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[MeeskaMomma]

sue and co...

I would recommend flying into San Antonio to see some of the historic missions, visit the River Walk and try some delicious Mexican food. I would then drive to the Hill Country to see some of the beautiful fall scenery and stay in some of the quaint B&Bs. Fredricksburg which is in the Hill Country is worth a drive for the historic character, shopping, and delicious German food.

This is the advice of a native Texan

I love Fort Worth (I live near there) and Austin but if I could see only a little of Texas in the fall this is where I'd go, especially given your interests and the fact that you didn't mention bringing kids.

I third? this.

 

[Diva of Dragons]

I second staying in San Antonio if you visit Texas. There is quite a bit to do in and around that city.

I love Fort Worth and Houston too but Fort Worth is more limited and you have to know Houston to appreciate what is has to offer. The Austin area is beautiful but I wouldn't say that there is a ton for a tourist to do there.

And, The Alamo! LOL!..... Glad it's going well!! As for Disney, it's a 2 day drive! Drvie it! I love the drive on the 10 through LA etc... Soooo pretty! But then, we drive from So. CA. Nothing to see until just before San Antonio. Those first 2 days are torture. LOL!

 

[KathyTX]

Hill country is great. There is a little German town named Fredericksburg that is lovely. Wimberly is another great Texas town

If you want to see cowboys and all that try the Ft. Worth stockyards.

For hiking Big bend national park is beautiful. It is at the southern tip of Texas and not near anything, but you would drive through West Texas which is really the most cartoonish authentic looking part of Texas. If you go there check out the McDonald observatory on the way. Marfa is also near there it is a quirky town.

Great suggestions!! Fredericksburg is lovely for shopping, quaint bed and breakfasts, and lots of great little wineries! Luckenbach is a fun place to sit in the shade with a cold beer and listen to music. San Antonio's Riverwalk and Missions are fun to tour.

 

[Gumbo4x4]

Agree with San Antonio/Fredericksburg for a visit, but Austin has a lot to offer and is only 90 miles away. Could do both if you have time

 

[Heidict]

I really appreciate the pulling to the shoulder to allow faster cars to pass on 2-lane roads thing. Wish that were more common up here.

We noticed that and loved it also. Wish they would do something like that here.

If it wasn't for my job, DH and I would move in a heartbeat. We fell in love with that state and the people.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Good luck with your move.

 

[pyrxtc]

So it looks like I will be moving from NJ to Texas. Any thoughts on packing/ driving that far/ culture shock? How do TX people get to Disney (drive v.s. fly)?

Thanks!!

I am going to follow this thread since I am moving to Frisco, TX in a few weeks from NH (grew up in MA). Can't wait to see how different things are, I know I will enjoy the heat cuz I despise the cold !! I am so sick of that 6 feet of snow. Glad to see you are liking it so far and my new neighbors, the one's I have met so far, are awesome !

 

[MeeskaMomma]

I am going to follow this thread since I am moving to Frisco, TX in a few weeks from NH (grew up in MA). Can't wait to see how different things are, I know I will enjoy the heat cuz I despise the cold !! I am so sick of that 6 feet of snow. Glad to see you are liking it so far and my new neighbors, the one's I have met so far, are awesome !

Welcome to Texas! Frisco is great, and close to so many things...well Texas close. Good luck with your move!

 

[Janepod]

As a sixth generation Texan and a member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, Welcome!

What is the significance of being a sixth generation Texan? I have seen that reference other places too, and on a tee shirt, but never for places other than Texas. I've never heard anyone call themselves a sixth generation New Yorker or Marylander or Vermonter, etc. Why do Texans?

 

[EMom]

What is the significance of being a sixth generation Texan? I have seen that reference other places too, and on a tee shirt, but never for places other than Texas. I've never heard anyone call themselves a sixth generation New Yorker or Marylander or Vermonter, etc. Why do Texans?

Because we're TEXANS. If his family has been in Texas for six generations, then he is likely from one of the families that was here before the revolution. They probably fought in the war. In Texas, it is a big deal to have had ancestors who fought against Mexico in the revolution. My ancestors were here before the war and one fought at San Jacinto, which is a matter of great family pride. We were here when Texas was part of Mexico, then an independent country and later, part of the US by choice. It's like having ancestors who came over on The Mayflower.

 

[MeeskaMomma]

Because we're TEXANS. If his family has been in Texas for six generations, then he is likely from one of the families that was here before the revolution. They probably fought in the war. In Texas, it is a big deal to have had ancestors who fought against Mexico in the revolution. My ancestors were here before the war and one fought at San Jacinto, which is a matter of great family pride. We were here when Texas was part of Mexico, then an independent country and later, part of the US by choice. It's like having ancestors who came over on The Mayflower.

It's odd, I have lived in Texas most my life and I don't know that I have ever met anyone that was a 6th generation Texan, at least that I know of. It could be that my family is from a small Czech community that celebrated their Czech heritage more than their Texan. There are a lot of these little Czech communities scattered about Texas, I think it is a quirky, lovable part of Texas.

 

[Janepod]

Because we're TEXANS. If his family has been in Texas for six generations, then he is likely from one of the families that was here before the revolution. They probably fought in the war. In Texas, it is a big deal to have had ancestors who fought against Mexico in the revolution. My ancestors were here before the war and one fought at San Jacinto, which is a matter of great family pride. We were here when Texas was part of Mexico, then an independent country and later, part of the US by choice. It's like having ancestors who came over on The Mayflower.

That is pretty cool. Thanks for the explanation.

 

[Planogirl]

It's odd, I have lived in Texas most my life and I don't know that I have ever met anyone that was a 6th generation Texan, at least that I know of. It could be that my family is from a small Czech community that celebrated their Czech heritage more than their Texan. There are a lot of these little Czech communities scattered about Texas, I think it is a quirky, lovable part of Texas.

I love Czech food and we try to hit the occasional festival. Not to mention kolaches any time.

I'm not a native Texan (Air Force brat) and neither were my parents. Of course the great heroes of Texas weren't from Texas either so I have good company!

 

[sue and co]

Thank you for all the replies to my question, it would only be the two of us and it has given me some pointers as to which areas to do further research on.

 

[tcufrog]

Let us know where you decide to go.

 

[mjantz]

Sorry to hijack this thread but DH and I are thinking of maybe coming to Texas for a late Autumn break as it is a part of the US we have never visited. For two complete novices coming for around two weeks which part would you recommend as most interesting or should we do a split stay? We love history, food and wine not hiking or rafting.

Thank you to anyone who can offer suggestions.

sue

In addition to the great advice you have already received, definitely rent a car. Austin to San Antonio isn't too far & its a good overnight trip. LBJ Museum. bat bridge & just the general atmosphere.

Also, maybe I just run with a different group but I've had very little incidents of religious intolerance. Within one of my social circles we have everything from Christians to Pagans to Atheists & we all manage to get along just fine. But yes, we are very, very proud of our state.

 

[theducksdidit]

I moved to Texas 10 years ago from Maryland. I have no intention of ever leaving lol.