This Charming Town In Texas Is Perfect For A Summer Day Trip
Not all of us have the luxury of being able to spend weeks jetting off to tropical islands, but everyone can fit a few day trips in throughout the summer. Luckily, Texas has places with everything you could ever want, from the best restaurants to sightseeing opportunities that’ll keep you busy all day, so leaving the state (or even the city, for that matter) is totally unnecessary. Today we’re headed to Seguin, a small town in South-Central Texas with a population of around 25,000. It also happens to be one of the oldest towns in the state, founded in 1838. It’s the perfect place to spend a day in, with just enough attractions to keep you entertained without feeling like you need more time to experience it fully. So, without further ado, let’s hop in the car and get going!
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First things first: food! We can't take the day by storm on an empty stomach, so we'll kick things off with a hearty brunch at Tavern on the Creek. Chicken and waffles with a view, anyone?
Now that our bellies are full, we can get on with the sightseeing. Seguin's downtown district is one of the most historic in the state since the town has been around since 1838. From the Sebastopol House pictured above (which was built out of limestone by slaves) to old hotels and other long-abandoned buildings to a Heritage Village with an old church, jail, and pioneer home, there's lots of history to soak in here.
And who could forget about the world's largest pecan? Every year at the end of October, the whole town goes nuts - figuratively. Pecan pies, ice cream, pralines, even pecan beer; you name it, you'll find it at the Pecan Fest. The streets come alive with music, vendors, and food, and a lot of the historic museums open their doors for free. There's also a baking contest and a Tour de Pecan bike ride as well as a classic car show and the world's largest nutcracker collection. Trust me, y'all, you don't want to miss this.
Now we're off on a little drive to just outside the city where Blue Lotus Winery lies. Take a sunset walk through the rows of plump grapes, visit the tasting room to sample Texas' finest wine and mead, and enjoy the simple luxury that is spending time outdoors in the Texas hill country.
Next stop: Wilson Pottery Museum. This isn't just pottery that your grandma makes in her spare time - it's a testament to how hard freed slaves were willing to work to get on their feet and lead normal lives. It was the first business owned by freed slaves, and the fruits of their labor are both bone-chilling and pride-inducing to view.
Before we grab a bite to eat and head home, I thought we'd stop by Walnut Springs Park and get a little fresh air. There truly is nothing like nature in a small town.
And now for that dinner I mentioned earlier. We'll be eating at The Power Plant Texas Grill, a laid back, all-American joint with a stunning view of the river. They serve up a pretty mean burger, and those potato chips are totally homemade. YUM!
If you still have room in your belly, we can head over to Court Street Coffee Shop to grab a little something sweet and a cup of joe before hitting the road. I don't know about you, but I can always make room for dessert.
Have you ever been to Seguin? What was your favorite thing to do there?
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
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