BEST PLACE TO SPOT BLUEBONNETS



“The bluebonnet is to Texas what the shamrock is to Ireland, the cherry blossom to Japan, the lily to France, the rose to England and the tulip to Holland.”
-Jack Maguire

The Texas Bluebonnet Trails

Burnet-Llano-Fredericksburg-Johnson City
Another great Bluebonnet Trail is found near Burnet, known as the Bluebonnet Capital of Texas. This trail takes you west out of Burnet on Hwy 29 to Llano, then south on Hwy16 to Fredericksburg. From Fredericksburg head east on Hwy 290 to Johnson City then back north to Burnet on Hwy 281. Peak viewing time is normally late March through early April.

DOWNLOAD A MAP OF THE BURNET-LLANO-FREDERICKSBURG-JOHNSON CITY BLUEBONNET TRAIL

Ennis
Ennis is known as the Official Bluebonnet City of Texas because it’s home to the Official Texas Bluebonnet Trail. Very official, indeed. The best time to visit the bluebonnet trail in Ennis is during the month of April, as the blooms reach their peak during the third week in April. The Ennis Garden Club publishes a map of the Bluebonnet Trail each year.

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You can also take in great scenic views of bluebonnets in and around Kerrville and Boerne


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BEST STAMPEDE AT THE STATE CAPITOL




The Artsy Side of Politics

If you find yourself at the State Capitol in Austin during February, take notice of the paintings and bronze sculptures on the first floor of the Rotunda. It’s the work of 36 talented Texas artists on display February 15–27. This will be the longest-running art exhibit ever hosted by the Texas State Capitol.

Artists on exhibit include:

  • Kyle Polzin
  • Roy Andersen
  • Nancy Bush
  • Bruce Greene,
  • TD Kelsey
  • Roebrt Pummill
  • Teresa Elliott
  • Mark Haworth
  • John Austin Hanna
  • Donna Howell-Sickles
  • Jill Carver
  • John Pototschnik
  • Tony Eubanks
  • and many more!

If you miss the exhibit at the Capitol, you’re in luck. Starting March 2 (which happens to be Texas Independence Day), InSight Gallery in Fredericksburg will house the exhibit through April 15.

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BEST 5 MILES OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN TEXAS



Killeen/Belton Lake | Nature in Lights Celebration

Now–Jan. 3, 2010

Kick off the holiday season with a trip to the 13TH annual Nature in Lights celebration. Drive through 5 miles of holiday-themed light scenes and visit Santa at his village for photos, crafts, hot cocoa and cookies.

Open nightly 7–10pm

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BEST PLACE TO STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES


Tyler, Texas Rose Festival
October 8—11
Tradition runs deep in Texas. Tyler, Texas reminds us of that with the 76th annual Texas Rose Festival. Hundreds of thousands of roses are displayed in artful arrangements creating acres of gorgeous rose covered fields.
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BEST STATE FAIR OF TEXAS DISCOUNTS


How to Get a Discount to The State Fair of Texas
We love discounts at ShopAcrossTexas.com. We really love discounts to the State Fair! So here’s the scoop on daily deals:
Participating North Texas KROGER stores

Advance purchase General Admission tickets are $13.50. A Season Pass is $29.95. They may be purchased at the check-out counter or at the service desk.

Daily Deals
Opening Day: Sept. 25—Bring a full 20 oz. Coca-Cola product for donation to the North Texas Food Bank containers at Fair admission gates and enter the State Fair for $4 per donation per person.

Dr Pepper $3 Tuesdays: Every Tuesday, bring an empty Dr Pepper can and enter for $3. Most rides (excluding the Thrillway, Texas Star and selected other attractions) are 5 coupons.

Dr Pepper $5 after 5 pm: Bring an empty Dr Pepper can to any State Fair admission gate after 5 p.m. and enter for $5.

Kroger “Three for $1″ each Wednesday: Admission is $1 for each visitor bringing 3 cans of food for area food banks.

Coke $4 Thursday: Bring an empty 20 oz. bottle of a Coca-Cola product and enter the Fair for $4 admission.

FREE Thursdays for Senior Citizens: HealthSpring and Mature Texan Magazine sponsor of Seniors Day. Senior Citizens 60 years and older get in to the State Fair FREE each Thursday.

FREE Thursday admission with a Cinemark Theater ticket stub.

Any Day—McDonald’s offers $4 off General Admission: with one of their State Fair coupons (available on tray liner or bag stuffer) any day of the Fair. A free child ticket (with purchase of general admission) coupon is also distributed by McDonald’s. Offer may not be combined with any other offer.

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