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O/T What to do with a few days off.....

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  1. jonathanp

    jonathanp Formula Junior

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    I took a few days off for my boys Spring Break so we could do a short "boys trip" somewhere.

    I am looking at Sunday - Tuesday as I have to be back at work by Wednesday.

    Doing this on the skinny budget so looking for some creative ideas within 3-4 hours of Dallas.

    Any suggestions? I know it's last minute but didn't expect to have the time off.

    As always your input is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks, JP
     
  2. FarmerDave

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    Not sure how old they are, but MSRH for karting? A little further than 4 hours but probably other stuff near Houston to do.
     
  3. jimpo1

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    Go to Fossil Rim and see the dinosaur tracks?
     
  4. jonathanp

    jonathanp Formula Junior

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    8 & 11 so a little young for that as neither of hem have sat in a cart yet.

    Great idea though !!!!!!!
     
  5. jonathanp

    jonathanp Formula Junior

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    Good idea and not too far away.

    Thought about a cabin somewhere just to chill out but everything seems to be booked up Spring Breakers that actually planned ahead..... ;)
     
  6. sct4a

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    Go down to the coast and goto/learn scuba diving or take out a boat. Its a little further than 4 hours from here but not too much more.
     
  7. WJHMH

    WJHMH Two Time F1 World Champ
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  8. BlackBird007

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    #8 BlackBird007, Mar 9, 2012
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    That's Dinosaur Valley. Fossil Rim is a wildlife preserve, and pretty neat. They offer a scenic drive that is 9.5 miles long, and you can feed the animals. More info here. http://www.fossilrim.org/drive.php

    If you end up coming down here, these two places are, in my opinion, worth visiting.

    Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum. I haven't been yet, but I think I'll go this week.
    http://www.visitcleburne.com/attractions/listing.php?Chisholm-Trail-Outdoor-Museum-3

    Layland Museum of History. Went there years ago...lots of Native American artifacts.
    http://www.visitcleburne.com/arts/listing.php?The-Layland-Museum-of-History-3

    If you decide to go north, I'd recommend this.
    http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.13889
     
  9. FarmerDave

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    When I was in 5th grade (about the same age?) I remember getting lost for half a day in the "wilderness" during a field trip to Dinosaur Valley with some classmates, no supervision. What a blast, great memories. It was like a real adventure at that age.
     
  10. TheDuke

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    I went to dinosaur valley when I was younger with some adults who knew what they were doing. We spent a full day just walking up the river. Not sure what it's like now but it was a lot of fun. If anything you could just wade in the river and go down a mini current. I think they have a couple trails there too
     
  11. 348 spy

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    broken bow,OK
     
  12. DIGMAN52

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    San Antonio was always a favorite spot of my kids. Theme parks, Riverwalk,The Alamo, a great Zoo,and some really good restaurants there. Schlitterbaum in New Braunfels is a great waterpark, as it has a ton of trees, and a real river running through it.
     

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