Planning a trip to Southern US

Edster · 27th June 2018, 03:22 PM

In San Antonio I'd recommend The Alamo (Davy Crocket and all), actually the major origin shrine of Texas, and River Walk. Houston is the Museum District and of course the Space Center. Don't know Austin, but the the music scene is popular. Google searches will offer more details. Also, look for a coffee cup with "Don't Mess With Texas" on it. In most airport gift shops.

I'm not a native, but have lived/worked near Houston off and on for several years. Actually,Texans, themselves, are an interesting ethnic group. I've become rather fond of them over time. Also, it'll be HOT there this time of year.

Take care,
Ed

fernando · 27th June 2018, 04:04 PM

Thank you for the heads up, Ed. Will certainly look for one of those coffee cups.
Is it so hot, not now but, but end September, our travelling date ?

Edster · 27th June 2018, 05:26 PM

Temps start to decrease in Sept. to Ave. High 87 F, Low 67 F. end of month. Much nicer in October.

fernando · 27th June 2018, 10:07 PM

I hope this is not the extreme year, Ed

kamals · 28th June 2018, 02:05 AM

If you are going to San Antonio do check out the River Walk, it's beautiful and there is a nice portion that's beautiful at night with restaurants and night spots. It feels tucked away from the more modern parts of San Antonio.

fernando · 28th June 2018, 12:17 PM

Thanks much for the info, kamals

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kronckew · 28th June 2018, 10:28 PM

Houston area also has the San Jacinto park, with a small museum in the monument tower base that has his sword in it, along with other stuff, I recall. San Jacinto is where Gen. Sam Houston lured general Santa Anna after the Alamo, and trounced him and capturing him as well, ended the war and guaranteed Texas' independence. The battleship Texas is also moored nearby and worth a visit.

If you want to see Texans in action, try Gilly's, south side of the ship channel...
Booze, dancing, mech. bull rides, etc...Yee Haw! Don't get caught with a beer open in the car...Lone Star ain't bad. San Miguel or Dos Equis is better tho.

27th June 2018, 03:22 PM	#1
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 440	In San Antonio I'd recommend The Alamo (Davy Crocket and all), actually the major origin shrine of Texas, and River Walk. Houston is the Museum District and of course the Space Center. Don't know Austin, but the the music scene is popular. Google searches will offer more details. Also, look for a coffee cup with "Don't Mess With Texas" on it. In most airport gift shops. I'm not a native, but have lived/worked near Houston off and on for several years. Actually,Texans, themselves, are an interesting ethnic group. I've become rather fond of them over time. Also, it'll be HOT there this time of year. Take care, Ed

27th June 2018, 04:04 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thank you for the heads up, Ed. Will certainly look for one of those coffee cups. Is it so hot, not now but, but end September, our travelling date ?

27th June 2018, 05:26 PM	#3
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 440	Temps start to decrease in Sept. to Ave. High 87 F, Low 67 F. end of month. Much nicer in October.

27th June 2018, 10:07 PM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	I hope this is not the extreme year, Ed

28th June 2018, 02:05 AM	#5
kamals Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 9	If you are going to San Antonio do check out the River Walk, it's beautiful and there is a nice portion that's beautiful at night with restaurants and night spots. It feels tucked away from the more modern parts of San Antonio.

28th June 2018, 12:17 PM	#6
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thanks much for the info, kamals .

28th June 2018, 10:28 PM	#7
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,259	Houston area also has the San Jacinto park, with a small museum in the monument tower base that has his sword in it, along with other stuff, I recall. San Jacinto is where Gen. Sam Houston lured general Santa Anna after the Alamo, and trounced him and capturing him as well, ended the war and guaranteed Texas' independence. The battleship Texas is also moored nearby and worth a visit. If you want to see Texans in action, try Gilly's, south side of the ship channel... Booze, dancing, mech. bull rides, etc...Yee Haw! Don't get caught with a beer open in the car...Lone Star ain't bad. San Miguel or Dos Equis is better tho.