Scenic view , of historical Regency Bridge . Beautiful views of the Colorado River from the bridge.read more

This was an awesome side trip. Growing up you had to cross a swinging bridge across a river to get…read moreto the house on our farm. Those were fun times. Same thing here but you get to drive it! Pro tip: Bridge weight is 5,000 pounds. Check your vehicle or don't cross. Pull outs on each side let you park or turn around. 5k pounds is a little less than a Chevy Tahoe.

Super cool spot we just found…read more It's free. 17 known bodies were thrown down the hole. We used a flashlight and saw some golf balls. Def check it out if you're out this way.

If you are in the Marble falls area this is a nice stop to check out. No buildings... nothing…read morearound it. Don't expect much of a hike or any long activity. It is cool though to see history alive.

The Heritage Oak tree is massive live oak tree in the middle of Heritage Oak Park. This tree is a…read moregargantuan Southern live oak estimated to be around 400 years old. The tree is massive with a large circumference with branches that extend wide and deep. It has a large tree trunk, which immediately grabs attention. It is important to note that his particular tree was here long before the city of Cedar Park existed as a town. The Heritage Marker near the tree provides an explanation of the historical significance of the oak and its role in Cedar Park's development. The historical marker is thoughtfully done with visitor friendly, easy to read language. It highlights why this tree is important.

I discovered this tree shortly after the F5 Tornado that blew through Jarrell and danced and…read moretwirled it's despicable self to Cedar Park to gut out the Albertson's that no longer exists. I felt the energy of Cedar Park and bought me a house out there. No regrets as it has turned out to be a great investment. This tree is over 400 years old standing at 57 + feet with a span of 80 feet. The trunk is 50+ inches with a circumference of 13 freaking feet! It is majestic people! I have had a love affair with this tree since the first time we met. She is magical and powerful. It is located in the median on Quest Blvd. I love to go and sit under her and just let my thoughts go. In a sense, meditate. Can you imagine how many secrets this tree could tell. I mean being 400 years old an all, ya' gotta know some good tales. Every year during the Christmas Holidays this tree is decorated with over 30,000 lights, and, it is a site to behold! One of the most beautiful things you will ever see. This beautiful Live Oak has free access. The Cedar Park Heritage Society has done a wonderful job at preserving this wonderful tree. Come visit and enjoy and please be respectful to the tree and Mother Nature.

What a unique Gem that we stumbled upon! While vacationing in Stonewall, we drove past the park…read moreand became curious. We decided to drive through and see what it was all about. Wow! Is all I can say! Historic, farm animals, a school, cemetery, etc...This place is massive! We were there probably 2 hours and I'm sure we didn't see everything. We had our dog with us so he was able to experience this with us as well! It was so fun seeing the exhibits, walking amongst the sheep, and walking through the historic home and school. You can walk through some areas or you can choose to drive. We opted to walk the farm area and drive through the rest with stops along the way. Park ranger and visitor office staff were very friendly! Oh and it was free but I think you can make donations. Highly recommend!

So so happy that the State Park was open as our scheduled roadtrip was during the Government…read moreShut-Down (again) rough sometimes trying to see America. Super helpful & friendly Staff inside the Visitor Center which also has a nice giftshop & clean restrooms. We walked the beautiful grounds and toured the Farm that was staffed by informative Staff who were dressed for the time period, and who told the story of life on the farm and the history of the area. Live farm animals roam the area and you will probably see chickens, turkeys, Longhorns & if lucky Bison. Definitely worth the trip despite the National Park side not being open.

This unique home was constructed in the 1870s, and is one of the only remaining stone wedge…read morebuildings left in the state of Texas. It is located in Austin's Symphony Square, a nice park that features 350-seat outdoor performance amphitheater in addition to its four historic buildings. The Jeremiah Hamilton House is home to the Austin Symphony box office and the facilities office. The three-sided building was named after Jeremiah Hamilton, who served for two years in the 12th Texas Legislature (1869-1871) and built the home in 1871.

I was unable to check in and the location on Yelp was incorrect…read more I walked around this park on 3/3/25 alone. My daughter stayed at the hotel as her knees hurt from walking too much earlier. This was a nice walk. Saw a few homeless people. They were nice and friendly. I understand that they had renovated the suspension bridge recently. It's a nice park and area to walk around.

Located on both sides of the Waco Suspension Bridge, this is a tribute to the Chisholm Trail on…read morewhich Waco was a part. (I've just come from Paris where I visited the Burial Site Of John Chisum.) The sculptures feature a trail boss and a herd of steer being driven. They are life size which gives you the opportunity to see the power of these huge beasts and what it must have taken to bring them to market. [Review 820 of 2024 - 575 in Texas - 21851 overall]

The Waco Suspension Bridge is located in downtown Waco a few feet from the Waco Convention Center…read more It is filled with a rich history, built in 1870 with cables from John Roebling's, the same company that provided cables to the Brooklyn Bridge. The bridge spans 475-feet, and at one point, was considered the longest single-span suspension bridge west of the Mississippi. The Waco Suspension Bridge is majestic, yet aesthetically pleasing. It now serves as a pedestrian crossing. When you walk out on the bridge, it is peaceful, quiet and serene. Listening to the water meander under the bridge almost puts you in a trance. In addition to the bridge, the steers in the front of the bridge are being renovating...painted and sealed with hot wax.

Great place to enjoy an afternoon or evening activities such as walks, runs, biking, picnicking or…read morewatching the sun rise or set. Built 1870 the 1st Bridge to cross the Brazos River surrounded by sculptures of cattle in the downtown area. Easy parking great place to chill.

I love Fredericksburg. It looks like a German town. I love beer and food. I walked around Main…read morestreet. There were a lot of beautiful buildings. Nowadays, I saw many Hispanics. I heard a lot of Spanish. Germans might dissapear. But I still could see some legacies. Please visit Fredericksburg!

Old limestone houses! This Historic District is in the…read morenational register of historical places. It's a few square blocks around Main Street in downtown Fredericksburg. The Historic District is a fun, pedestrian friendly area that's a cool walk to wander. The buildings in the district were mostly built in the 1840's-1880's and later. There's a lot of limestone in the area, so the German settlers built Texas versions of their houses back home in Germany. The structures vary from old log cabins to impressive stone churches. Be sure to check out the Sunday Houses, which are town homes for people who lived out in the boonies, so they could come to town and do church stuff, and trade. The district is safe, there's always cops patrolling the area, and this town runs a bit slower than the big city. You can legally walk around in this district with an open beer! Cheers! They have a map on the internet of an official route, which shows off a few old churches, a few cool old homes, and some public buildings. Overall, there's more than 700 old structures in this district. The map shows off some of the highlights. It's a great stroll through Texas history!

Beautiful old Jail that has been around since the turn of the century. The prisoners would be…read morehoused on the top floor and the Sheriff and his family lived on the ground floor. While it doesn't appear to be open it does look like they are restoring it and you can wander around the grounds or outside. There is a cool statue out front of the longest serving Sheriff in Texas: Sheriff Riddle. He was Burnet's Sheriff from 1939 to 1978. Wow! That's impressive. The old jail closed in 1982 so I guess he may have wore it out! I look forward to visiting again when the inside opens up.