Texas Trip 2008

Visiting a friend for a 10-day Texas extravaganza!!

This is a place run by two sisters out of an old Avion trailer, with seating outdoors near Zilker Park. The crepes were out-of-this-world, and well worth the long line. We had heard about the sisters on either the food network or the travel channel - I don't recall, but decided we had to check it out when we got here.

If you are traveling to Austin, this is a must-visit for breakfast. It was so delicious I could have eaten the entire menu of crepes if I had the room for it. Definitely go and check it out!!!

We took a rather intimate 75-minute tour of the caverns(there were only five of us in the group) and it was well worth the money (just over $16 with my AAA discount). The caverns were breathtaking - better than the ones I saw in Virginia many years ago. If you are driving past I would definitely spring the money and make a stop. Just be sure you have on GOOD WALKING SHOES as the passages are narrow and slippery!! I would NOT recommend this for small kids at all, or the elderly.

Booked this hotel on Priceline for $54 and wasn't sure what to expect when I arrived. The hotel turned out to be very nice. We walked in and the gentleman at the service desk was very nice, even providing us a room with a view on the 4th floor (top floor). Rooms have been tastefully appointed, with nice firm beds, free internet, and classy decor. It's located not too far a walk from downtown and the Riverwalk, and not in a dangerous area of the city either. For the money, you really can't beat this - I was very impressed.

Simply Beautiful.

My friend and I were browsing the Riverwalk and decided on this restaurant due to it's inexpensive menu in comparison to other restaurants in the area, and no wait. Had I read the reviews before hand, I may never have even stopped, but I did, and was very pleased. I am not sure if there is new management or something, but from my experience it was nothing like some of the negative reviews left previously on here. I had excellent, attentive, prompt service; the food was also very good for the price, and my friend and I spent

This cafe came recommended to me because it was gay owned and operated. We were greeted by a friendly gentleman at the counter who handed us a menu and told us to help ourselves to seating. My friend and I both ordered delicious pasta dishes, and the sodas had unlimited refills.

The cafe prides itself on it's homemade sandwich and pasta dishes. Breakfast is also apparently one of their specialties, but we did not have that (though they serve breakfast ALL DAY on Sundays, and until 11:00AM all other days). They also serve burgers, salads and soups, "Little Bites" of the kiddies, and a variety of blackboard specials, as well as wines and assorted spirits.

This is a great place on the edges of one of Galveston's historic districts. It's not on the main drags of the Strand and Seawall, so you'll have to do some walking (or a little driving) to get there, but it is well worth it. There is seating indoors as well as an outdoor patio, which is where we sat. We had a very enjoyable time and I would most definitely go there again.

My friend and I went and were really impressed by the beauty of the mansion, both inside and out. Our guide was very informative and knowledgeable. The tour lasted two hours, so be prepared to stand for most of that time. The tour takes you to the first and 2nd floor, plus the basement of the home. The third floor is not open to the public and used for storage.

I would highly recommend this tour to kick off a visit to Galveston. It will give you a sense of history for the city, and though no photographs are allowed, I will certainly remember the tour as being one of the more interesting ones I've taken. Cost $6, but $3 for students with ID.