With the economy still in disarray, many major metropolitan areas that rely on tourism to keep them afloat have been offering incentives to travelers, from reduced hotel rates to free admission at local attractions. Meanwhile, other cities are promoting events and activities, which families can enjoy without dipping into their kid’s college fund. In this installment of “Visit on the Cheap” I’m spotlighting Dallas, Texas. The Big D may have a flashy skyline and acres of high-end shopping malls, but there are also dozens of affordable sites that offer big fun to families of all sizes: GETTING AROUND Dallas has … Continue reading →

Who says Waco, Texas, has lost its fizzle? Certainly not the folks who run one of the area’s biggest tourist attractions. Curators at Waco’s Dr. Pepper Museum are preparing for an influx of visitors this holiday season, and guests won’t be disappointed. The museum’s Fifth Street location is sprucing up for the holidays by getting its prized collectibles in tip-top shape. The crowd-favorite, “Be a Pepper” bicycle is buffed to perfection, as are the walls lined with glass soda bottles. Recently, the museum lent some of its vintage 1960s Dr Pepper bottles to set designers to use in an episode … Continue reading →

If you really want to heat things up this summer, then head to San Antonio. The popular Texas travel destination is unveiling sun-sational deals for visitors this month. For starters, the city’s popular River Walk has expanded. The new 2-mile paved stretch doubles the River Walk in size. It winds away from the city center, passes the San Antonio Museum of Art and the restored Pearl Brewery, and along the myriad of margarita-serving outdoor cafes and Tex-Mex restaurants. To celebrate the River Walk’s expansion several eateries and bars are offering drink and food specials throughout the summer. Nine more miles … Continue reading →