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Day Trips
Gerald E. McLeod has covered the world of Texas travel from Amarillo to Zapata and beyond for his "Day Trips" column since 1991.
31-60 of 1,571 entries
Gerald E. McLeod, Dec. 12, 2024
Larry McMurtry Literary Center, Archer City
Larry McMurtry rides again with a new Literary Center and a book of tributes by friends and fans
Gerald E. McLeod, Dec. 5, 2024
Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup
Find a December adventure
Gerald E. McLeod, Nov. 29, 2024
Day Trips & Beyond: Holiday Lights 2024
Lights, camera, action
Gerald E. McLeod, Nov. 27, 2024
Traders Village, Houston
Houston flea market is a family-friendly festival
Gerald E. McLeod, Nov. 27, 2024
Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country, Canyon Lake
Hill Country museum sits where dinosaurs once walked
Gerald E. McLeod, Nov. 21, 2024
Life of Pie, Abilene
West Texas bakery covers pie season 24/7
Gerald E. McLeod, Nov. 14, 2024
Japanese Tea Garden, San Antonio
Reflect and enjoy a tranquil moment in nature in the big city
Gerald E. McLeod, Nov. 7, 2024
Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup
Baby Buc-ee's, a bonfire ban, and bluebonnet planting top our fall news
Gerald E. McLeod, Nov. 1, 2024
Meow Wolf, Houston
The crazy universe of Meow Wolf has landed in Space City and it’s wild
Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 31, 2024
Texas Archaeology Month
Archaeology Month brings out the Indiana Jones in all of us
Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 24, 2024
The Sip Yard, Port Aransas
Slip into this restaurant and drinking hub for an al fresco dining experience
Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 17, 2024
Fort Martin Scott, Fredericksburg
Texas Historical Commission takes over management of Hill Country frontier fort
Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 10, 2024
Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup
Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun
Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 4, 2024
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center, Fort Davis
Ay, Chihuahua! Dive into the desert at West Texas nature center
Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 3, 2024
San Antonio | The Saga
Video projection on the facade of a cathedral makes for a multimedia wonder
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 26, 2024
Henry’s Homemade Ice Cream, Plano
Little ice cream parlor in Plano has a big reach
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 19, 2024
Desert Door Distillery, Driftwood
Discover the world of sotol at this Driftwood distillery
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 12, 2024
Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup
Historic hotels, hummingbirds, and highways
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 6, 2024
The Boot House and Cowboy Hat House, Huntsville
One man’s trash is another man’s home in Huntsville
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 5, 2024
T.V. Munson Home, Denison
Munson pioneered viticulture in Texas and saved the French wine industry
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 29, 2024
Blackwell School National Historic Site, Marfa
Texas’ newest national park honors the Mexican American community of Marfa
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 22, 2024
Holy Smoke BBQ, Huntsville
The legendary eatery is still smokin'
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 15, 2024
Praha Picnic, Praha
Take a day off to enjoy a country fair for the whole family
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 8, 2024
Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup
Sweet sheep, Lonesome Dove peeks, and more to see around the state
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 1, 2024
Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary, Silsbee
Visit an East Texas rare plant museum
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 1, 2024
Mason County Courthouse
Historic county courthouse reopens after devastating fire
Gerald E. McLeod, July 25, 2024
Ninfa’s, Houston
Original Ninfa’s in Houston started our love affair with fajitas
Gerald E. McLeod, July 18, 2024
Cypress Falls Swimming Hole, Woodcreek
Natural swimming area is having a good year
Gerald E. McLeod, July 11, 2024
Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup
Beat the heat in San Marcos and have fun at events around the state
