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Day Trips: The Faust Hotel, New Braunfels
Things that go bump in the night in New Braunfels’ historic hotel
Gerald E. McLeod
Gerald E. McLeod joined the Chronicle staff in November 1980 as a graphic designer. In April 1991 he began writing the “Day Trips” column. Besides the weekly travel column, he contributed “101 Swimming Holes,” “Guide to Central Texas Barbecue,” and “Guide to the Texas Hill Country.” His first 200 columns have been published in Day Trips Vol. I and Day Trips Vol. II.
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Day Trips: “Texas Legacy in Lights,” Gonzales
Enjoy dinner and a historical movie in Gonzales
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Day Trips: Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Houston
Cathedral to beer still growing after 30 years
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Day Trips: Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden, Abilene
Classic and modern children’s book characters gather in Abilene garden
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Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup
As the temp drops, fall fun heats up around the state
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Day Trips: Goose Island State Park, Rockport
See whooping cranes and the Big Tree at unique coastal park
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Day Trips: The University of Texas McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis
A scenic drive leads to stunning panoramic sky views
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Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup
See the sights as summer comes to a close
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Day Trips: Moses Austin Monument, San Antonio
Why the father of the “Father of Texas” isn’t buried in Texas
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Day Trips: World War II Memorials
Three reminders of Texas’ service during World War II