Camping in Texas and More
Camping Options in Texas
Camping is as much a part of Texas culture as the state itself. Outside of the huge metropolitan locations lies an array of state parks and open terrain just waiting to be uncovered and enjoyed. And since you can go camping almost any evening during the year, you have no excuse for leaving the sleeping bag stuffed in your closet .
Over seventy state parks are situated in the state, so there's definitely one nearby. Set out with the family for a rejuvenating weekend at the campsite. Complete the cliché with a cookout and a day of fishing with the kids , and if things go well you can cook the fish you caught for supper that night.
If you're in the Dallas area , take advantage of Bonham, Cedar Hill, Eisenhower, or Lake Mineral Wells State Parks. All have the amenities you'd expect to find at a state park, and in some great surprises for the kids . Horseback riding, boating, and hiking are but a few of the entertaining things to do. Grab the tent and pack up the kids.
Other places in the state, head for Hill Country in central Texas. This area offers some of the best camping in the state, with tons of places to hike and explore. Blanco, Garner, Inks Lake, and McKinney Falls are some of the more visited parks, with outdoor areas, tubing, canoeing, and kayaking. Some have cabins for rent, so you can always enjoy the outdoor experience without sleeping on the ground.
The Best of the Rest
After you've hit all the well-known and popular tourist attractions and hot-spots in Dallas, keep looking; you're not through. There are some eclectic and less-popular places in the locale that are still well work a visit. A few are mentioned here, and there are very many more. These are, without a doubt, the best of the many .
Commence at the Frontiers of Flight museum. This off-beat museum houses a display of flying machines and from the beginning of flight to today. There's a little bit of something for everyone here, bi-planes to rockets, so take some time to check it out.
From the nostalgic to the modern, head over to the new stadium of the Dallas Cowboys. This technological wonder is a world unto itself, with everything possible for the die-hard football fan. Whether you take the tour or see an event, you'll be amazed by the sheer size of this coliseum. Finally, you can't leave Dallas without paying respect to President Kennedy by visiting the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Repository. The famous floor of the famous building from which the president was shot has been turned into a museum for the President, and it is a wonderful tribute. The site can be quite crowded depending on when you visit, but if you're patient, you will be rewarded with a interesting exhibit.
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