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Texas is never boring. The variety of things to see and do, sniff and taste, wonder at and run from would take a lifetime to enjoy. Good Times in Texas covers the well-publicized attractions but also goes off the beaten path to find other people, places, and events that make this state unique. For instance, theres a piece of apple pie preserved in helium at Amarillos Helium Monument. Poteet boasts a 7 foot strawberry. San Antonio turns an annual river-cleaning project into the Riverwalk Bottom Festival and Mud Parade. The tallest cross in the Western Hemisphere, near Amarillo, is visible from 20 miles away. And you can really clear your sinuses at Terlinguas annual chilli-cook-offs. This humorous guide to where the fun is begins with a chapter on some of the strange stuff that can be found across the state.
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Good Times in Texas : A Pretty Complete Guide to Where the Fun Is
author
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Hodge, Larry D.
publisher
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Republic of Texas Press
isbn10 | asin
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1556226853
print isbn13
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9781556226854
ebook isbn13
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9780585230382
language
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English
subject
Texas--Guidebooks.
publication date
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1999
lcc
:
F384.3.H63 1999eb
ddc
:
917.6404/63
subject
:
Texas--Guidebooks.
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Good Times in Texas
A Pretty Complete Guide to Where the Fun Is
Larry D. Hodge
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Hodge Larry D. Good times in Texas : a pretty complete guide to where the fun is / Larry D. Hodge. p. cm. ISBN 1-55622-685-3 (pbk.) 1. TexasGuidebooks. l. Title. F384.3.H63 1999 917.6404dc21 98-54229 CIP
1999, Larry D. Hodge
All Rights Reserved
Republic of Texas Press is an imprint of Wordware Publishing, Inc. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from Wordware Publishing, Inc.
Printed in the United States of America
ISBN 1-55622-685-3
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For Comet, the best cat anybody ever had. If only he'd traveled with me, he would have been perfect.
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Contents
Introduction
vii
Chapter 1 Weird, Wacky, and Wonderful Things I Love Best About Texas
1
Chapter 2 Yummies Places to Eat
55
Chapter 3 Boyz 'n Their Toyz Sports Teams
79
Chapter 4 All God's Children Multi-Cultural Festivals & Places
83
Chapter 5 Lifestyles of the Kitsch and Famous Music Festivals & Celebrities
101
Chapter 6 Hoots Fun Cook-Offs & Festivals
109
Chapter 7 History Repeating Itself Historical Reenactments
129
Chapter 8 Eat, Drink, and Be Merry Serious Food Festivals
135
Chapter 9 Fruits of the Vines Wineries & Breweries
151
Chapter 10 Wild Things... You Make My Heart Sing Wildlife Areas & Compounds
165
Chapter 11 Texas Daze State Holidays
177
Chapter 12 Yee-Hah! Be a Cowboy
183
Chapter 13 Brass and Class Symphonies & Fine Art
195
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Chapter 14 Texas Women Texas Women's History & Contributions
205
Chapter 15 Grounds for Celebration State Parks
215
Chapter 16 Road Raves Scenic Drives
253
Chapter 17 Surf's Up! Web Sites
261
Index
273
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Introduction
Texas defies classification. You can't adequately describe a state that ranges over 800 miles north to south and nearly that east to west; that has climates ranging from subtropical to alpine; that hosted some of the first Europeans to visit North America and sent the first men to walk on the moon; that has treeless deserts but also more national champion trees than any other states except California and Florida.
This is a good thing. Since no one can adequately describe Texas (at least not in a book the average person can carry unaided), the only way to appreciate it is to go see it for yourself. No matter what part of Texas I've visited (and I've seen 'em all) I've never failed to meet at least one person who said, "I had no idea Texas had a place like this."
Prepare to be amazed.
You probably will never have seen a guidebook like this one either. Most guidebooks are organized by region. This one is organized by topic, then by city. Is food your thing, and you're traveling along U.S. 77 in South Texas wondering where you might find a good chicken fried steak? See Chapter 2.
Looking for a camping place for the night? See Chapter 15.
Hankering to go to a weird festival or cook-off this weekend? Try Chapter 6.
Scenic drives? We've got the best in Chapter 16. In all there are 17 chapters pointing you to what's fun in Texas. And if you're the kind of person who can never decide between pecan pie or peach cobbler for dessert, no problem.
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