Texas or bust

[Calvin]

Here's the skinny! In September I am embarking on a road trip from Wisconsin to Texas. I am looking for suggestions on where to go and what to see. I have just 3 requests: 1) I intend to go all the way to the coast. 2) I want to eat Texas chili. 3) I want a Texas sized steak!

As you can tell I love to eat! I welcome any and all suggestions, since I've never been in Texas before.

[Bugs]

1) I intend to go all the way to the coast.
Lots of good places to go on the coast. Depends on what part of Texas you are in. If you are in the Southeast then hit Galveston. Unfortunately the hurricane pretty much wiped out the strand and it may take it a while to fully come back. Probably the nicest beaches are South Padre Island.

2) I want to eat Texas chili.
Not sure where to tell you to go. I think the Terlingua cook-off is in November. You should check out some BBQ while you are down here though.

3) I want a Texas sized steak!
Option 1: best steak (Black Angus) - http://www.tasteoftexas.com/
Option 2: biggest steak (72oz) - http://www.bigtexan.com/

[strokerjlk]

Hill country!
Just do a google search.

[CBAT]

Hill Country. Every road between Kerrville, Rocksprings and Leakey is a great ride. The Three Twisted Sisters are probably the best in the state. FM 335, 336, 337. Be careful on these roads. Go slow if you want to sight see. They can bight you.

[sporty952]

Originally Posted by Calvin

Here's the skinny! In September I am embarking on a road trip from Wisconsin to Texas. I am looking for suggestions on where to go and what to see. I have just 3 requests: 1) I intend to go all the way to the coast.

Turn left at Iowa, can't miss it...

Don't forget to take whiskey if you're
plannin' to overnight in Arkansas.

-W

[Calvin]

I wish someone would tell them the prohibition is OVER! They lost!

[Calvin]

I hoped to get a few more replies, but Thanks for the suggestions! I fully intend to check out the Hill Country as well as Padre Island. By the way I'm all for the BBQ!!!

[bebrewer]

Just saw this Calvin but I think you are getting good advice. I'd suggest coming down through east Texas and stopping in Snook, TX at Sodolak's Family Steakhouse for one of their plate filling steaks (don't order the large) and a side of Chicken Fried Bacon! From there, you are not far from Washington-on-the-Brazos where Texas was founded. You could then cut over to Austin and check out the city for as much time as you have available. After that, you would be on the northern side of Hill Country and could cut over to Fredericksburg, do the Willow City Loop and then over to Camp Wood for the famous "Twisted Sisters". Wrap your day up in Luckenbach and then strike out for Corpus and the Gulf.

How does that sound? I'll be happy to help map some of these routes out for you if you like. I've spent several years uncovering the best of what the Texas Hill Country has to offer and I'm still finding new stuff every month

[letsgofast]

Originally Posted by bebrewer

Just saw this Calvin but I think you are getting good advice. I'd suggest coming down through east Texas and stopping in Snook, TX at Sodolak's Family Steakhouse for one of their plate filling steaks (don't order the large) and a side of Chicken Fried Bacon! From there, you are not far from Washington-on-the-Brazos where Texas was founded. You could then cut over to Austin and check out the city for as much time as you have available. After that, you would be on the northern side of Hill Country and could cut over to Fredericksburg, do the Willow City Loop and then over to Camp Wood for the famous "Twisted Sisters". Wrap your day up in Luckenbach and then strike out for Corpus and the Gulf.

How does that sound? I'll be happy to help map some of these routes out for you if you like. I've spent several years uncovering the best of what the Texas Hill Country has to offer and I'm still finding new stuff every month

What he said! If you find yourself in Austin, I'm always up for a ride. Willow City Loop is one of my favorites as are the Sisters.(FM 335, 336, 337) From there, I would head for the border. The ride along hwy 90 between Del Rio and Big Bend National Park is a good one. (make sure to get gas when you can) I haven't been down South Padre but Padre Island and Port Aransas are alright for an overnight. (not a lot to see there IMHO)
Being a midwest boy, I'd suggest eating your steak up north. The corn fed beef is more tender. The BBQ down here can't be beat though!!! There's a great little place in Bandera that is along the main drag. Some of the best ribs and brisket that I've ever had. Bandera is real close to the sisters, so you might find yourself in the area.
Be careful and ride safe!

[haraces]

• Temple Labor Day drags - labor day wekend, Little River, TX
• Hurricane Alley Drag Races, Sealy TX, Sept 5/6
• Tx Natl MC Rally 10/1/2009 Baytown , TX

Plenty more on some M/C event calenders.

wayne