The Educational Tourist Blog

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What to see on Route 66

Route 66 If your idea of a road tripping involves the weird, odd, or unusual, you’ll love historic Route 66. Historic Route 66 has had many names: Will Rogers Highway Main Street of America...

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Mount Bonnell

Mount Bonnell is the highest point in Austin (775 feet above the lake) and a fantastic spot to get a lovely view of both downtown and the Colorado River. Head there early to beat...

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Fun Things to Do in San Antonio

Texas is a BIG state with a BIG list of fun things to do! San Antonio has a totally different flavor than the other cities in Texas and is a must visit if you...

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English High Tea in Austin

I love tea. I love all tea. I especially enjoy hot tea…year round. It’s 100 degrees outside in the Texas summer and I’m inside sipping hot tea most of the day. I like iced...