editor Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 For those of you wondering about where your tax dollars go, I just happened to stumble across the latest press release from Texas Tourism. So, here it is:---:---Texas Says 'Howdy Neighbor!' East Texas, Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston/Galveston Island offer visitors outdoor adventure, museums, zoos, aquariums, beaches ... and more AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- In need of an end-of-summergetaway? Planning ahead for a fall break? Look no further than yourneighbor to the west. Texas is the perfect destination, with outdooradventure, museums, zoos, aquariums, beaches, and a taste of Texas cultureand cuisine. An array of end of summer adventures is only a car ride awayin the Lone Star State. Travelers seeking a relaxing escape can explore the beauty of EastTexas. In Tyler, visitors can enjoy a variety of museums, historic homes,the nationally-recognized Caldwell Zoo, the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden(the nation's largest), and countless antique shops. Marshall, location ofone of the largest manufacturers of glazed pottery in the U.S., is famousfor producing millions of red clay pots and hand-turned stoneware potteryyearly. In historic Jefferson, visitors can take a stroll, a horse drawncarriage, or a trolley tour along the town's original brick streets, linedwith antique and gift shops. Visitors can also take a riverboat tour of BigCypress Bayou and end their evening by retiring to one of more than 60quaint bed and breakfasts the town has to offer. For those looking for a great family-oriented excursion, Dallas andFort Worth have much to offer. Destinations sure to please kids and parentsalike include Six Flags Over Texas, The Dallas Zoo, the Dallas WorldAquarium, or Fair Park (home to the Texas State Fair held every Septemberand October). Families can also take in a day at the Dallas Museum of Art,stroll through the Nasher Sculpture Center, or visit the Sixth Floor Museumfor a look into the life and death of President John F. Kennedy. Fort Worthprovides plenty of kid-friendly attractions, including the Fort Worth Zooand interactive exhibits at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.No trip to Fort Worth would be complete without a taste of its authenticWestern culture -- from Sundance Square to the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame tothe twice-daily cattle drives in the Stockyards National Historic District. The Houston/Galveston Island area offers a combination of a big citytour with a more relaxing beach experience. Travelers can visit the HoustonMuseum District, explore other worlds at Space Center Houston, or hit thelinks at one of 160 Houston-area golf courses. Visitors should be sure totake in some of Houston's fine dining, exceptional shopping, and excitingnightlife. After enjoying the sights of the city, travelers can head southto Galveston for some seaside air and relaxation. With 32 miles of beaches,restaurants, resort hotels, shopping, and one of the largest andbest-preserved concentrations of Victorian architecture in the country,Galveston is sure to prove an alluring getaway destination. Big adventure and family-fun await visitors to Texas looking for onelast getaway before summer ends or planning ahead for a fall break. Formore on all there is to see and experience while visiting Texas, go tohttp://www.TravelTex.com or call 1-800-8888-TEX for a free copy of theTexas State Travel Guide and Official Texas Map. About Tourism in Texas: Tourism is one of the largest industries inTexas, employing 514,000 Texans. In 2005, travelers spent almost $50billion in Texas. Travel expenditures generated $2.5 billion in state taxesand $854 million in local taxes. For more information on Texas travelevents and vacation destinations, visit http://www.TravelTex.com or for afree Texas State Travel Guide call 1-800-8888-TEX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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