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🚂ALL ABOARD THE @texasstaterail 🛤️Step a 🚂ALL ABOARD THE @texasstaterail 
🛤️Step aboard a vintage 1920’s railcar & take a 4-hour round-trip train ride through the Piney Woods. There is a 1 hour and 20-minute layover at Rusk Rail depot to have lunch and explore the grounds. This has been on my bucket list since I saw that they do The Polar Express Train Ride during Christmas time!
💺Choose to seat in presidential cars, open-air, dome, first class, and more. Most cars are temperature-controlled, have restrooms, and a concession car stocked with a variety of snacks, candy, ice cream, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase. Fun fact: Yellowstone filmed an episode here!
🚗For more things to do in @palestinetx check out my previous carousel post.
🔜Be sure to add Palestine to your bucket list & save this for your next trip!
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🚂PALESTINE ROUND UP Spent the weekend explorin 🚂PALESTINE ROUND UP
Spent the weekend exploring the Piney Woods of Palestine, Texas. Learn about the history of the town, take a train ride, admire the stunning architecture, eat some amazing pies and so much more! Here are some things you can't miss on your next visit to @palestinetx
WHAT TO DO
1️⃣ Step aboard a vintage 1920’s railcar & take a 4-hour round-trip train ride through the Piney Woods on the Texas State Railroad.
2️⃣ Stop by one of the best places to get pie in Texas, Oxbow Bakery & Antiques. The lemon pie was 🤤 
3️⃣ Find Fairy Gardens hidden along a 1-mile trail In the beautiful Davey Dogwood Park. Also, search for dogwoods and enjoy the scenic drive.
4️⃣ Take a guided tour of the stunning Sacred Heart Catholic Church, built in 1893 using 675,000 bricks with stained glass from Italy and France.
5️⃣ Visit the Anderson County Courthouse, built in 1914, with a double-spiral staircase and a beautiful stained glass montage in the dome.
6️⃣ Watch a play at the historic Texas Theatre, a prime example of Spanish Colonial architecture.
7️⃣ For all the historians, take a guided tour of the Redlands Hotel, built in 1914 by a group of citizens to provide housing for the visitors to the City from the railroad.
8️⃣ Get some shopping done at the Farm & Flower Market at the Palestine Farmers Market.
9️⃣ Take a self-driving tour of the beautiful historic homes in the area.
🔜Be sure to add Palestine to your bucket list & save this for your next trip!
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🥞ALL-DAY BRUNCH IN SAN ANTONIO 🌸Not only is 🥞ALL-DAY BRUNCH IN SAN ANTONIO
🌸Not only is every single corner instagrammable, (including the bathroom) but the brunch was delicious. I am still drooling over the thicc boi pancake and how everything tasted fresh and homemade. I highly recommend making a reservation but walk-ins are welcome and FYI, the cute patio is dog-friendly!
🎥In the video:
-House-made donuts (glazed & churro)
-Box Street Brekky
-Thicc boi pancake (my favorite)
-Iced Lattes
📍The Box Street Social/623 Hemisfair Blvd Ste 108 San Antonio, Texas
🔜Make sure to add it to your San Antonio Bucket List!
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Eat, drink, & stay on the San Antonio Riverwalk at Eat, drink, & stay on the San Antonio Riverwalk at @canopysatx. 
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🍽️Eat dinner right on the riverwalk at @Domingosatx & enjoy Texas flavors such as Wagyu taquitos, skillet cornbread, tacos, & churros for dessert. 
🍹Drink, overlooking the riverwalk & Aztec Theatre at @Otrosatx, I highly recommend getting the Watermelon & Lime cocktail. 
🛌Stay in one of the amazing balcony riverwalk view rooms. I was absolutely obsessed with the decor! Thanks for having me!
📍Canopy by Hilton in San Antonio, Texas. 
🔜Add it to your San Antonio bucket list!
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Check out my stories to learn more about @BeTheMatch, how to register and more. #TimeToMatch #texastravel #texasblogger #traveltexas #texastravelblogger #houstonbloggers #houstonblogger #texashillcountry #txhillcountry #visittexas
🥖MEXICO CITY INSPIRED PANADERIA IN SAN ANTONIO 🥖MEXICO CITY INSPIRED PANADERIA IN SAN ANTONIO
This is the one restaurant I visit EVERY single time I’m in town!! @LaPanaderia opened in 2014 & specializes in making handmade bread & pan dulce inspired by Mexico’s Golden Era, which also draws influence from French, Italian, & American breadmaking techniques. Which means yes, the bread is 🤤 & absolutely worth the drive!
🎥In the video:
-Tres Leches Croissant, Vanilla Concha (top was crunchy while the inside was flaky 🤤), Chocolate Croissant, Sugar Donut
-Bacon & Egg Torta on birote with a house salad (my favorite)
-French Toast on Cinnamon Raisins & Pecans roll
-El Buenos Dias
-Iced Lattes
🏆And if you don’t believe me when I say it’s worth the hype, it was named one of the 10 “best artisanal bakeries in North America” by USA Today’s 10 Best.
📍3 locations in San Antonio (La Cantera, Downtown, & Broadway)
🔜Make sure to add it to your San Antonio Bucket List!
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LAREDO ROUND UP I remember visiting Laredo when m LAREDO ROUND UP
I remember visiting Laredo when my family and I would drive to Mexico for our family trips. It had been years since I had visited and let me tell you, it has grown SO much. Some of my favorite things to do were strolling through downtown feeling like we went back in time, and the blend of Mexican and American cultures, from the amazing Mexican food to the Spanglish menus. Here are some things you can't miss on your next visit! Thanks for inviting me @visitlaredotx
WHAT TO DO
1️⃣ Step back in time and visit the oldest section of Laredo, The San Agustin Historic District.
2️⃣ Visit Lake Casa Blanca International State Park and see the ruins of Casa Blanca, the original Texas White House.
3️⃣ Go on a coffee tour. Support local coffee shops and after two stamps stop by the Visit Laredo office for a free souvenir. 
4️⃣ Cross the border into Mexico and spend a day in Nuevo Laredo.
5️⃣ Get some shopping done at @the_outlet_shoppes_at_laredo and get a photo at the Laredo mural on the second floor.
6️⃣ Visit the museums like the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum, Laredo Water Museum, Border Heritage Museum, or the TAMIU Planetarium.
WHERE TO EAT
1️⃣ Kaitod Thai - an absolutely stunning Thai restaurant in downtown Laredo
2️⃣ Taquitos Ravi - get the al pastor tacos!
3️⃣ La Reynera Bakery & Restaurant - Known for their biscuits and some of the best breakfast tacos. 
4️⃣ @BolillosCafe- Get the toasted concha!
5️⃣ @vicas_delights_bistro - get the 3 leches pancakes and the chilaquiles with mole.
6️⃣ Golondrina Food Park - Choose from several food trucks, and a bar, with plenty of space to eat indoors or outdoors.
WHERE TO STAY
1️⃣ There are plenty of places to stay in town! Stay at the historic @la_posada_hotel in downtown or choose from several chain hotels around town.
🔜Be sure to add Laredo to your bucket list & save this for your next trip!
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1) 📸ALL THE PHOTO OPS - If you didn’t get a photo with the rodeo sign did you even go to the rodeo? Take advantage of all the photo ops including the Ferris wheels!
2) 🎡THE CARNIVAL & FOOD - It’s time to use that carnival pack and get on some rides, play some games, and eat all the fried food. 
3) 🍷THE WINE GARDEN - Enjoy live music with a glass or bottle of wine. Here’s my little secret, the pizza at the wine garden is my favorite! If you are facing the entrance to the wine garden the booth is on your left. 
4) 🛍️SHOPPING - Because you need a cute outfit for your photos! Shop for some new boots at Lucchese, or a cute outfit at Gina Tees and so much more at over 300+ vendors.
5) 💃THE HIDEOUT - Dance the night away at the Rodeo’s very own honky tonk, The Hideout! Enjoy live music daily right after the concerts!
🔜 Save this post for your next visit to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! 
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Texas + Beyond

Social Distance Getaway

July 8, 2020      1 Comment

Social Distance getaway vacation -
only 1 hour away from houston!

Getaway Brazos Valley

About Getaway at Brazos Valley

Getaway Brazos Valley is located in Navasota, Texas with over 40 tiny cabins. This is actually their new location that opened in May 2020 and it is the largest of their collections. Everything is bigger in Texas right? Other locations in Texas include Dallas and Austin-San Antonio. Best part is they are pet friendly (for an additional fee)!! Use our code TRAVELIN for $25 off your booking.

How does it work?

Getaway will text you a code 30 mins before arrival as there is a keypad on your door. Cabins are naturally socially distanced so you will barely see any neighbors. There is no Wi-Fi and low cellphone signal so there is a phone inside for emergencies that you can call 24/7.

Getaway will send you a map of the cabins so be sure to download it before you get there because otherwise you will not know how to get to your cabin! There is a comfortable bed and a bathroom with a shower inside your cabin and most importantly AC!

Getaway Brazos Valley

What to bring

Only the essentials, remember it’s a tiny space! Do not overpack! Bring comfortable PJs, loungewear to hang out outside and hiking/walking clothes and shoes. Plates, utensils, cookware, toiletries, towels are all provided but if you want to be more safe, you can bring your own items. Also, bring some card games if you like!

They do provide everything you need to set up a campfire but you do have to purchase the logs. They even provided a free smores kit! For the pup they provided some treats (smores), poop bags and a bowl. Most importantly, don’t forget bug spray, we learned our lesson! 


Getaway Brazos Valley

What do you do there?

NOTHING! No, but really, just relax! Read a book, hang out outside, go for a hike/walk, grill some smores, or play some games with your loved ones. Use this time to getaway from your daily routine.

Getaway Brazos Valley

Hikes

Disclosure: Due to Covid it is recommended to stick to hikes which is what we did. We went to the other two places on our way home, stayed outside, practiced social distancing, and used masks.

Walking Trail near the cabins

We chose to do this trail as it is walking distance from your cabin. Use the map they provide you as there is no GPS. I recommend spraying bug spray and wearing long pants or leggings as there are areas on the trail with tons of branches with thorns. We brought our puppy so we cut the hike short and she was able to do the half mile but the complete trail is 1 mile.

Washington on the Brazos Area Trail

This hike is 30 mins from the cabins and it didn’t have great reviews. We didn’t want to waste an hour driving there and back so we skipped it!

 

Things to do nearby

Marthas Bloomers

Places to Eat

World’s Largest Teapot

Marthas Bloomers is a cafe and it is located about 20 mins away from the cabin. You can find the world’s largest teapot outside the cafe.

Buc-ee’s

For snacks, gas and restrooms on your way home there is a Buc-ee’s nearby, only 20 mins away.

Arlan’s market

You can buy groceries here if you forgot to bring any food, it is 20 mins away.

Sunflower field in Navasota, Texas

Sunflower Fields

Again, everything is bigger in Texas! I was so excited to find these in Navasota, 30 mins away from the cabin! Not sure how long they will stay in bloom. There is an open field, completely free but please be mindful and respectful of the sunflowers and stay on the edges. Also, beware there are tons of bees. Bring some water as it is super hot!

Type in The Gin at Hidalgo Falls in your GPS and the sunflowers are right across and after the venue.

Getaway at Brazos Valley
Getaway at Brazos Valley
Getaway at Brazos Valley
Getaway at Brazos Valley
Getaway at Brazos Valley
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The experience

Overall, we really enjoyed getting away from the city and spending more time outdoors. Our puppy absolutely loved it! Honestly, I feel like one night wasn’t enough. Truly wish we had more time to getaway and disconnect! 

If you have any additional questions comment below! Be sure to use our code TRAVELIN for $25 off your next booking! Click this link Getaway to book your getaway!*

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and we may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post but we have personally used Getaway and recommend them and in no way allow this to impact our views. All opinions are our own.

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  1. Aixa says

    July 9, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    It’s amazing how nice they can transform these containers. It looks like a fun and relaxing visit!

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