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Old Mar 17, 2020 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by r0de_runr
I didn't read all the replys, but don't forget the Hill Country, the Three Sisters ride (335, 336, 337 in and around Leakey, Medina. I live in Kerrville and can guide you.
I agree with Rode Runner. Some of the best riding in Texas. We stayed in Kerrville last May to ride the sisters. Love that country.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2020 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Architect
Both nice enough towns? One better then the other? Geographically they both fit the bill. And thanks for the response.
Unfortunately, I haven't been to either, but others could guide you better. I think for a one-nighter you'd be fine with either. Maybe MIdland has a little more, not sure.
But if you're going to do the Hill Country, follow Rode runrs lead. I'd think you'd enjoy it! And it's his backdoor!
I guess I can't stress enough, The Hill Country (3 Sisters) IS part of Texas I'd think you'd remember and enjoy. Will it be hot, yep. Will it be dry, possibly, Will it have great BBQ, most definitely. I think everyone needs to explore it once. And if you do Bend Bend, Hill Country, and San Anton... You'll have big memories from a big state.
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Old Mar 17, 2020 | 09:14 PM
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If you have to pick between Odessa and Midland take Midland every time.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2020 | 07:09 AM
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Cooper's BBQ in Llano. Just don't let your finger overload your belly. Nice riding in the Hill Country.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2020 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Grandslam
Cooper's BBQ in Llano. Just don't let your finger overload your belly. Nice riding in the Hill Country.
If you eat at Cooper's please don't judge Texas BBQ by that place. There are better places to eat than Cooper's.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2020 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Hairy Larry
If you eat at Cooper's please don't judge Texas BBQ by that place. There are better places to eat than Cooper's.
Agree with this. And better steaks than the Big Texan.
 
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Originally Posted by jory434
Agree with this. And better steaks than the Big Texan.
I agree with you on the Big Texan. I only mentioned it because it is popular tourist attraction. I take out of town family there just for the experience. Otherwise I don't go there.

 
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Old Mar 18, 2020 | 10:19 AM
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The Riverwalk in San Antonio is nice and the Alamo paid tour is worth the money. Very educational and informative.

Houston traffic is horrible and you cant get away from it when you leave Galveston so take the ferry east.

Whataburger has AMAZING burgers for a chain.

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SALT LICK near Austin for BBQ!. Cash only
Bandera is a old town... imagine the way it used to be here.

Gilhooley's Restaurant and Oyster Bar in San Leon! Cash only

All the above are correct... There is a Harley Air BnB in Bandera... check it out on the net... and cheap
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Old Mar 19, 2020 | 06:46 AM
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Update, decided on Fort Stockton for the lay over from Amarillo. Decided it was worth the extra 100 miles to be closer to Big Bend the next morning. Thinking in the morning head towards Presidio and enter the park form the West heading towards Terlingua for two nights. Going to be my birthday the next day, seems like a good place to be when turning 50.

Next leg is Terlingua to Corpus, hugging the Mexican border. Del Rio is half way, seems like a lot of nothing at say 350 miles from Terlingua. Any suggestions or recommendation for making it a 2 day ride to Corpus?

Again, thanks all around for the information.
 
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