Memorial Weekend: Places to Visit in Texas
Memorial Day weekend is a wonderful time to remember those who have served America. In our time of war, I find it ironic that the gas industry helps us celebrate by hiking gas prices to the highest they’ve been in American history. I understand that it’s customary for gas companies to raise rates during the "travel season" in the U.S, but reporters are speculating we will approach the $4 mark by end of Summer.
You can have much more fun with your $4 in Texas this weekend or others!
- Austin. If you’re under 18, you can visit the Bob Bullock Museum for only $3. It’s only a few dollars more for the rest of us, but seniors have a discount.
- Southeast Austin. Visit McKinney Falls State Park, which is only $4 per day.
- San Antonio. Park near the River Center Mall and take a stroll down the San Antonio Riverwalk.
- Corpus Christi. Children and Seniors can visit the very beautiful South Texas Botanical Gardens for less than $4. Adults pay only $5.
- Houston. Buffalo Bayou, a very cool master-planned community in Houston, has boat cruises the 2nd Saturday of every month for only $3 for children under 12 years-old. Adults pay $5.
I’ve reached the pain threshold of paying at the pump, so am looking into buying a motorcycle or moped at Woods Fun Center here in Austin or on Craigslist.
If you like the outdoors, try buying a Texas Parks Pass.
Read more: Gas prices approach record high.
What are some other great things we can do in Texas this weekend instead of spending our $4 on a gallon of gas?
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