Any special and "must see" shops in Texas?

[andy richards]

Next week I will be travelling in Texas. Together with my 16 year old son we will visit Dallas, Fort Worth, Huntington, Houston, Waco, San Antonio and hope to see a lot... My son and I are both into music (RR, 70's, oldies) and old skool clothing. Are there any specific shops we shouldn't miss during our trip? Thanks guys! Andy.

 

[Alucard73]

I don't know any specific stores that are must see, but Austin has to be on the list, especially if you are into live music, go to 6th Street for music and Austin Land and Cattle for steak. There is also the University of Texas (my alma mater). There is nothing in Waco (sorry Wacos). San Antonio has the Alamo, Sea World, Fiesta Texas and the River Walk with lots of good food and stores in the area. Houston, Dallas, anf Ft. Worth are just really big cities with most everything if you know where to look. Dallas/Ft. Worth I do not know. Houston has quite a bit of shopping around the Galleria.

 

[andy richards]

Great info, thank! We'll skip Waco. Austin is on our list now! :eusa_clap

 

[gtdean48]

Dallas has an okay aquarium downtowm & Ft Worth has an awesome zoo.

 

[Southernwayfare]

You better get yourself some BBQ and it don't matter what you wear!

Below is the Top Five Best BBQ places according to Texas Monthly's biannual survey. Snow's was a dark horse victor last year. Kreuz's and Smitty's are the old stand-bys. All of these places are about an hour out of Austin - Lexington is east, Lockhart and Luling are south (on the way to Houston). I haven't been to Snow's and they have very peculiar hours (maybe only open on Saturday) so check before going. Smitty's has the best old school atmosphere. You can't miss choosing any of these...

Lexington: Snow’s BBQ
Lockhart: Kreuz Market
Lockhart: Smitty’s Market
Luling: City Market

http://www.texasmonthly.com/magazine/bbq

 

[Southernwayfare]

Gilhooley's (south of Houston) is another great food stop. You go for the wood-roasted oysters. Dripping with atmosphere.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/dining/cook/3626635.html

 

[Southernwayfare]

For some Austin suggestions, check out Michael Williams's SXSW report for GQ blog. Michael Williams blogs at A Continuous Lean.

http://www.gq.com/style/blogs/the-gq-eye/2009/03/living-the-high-life-at-south-by-southwest.html


Check out
the Austin Speed Shop

 

[Alucard73]

FYI - In Austin, 6th Street is just a street during the day...at night it transforms to the "live music capital of the world". There is also a very good BBQ place on Hwy 2222 near the Capital of Texas Highway called "The County Line"...it is really good and has nice scenery. The places listed by Soutnerwayfare are very good, but I personally would stop there only if I am passing through. City Market in Luling is delicious but there is literally nothing else around...nothing.

You also have to try good TexMex like at Matt's El Rancho or Chuy's in Austin.

 

[texasgirl]

Actually, Waco is home to the excellent Texas Ranger Museum.

Another vote for The Dallas Aquarium, very cool and the FW Zoo is nice too.

Twisted Root is not far from the Aquarium in Dallas, was on thatDiners, Dives show, excellent and fun place to eat

 

[skyvue]

Waco also boasts the Dr. Pepper Museum, which, as a fan of that venerable beverage, I've always wanted to visit.