Posts Tagged ‘Texas’

Dec

06

Exploring the revamped Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park in Dallas

BY Esther Lee of trekaroo.com

Exploring the revamped Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park in Dallas

After $8 million and two years of renovations, the formerly known Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park just hosted its grand opening on Friday, December 3rd as the Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park. What’s changed? Practically everything.

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Nov

03

Summer destinations that are great (and cheap) in fall and winter

BY Jamie Pearson of travelsavvymom.com

Summer destinations that are great (and cheap) in fall and winter

Summer vacation has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t visit some of your favorite warm weather destinations. Throw a few sweaters into your suitcase and you can have a great (and in some cases cheap) time at these summer standbys in the fall and winter.

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Jul

09

Everything is Bigger in Texas

BY Scott Carmichael of gadling.com

Everything is Bigger in Texas

When you think of Texas, you’ll most likely think of the Lone Star, big trucks and big food. And while the state really does excel in superlatives, it also excels in beauty and charm.

Texans are fantastic – it doesn’t matter where in the state you end up, you’ll always run into someone with a story and a smile.

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May

28

Train Adventures for Kids across the U.S.

BY Catherine Boley of trekaroo.com

Train Adventures for Kids across the U.S.

What is it about trains that are so fascinating? I’ve seen many a toddler, child, parent and grandparent riveted for hours engrossed in train encyclopedias, hunched over wooden activity tables, and standing along railways with looks of pure bliss upon their faces. Many families invest dollars and hours into the latest and greatest train sets, DVDs and picture books, but nothing quite compares to the real thing! This year why not take a real train adventure with your young ones, and share in the discovery and magic that only an engineering marvel of metal and wheels could captivate across the ages. Read More >

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