Road Trip Pit Stops: 4 Unique Hotels in Texas
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Everything is bigger in Texas as they say. If that’s the case, then why choose to stay at a boring hotel while you visit? The next time you take a road trip through Texas stop at one of these unique hotels.
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The Antlers Inn, Kingsland
Did you love reading The Boxcar Children? Well, now is your chance to live out your childhood fantasy of living in a train car. The Antlers offers lodging in remodeled train cars. While the train parts are from the 1880s, the train cars are now equipped with bedding, and they are each painted fun, bright colors.
Presidio La Bahia, Goliad
Presidio La Bahia is a place packed with history, and if that’s something you enjoy, then you’ll love spending the night here. The Spanish fort was originally constructed in 1721, but it has since been remodeled so guests can stay in The Quarters and gain access to the fort after-hours.
Exotic Zoo Resort, Johnson City
Calling all animal lovers: the Exotic Zoo Resort is the perfect hotel for you. Here, you have the opportunity to stay in cabins that overlook an endangered animal preserve with over 700 exotic animals. Plus, hotel guests also receive complimentary tram tours that travel throughout the colossal 137 acres.
The Cell Block, Clifton
If you book a room at The Cell Block, then prepare to sing “Jailhouse Rock” all night long. This hotel was created from a jail that had functioned for 40 years. While the jail has now been renovated, it does still lack a TV, but it makes up for it with a record collection containing the likes of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.
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With the chance to stay in all these interesting places, take advantage of these opportunities so that you can tell your friends about the time you slept in a train, a fort, a zoo, or a jail.
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