Zaydewise Loc: Nashville TN

We are going on an impromptu trip to Texas. We will be going to Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and the Foothills. Any recommendation on good photographic areas and things to do?

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Bring an extreme ultrawide cuz everythings bigger in Texas.

jackm1943 Loc: Omaha, Nebraska

There are several great old missions around San Antonio that make for wonderful photo shoots.

Kespina

The Fort Worth Stockyards are interesting, San Antonio Riverwalk, and for sure the Missions in San Antonio. There's a Mission Trail, if you google it you can download the pamphlet that gives you all the info on them & how to access. Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center outside of Austin is another place to see! Have a good trip.

Kespina

The Fort Worth Stockyards are interesting, San Antonio Riverwalk, and for sure the Missions in San Antonio. There's a Mission Trail, if you google it you can download the pamphlet that gives you all the info on them & how to access. Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center outside of Austin is another place to see! Have a good trip.

1MoreFord Loc: Arkansas

I'll recommend the missions too and add Palo Duro Canyon if you get up that way.

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

What kinds of things grab your interest? Are you willing to get off the Interstate highways? How far are you willing to detour?

Waco is between Dallas or Fort Worth and Austin. You can visit the home of Dr. Pepper and the Texas Ranger Museum, which is much better than it sounds.

Fredericksburg is about an hour from San Antonio and is home to The Museum of the Pacific War (originally a museum focusing on Admiral Chester W. Nimitz). It is a very reflective place with interesting photographic subjects. The town itself is a German community with lots of interest. There's an abandoned railroad tunnel a few miles from town which provides shelter for a large bat colony.

San Antonio has a great zoo with natural habitats and a great botanical garden.

Dallas has a premier 66 acre arboretum also.

The Hill Country offers places like Gruene (pronounced "Green"), Kerrville, and a host of others.

Austin prides itself on being "weird." They have a major bat colony under a bridge over I-35. The Salt Lick Barbecue is a family style restaurant near Buda, about 20 miles from town. Lots of cultural stuff in Austin itself, including an active art community.

This is just a short list. There's a lot more. Come and be welcome and have a great time.

roxiemarty Loc: Florida

People already mentioned the San Antonio Missions, and they have extended the Riverwalk from downtown to include nature and bike / walking trails. There is so much in San Antonio to photograph. Not to mention nearby Fredricksburg........that is another good area.

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

I believe the bat colony being referred to occurs under the Congress Ave. bridge over Lady Bird Johnson (Town Lake). Ask locally there about location,times, & places to park.

roxiemarty Loc: Florida

We were quite unimpressed with the very few bats that flew out from there............but we've seen the bats fly from Carlsbad Caverns, so...........

Kespina

The bats are seasonal, they start to migrate back in March. Best viewing is in the sumer, especially August.

roxiemarty Loc: Florida

We go in July usually. But thanks.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

All over Eastern part.
Choices mentioned are good.

lbivins Loc: Green Valley, AZ.

LBJ's Ranch is a must see!

Bobcat87

Willow City Loop near Fredericksburg is a beautiful drive with lots of bluebonnets.