Udderly Austin Cow Parade Street Art in Austin Texas

The Cow Parade is one of the largest and most successful public art events in the world. All of the cows in the parade are life-size and were painted by various artists. They are then put on display, sold or auctioned off to raise money. Individuals, groups and companies can sponsor an artist and/or artistic cow design.

According to their web site, over 250 million people worldwide have seen at least one of their artistic cows on display. I know here in south central Pennsylvania, I have seen them a few times...mainly at local tourist attractions and events. With that said, you'll now find these adorable bovines all around the United States and the World.

The Udderly Austin Cow Parade Statue is located in Austin, Texas. You'll find it along Lamar Boulevard, near Toomey Road. The sponsor for this statue is Schlotzky's. This is one of the BEST ones that we've seen yet!!!

Udderly Austin is totally decked out from head-to-tail in beautiful colors. If you look at the design it depicts the Austin skyline, buildings and lists some of the area's attractions. No part of this beauty was left untouched! I really love the artwork depicted on this one!

If you're a fan of the Cow Parade Street Art Statues you can check out our Street Art section here on the blog to see other's that we've documented while traveling. Each of them are unique and I love that they're predominately done my local artisans.

The DoSeum Kid's Museum in San Antonio

Planning a trip to Texas? More specifically, the San Antonio area? If so, you will want to check out the new The DoSeum Kid's Museum. This museum is unlike any others...it was designed to keep kids busy and active while educating their minds at the same time.

Young minds have a new place to grow in San Antonio – The DoSeum opened on June 6th, 2015. This museum for kids offers limitless opportunities for children to discover, explore, create and learn. With world-class exhibits and sustainable, thoughtful architecture, it is poised to be one of the leading children’s museums in the nation.

The museum will educate by using every inch of its 104,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space. Nearly 60 percent of The DoSeum’s exhibits focus on concepts in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), while others emphasize literacy and the creative arts to create a diverse learning experience.

You can pre-purchase tickets online if you want to skip long lines & save time. For members, admission is free. For kid's and adults ages 1 year and up...admission is $11.00 per person. The DoSeum is located at 2800 Broadway Avenue in San Antonio Texas. You can visit their site theDoSeum.org for more information and to obtain their hours of operation and a list of their scheduled events.

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Summer Weekend Getaways to Texas

CELEBRATE “RED, WHITE, & BLUE” THIS SUMMER WITH MARRIOTT HOTELS & RESORTS’ WEEKEND STAY PROMOTION IN TEXAS!

Travelers can stay Texas true and save up to 25% on Marriott, JW, and Renaissance hotel weekend stays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 2015. Here is some information about their special promotions. Time for a weekend getaway to Texas!

Everything is bigger in Texas – the fun, the culture, and the savings – making it the perfect destination for family getaways, a romantic rendezvous, or a celebratory trip this summer. Marriott Hotels and Resorts invites Texan travelers to discover what makes the Lone Star state unlike any place on earth with the “Red, White, & Blue: Stay Texas True” summer weekend stay promotion at select Texas Marriott, JW, and Renaissance hotels. Whether returning to a favorite city or exploring a new one, guests can enjoy one night at 10% off, two nights at 15%, and three nights up to 25% off for weekend stays (Thursday-Sunday night) from the start of Memorial Day weekend (Thursday, May 21st, 2015) through Labor Day weekend (Sunday, September 6th, 2015).

In addition to the summer promotion, select Marriott properties will also offer a luxurious way for travelers to cool down during summer stays with a signature “Hydration Bar,” providing guests the option to create their own flavored water with sliced cucumbers, fresh berries, lemon and lime slices, mint, and more.

Participating Texas properties include:

Renaissance Dallas Hotel
The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel
Dallas Marriott City Center
Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott
JW Marriott Houston
Houston Marriott West Loop by the Galleria
Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria
Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center
Houston Airport Marriott
Renaissance Austin
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter
San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

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