3"Great"Family"Vacation"Ideas"in"The"Texas"Hill"Country"

Family'vacations.'They'can'either'be'wonderful'respites'full'of'memories'to'cherish'9or'nightmares'you’re'ready'to'see'come'to'a'close.'In'many'cases,'it'all'depends'on'factors'like'feuding'kids'(or'spouses),'the'quality'of'the'experience,'costs,'and'weather.''

While'some'factors'are'always'going'to'be'out'of'your'control,'there'are'a'few'steps'you'can'take'9'like'planning'early,'packing'light,'and'budgeting'enough'money'9'to'help'increase'the'chances'that'you'and'your'clan'will'have'a'vacation'that’s'restful,'not'stressful.'One'of'the'most'important'of'those'steps'concerns'choosing'your'destination'and'your'itinerary'of'things'to'do.''

If'you’ve'already'narrowed'down'your'vacation'zone'to'Washington'County'or'the'Texas'Hill'Country,'you'certainly'won’t'have'trouble'coming'up'with'items'for'the'to9do'list.'Why?'Because'that'region'is'one'of'the'Lone'Star'State’s'most'interesting'destinations,'with'plenty'of'options'for'lodging'and'attractions'for'all'ages'and'interests.'Here'are'some'family'vacation'ideas'that'you'might'want'to'consider.'''

Vacation"Idea"One:"Geocaching"Fun"

Did'you'know'that'Washington'County'is'the'home'of'the'very'first'official'GeoTour'of'Texas?'It’s'true,'and'if'your'idea'of'a'good'time'is'a'whole'lotta'learning'and'discovery,'you’ll'want'to'add'this'389stage'trail'vacation'to'your'list'of'trip'ideas'as'soon'as'possible.''(For'the'uninitiated,'geocaching'is'the recreational activity of hunting for and finding a hidden object by means of GPS coordinates posted on a website.)'

How'it'works:'You'win'prizes'by'collecting'points'for'caching,'eating,'sleeping'and'shopping'throughout'the'county,'using'your'GeoTour'Passport.'(You’ll'need'it'to'collect'the'prizes'and'record'the'code'letter'found'in'each'cache'container.)''

Vacation"Idea"Two:"Take"a"Tour"On"A"Texas"Wine"Trail"

When'you'think'about'it,'it'just'seems'fitting'that'the'same'place'that’s'famous'for'its'decadently'delicious'ice'cream'would'also'be'a'wonderful'getaway'for'wine'and'winery'lovers.''

Sneak'off'for'a'weekend'(or'in'the'middle'of'the'week!)'and'enjoy'signature'Texas'vintages,'gorgeous'scenery,'and'behind9the9scenes'tours'at'the'Texas'Hill'Country’s'more'notable'wineries,'including'Texas'Star,'Saddlehorn,'Pleasant'Hill,'and'Windy'Winery.''

Vacation"Idea"Three:"Romance"the"Past"

Did'you'know'that'Washington'County'was'the'site'of'the'signing'of'the'Texas'Declaration'of'Independence?'In'fact,'the'entire'county'and'surrounding'area'is'rich'with'historical'sites,'making'a'vacation'in'Washington'County'absolutely'perfect'for'history'buffs'or'anyone'who'enjoys'learning'and'discovery,'seeing'interesting'landmarks,'touring'old'homes'or'visiting'museums.''

Some'of'the'destinations'you’ll'want'to'consider'for'your'historic9themed'family'vacation'ideas'include:''

Chappell'Hill'Historic'District:'Landmarks'include'a'museum,'The'Old'Rock'Store,'the'Masonic'Cemetery,'and'the'oldest'continually'operating'bank'in'the'U.S.'Bonus:'Come'in'the'springtime'and'you'can'also'enjoy'the'Texas'Bluebonnet'Festival,'a'don’t9miss'for'flower'lovers.''

The'Winedale'Historical'Complex:'Site'of'a'Shakespeare'festival,'a'historic'homes'tour,'and'an'intriguing'exhibit'of'antique'quilts.''

The'George'Bush'Presidential'Library:'An'amazing'collection'of'memorabilia'and'historical'documents'created'in'honor'of'our'41st'president'is'available'for'year9round'exploration'in'College'Station,'TX.''

Old'Baylor'Park'at'Windmill'Hill:'Located'in'Independence,'TX,'this'tranquil'site'is'the'location'of'the'original'Baylor'University.'Bring'your'camera'and'a'picnic'lunch,'especially'if'you'come'in'the'spring,'as'this'destination'is'also'known'as'a'prime'spot'to'soak'up'tons'of'Texas'bluebonnet'beauty.''

For'more'information'on'family'vacation'ideas'around'the'Texas'Hill'Country,'go'to'VisitBrenhamTexas.com'now!''