Our trip to South-west USA last year was such an unforgettable experience that we decided to travel to the USA again. This september we would like to fly to Houston and visit Texas from there. We would be pleased to know what the big differences are with the South-West. We really do not know what to expect. So all your comments about climate, tourism, mentality,nature, safety a.s.o;.are very welcome here.
first time in texas
Texas, as I%26#39;m sure you know from looking at a map, is huge. Houston is very different from El Paso, which is also very different from Amarillo. Climate, tourism, etc. are going to vary depending on where you are in the state. From Houston, where would you like to go? Or better yet, what would you like to see and do? Also, how long are you planning for this trip and what time of year are you planning to visit?
first time in texas
I apologize, I re-read and see that you are planning a trip for September.
A few more questions come to mind --
Are you planning to rent a car?
Do you want to stay in hotels/motels or camp?
Here%26#39;s a link where you can order a travel guide that can help alot.
www.traveltex.com
If you can, make it end of september and october. A wonderful month for visiting Tx.You yeasily can spend a month or longer in Tx and only stratch the surface, but please answer the questions of MrTed. How long? You should not worry about safety (but don%26#39;t go into Mexico), we never had problems and for mentality.....in Texas everything is bigger, even the State Capital in Austin (a must visit) is taller than the one in Washington.
Tet
I would suggest you spend time in Houston, Austin, San Atonio, then either head out west to Big Bend country...Marfa, Alpine, Fort Davis, Marathon, Lajitas, Terlingua... or go south to the Gulf Coast...either Corpus Christi or South Padre Island.
Big Bend area will be hot and dry in September.
Gulf Coast will be hot and humid as will Houston.
Temperatures could be a bit nicer in Austin/San Antonio as you are on the lip of the Hill Country.
You will be safe wherever you travel just take the usual precautions all travelers take.
We can help more if you give more specific information about your plans...length of stay, mode of transportation, likes and dislikes, etc.
Thank you all for you kind advise.Unfortunately we cannot stay longer than the first 3 weeks of september. We will land in Houston, hire a car and travel from one highlight to another (be it towns, national parks). Lodging will be provided by motels and hotels and try out the food and the local beer (no bud or miller%26#39;s). I will have a closer look at the recommended travelguide, knowing that preparing this trip is also great fun. We are looking forward to a great experience!
Keep in mind that Texas has few local brews and craft brews but not a huge number. Shiner is one of the best known and widely available. St. Arnolds out of Houston and Rahr%26#39;s from Fort Worth are worth a try as well as Live Oak (Austin) and Real Ale (Blanco). Live Oak is not sold in bottles. If you go to Fort Worth, Rahr%26#39;s has free tours and tastings on Saturday afternoons.
You can sample some other good American micro brews at the Gingerman and the Flying Saucer.
www.saintarnold.com
www.rahrbrewery.com
www.gingermanpub.com
www.beerknurd.com
And if you make it out to Fredericksburg, check out the Brewing Company
www.yourbrewery.com
OP is from Belgium and in Belgium they make the best beers in the world, so prob it%26#39;ll always be a bit of a disappointment wherever our southern neighbour goes.....
OP mentioned tasting local beer so apparently is willing try our offerings (and yes, I know that Haacht is in Belgium)
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