Summer’s final fling compiled by Mary
Drennon Wilson County News lists Texas weekend getaways as summer winds down. Highlights include Galveston beaches and attractions such as Moody Gardens, Space Center Houston, and Galveston’s historic district, plus activities in Houston and Corpus Christi areas for family trips.
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Drennon Wilson County News
Texas
Gulf Coast Region
Galveston
Gulf Coast
Kemp’s Riddley Sea
Lone Star Flight Museum
Railroad Museum
Texas Seaport Museum
Moody Gardens
Palm Beach
Space Center
Houston
NASA
Johnson Space Center
Astrodome
Water World
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Corpus Christi
Lexington
Texas Hill Country and Gulf Coast Pocket Tourist Guide
Readable text highlights Texas parks coastal towns and Hill Country destinations. Notes Corpus Christi attractions such as the Texas State Aquarium and Padre Island Beaches, plus King Ranch near Corpus. Covers Seguin New Braunfels Wimberley Fredericksburg Austin Bat Conservation International and LBJ sites with sightseeing, outdoor activities, and culture.
Schlitterbahn Opens New Headfirst Slides At Family Park
Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels opens headfirst slides this summer at the 65 acre park on the Comal River offering 40 rides in six themed areas. The waterpark features tube chutes uphill coasters pools hot tubs kiddie areas and picnic grounds with free parking and tram service. Open daily through August 19 with select areas August 13 to 17 and weekends August 25 to September 15. Located off I 35 between San Antonio and Austin. Call 830 625 2353.
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Comal
New Braunfels
San Antonio
Austin
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King Ranch
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Starcke Park
Kids Kingdom
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Wonder World
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Wimberley
Cypress Creek
Blue Hole
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