This dude Cald and asked me what the thing is called that he likes to keep his kidnap victims in,…read morewhen he gives them the hose if they don't put the lotion on their skin and such. I told him it's Cald Well. He didn't take it well. He never Cald back. This is an adorable little town out in the middle of Texas not too far from College Station where you will find very few restaurants not too many people, but it's a cute quiet life in the middle of Texas, and while it may be extremely homogeneous in terms of demographics, it's still a nice place to visit on many levels. And perhaps the best thing about it is that it's nowhere near as expensive as the big cities, while also having some advantages over them. But plenty of disadvantages too, food for example.

What a town! The city of Caldwell, Texas is a pretty little…read moretown on the Texas prairies outside of College Station. The town is built up on a hill outside of Lake Somerville. There's not much to this town. The courthouse square is sorta sleepy, surrounded by old and local businesses, many of which it's hard to tell whether they're open or not. It's a nice walk around the courthouse square down to the city park two blocks away. The city of Caldwell is a Main Street City, which they proudly advertise on their billboards in their own city. I guess that means that they do have a main street. I found their main street to be primarily liquor stores. The most exciting thing in this town is that they have a brand new Whataburger, just off the largest intersection in town. There's not much to do here.

I want to give a full-throated endorsement of this business, especially as a Downtown Bryan…read moreresident, yet I have serious reservations. 1.) This historic venue deserves better historic interior decor. I recognize the current owners didn't make the renovations to the space, but as a single screen venue...it should feel special, distinct and one-of-a-kind experience from front door to lobby to theatre. It doesn't. 2.) The online website and programming of what's on screen is not extra special. First run films are better left to the cineplexes. This space would suit a well-curated art house, classic cinema, and rarely seen films for a large swath of audiences in the Brazos Valley. I live right around the corner and the 50th Anniversary screening of Bruce Lee's Enter the Dragon was the first film since their launch (in current iteration)...it was fun to experience on a large screen. 3.) What is unclear from the online presence is that food can be served to your seat. I looked extensively in the sight but this was not evident to me until we arrived. The menu is very pedestrian, burgers, greasy fries and more fried things, and standard salads. Again, nothing special or unique. 4.). Why are tickets for future screenings unavailable since they are already advertised? Also, there was a lot of noise in the lobby during the film and the house lights did not come up after the film concluded. I WANT to support a local one-screen experience Downtown, but how I miss the reopening days of this place when it was diversely curated and a human being sat in the ticket booth to welcome you into the Experience of The Queen. Her uniqueness is not being capitalized upon, regrettably.

Food is great, and cheaper than star cinema. Great small theater feel. The theater only shows one…read moreto two trailers and then jumps right into the movie.

We have love stopping by Royalty Pecans for years, but today was a huge disappointment. There was…read moreno sign of activity anywhere and the shop was closed. Not just closed, completely empty. There was a no sign on the door, nothing. On-line was simply a statement "temporarily closed". No explaination. No indication of when it might reopen. This business has always been friendly and welcoming. Evidently they've lost their edge. Makes us wonder if we should go the extra miles again.

If you drove by this place, it worth you a stop. They have a great variety of pecan products, from…read moredifferent types of pecan in the shell, to shelled half/pieces of pecan in the bags, to roast pecan with different flavors, to pecan butter, coffee, toffee, pie, etc... the store is super neat and people working there are very friendly. I love how you can order different types of pecan. I had 1lbs of all 4 different types, and asked them to shell it for me. You can taste and compare the difference at home, then next time, just order your favorite type.

I was so lucky we found this place. Just when you think you know a lot, you come across a cotton…read moregin and your mind explodes. I never know what went into cotton ginning....heck, I didn't know what it was. the museum admission is free, but there is small fee for guided gin tours. Stormee is very knowledgeable and helpful. She showed us a short film depicting the history of the gin and the wonderful folks that ran it There is a little store where you can purchase items - we bought some homemade cinnamon honey. There is a small cotton patch and a path that leads to the gin. You can peak in the see the "Lady B" engine. If you can make it for the 3rd Saturday in April, that's when they have the annual Burton Cotton Gin festival. I bet that is awesome.

A total hidden gem that's absolutely worth a stop--whether you're in the area or not…read more Stormee, our tour guide, was incredibly kind and brought the history to life with stories and insight that made the experience unforgettable. It's a rare chance to see the oldest operating cotton gin in America, and the whole visit feels like stepping back in time.

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.

This City Hall and courthouse was a bank until about 2000. This current building houses the water…read moreaccounts, court, treasurer, city secretary and city manager. The original city hall is one block East and was built in 1897. The rock out front represents The Rock of Rockdale, the namesake for the town. Population is 5500 residents.

My daughter and I did the wild cave tour. We were part of a group of 9 first-timers, plus our…read moreguide, Misty. Misty"s confidence and years of experience eased any appreciation I had regarding this adventure. Her enthusiasm was contagious, and her knowledge about the cave, both geologically and historically, kept our group engaged. Everyone earned their t-shirt! We got good and muddy, proving we got our money's worth!

Pictures don't do this place justice!…read more On this beautiful Saturday, I was seeking adventure! This tour is such an amazing deal. My tour guide Eryn was amazing and so funny. Caves are so interesting and there is so much to learn about them . Longhorn Cavern offer 3 different tour options. The cavern walking tour is just like a casual walking tour. The black light tour is where you wear hard hats and walk with a light. The Wild Cave tour is for the extreme explorers who are okay with tight spaces . I chose the cavern walking tour. I highly recommend shoes that have a tight grip. The gift shop has really good options for keepsakes. Also, if you get thirst drinks are available to purchase. I saw a section for pizza, but it was sold out. I had amazing time during my visit. The cave is beautiful and there is so much to see.

This was a very nicely done train museum. There were a lot of display cases with memorabilia and…read moremany miniature trains throughout. The docent was very informative about many things, like the refrigerator cars and the place where they used to load in new ice. This is a smaller museum, but kids would really like it. There is a ton of parking behind it.

Worth the trip from Bryan/College Station. Easy access off of Route 6 North. Vast collection of…read moretrain history with working model trains. Fun.

About five or so miles out of Manor on FM-973 lies this large well tended to cemetery. The first…read morething that struck me as odd was the fact that there are no trees on the property. This appears to still be an active cemetery as there are some recent burials here from the last few years and the most recent interment was from August 20, 2022. There's still plenty of room for more. Despite being surrounded on all sides by farmland, there is a new development in the area. This is a well laid out orderly graveyard with many family plot areas. Many of the names found on these stones are of German, Austrian and Swedish descent. There is no parking lot, but there is a gravel road perimeter that runs around the property. There is a decent size covered structure on the property capable of holding funeral services. There are a few graves from the late 1800s, but the majority are from the 20th-century. Two things I did not find are a Texas historical sign, and there were no CSA designated service member graves. Nor did I find any Woodmen of the world markers which are common in this area. I also saw no graves dedicated to the Pfluger or Boatright familys. If you desire to make this your forever home, you'll most likely have to contact the New Sweden Lutheran Church located in the vicinity, but not near the cemetery. The photos included in this review give greater insight.

Since moving to Austin in late 2020, my favorite activity has been going to the theatre. I have…read moreseen almost every show that Austin Shakespeare has put on since that date, and I am in love with this theatre company. They bring to life not only Shakespeare's works but also a variety of other great literary dramatic works. It's a great time with friends and the community here in Austin.

Austin Shakespeare is the Bard and more! I have enjoyed their performances at the Parker Jazz Club…read morewhere they highlight both vocal and instrumental performers usually focusing on one or two musical icons. in addition , their Shakespeare summer performances in Zilker Park and The Curtain Theatre. an historical replica of Elizabethan theaters, featuring youth is delightful. And, what about Tom Stoppard and other playwrites at the new KMFA studio or The Rollins at The Long Center? Such an eclectic company with superb multiracial actors, creative directing and adaptations! What's not to love?