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Drive 82
East Texas Ramble
Sun and surf at the Texas shore mark the start of this drive, which then heads
northward to wooded wilds, saltwater marshes teeming with birds, sprawling
lakes, andhistoric towns.Fromagrandopera housetogators, wild orchids towa-
tery wilderness, variety is a hallmark of this tour.
Length:
About 275 miles, plus side trips
When to go:
Spring and fall
Nearby attractions:
Nacogdoches, one of the state's oldest towns, with historic sites
and museums; Sabine National Forest, offering wildlife and water sports
Not to be missed:
Dickens Festival (first weekend in December), re-created scenes
from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Galveston.
Further information:
Texas Tourism
East Texas Tourism Association
1.
Galveston
AdrivedownSeawallBoulevardonasummerdayquicklyrevealsthecasual,carefreechar-
acter of Galveston. Hundreds of pedestrians, skaters, and cyclists share the broad sidewalk
atop the lengthy seawall that protects the city from stormy seas; anglers cast from rock jet-
ties;andswimmersandsunbathersenjoythebeach.Ontheinlandsideofthestreet,thewin-
dows of inviting boutiques display their wares, and restaurants serve tempting fare.
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