Planning a trip to Southern US

fernando · 26th June 2018, 03:54 PM

Anyone here kind enough to advice on attractions to visit in Austin, San Antonio or Huston ?
Thanks in advance.

Edster · 27th June 2018, 03:22 PM

In San Antonio I'd recommend The Alamo (Davy Crocket and all), actually the major origin shrine of Texas, and River Walk. Houston is the Museum District and of course the Space Center. Don't know Austin, but the the music scene is popular. Google searches will offer more details. Also, look for a coffee cup with "Don't Mess With Texas" on it. In most airport gift shops.

I'm not a native, but have lived/worked near Houston off and on for several years. Actually,Texans, themselves, are an interesting ethnic group. I've become rather fond of them over time. Also, it'll be HOT there this time of year.

Take care,
Ed

fernando · 27th June 2018, 04:04 PM

Thank you for the heads up, Ed. Will certainly look for one of those coffee cups.
Is it so hot, not now but, but end September, our travelling date ?

Edster · 27th June 2018, 05:26 PM

Temps start to decrease in Sept. to Ave. High 87 F, Low 67 F. end of month. Much nicer in October.

fernando · 27th June 2018, 10:07 PM

I hope this is not the extreme year, Ed

kamals · 28th June 2018, 02:05 AM

If you are going to San Antonio do check out the River Walk, it's beautiful and there is a nice portion that's beautiful at night with restaurants and night spots. It feels tucked away from the more modern parts of San Antonio.

26th June 2018, 03:54 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Planning a trip to Southern US Anyone here kind enough to advice on attractions to visit in Austin, San Antonio or Huston ? Thanks in advance.

27th June 2018, 03:22 PM	#2
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 408	In San Antonio I'd recommend The Alamo (Davy Crocket and all), actually the major origin shrine of Texas, and River Walk. Houston is the Museum District and of course the Space Center. Don't know Austin, but the the music scene is popular. Google searches will offer more details. Also, look for a coffee cup with "Don't Mess With Texas" on it. In most airport gift shops. I'm not a native, but have lived/worked near Houston off and on for several years. Actually,Texans, themselves, are an interesting ethnic group. I've become rather fond of them over time. Also, it'll be HOT there this time of year. Take care, Ed

27th June 2018, 04:04 PM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thank you for the heads up, Ed. Will certainly look for one of those coffee cups. Is it so hot, not now but, but end September, our travelling date ?

27th June 2018, 05:26 PM	#4
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 408	Temps start to decrease in Sept. to Ave. High 87 F, Low 67 F. end of month. Much nicer in October.

27th June 2018, 10:07 PM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	I hope this is not the extreme year, Ed

28th June 2018, 02:05 AM	#6
kamals Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 9	If you are going to San Antonio do check out the River Walk, it's beautiful and there is a nice portion that's beautiful at night with restaurants and night spots. It feels tucked away from the more modern parts of San Antonio.