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Booty on Texas Beaches
When summer is over, and you have not made it to the Texas beaches, don't fret. October is the perfect time to do some booty searching...not that type of booty, ship treasures.
As far back as 1554, ships have sailed through out the treacherous seas and sunken along the Texas coast. Many carried gold, silver, and precious gems of which have not fully been recovered.
So next time you trek to the Texas beaches, take a metal detector and do some booty searching!
Galveston Island: Jean Lafitte.
October marks the beginning of cool days and fun festivities in Texas.
We fill you in on the best of the best places to catch the autumn spirit.
October:
P u m p k i n P a t c h e s:
Oil Ranch, Hockley, Tx: The Pumpkin and Scarecrow Fest!: Just northwest of Houston along Hwy 290, Exit Hegar and follow the path to the Oil Ranch where there is plenty of harvest fun! Thousands of pumpkins of all sizes cover the fields. Free pickens for the price of childs admission.
281.859.1616 oilranch.com
Dewberry Farm, Brookshire, Tx: Bet you've never seen an 8-acre corn maze or 500 lite pumpkins.
Get the kiddies to this amazing farm along FM 362 & Morrison Rd and have a full day of fun. Train ride, hay ride, and lots of other outdoor activities you won't want to miss.
281.934.3276 | 1.866.908.FARM dewberryfarm.com
Old Time Christmas Tree Farm, Spring, Tx: Pumpkins, pumpkin pie, a giant slide, train ride, a hay ride, and plenty of vendors for outdoor fun! Don't forget to bring a wagon to carry your pumpkin around the fun waiting for you. 281.370.9141 oldtimechristmastreefarm.com
Matt Family Orchard: Pumpkins, hay rides, picnics and campfires! Not only does the 145 acre site offer ripe-off-the-vine produce during the year, it turns into a pumpkin patch in October.
21110 Bauer Hockley Road Tomball, Tx 281 467-9758 mattfamilyorchard.com
F e s t i v a l s :
The Texas Renaissance Festival: Nothing is more grande than lords and ladies at this spectacular interactive theme park. Runs from October thru December, the 16th century comes alive! Within minutes of Magnolia Tx. Tickets at Krogers and Brookshire Brothers or go online at texrenfest.com (800) 458-3435 21778
FM 1774 Todd Mission, TX
Texas State Fair: Although the state fair starts in late September, it runs til October 19th and this is one heck of a party! From deep fried surprises to pig races, this fair is one not to miss.
214-565-9931 bigtex.com State Fair of Texas 3921 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. Dallas, TX
George Ranch, Richmond, Tx, The Texian Market Day Festival: Last weekend in October as Texas history comes to life but come see more throughout the year! See costumed interpreters bring you the life and times of Texas pioneers. Make the most of it by spectating, touring, demonstrations, re-enactments, cowboys, and craft vendors on this 23,000 acre ranch. 10215 FM 762 (281) 343-0218 georgeranch.org
Saengerfest Mini Monster Bash, Galveston, Tx: Along the Strand, a spook-tacular event awaits you! Games, prizes, costume contents, trick or treating, tour a haunted mansion and watch the ghouls come out! (409) 761-4102 galveston.com
Boo on the Boardwalk, Kemah, Tx: There is ongoing entertainment and an array of Halloween activities every weekend for kiddies and adults. Need I say more! 701 4th Street, Kemah, TX kemahboardwalk.com
Three Dimensional Visions, Tomball, Tx: Help create your very own glass-blown pumpkin!
Every Sunday in October 12-4p. 281-734-0366 threedimensionalvisions.com
Hocus-Pocus POPS!, Cynthia Woods Pavilion, The Woodlands: Oct 24th Its Halloween as the Houston Symphony gets you in the spirit of chilling music and spooky sounds! Halloween fun activities start at 6 throughout the park, don't miss out! woodlandscenter.org
Ghost Hunting in Old Town Spring, Old Town Spring, Tx: Oct 31st at The Spirit Quest Center
303 Main Street will certainly raise a hair or two. Take a walking ghost tour with a medium/psychic team and be prepared to feel the paranormal experience. Purchase tickets early at 832.797.1888 or go online at springhosttour.com
Bud Light Halloween Fest, San Antonio Riverwalk, Oct 31st: If you make it out to the famous Riverwalk, check out the costume contest, the parade and other forms of live entertainment going on. And don't forget to visit the famous hotel Menger full of historical tales yet creepy sightings, an experience by yours truly.
http://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events/budlight-Halloween-Fest
Childrens Museum, Monster Mash, Houston, Tx: Oct 9-Nov 2 visit the Childrens Museum for Monster mania! Oct 31st is another fun favorite for Halloween. Face painting, balloon artist, trick or treating and costume contest! http://www.cmhouston.org/halloween
Haunted Houses:
- houstonhauntedhouses.com
- screamworld.com
- darke.com
- houstonterrordome.com
F a l l F o i l a g e:
One of Texas' best places to see fall foliage is tucked away on a 2,000-acre natural park along the Sabinal River, north and west of San Antonio. Lost Maples Natural State Area is a true hikers dream for its grassland, slopes, canyons, springs and streams. But is enchanted over its autumn beauty of red and yellow splashes.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/lost-maples/foliage-reports
Another wonder on earth in Texas is McKittrick Canyon in the Guadalupe Mountains. See the breathtaking reds, yellows and browns painted along the trails in October through November. But experience the beauty of the steep canyon, natural wildlife and the history of it existence. http://www.nationalparks.org/connect/blog/fall-colors-guadalupe-mountains-national-park-texas
Anywhere you drive in East Texas is a must see during the fall. Lake Bob Sandlin, Nacogdoches, and everywhere you look, are a photographers unforgettable paradise. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/parkinfo/seasonal/foliage/
