Texas Archives - Page 4 of 8 - Sightseers' Delight

Here are the worst cities in which to drive

July 12, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Whether to rent a car while on vacation is always a big question.

Houston sees record number of visitors in 2016

April 20, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

An estimated 20.5 million domestic and international visitors traveled to Space City.

Museum of the American Railroad progresses at new location

January 10, 2017 Todd DeFeo

While the Museum of the American Railroad remains a work in progress, the seeds have been sown to make it of the nation’s more impressive rail museums once completed.

National Museum of Funeral History opens exhibit on saints

July 6, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

The National Museum of Funeral History in Houston has opened a new exhibit exploring the lives and deaths of the Popes.

Spanish Governor’s Palace is an important Texas landmark

June 27, 2016 Todd DeFeo

The Spanish Governor’s Palace is probably something of a misnomer for the modestly-sized building in the heart of San Antonio. But, the building is one of the most important structures in town.

Visit 1963 at Dallas’ Sixth Floor Museum

March 22, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Looking out the sixth floor window of the former Texas School Book Depository in the heart of Dallas is a surreal experience.

Take a train trip to the Old West on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad

March 10, 2016 Todd DeFeo

A trip on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad is the perfect way to step back in time and enjoy a bit of the Old West.

Historic Hotels of America adds 22 new members

February 18, 2016 The Travel Trolley

Historic Hotels of America recently welcomed 22 historic hotels into membership in 2015.

Rare: 10 oddball museums so bizarre you need to see to believe

July 28, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Museums are great places to find culture and learn about the past. Yet, they can be about so much more.

San Antonio missions named World Heritage Site

July 11, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The San Antonio chain of colonial Spanish missions has been named a World Heritage Site.