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Posted: 2/3/2016 4:30:00 PM EDT

Thank you in advance everyone for your suggestions,
I'll be coming down to Texas for the first time this April (7th) flying into love field and driving to Austin the same day I was thinking of driving back up through the hill country NW of Austin on my way back to Denton on the to visit with family.
I was looking for some suggestions from my fellow arfcommers on what to see or do while I'm in Texas?

Thanks all GOTURBACK

I forgot to add guys I'll be in Austin for several days arriving on Thursday and heading back towards Denton on Monday maybe stay overnight somewhere for one night on my way up, anything special in the Hill Country going back up?

Posted: 2/3/2016 5:12:22 PM EDT

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I'll start with an easy one - on your way to Austin stop by the Czech Stop in West and pick up some kolaches. Enjoy the sugar rush for the remainder of your drive.

Here is a link:
http://www.czechstop.net/our-menu/

Posted: 2/3/2016 6:17:23 PM EDT

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Here is a link:
http://www.czechstop.net/our-menu/

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This. Also, stop at Bucees in Temple.

Posted: 2/3/2016 6:35:49 PM EDT

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Allow extra time for your Austin leg of the trip, lots of construction on I-35 South of Dallas. Esp when you get around Waco/Temple.

Posted: 2/3/2016 6:36:53 PM EDT

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Texas Ranger Museum in Waco

Texas on the Brazos, Waco

isn't Dallas to Austin to Denton about 8 hours drive time?

Posted: 2/3/2016 6:37:45 PM EDT

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This. Also, stop at Bucees in Temple.

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I'll start with an easy one - on your way to Austin stop by the Czech Stop in West and pick up some kolaches. Enjoy the sugar rush for the remainder of your drive.

Here is a link:
http://www.czechstop.net/our-menu/

This. Also, stop at Bucees in Temple.

Just stay away from those dang Beaver Nuggets.

In Austin, check out Pinthouse Pizza. There's a couple of them. Good beers on tap and I like the pie.

Posted: 2/3/2016 7:25:58 PM EDT

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I'll start with an easy one - on your way to Austin stop by the Czech Stop in West and pick up some kolaches. Enjoy the sugar rush for the remainder of your drive.

Here is a link:
http://www.czechstop.net/our-menu/

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and then go across the highway to Slovacek's and compare

Posted: 2/4/2016 12:40:03 AM EDT

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What do you like to do?

Posted: 2/4/2016 8:01:20 AM EDT

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I'll start with an easy one - on your way to Austin stop by the Czech Stop in West and pick up some kolaches. Enjoy the sugar rush for the remainder of your drive.

Here is a link:
http://www.czechstop.net/our-menu/

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Forget Czech stop. Go into town and visit the bakeries. They taste better.

Posted: 2/4/2016 8:03:06 AM EDT

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I'll start with an easy one - on your way to Austin stop by the Czech Stop in West and pick up some kolaches. Enjoy the sugar rush for the remainder of your drive.

Here is a link:
http://www.czechstop.net/our-menu/

and then go across the highway to Slovacek's and compare

Posted: 2/4/2016 8:05:09 AM EDT

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Austin is more like little california....

Posted: 2/4/2016 12:06:11 PM EDT

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Eat some crawfish

Go to Gruene Hall and just hang out for an afternoon into the evening

See the Battleship Texas / San Jacinto Monument

Posted: 2/4/2016 12:10:44 PM EDT

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Stop in San Antonio visit the Alamo and walk the river walk

Posted: 2/4/2016 12:30:32 PM EDT

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I'll start with an easy one - on your way to Austin stop by the Czech Stop in West and pick up some kolaches. Enjoy the sugar rush for the remainder of your drive.

Here is a link:
http://www.czechstop.net/our-menu/

and then go across the highway to Slovacek's and compare

Slovacek's does have a good boudin kolache.

Posted: 2/4/2016 4:38:32 PM EDT

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I like visiting natural areas state and national parks, the Texas Ranger museum sounds cool, my uncle was planning on taking me to the stockyards in ft. Worth of course I like to go to gun stores and eating BBQ and Beef throw in a couple of good hoppy beers along the way too. I plan on ccw'ing while there and I'm hoping to meet up with a trainer I know up near Dallas for a range day, any important tips as far as carrying concealed while there would be appreciated! Such as How do I determine the 51% rule with regards to resturaunt alcohol sales is one question that I had.....any other pertinent info would be appreciated too. I have heard Austin is kind of a progressive/liberal area and unlike the rest of Texas

I'm hoping the hotel chain I am booked in (Red Roof Inn South Austin) does not have any 30:06 signage?

Posted: 2/4/2016 5:34:23 PM EDT

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Take a side trip to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Stay in Fredericksburg and enjoy some German beer and cuisine.

Posted: 2/4/2016 5:41:01 PM EDT

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How is Balcones Canyonlands State Park?

Posted: 2/4/2016 5:43:22 PM EDT

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This. Old German Bakery on Main St in Fredricksburg is pretty cool. Not as hoppy, but good German. I like sitting on their patio

Another outdoor place to consider is Dinosaur Valley SP. Lots of good hiking and actual dino prints in the creek beds. We've driven right past it on the way to Hill Country, stopped for the night on several trips coming/going to West Texas and hauled visiting relatives from our home the east side of Dallas for day trips. It might have some flooding issues, so check before you drive over. Dinosaur Valley SP.

Posted: 2/4/2016 5:57:37 PM EDT

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Good place for bird watching. Wife loves it. Now is the wrong time of the year. And it's usually overpopulated by overly-smug under-educated eco-weenies on weekends.

Posted: 2/4/2016 7:03:17 PM EDT

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Since I dont know where you are from, I cant make any logical suggestions.

Posted: 2/4/2016 7:12:24 PM EDT

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The Bob Bullock Texas History museum in Austin is excellent.

Get yourself a cheeseburger and fries at Storm's in Lampasas if you come back up the 183/281 route.

Posted: 2/4/2016 9:31:27 PM EDT

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I'm afraid to say that I'm Trapped behind enemy lines in NYS the former home of Arfcom, don't hate me.

Posted: 2/4/2016 11:23:06 PM EDT

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The National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg is first class. The Capitol building complex in Austin is worth a look-see.

Posted: 2/5/2016 5:40:25 PM EDT

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Lockhart BBQ (Black's Smitty's)
Austin BBQ (Franklin, Mickelwaite)
Lulling City Market BBQ in Lulling (just off I10) if you aren't interested in back roads.

Posted: 2/5/2016 5:46:03 PM EDT

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Since I dont know where you are from, I cant make any logical suggestions.

I'm afraid to say that I'm Trapped behind enemy lines in NYS the former home of Arfcom, don't hate me.

I'm from NY, so I feel ya. I fled to TX some 16 years ago.

Find a good shooting range and rent a machinegun.

Posted: 2/5/2016 11:34:29 PM EDT

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LilMac I love the back roads and roadside BBQ , r2kba some fa range time sounds fun too it's been a while for some rockin and rollin any suggestions around north Dallas?

I am taking note of everyone's suggestions and want to thank each and every one of you for taking the time to share with me some of your favorite things about Texas life. Plan on making the most of the two weeks that I will be in The lonestar state.

Posted: 2/6/2016 12:09:15 AM EDT

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In addition to the BBQ in Luling and Lockhart I recommend either one of the 2 Mexican restaurants in the Mexican market in San Antonio and also a trip to Shiner to visit the Spoetlz Brewery and sample some good beer. if you're into history look into the San Antonio Spanish Mission Trail.

Posted: 2/6/2016 1:43:07 AM EDT

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You`ll be driving RIGHT by my sons` home range. He wins long distance matches. If you wanted a LD lesson he could fix you up. He put me on steel at 1000 yds in about a half hour with his equipment.. Your milage may vary.

Posted: 2/7/2016 12:03:58 PM EDT

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Damn that sounds like fun I have never shot 1000yds. Not sure if I could fit it in where is your son's location? My trip from Dallas to Austin is kinda of non-stop with a determined schedule but the way back north is more flexible.

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