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Information on attractions, accommodations, and dining in Texas -
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Visitor Information
Texas Department of
Commerce, Tourism Division; 1-800-888-8839. Available 24 hours, 7 days.
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Upon your arrival at Austin International Airport you will find ATMs and postal services, various news agents, a travel goods shop, a clothing store shop, a gift shop, food shops and much more. Click on Austin International Airport for all of the information you need and on the International Airport Guide for information on the services at over 100 international airports. Additional information may be found at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
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Travel
Etiquette
Behavior and customs vary greatly from country to country. We
discuss the correct travel etiquette so that you won't be caught out.
TravelEtiquette was formed to offer a unique reference
point on essential etiquette advice and information for worldwide
travel. Our features and articles are written by professional
journalists and experts - who have a particular interest, or a
background in this area. So – know before you go. Visit
TravelEtiquette so you will know how to, as the old adage states, “When in Rome,
do as the Romans do.”
Climate and Weather Information
For additional climate information on Texas, click on Climatologies
and then click on the map to find Texas.
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State Parks and Recreation Areas
Palo Duro Canyon, located
about an hour's drive from Amarillo, is a 60-mile-long and 800-foot-deep canyon
carved out of the Texas High Plains.
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Attractions and Things to See and Do
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El Paso, Lubbock and Midland
Cattle Baron Steak & Seafood Restaurant
I have eaten here and can attest to the fact that the steaks are great. This is
not the original restaurant, as the first one was in Portales, New Mexico. Jeff
Wilson, President of Cattle Baron Restaurants, Inc. established the first Cattle
Baron Steak & Seafood Restaurant in 1976 where it stands today in Portales,
New Mexico. Over the years, Cattle Baron has expanded throughout New Mexico and
West Texas. When in El Paso, be sure to stop in for a steak or their delicious
prime rib. In fact, if I am every in any of the other cities of Texas or New
Mexico, you can bet I will give them a try there also. Their other restaurants
are located in Lubbock
at 8201 Quaker and Midland
at 418 W. Wadley in Texas; and in Hobbs
(1930 N. Grimes), Las
Cruces (790 S. Telshor), Portales
(1600 S. Ave. D), Roswell
(1113 N. Main) and Ruidoso
(657 Sudderth) in New Mexico. Jim. Click on El
Paso to visit their website. Jim
Van Horn
Chuy's Restaurant
I had the opportunity to have lunch at Chuy's when Pat and I were driving
from Atlanta to our new home in Rio Rico, Arizona. The food was great, and I'm
sure glad we stopped by. The following information was taken from their website.
"Chuy's Restaurant started in February 1959 as a two room Drive-In
establishment with a canopy for 2 cars. It had no dining area inside, only
window service. When we started out, we only sold hamburgers and soft drinks. At
that time we were supported by the local teenagers. Parents soon followed their
kids and a family-oriented atmosphere boosted our success." Visit their
website at www.chuysrestaurant.com
for the rest of the story. One of the more interesting things about Chuy's is
the story about how John Madden came to eat there one day and enjoyed the food.
He even wrote about it and told America about his meal there on his television
show. It seems he stopped there on a Monday to watch Monday Night Football. He
had a good time, enjoyed the food, and told Chuy Uranga and his wife Mary Lou
that he would be back, and he has been -- several times. If you are ever in the
area, do as John Madden (and I did), stop in and enjoy some great Mexican food.
The restaurant is located right on the main street, and you can't miss it. Jim
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El Paso
Cattle Baron Steak & Seafood Restaurant
I have eaten here and can attest to the fact that the steaks are great. This is
not the original restaurant, as the first one was in Portales, New Mexico. Jeff
Wilson, President of Cattle Baron Restaurants, Inc. established the first Cattle
Baron Steak & Seafood Restaurant in 1976 where it stands today in Portales,
New Mexico. Over the years, Cattle Baron has expanded throughout New Mexico and
West Texas. When in El Paso, be sure to stop in for a steak or their delicious
prime rib. In fact, if I am every in any of the other cities of Texas or New
Mexico, you can bet I will give them a try there also. Their other restaurants
are located in Lubbock
at 8201 Quaker and Midland
at 418 W. Wadley in Texas; and in Hobbs
(1930 N. Grimes), Las
Cruces (790 S. Telshor), Portales
(1600 S. Ave. D), Roswell
(1113 N. Main) and Ruidoso
(657 Sudderth) in New Mexico. Jim
Van Horn
Chuy's Restaurant
I had the opportunity to have lunch at Chuy's when Pat and I were driving
from Atlanta to our new home in Rio Rico, Arizona. The food was great, and I'm
sure glad we stopped by. The following information was taken from their website.
"Chuy's Restaurant started in February 1959 as a two room Drive-In
establishment with a canopy for 2 cars. It had no dining area inside, only
window service. When we started out, we only sold hamburgers and soft drinks. At
that time we were supported by the local teenagers. Parents soon followed their
kids and a family-oriented atmosphere boosted our success." Visit their
website at www.chuysrestaurant.com
for the rest of the story. One of the more interesting things about Chuy's is
the story about how John Madden came to eat there one day and enjoyed the food.
He even wrote about it and told America about his meal there on his television
show. It seems he stopped there on a Monday to watch Monday Night Football. He
had a good time, enjoyed the food, and told Chuy Uranga and his wife Mary Lou
that he would be back, and he has been -- several times. If you are ever in the
area, do as John Madden (and I did), stop in and enjoy some great Mexican food.
The restaurant is located right on the main street, and you can't miss it. Jim
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