Day Trips

Coming up this weekend ...

Great Texas Train Race pits bicyclists of all skill levels against the steam power of the Texas State Railroad, May 8. 903/597-8800.

Texas 100 Invitational Art Show in Salado's Pace Park features some of Texas' best artists showing traditional and contemporary works in a variety of media, May 8-9. 254/947-5040.

Cowboy Songs and Poetry brings the story of the Old West to the LBJ National Park in Johnson City, May 8. 830/644-2241.

Mother's Day Luncheon at Messina Hof Wine Cellars begins with a tour of the vineyards and ends with a gourmet meal, May 9. 409/778-9463.


Coming up ...

Cherokee Rose Festival in Gilmer celebrates spring and the area's rich history, May 15.
903/843-2413.

Springtime Festival/ Magnolia Homes Tour in Columbus includes an arts & crafts show, theatre in the 1886 opera house, and a tour of historical homes, May 14-16. 409/732-2917.


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