That's cool, so many fun places that close...!
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A little different here, but, still so many fun destinations within the state, so it's cool!
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The closest border to us is Louisiana, about a 5-hour drive east. El Paso to the west, on the other hand, is about 8.5 hrs. away by car.
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As I posted before, Dallas about 4 hrs.
Port Aransas, our favorite Texas coastal destination, is about 4-5 hours away, depending on which route we decide to take, and how long the wait for the vehicle ferry is on the one route.
And, Houston is about 3, but, San Antonio (my hometown) is only about 1.5 hrs. down the road, with Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and SeaWorld San Antonio.
Also, New Braunfels (Schlitterbahn) is only about 1 hr. away.
New York City appears to be about a 26+ hour drive from here. I think we'll fly for that one.
ETA:
I have never been to an opera either, but, I have been to a ballet.
The Nutcracker has been running for 54 years here locally during the holiday season...!