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Adkins Texas Pride Barbecue 2980 E Loop 1604 210-649-3730 Alamo D & L RV Park 151 E Minnesota Rd 956-929-4154 Albany The Fort Griffin Fandangle Texas Oldest Outdoor Musical 325-762-3838 Alice The Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame Museum 213 N Wright St 361-664-8000 Alpine The Museum of the Big Bend at the north east corner of the Sul Ross State University Campus, follow the small brown signs 432-837-8143 Athens Athens Scuba Park 500 N Murchison St 903-675-5762 Azle Wild West Toys-the only place in the whole wide world you can get a brand new Amercian made diecast metal western toy cap gun! 106 West Main St 817-444-4320 Bandera The Frontier Times Museum 510 13th St 830-796-3864 The Old Spanish Trail Restaurant 305 Main St 830-796-3836 Beaumont Fat Mac's Smokehouse 5555 Calder Ave 409-892-8600 Fire Museum of Texas 400 Walnut 409-880-3927 Rao's Bakery 2596 Calder Ave 409-832-4342 Always wanted to try a King Cake without traveling to New Orleans? Well you'll find those here along with other wonderful baked goodies like Red Velvet Crumb Cake, gelato cake, cream puffs, and Teas heritage apple pie. Texas Energy Museum 600 Main St 409-833-5100 Texas Pig Stand 1595 Calder Ave 409-813-1444 Want to enjoy a pig sandwich, onion rings, and milkshake at one of the classic Texas drive ins? Then take time to stop at the Pig Stand, founded in 1921. Big Bend National Park Big Bend National Park click here for directions 432-477-2251 Big Springs Whip In RV Park 7000 I-20 South Service Rd, exit 184 432-393-5242 You'll enjoy your stay at this nice, clean older RV park staffed with friendly, helpful folks. And if you can get up early enough (they are sold out by about 7:30 am) walk next door to Allsup's Chuck Wagon, and bring a couple of their wonderful breakfast burritos back to the rig to start the day. Boerne Po Po Family Restaurant 829 FM 289 (I-10 exit 533) 830-537-4194-393-5242 Know for its great fried chicken, steaks, and bread pudding with whisky sauce. Waring Steak Nite Waring General Store at corner of Waring-Welfare Road and FM 1621 ( I-10 exit 533) 800-749-2332 On Wednesday nights this is the place to find a great steak and music! Note that this restaurant is just down the road from both the Po Po Family Restaurant and the Welfare Cafe. Brady Heart of Texas Country Music Museum 1701 S Bridge St 325-597-1895 (call for hours of operation) Brenham Blue Bell Creameries Loop Farm Road 577 979-836-7977 A weekday tour here will give you a chance to learn how this yummy ice cream is made and even get a sample. If this tiny bite of ice cream isn't enough to fill your tummy, head to the Fluff Top Roll Restaurant, 210 East Alamo, 979-836-9441, where you can fill up on yummy sandwiches, stews, chili, and salads. Monastery of St. Clare Miniature Horses 9300 Hwy 105 979-836-9652 Scheduling a visit here will give you a chance to see both the miniature horses that the nuns breed and also visit their creamic art barn and Monastery Chapel.Oh and don't worry if you fall in love with one of their frisky four legged baby's--many are for sale! Must Be Heaven Sandwich Shop 107 W Alama St 979-830-8536 Barrington Living History Farm at Washington-on-the-Brazo's State Historic Park 21300 Park Road 12 936-878-2214 You won't want to leave this area until heading to nearby Washington, TX and this neat historic site where you will find the Star of the Republic Museum, Independence Hall, and the Living History Farm with its reproduction log buildings and living history interpreters who will help show you what life was like in the 1850s on a Brazos Valley Farm. Bryan Madden's Causal Gourmet 20 S. Bryan Ave 979-779-2558 Messina Hof Winery 4545 Old Reliance Rd 979-778-9463 Note: Also see College Station as they are neighboring towns. Burnet Tea-Licious Tearoom & Giftique 216 S Main St 512-756-7636 Vanishing Texas River Cruise at Canyon of the Eagles 443 Waterway Lane 512-756-6986 Burton Burton Cotton Gin & Museum 307 N Main 979-289-3378 Caldwell Mad Hatter's Tea Room & Boutique 212 S. Echols 979-567-3504 (Wed-Saturday Camp Verde The Camp Verde General Store 285 Camp Verde Road East 830-634-722 Want to step back in time. Then make a stop at this 1857 building that now showcases history along with some nifty jewelry, cafe, Hill country crafts, gourmet foods, and clothing. Just 10 miles south of Kerrville, TX on Hwy 173, this makes for a fun 1/2 day trip. Camp Wood BJ's Cafe & Sweet Shop 107 Nueces St 830-597-6402 Great Angus beef burgers and lemon meringue pie. Canton First Monday Trade Days 800 Flea Market Road 903-567-6556 Does your face light up at the sight of a flea market? Then get ready to beam when you see the 7,000 or so dealers showing their wares at the First Monday Trade Days Market, Canton, TX, about an hour east of Dallas on I-20, runs Friday-Sunday before the 1st Monday of every month, 8:00 a.m. to dusk. Here you'll find antiques, tools, collectable Barbies, antique jewelry, junk, and all sorts of other stuff you can no longer live without. To shop like a pro at this largest flea market in the US, which is spread out over about 300 acres, bring some comfy shoes, sun screen, a hat, something to carry or cart your purchases in, a pocket full of change, your negotiating skills, and patience! Mill Creek Ranch Resort 2102 Trade Days Blvd (Hwy 19) 866-599-7275 And since you can't possibly explore all Canton First Monday Trade Days has to offer in just one day, why not make reservations to stay at Canton's award winning RV park! Here you'll find full hookups, WiFi, Cable TV, showers, laundry, 2 pools, hot tub, ponds, streams, hiking trails, an island gazebo, outdoor pavilion with a grill and smoker, a gated playground, a main lodge, and rental cabins for your non-RVing friends. Carthage The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame & Tex Ritter Museum 300 W Panola St 903-693-6634 College Station George W Bush Presidential Library 1000 George Bush Drive 979-691-4000 Note: Also see Bryan as they are neighboring towns. Danevang The Danish Heritage Museum 153 County Rd 979-578-0808 Decatur Main Steet Home and Gardens 603 W Main Street 940-627-0235 Dublin Old Doc's Soda Shop and Oldest Dr Pepper Bottling Plant in the World 105 E Elm 888-398-1024 Veldhuizen Farmstead Cheese 425 PR 1169 254-968-3098 El Campo Greek Bros. Oyster Bar & Grill 133 South Mechanic 979-543-1757 A local favorite this restaurant features oysters on he half shell, shrimp Cozumel, and Feta chicken. Elm Mott The Homestead Craft & Children's Fair at Brazos de Dios I-35 exit 343 and FM 308 254-754-9600 Fort Stockton Fort Stockton KOA Kampground I-10 at Warnock Rd 800-KOA-8607 432-395-2494 full service, easy on and off RV park Comanche Land RV Park I-10 exit 257 432-336-6403 easy on and off, clean, level sites, some pull-thrus, full hookups, Cable TV, and great low price. Gainesville Bella Matiz 103 W California St 940-668-8418 The Bee Hive 100 W California St 940-665-8566 Fried Pie Company & Restaurant-a great lunch stop 202 West Main Street 940-665-7651 Pass Time Fabrics 105 W California St 940-668-1747 Page Davidson Studio & Cahoots Handbags 205 S Commerce 940-665-2138 Rumpy's Little German Bakery (in the Vallero Gas Station)--yummy baked goodies 801 N I-35 940-512-1121 Seafoodville 424 E California St 940-612-3474 Gladewater The Glory Bee Baking Company 111 N Main 903-636-5557 After a great breakfast wander through Gladewater's 20+ antique stores. Glenrose Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 2155 CR 2008 (3 miles southwest of town) 257-897-2960 Land of the Dinosaurs A Family Musical 877-346-6526 Greenville Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum 600 Interstate 30 East 903-450-4502 Gruene Adobe Verde Restaurant 1724 Hunter Rd 830-629-0777 Gruene Market Days 1641 Hunter Rd (in front of Adobe Verde) 830-832-1721 The Gristmill Restaurant 1287 Gruene Road 830-606-1281 Natural Bridge Caverns 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd 210-651-6101 Gonzales Gonzales Pioneer Village 2122 N St. Joseph St 830-672-2157 a fun historic town to explore off I-10 between Houston and San Antonio Gun Barrel City Lakeside RV Park 301 West Main 877-451-4304 903-887-4212 a great small town to explore just 55 minutes from Dallas Helotes Floore's Country Store--just don't show up here expecting to pick up some penny nails or bag balm as this is an old style 1946 Beer Joint & Dance Hall 14492 Old Bandera Rd 210-695-8827 Hico Koffee Kup Family Restaurant Hwy 6 & 281 254-769-4839 Here you'll find wonderful hand made onion rings, great chicken fried steak, and pie to die for. Then once you finish your yummy meal you can walk some of it off by wandering Pecan Street with its fun stores like Bliss Living, Ranch Outfitters, and Sugar Mountain Antiques. Then before leaving town stop by Wiseman House Fine Handmade Chocolates for a little bite of heaven. Hockley Magnolia Country RV Park 23815 Nichols Sawmill Rd 800-234-4353 full service, WiFi RV park Humble The Mercer Arboretum & Bontanic Garden 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd 281-442-8731 Jefferson Beauty & the Book--The ONLY Hair Salon/Bookstore in the Country 608 N Polk St 903-665-7520 Home of the Pulpwood Queens of East Texas Book Club Blackburn's Factory Outlet 108 E Lafayette 903-665-1128 Blessings Gifts 119 Polk St 903-665-3895 Cypress Bayou RV Park 1602 Highway 49 East 866-398-2038 The Gone With The Wind Museum 408 Taylor St 903-665-1939 The Hamburger Store 101 Market St 903-665-3251 Even if it means you've got to stay an extra day and slip into your big pants you've just got to try some of their homemade-best-you've-ever-had pie. Oh and the hamburgers, sandwiches, and sweet potato fries aren't bad either! Jefferson General Store & Old Fashioned Soda Fountain 113 E. Austin St. 903-665-8481 Has wonderful chocolate malts along with other goodies to make you smile Kitt's Kornbread Sandwich & Pie Bar 117 E Austin St 903-665-0505 (closed Wednesdays) While in town you've just got to try one of their yummy cornbread sandwiches and pie. But don't expect to rush--they offer over 15 varieties to choose from like buttermilk, chocolate pecan, and double chocolate cream. The Old Store 123 Walnut St 800-227-1030 Johnson City Hill Country Cupboard (great chicken fried steak and catfish) 101 South US Highway 281 830-868-4625 LBJ State Park & Ranch 14 miles west of Johnson City on US 290 830-644-2252 Miller Creek RV Park 5618 Hwy 281 South 830-868-2655 Big rig friendly, instant free phone hookups, paddle boat rentals, and more in the heart of the Hill Country country. While in Johnson City. art lovers won't want to miss the Benini Foundation Galleries & Sculpture Ranch. La Grange East Texas Oil Museum Hwy 29 at Ross St 903-983-8295 Kilgore College Rangerettes Showcase Museum Physical Education Complex at Broadway & Ross 903-983-8265 La Grange Weikel's Bakery in the Shell Station on Hwy 71 979-968-9413 Absolutely yummy baked goods. The Jersey Barn 3117 Hwy 159 979-249-3406 This 100 year old family farm offers tours, parties, and a fun gift shop where they sell their great Jersey cheeses and other fun gifts. . Frank's Place downtown on the historic square 979-968-3759 The locals know what they are doing when they head here for a great breakfast or lunch (open 6am till 2:00 pm) The Suncatcher RV Park 3033 US Highway 77 979-968-6868 Lipan Texas Hill Country Furniture & Mercantile 19280 Jwu 2915 (5 miles south of I-20) 254-646-3376 A visit here will give you a chance to see not only amazing hand made furniture, including a wooden bath tub, and home accessories but also tour the other businesses in Natty Flat. On the grounds you'll find the Natty Flat Smokehouse, a Blacksmith Shop, Sawmill, and Corn Crib plus the World's Largest Cedar Rocking Chair. Llano Acme Cafe on the Square on the Square across from the courthouse 325-247-457 Open for lunch only during the week and brunch on Sundays, this cafe features yummy crab cakes and other homemade dishes! Fian's Honey 3744 S St. Hwy 16 325-247-4867 Showroom open to the pubic Mon-Frid 9-5 Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que 604 W Young (Hwy 29) 325-247-5713 Award winning barbecue that will make you wish you had a bigger fridge in your rig! Llaneaux Seafood House 102 Legion Drive 325-247-3663 Llano River Golf & RV Resort 301 W Main St 325-247-5100 Longview The Great Texas Balloon Race This race which is normally held in July is the state's largest sanctioned balloon event,. Which makes July a great time to explore this neat Texas town and watch the beauty of balloons float through the sky as the sun sets. Los Fresnos Little Graceland W Hwy 100 956-233-5482 Mr. Simon Vega had a pretty famous Army buddy that he's never forgotten-Elvis. Simon has set aside two rooms in his home and dedicated them to keeping the memory of the King alive. Lubbock The Buddy Holly Center 1801 Ave G 806-767-2686 National Ranching Heritage Center & Historical Park 3121 Fourth St 806-742-0498 Silent Wings Museum 6202 N I-27 806-775-2047 Marble Falls Bella Sera Italian Restaurant & Pizza 1125 N Highway 281 830-798-2661 Blue Bonnet Cafe 211 Hwy 281 830-693-2344 You just must save room for pie when you visit here! Brothers Bakery 519 N US 281 830-798-8278 Located in downtown Marble Falls, this bakery serves wonderful crusty breads, pastries, specialty coffees, and lunch. Patton's On Main Restaurant 201 Main St 830-693-8664 Marshall Country Pines RV Campground 5935 Hwy 59 N 903-935-4278 This campground offers free WiFi, level sites, some with shade trees, full hookups, some pull thrus, a fishing lake, pond, restrooms, and laundry. Fugler's Grocery Store & Market 8 miles northwest of town on Texas Highway 154 903-935-5967 Started in 1940 this market prides itself on being home to the Bubba Burger. Oh and if at all possible leave room for a slice of one of their pies. Neely's Brown Pig 1404 East Grand Ave (Hwy 80) 903-935-9040 Marshall Pottery 4901 Elysian Fields 903-938-9201 Mason Santos Taqueria 205 San Antonio 325-347-6140 Located in the Hill Country--this little local restaraunt is worth waiting in line for. Medina Love Creek Orchard on Texas 16 800-49-0882 Midland The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum 1500 I-20 West 432-683-4402 Moulton Kloesel's Steakhouse 101 Moore St 361-596-7323 Mount Pleasant Golden Gals Candy Company 210 W Second St 888-318-4171 Laura's Cheesecakes 109 N Madison, I-30 & exit 162 903-577-8177 Put on your big pants and head here to enjoy a slice of their Ultimate Taste of Texas. Or order their sampler of 3 slices of 6 varieties of their yummy cheesecakes and take it back to the rig for several days of enjoyment. Muleshoe Muleshoe Heritage Center 2000 W Ash 806-272-5873 Leal's Mexican Restaurant 1010 W American Blvd 806-2727-3294 Open since 1957 these folks offer great combination lunches and dinners. The Dinner Bell Restaurant 2103 W American Ave 806-272-4080 One of the local's favorites, this restaurant features great chicken fried steaks and a dinner all you can eat dinner buffet. For fun shopping while in town explore Muleshoe Metal Art and Carolyn's Christmas Creations. Not into Christmas, stop by Carolyn's anyway as this 13,000 foot store also features Western decor, antiques, furniture, and gourmet foods. Nacogdoches-The Oldest Town in Texas Auntie Pasta 211 Old Tyler Rd 936-569-2171 Camp Tonkawa Springs RV Park 4675 CR 153 (mailing address-Garrison, TX) 936-564-8888 The Nacogdoches Azalea Trail This 20 mile driving trail through both neighborhoods and the Stephen F Austin Mize Azalea Garden will take make you want to start on your own garden. New Braunfels Clear Springs Restaurant 1692 S St Hwy 46 830-629-3775 Ozona Hitchin Post Steakhouse Restaurant 1301 Sheffield Road 325-392-5280 Known for their great chicken fried steaks Port Aransas Pioneer Beach Resort 120 Gulfwind Drive 888-480-3246 Great park with free WiFi from all sites The Texas Sand Festival This fun 3 days festival is one of the largest Master Sand Sculpting Competitions in the United States. It also features 200+ amateur sculptors. Port Arthur Museum of the Gulf Coast 700 Procter St 409-982-7000 Known for its local girl, Janis Joplin exhibits plus ones featuring personal items from the Big Bopper, Waylon Jennings, and Gene Autry. Portland The Sea Breeze RV Park 1026 Sea Breeze Lane 361-643-0744 Just minutes from Corpus Christi this park offers both a great location and facilities. Possum Kingdom Possum Kingdom Lake 362 N FM 2353 940-779-2424 Round Top Royer's Round Top Cafe 105 Main St 979-249-3611 Henkel Square Pioneer Museum 110 Live Oak 979-249-3308 Also before leaving town you will want to wander through some of the wonderful local art galleries and stores like the Copper Shade Tree, 206 E. Mill St, 9790249-4127; Pandora de Balthazar European Luxury Bedding, 201 E. Austin St, 979-249-2070; the Gallery at Round Top, 203 E Austin, 979-249-4119; and Crazy Emma's, Mill St, 979-421-0261. Many of these stores are only open Wednesday through Saturday so plan your trip accordingly. Love antiques? Then you'll want to plan to visit one of their two annual huge antique & crafts fairs. Held in April and again in October this event spreads over several weeks and several towns! Oh and if you decide to go at the last minute don't be surprised to find out that close by campground spaces have been spoken for months in advance. Saint Jo Trailtown Cafe 205 Broad St 940-995-9450 San Augustine Mission Dolores Visitor Center & RV Park 701 S Broadway 936-275-3815 San Augustine Drug Company & Old Fashioned Soda Fountain 10 E Columbia 936-275-3401 San Marcos The Aquarena Center 921 Aquarena Springs Drive 512-245-7570 Wonder World Park 1000 Prosepct St 512-392-3760 Sanger Lake Ray Roberts 940-686-2148 or 940-637-2294 Schulenburg The Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum 311 Bai,gartem St 979-743-6559 Sealy Hinze's Barbecue 2101 S Hwy 36 S 979-885-7808 Sherman Cackle & Oink BBQ 3210 Texoma Pkwy 903-891-3200 2006 winner of Best BBQ of Texoma Sonora Caverns of Sonora I-10 & Exit 392 325-387-3105 Stephenville The Flying Needle 1495 W South Loop 254-965-7577 A very fun store to explore for the quilter, knitter, or needle worker. And while you are in the neighborhood walk on down to the Ace Hardware--you will not believe their wonderful kitchen store! Hard Eight BBQ 1091 Glen Rose Rd (Hwy 67 & 281) 254-968-5552 Wonderful barbeque, corn bread salad, and cobblers! Strawn Mary's Cafe 119 Grant Ave 254-672-5741 Features a great chicken fried steak made the old fashioned way. An Ancient Art Handcrafted Soap Company 108 N Central 254-672-5421 Specializing in olive oil based soaps, this store offers great soap almond vanilla, white wine, or cool mint breeze. They also make their own handcrafted oils, creams, balms, and lotions. Surfside The Red Snapper Inn Restaurant 402 Blue Water Hwy 979-239-3226 Sweetwater Allen Fried Chicken 1301 E Broadway 325-235-2060 Served family style, this local favorite is worth getting off I-20 for. Tarpley Max & Ernie's (a Guy Fieri Favorite) Williams Creek Depot--FM470 830-562-3250 Taylor Louie Mueller Barbecue (a Guy Fieri Favorite) 206 W Second St 512-352-6206 Terlingua Historic Terlingua Ghost Town 100 Ivey St 432-371-2234 Texas RV Shows Texas RV Shows--need a new rig? Then check out this site for upcoming show dates. Texarkana Bryce's Cafeteria 2021 Mall Dr, I-30 & exit 222 903-792-1611 Serving great meals for over 77 years, this cafeteria food is worth waiting in line for. Turkey The Bob Wills Museum 2 blocks south of Main St 806-423-1253 RV Art Gallery 500 W 53rd St 800-467-5521 Housed in the local KOA campground this is the Nation's only RV Art Gallery. Tye Tye RV Park 440 N Access Rd (I-20 exit 278 or 277) 325-691-0398 Just 10 miles west of Abilene, this nice clean park offers full hookups, some pull-thrus, Cable TV, laundry, a fishing lake, modem hookup, and best of all a quiet place to spend the night. Tyler-America's Rose Capital The Discovery Science Place 308 N Broadway 903-533-8011 Harrold's Model Train Museum 8103 US Hwy 271 N 903-531-0404 Janie's Cakes (wonderful pound cakes) 420 E 5th St 903-592-6150 Tyler Municipal Rose Garden 420 Rose Park Drive 903-531-1212 Tyler Rose Museum 420 Rose Park Drive 903-597-3130 Utopia Utopia Joe's Coffee House 655 Main St 830-966-5656 Sabinal Canyon Museum Ranch Rd 187 839-966-2100 Vanderpool The Lone Star Motorcycle Musuem 36517 RM 187 (4 miles north of town) 830-966-6103 Victoria The Museum of the Coastal Bend 2200 East Red River 361-582-2511 The Rosebud Fountain & Grill 102 S Main St 361-573-5111 A visit to this 1940s ear soda fountain will give you a chance to enjoy a great old fashioned milk shake, beer battered french fries and burger. The Texas Zoo 110 Memorial Driv, inside Memorial Park 811-573-7636 Victoria Market Days This fun event with over 100 vendors is held on the 3rd Saturday of the month during the spring in March, April, & May and during the fall in October, November, & December. Waco Health Camp 2601 Circle Rd 254-752-2081 great milkshakes and hamburgers! Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum 100 Texas Ranger Trail, I-35 & University Parks Dr 254-750-8631 Here you'll be treated to exhibits of a 1837 Texas Ranger fort, about the history of the Rangers, a firearms collection, and Western Art. Dr Pepper Museum 300 South 5th St 254-757-1024 Housed in the original 1906 bottling plant, visiting here will give you a chance to see a period soda fountain, memorabilia, and an artesian well. Waxahachie The Dove's Nest Restaurant 105 West Jefferson St 972-938-3683 Weatherford Boo Ray's Of New Orleans 3039 Fort Worth Hwy (also known as US 180) 817-599-6266 Some of the best Cajun food you will ever eat! Clark Gardens Bontanical Park 567 Maddux Rd 940-682-4857 Hutch's Pie Shop 145 College Park 817-594-0751 Known for their great fried pies, they also serve breakfast and lunch. Whistle Hill Cafe 104 South Walnut 817-599-4311 (closes at 3:00pm most days) Has great burgers, sandwiches, and pies Welfare Welfare Cafe 233 Waring-Welfare Rd(I-10 exit 533) 830-537-3700 Try one of their 5+ varieties of schnitzels or outstanding Chicken Fredericksburg. Note this cafe is just a few miles past the Po Po Family Restaurant and Waring Steak Nite. Wellborn The Hullabaloo Diner 15045 FM 2154 979-690-3002 West The Czech Stop Grocery and Deli 105 North College, I-35 & exit 353 254-826-4161 Try their wonderful fruit or sausage kolackys. Wharton 20th Century Technology Museum 231 S Fulton St 979-282-8810 Open limited hours Friday-Sunday. Wink The Roy Orbison Museum on Texas 115, downtown 432-527-3441 Call to arrange a tour. Winnsboro LouViney Cellars & Bistro 111 E Broadway 903-342-0485 This is just one of the fun stops you'll want to make in Winnsboro. While exploring this charming small east Texas town you'll also want to drop in at Ladles to Linens, the Main Street Gallery, JANS Antiques, the Antique Mall, the Crossroads Coffeehouse & Music Co., ciboVino Italian Restaurant, and Calico Junction. ADD YOUR EXPERIENCES Copyright© 1998-2010 Wynmor Inc. with all rights reserved. American Journeys Terms & Conditions of Use