My family and I decided to go play mini golf at the Memorial minigolf and museum. We went on a…read moreMonday at around 2:00 pm. Luckily the weather was in the 70s which was really nice for a January day. We drove up and parked easily. We then went to pay the rate for 4 adults, got our clubs, chose our golf balls, and we were off. There were a few people there with families on the course but we basically had the course to ourselves. It was a course with a practice spot and then 18 holes to play. It was very informative and fun. There were stands at each hole with a set of photos and historical information. Plus the actual course had slight slopes, and a few fun obstacles. After golfing we went inside the small museum. There were several artifacts and some historical information to look at and read about. On a side note they have two bathrooms with soap and running water which is a positive. Overall it was a fun afternoon on a nice day. The mini golf course is fun and informative. The museum is small and interesting. If you like history and mini golf this would be a good place to visit and play on a nice day.

This isn't going to be the even close to the best mini golf you've ever played, but there are a few…read morecreative holes. But what's neat is how you learn something about war around the world on each hole. I especially related to the bombing of Pearl harbor, being from Hawaii. Don't sneak in your own beverages even though it's expensive to buy drinks (yes alcohol too)... my understanding is the profits go to a good cause and fixing up the memorial.

We loved many of the glass pieces this place had to offer. Bonus points for having the benefit of…read moremeeting and talking to the owner and artist. He made it a point to tell us the story behind some of the pieces. He saw that I was drawn to a red vase so he immediately described the colors used. I knew I had to purchase it as soon as I saw it. This place is worth a visit and talking to Tim De Jong (owner & artist) was icing on the cake.

Take the private lesson!! It's soooo worth it!! Very informative, fun and friendly. Warning...it's…read morelike 100 degrees in there, but that's to be expected. :)

Great selection of games. The owner complimented my new bag which I was nervous about. They made me…read morefeel very welcome.

We love this place! Great for date nights, family time, fun day out alone, or for teens that want…read moreto just hang out. They have a plethora of game options to play. Customer service is great and It's a clean atmosphere. They also sell video games, posters and gaming paraphernalia. Also it's a Flat rate price! It's a great place.

Cool place, great place to bring littles! I had personally never seen an alpaca before, what a…read moretreat to walk among them. The animals are very used to people, and will eat their food right out of your hand! It's a farm, it's dirty, the animals are dirty, so wear "ranch clothes" and go commune with nature. It's a business, and several of the young animals had been cleaned for an upcoming livestock show. Those animals had "jackets" on! LOL Lots of chickens and chicks around too. Our group got a fresh egg out of the coup! Many baby alpacas around, pregnant mamas segregated, and "visitors" quarantined until checked out. The staff was super knowledgeable, and super nice. You need a reservation, and please be on time, it's a group event! Recommend this usual adventure.

We had a wonderful tour petting and photographing these incredible creatures. So much information…read moreabout the care and breeding and the shearing and processing of the fleece was presented to us. Thank you so much!!!

Love a Texas dance hall!! Very friendly, festive, and fun. We came on a Sunday when the Texmaniacs…read morewere playing.

I've never heard of this dance hall but it is charming and made of real wood everywhere. Love the…read moresense of history it evokes as it was built in 1879! There is a bar with beer, wine and snacks, a small stage for the live band and plenty of grounds to park and walk around. I got there at night and the road here was pitch black dark. The driveway entrance is narrow right off of 281 so slow down or you will drive past it. I look forward to coming back for the Texas Fiddle Festival.

Santa's Ranch is one of those places that instantly puts you in a good mood the moment you pull in…read more It's warm, festive, and so full of Christmas spirit that even the Grinch would crack a smile. The light displays are beautiful -- creative, colorful, and way bigger than you expect. Every turn has something new and fun, and we found ourselves pointing things out like little kids. The staff was so kind and welcoming, and the whole experience felt organized and relaxed (no chaos, even with the crowds!). My favorite part? Rolling the windows down, letting the cold air in, and just soaking up that magical holiday feeling. It's the perfect cozy night out with family, kids, or your partner -- hot cocoa in hand, Christmas music on, and nothing but twinkly light happiness.

This place is a lot bigger than I expected. And a lot better than trail of lights in Austin. Trail…read moreof lights just displays cardboard cutouts of stuff. This place actually uses lights! I also liked the different themes and music. I took tons of pics but will just post my favorites.

Eye of the Dog Art Center is worth checking out. Today was San Marcos Art Tour and Eye of the Dog…read moreArt Center was part of the tour. The art center is worth checking out. Nice drive to get to the art center.

This is the second time I have been here and both times I felt like it might just be the 8th wonder…read moreof the world. Went to the "Dirt Dauber" festival here which was a celebration of local pottery. Artists were set up everywhere, there were workshops/demos/contests, live music, pets and kiddos running around, hot dogs, and free beer (you were simply encouraged to purchase a vessel in which to pour it in). Everyone was ridiculously talented - and so friendly. The local community (san marcos I guess) is so supportive, but folks came out from all over in support. One highlight was they had the pottery wheels set up to play! SO. MUCH. FUN. (especially after beer) I totally want a wheel now, but it's easy to see it takes quite a bit of practice along with significantly more artistry than I possess. (Oh, and that scene from Ghost? Totally realistic because it's seriously erotic for some reason.) I am fortunate enough to be friends with the niece of the owners of the property (Beverley and Billy Ray rock!), and am unbelievably grateful for the opportunity to get a tour of the whole place. This includes their personal home which is a magical maze full of treasures. I have never seen so much art and sculpture and pottery and trinkets and souvenirs and momentos...the list goes on. It's a feast for the eyes. Everywhere you look there is something to explore. The house is divided up by season as well; for example, there is a "summer room" downstairs that has A/C, or the "Spring room" which has a handmade wooden murphy bed platform ON THE BALCONY that pulls down to sleep on. There is a fishtank for a wall by the tub indoors, or one could use the outdoor shower they crafted. They even have their own giant bar attached to the home. Walking around there is surreal; it makes you want an entirely different life. We also got to see a couple studios in which the owners (and visiting artists) work. So friggin cool. They do all sorts of workshops and also host celebrations/festivals/exhibitions of sorts (like the one I went to, or a salsa competition (the kind you eat ;). I encourage you to find any reason you can to get out there. The whole experience felt hippy dippy trippy to the max; by that I mean it didn't reek of patchouli or pot, but rather of a better place and time gone past where everyone was encouraged to be whoeverthefuck they want to be and express that however they wish (in dress, through art, or the way they live, who they love, and so on) and all were accepted, and appreciated. Good music, drank, and people all mashed up. Love.

This top-shelf, free, destination-worthy cultural gem is on the 7th floor of the Alkek Library at…read moreTexas State in San Marcos. The Wittliff collects, preserves and shares Southwestern literary, photographic, and musical arts. Sounds stuffy as hell, right? Far from it! It's founder, Austinite Bill Witliff, was a screenwriter of the beloved miniseries Lonesome Dove, and this museum is home to the film's production archives, including props, costumes and other treasures. But that's only one of several collections. Witliff established the museum in 1986 with the encouragement and many gifts from author and folklorist J. Frank Dobie. Musicians and their fans will adore perusing private correspondence and journals, instruments, hats and so much more from people like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jerry Jeff Walker, Willie Nelson, Ray Benson and on and on and on. It will take you a happy hour or more to acquaint yourself with its permanent and temporary collections. My favorite room was devoted to mind-blowing photography of native American people taken in the early 1900s by Edward Curtis. It hasn't been that long since they freely roamed and inhabited our wilderness and the beauty - and reality - of these captures took my breath away. If you are a rancher, a descendent of a rancher or even know a rancher, get yourself over there for an enlightened perspective on the lifestyles, struggles and beauty of the people who raise grazing animals. I figure the Witliff has about a dozen theme-specific rooms that are smartly curated and thoughtfully presented. HOT TIPS! - Parking is free on weekends in the Alkek parking lot. - Like all campuses, Texas State is not easy to get around... signage is downright absent or stupid. It doesn't help that hardly anyone at Texas State is aware of the Witliff Collection and can't point you to it. - As you exit the parking lot, make your way to the tallest building right above you. That's the library. Head to the 7th floor.

I attended a conference held by TSU and attendees were told about The Whitliff Collections, which…read morewas located in a nearby building. I used a few of my lunch hours during the conference to visit, but wish that I was able to spend the day browsing. There were many QR codes for videos online in one of the exhibitions and I wish that I had the time to see them all. My friend is a huge King of the Hill fan and was jealous that script archives were held with The Whitliff Collections. I would have asked to view them if I had more time to browse. Too bad they cannot be viewed online. Can't complain with a free museum. It was well kept!