The Lucky Rabbit, Jonestown
Old-fashioned roadhouse offers bands, burgers, and a big backyard near Lake Travis
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.
181-210 of 1,573 entries
Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 13, 2022
Shorty’s Place, Port Aransas
Historic Port A venue is changing places
Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 6, 2022
Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup
The weather’s ideal to learn about Bob Dylan or see hot air balloons
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 30, 2022
Rooftop Bars, San Antonio
Catch a bird’s-eye view of the Alamo City
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 29, 2022
The Vanishing Texana Museum, Jacksonville
Train ticket leads to museum demolition
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 22, 2022
Houston Dining
Tacos or barbecue? Take your pick from two stellar Space City eateries.
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 15, 2022
Lucky Land, Houston
Chinese-themed gardens guarded by thousands of terra-cotta soldiers
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 8, 2022
Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup
Find fall foliage and festivities all over Texas
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 6, 2022
San Antonio Zoo, San Antonio
It’s all happening down at the San Antonio Zoo
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 1, 2022
Forts Concho, Lancaster, and Richardson
Ruins of three forts recall frontier Texas
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 25, 2022
Slaton Bakery, Slaton
The pies sell like hot cakes and don’t cost a lot of dough
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 18, 2022
Tony Tasset’s Eye Sculpture, Dallas
The Eye has it
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 11, 2022
Fredericksburg Pie Co., Fredericksburg
Heavenly confections are worth a trip
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 4, 2022
Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup
Finish out a hot summer with a cool adventure
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 3, 2022
The Sentinel, Marfa
Hip restaurant and bar is home to local newspapers
Gerald E. McLeod, July 28, 2022
Wind Turbines
Fun facts about the giant pinwheels along Texas highways
Gerald E. McLeod, July 21, 2022
Kerrville-Schriener Park, Kerrville
Former state park offers scenic camping and nature exploration on the Guadalupe
Gerald E. McLeod, July 14, 2022
Jack Sisemore RV Museum, Amarillo
Journey through the history of American road-tripping
Gerald E. McLeod, July 7, 2022
Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup
Shakespeare, sandcastles, and celebrations all over Texas
Gerald E. McLeod, June 30, 2022
“Peace Circle,” Grapevine
Statues depict meeting between Native Americans and Sam Houston
Gerald E. McLeod, June 30, 2022
Calera Chapel, Balmorhea
A holy place in the West Texas desert
Gerald E. McLeod, June 23, 2022
Center Point
Swimming holes and burgers a short scenic drive away
Gerald E. McLeod, June 16, 2022
Kingsbury Blueberry Farm, Caldwell
Family business offers the sweetest pick-your-own berries around
Gerald E. McLeod, June 9, 2022
Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup
Summer travel opportunities and news from all over Texas
Gerald E. McLeod, June 2, 2022
The Traveling Man, Dallas
Sculptures along the expressway keep Dallas weird
Gerald E. McLeod, June 2, 2022
BeeWeaver Honey Farm, Navasota
Farm offers a delicious education on essential insects
Gerald E. McLeod, May 26, 2022
Texas Ferry Rides
Texas ferries are the best free rides in the state
Gerald E. McLeod, May 19, 2022
Lubbock Tornado Memorial, Lubbock
Monument commemorates havoc wreaked by two twisters in 1970
Gerald E. McLeod, May 12, 2022
Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup
It's a great time to get out and explore
Gerald E. McLeod, May 5, 2022
Faywood Hot Springs, New Mexico
Healing waters and a whole lot of history
