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Pre-Marketplace FAM Tour Descriptions
Tour 1: Experience The Unique Big Bend Region
January 2-6
Come experience the unique West Texas region, its delicious cuisine, its friendly hospitality and its exciting attractions. Become surrounded by the natural beauty that encourages a variety of outdoor adventures as you travel through a diverse landscape. More info
Tour 2: High Seas, Tall Trees
January 3-5
Take a journey from the beautiful coasts and historic shopping districts of Galveston Island to Beaumont, Texas with a Cajun kick. Visit one of the “greenest places on Earth in Orange, TX” before setting course for deep East Texas and the Big Thicket, a true natural wonder of Texas. Climb aboard a vintage
steam engine and travel along the Texas State Railroad in style. From the High Seas to Tall Trees, East Texas will offer an unforgettable tour that you will not want to miss. More info
Tour 3: Cowboys, Country Music & Chicken Fried Steak
January 3-5
Join us for a fun-filled ride through the Piney Woods of beautiful East Texas, the “green belt” of Texas. East Texas is known for its tall pine trees, national forests, lakes, rivers and just plain natural beauty in the great outdoors. Discover the oldest town in Texas, country music legends, rose fields, historic Main Street districts, East Texas oil fields and much more. Enjoy unique dining places, which ranges from Old South catfish dinners, chicken fried steak to barbecue. More info
Tour 4: Hill Country Heart of Texas Adventure
January 3-5
Geographically and nostalgically speaking, the Hill Country region encompasses the heart of Texas. Maybe it is the serene valleys tucked between rolling, cedar-studded hills… or the abundant indigo and scarlet wildflowers of spring. Perhaps it is the cypress trees that line meandering riverbanks… or the friendly small towns where time ticks at a slower tock. Then again, it could be the siren song of Austin’s musical melting-pot or the multi-cultural offerings of San Antonio. Whatever the appeal, the Texas Hill Country captivates fans the world over. More info
Tour 5: Where the West Lives On Cowboys & Culture
January 3-5
Experience the historic frontier of West Texas and enter an area where the cowboy heritage of the past lives on through the modern cowboy culture that still exists today. Be inspired by the personal sagas that tell the story of this region as you follow along the Texas Forts Trail. More info
Tour 6: Bays, Beaches & Birds
January 3-6
Whether you are a beach or water fan, history buff or living for the present, urbanite or nature-lover, the Gulf Coast has something for you to enjoy! More info
Post-Marketplace FAM Tour Descriptions
Tour 7: North Texas Horse Country
January 11
Horsing around has never been so much fun! Enjoy touring Denton County’s pastoral “horse country” surroundings — home to over 300 horse farms and more than 25,000 horses of every breed and discipline — all within an hour of the Gaylord Texan — a same day post-FAM opportunity. You’ll be chomping at the bit to see the inner workings of these incredible horse farms and enjoy a truly Texas-style lunch in the heart of the Horse Country. Enjoy beautiful vistas, relaxing back roads, and meet world champion horses, trainers, and riders on this exciting one-day FAM. More info
Tour 8: Prehistoric Texas
January 11-12
Take a hundred million year journey — TEXAS style. You’ve heard of the Chisholm Trail, the Shawnee Trail and The Goodnight-Loving Trail, but have you seen the tracks left by the inhabitants of the really Old West? Take a 100 million year journey through pre-historic Texas. More info
Tour 9: Wine, Art & the West
January 11-13
Look up and see a West Texas sunset that will ease even the busiest mind, a rich Texas heritage that continues to live on and a western culture true to its roots. As you visit Graham, Lubbock and Abilene you will be surrounded by old-fashioned hospitality. More info
