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Got a case of wanderlust that won’t quit? Your next Southwest family holiday destination is a click away. Our moms have bounced around the globe testing out family vacation spots from campgrounds to African safaris and they’re dishing the dirt on what works, what doesn’t and what you need to know before you go. Get all the family travel information essentials you need (from a traveling mom's perspective, natch!) to dive into your next Southwest family vacation adventure.
Here you'll find family holiday ideas for Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma.
When you ask a Texan what their favorite ice cream is, most will say Blue Bell Ice Cream. 
I’m a sucker for an old-fashioned candy shop. I just love the candy-filled bins, the drugstore-feel complete with a bar and soda jerk…it makes everyone feel like a kid. With unique treats like Elvis Bark and chocolate-covered bacon, the Big Top Candy Shop in Austin, Texas is a fun treat for any age.
How many of y’all knew that the origin of Dr Pepper was a small Texas town called Waco? There is a unique story to its creation. On the site of the original bottling factory sits the Dr Pepper Museum, so you can learn all about it. 
It’s not often you can see a pink granite monolith in North America, but it Texas you can! Located in the Central Texas Hill Country,
Think Ft. Worth is all steer and cowboys? Think again! Just south of the Stockyards that put Ft. Worth on the map sits a wonderful, tree-covered zoo that that very easily qualifies as one of the best zoos in Texas.
The Ft. Worth Zoo is the oldest zoo in Texas, opening in 1909 with less than 10 animals. Since then, it has grown into a nationally-ranking zoo with over 7,000 native and exotic animals. Currently, the Ft. Worth Zoo has 12 permanent exhibit areas (The World of Primates, Meerkat Mounds and Texas Wild! being some of our favorites).
Texas, ah, how I love thee. I don't think you can come cross a Texan who doesn't love their state. We love our land, our culture, our history, our food.....so what if we are known for our big hair and our even bigger attitudes, Texas is best in our minds.
And maybe it is a pride thing...or simply a state of mind. Regardless, if you haven't been to Texas, here are 4 reasons you should plan a trip soon!
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