose, Texas. Stay in a Texas Bed and Breakfast while you explore all the park has to offer, from hiking and biking trails to the dinosaur tracks, a marvelous slice of prehistory.

Additional information about the dinosaur tracks is available here.

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Horseback Riding in the Hill Country

Friday, February 10th, 2012

Do you dream of mounting a horse and cantering off across a field in Texas? Can you imagine the scent of the tall grass, the feel of the reins in your hands, the rush of air against your cheeks? Yes? Then it’s time for a horseback riding vacation in Texas.

Horseback riding vacations in Texas

Make your dream come true. Go horseback riding in the Texas Hill Country.

Many of our Texas Bed and Breakfasts offer horseback riding. Some have horseback riding on site, as does Blisswood Bed and Breakfast in Cat Spring and 9E Ranch B&B near Smithville and Bastrop. Others, like McCardell Cottage in Livingston, can help guests locate riding opportunities. McCardell Cottage is near Lake Livingston State Park.

Many of us don’t have the opportunity to ride horses very often. We live in cities, and perhaps it’s not a priority. Yet it calls to us. Something seems so wonderfully freeing about horseback riding across a field or down a trail. The very thought conjures images of that American icon, the cowboy. If you’ve been horseback riding, you know what we mean. If you’ve never had the pleasure, you know you want to try it.

The Texas Hill Country is a wonderful place to ride horses. The land is lovely, the weather mild. Think about it, and then find a Texas Bed and Breakfast with (or near) horseback riding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Odessa Hosts SandHills Indoor Rodeo

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Determination - Barrel Racing - Parada del Sol Rodeo

If you have never been to a rodeo, check out SandHills in Odessa.

The SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo starts tomorrow, January 5, 2012, at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, Texas. We hope you’re already settling in to an Odessa, Texas Bed and Breakfast.

The big event begins with Steer and Heifer weigh ins and concludes January 14 with an evening Rodeo in the Coliseum. In between, there are lamb shows, horse shows, and goat shows. There are Kids Rodeos and Steer Roping Slacks. See the amazing Dusty Tuckness, bullfighter extraordinaire, and Cory Wall, the 2009 Bullfighter of the year.

There is also plenty of entertainment at SandHills Rodeo. Among others, see:

  • The Cooper Brothers
  • Trevor Brazile
  • The Peek Brothers
  • JW Harris

If you’re not already in Odessa, we hope you’re on your way there. Once you arrive, you’ll be comfortable in an Odessa, Texas Bed and Breakfast.

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Happy 2012 from Texas Bed and Breakfasts

Friday, December 30th, 2011

The Texas Bed and Breakfast Association is comprised of men and women who are committed to outstanding hospitality. We are all different. Some of us live in cities, some in small towns, and some of us live way out in the vast Texas countryside. Some of our inns are large and new, some small and historic; some inns are in the heart of town and others are on large estates. Some of us have had long careers as business people; some of us were and still are artists; and some of us spent many years raising our children. We are young and we are not young. We all came to innkeeping for different reasons, at different times in our lives.

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Holiday lights in San Antonio.

What we have in common is our desire to offer our guests the finest lodging experience possible. Our guests travel for pleasure, business, and family. Guests come from all over the world, including the town next door. Our guests stay in Texas Bed and Breakfasts because the inns are romantic, and comfortable, and inviting. Guests stay in our inns because we serve amazing breakfasts, and often offer evening refreshments as well. Guests stay with us because we understand what they want, and we do our best to provide it.

Across the state, we love what we do. We love it because of you, our wonderful guests. Thank you for staying with us. Without you, what we do would be meaningless.

Happy New Year!

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Texas B and B Innkeeper Featured at Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

Sunday, December 18th, 2011

Look for D.S. Metal Works at the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar.

We’ve blogged about the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar in the past. What we neglected to include was the fact that one of our Texas Bed and Breakfast innkeepers is an acclaimed artist who has had a booth at the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar for years.

Wayne and Kathy Rossi run the Star House Bed and Breakfast in Dripping Springs. In addition to being an innkeeper, Wayne is also an experienced metal sculptor; for more than 20 years, he has created his art at his studio, D.S. Iron Works, which is on the grounds of the Star House Texas Bed and Breakfast. Guests are invited to visit the studio and watch him at work.

Wayne and D.S. Iron Works have been featured on the Diane Sawyer Nightly News Segment on “Made In America“. Wayne hand-cuts his metal, using only his hands (not computers) to free-draw and cut each and every part of his artwork. While Wayne does import some gift items from other countries for the large Armadillo Show, the rest of the year he sells only items made 100% in America.

D.S. Iron Works is offering a $30.00 booth credit for potential Texas Bed and Breakfast customers who attend the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar and stop by the D.S. Iron Works booth. Wayne will include a $2.00 nail puzzle in each Texas Bed and Breakfast swag bag, as well.

The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar takes place each year at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas. It is more than just a craft show; it features an almost non-stop line-up of live music, and great food to boot. It is a fantastic place to pick up unique holiday gifts. It is also a fun experience.

The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar runs through December 24, 2011. Don’t miss it!

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve the Way You Want

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Not everyone likes to celebrate New Year’s Eve the same way. Some people want a big party, with lots of new faces. Some want to step out in style with a group of friends, for dinner and dancing. Still others want nothing more than a quiet evening with one special person.

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Fireworks will light the sky in San Antonio on New Year's Eve.

Texas is a large, diverse state. It has big, cosmopolitan cities and small, historic towns. It has vast stretches of open land, and miles of coastline on the Gulf of Mexico. Texas Bed and Breakfasts are located all over the state, in the big cities, the small towns, and the countryside.

Make New Year’s Eve special this year, no mater where or how you like to celebrate it, by spending it in a Texas Bed and Breakfast.

Stay close to home or go away for a night or two. If you enjoy all big cities have to offer, spend New Year’s Eve in Fort Worth, San Antonio, or Dallas. If you’d like to wake up on January 1, 2012 and go for a walk on the beach, head to a Texas Bed and Breakfast on the Gulf Coast. If you’d like to spend a romantic evening sipping wine in a quaint, historic town, head to one of our member Bed and Breakfasts in the Texas Hill Country.

Special events are happening all over the state. There is a Midnight Volksport Walk in Fredericksburg, for anyone interested in walking in the new year. There are numerous concerts and galas all over Dallas and Houston. San Antonio hosts a huge, free celebration with live music on six stages, food, and fireworks.

New Year’s Eve should be spent however you feel comfortable spending it. We’re certain you’ll be comfortable in a Texas Bed and Breakfast.

 

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A Texas Bed and Breakfast Holiday

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

If you’re planning to visit family or friends in Texas during the holidays, stay in a Texas Bed and Breakfast. Our member inns are located throughout the state, from Fort Davis to Mineola, Lubbock to Corpus Christi. Wherever you plan to travel in Texas this holiday season, you are sure to find a Texas inn.

Desert Evening

When you get to the end of the road, look for a Texas Bed and Breakfast.

There are many good reasons to stay in one of our member Texas Bed and Breakfasts rather than at the home of your friends or family. This is especially true during the holidays, when stress levels tend to spike in even the most steadfast individuals.

The benefits of having separate lodging during the holidays:

  • More space. As Virginia Woolfe so wisely wrote, everyone needs “a room of one’s own.” Even if you will only be visiting for a few days, it’s best to have a place to go each evening so everyone can have a little down time. When you reconnect in the morning, everyone will be in a better mood.
  • Less cooking. Since you’ll be fed delicious breakfasts each morning at your inn, your hosts will have one less meal to prepare each day.
  • Less laundry. Your hosts will undoubtedly be preparing many meals and washing many dishes. Why add your sheets and towels to their laundry load, too?
  • Less is more. While it is wonderful to reconnect with the people you love, it’s best not to have to share a bathroom.

 

Staying at a Texas Bed and Breakfast is a delightful experience. You’ll feel like you’ve had a real vacation in addition to seeing your beloved friends and family. You’ll return home pampered and refreshed.

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Holiday Events in Central Texas and the Hill Country

Sunday, November 20th, 2011

There are lots of good reasons to spend the holidays in Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country.

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The Marble Falls Walkway of Lights.

The weather is lovely–not too hot, not too cold. German, Czechoslovakian, and Mexican roots make for eclectic cultural, dining, and shopping experiences. And charming towns, such as Boerne, New Braunfels, Bastrop, Fredericksburg, and La Grange, have a host of festive activities. November and December are wonderful months to stay in Texas Bed and Breakfasts throughout Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country.

Festive Events Abound:

  • Stop by Fredericksburg for the Yuletide Celebration on November 25, 2011, which features a 26 foot tall German Christmas Pyramid, a 30 foot Christmas tree with locally made German-style ornaments, and a whole Gingerbread Village.
  • Skate outdoors on real ice in at the Eisbahn in Fredericksburg, November 25, 2011 through Jaunuary 1, 2012.
  • Shop St. Nicolausmarkt, a traditional German Christmas Market in Fredericksburg, December 2 and 3, 2011.
  • Experience Dickens on Main in downtown Boerne the two weekends after Thanksgiving. There will be live music, horse-drawn carriage rides, and even snow. It’s magical.
  • Watch the Weihnachts Parade in Boerne on December 3, 2011, from 6 to 9 p.m.
  • Head to Boerne Market Days, December 10 and 11, 2011. A fun outdoor crafts fair with antiques, jewelry, and bargains. Shop to outstanding live music.
  • Browse the amazing Weihnachsmarkt, or Christmas market, of New Braunfels, November 18-20, 2011.
  • Enjoy Wassailfest in New Braunfels, when all are invited to drink wassail and celebrate the holidays. December 1, 2011 at the Main Plaza.
  • Visit Gruene Market Days, held the third weekend of November and the first weekend of December. Since all products sold are created by the vendors themselves, it’s a fabulous place to find unique gifts.
  • Early December in La Grange is filled with special events such as the German Christmas and Trail of Lights at Monument HIll State Park, the Main Street Christmas Schmekenfest on the Square (say that three times fast), and the Czech Christmas Choral Concert. More information may be found at Monument Hill State Park.

 

Don’t just stay home this holiday season. Explore Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country. Enjoy hospitality at various Texas Bed and Breakfasts throughout the region. It’s a gift worth giving yourself.

 

 

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Stress Free Texas Weddings

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Stress shouldn’t be a part of anyone’s wedding, but unfortunately it often is. Things can go awry even during the most carefully planned events. It’s best to just laugh off mishaps and focus on everything that’s going right.

Sometimes it lasts

Make a good start to something that will last.

There is no way to guarantee a stress-free wedding, of course, but there are ways to reduce the likelihood of stress. Hosting your wedding at a Texas Bed and Breakfast is a good place to start.

Not all Texas Bed and Breakfasts are equipped to host weddings, but those that are tend to be good at it. Many specialize in intimate weddings, but some easily accommodate more than 100 guests. Innkeepers have strong connections with caterers, wedding planners, and photographers. Let them take care of all the plans. In the event that something goes amiss, they’ll worry about it so you won’t have to.

Members of the wedding party can lodge at the inn, which makes everything easier. Rehearsal dinners and receptions may also take place on site. Fewer venues mean fewer hassles. That makes for a stress-free wedding.

Please see Texas Bed and Breakfast Weddings for a list of inns that offer weddings.

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Historic Grapevine Texas

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

Grapevine TX Bed and Breakfasts are conveniently close to Dallas, Fort Worth, and the Dallas airport. As such, they are an ideal lodging choice for many travelers.

Yet Grapevine, Texas, is worth a look in and of itself. Its lovely, historic downtown area is home to numerous shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Guests of Grapevine TX Bed and Breakfasts will find there is so much to do here, they may not want or need to head into one of the neighboring big cities.

As the name suggests, Grapevine is home to more than one Texas Winery. The Grapevine Wine Trail leads to wineries year round, but is particularly fun to tour during special events such as the upcoming Fourth of July Wine Trail on Saturday, July 2, 2011. Please visit Grapevine Wine Trail for more details and additional events.

The next time your business or pleasure brings you to North Texas, swing by Grapevine. You’ll be happy you did.

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