It's not only the state flower but also a kind of floral trademark almost as well known to outsiders as cowboy boots and the Stetson hat. The bluebonnet is to Texas what the shamrock is to Ireland, the cherry blossom to Japan, the lily to France, the rose to England and the tulip to Holland. -- Jack Maguire, Historian To order a FREE Texas Guidebook, call 1-800-8888-TEX or visit www.traveltex.com For more information on Texas State Parks, call 1-800-792-1112 or visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us: click here for a regional listing of state parks. Texas State Railroad SP Spring Train Excursions Salado A Jewel in the Crown of Texas Fredericksburg An Enduring Heritage Fredericksburg blends the look and feel of Old World with pioneer Texas. On Main Street, colorful flowers spill from planters in front of restored buildings, and benches allow rest stops as visitors browse through art galleries, German bakeries and shops selling all kinds of quality items, including antiques, locally designed jewelry, Texas wines and furnishings, homemade preserves and other foods grown in the area, leather goods and more. Celebrate the Century Express There's nothing quite so exciting as your first train ride. Looking down ribbons of steel stretching into the distance, the sounding blast of its powerful whistle, and hearing the conductor's call for ALL ABOARD is an experience like none other. Home | Group Tours | Disney Travel | Specials | Honeymoon Registry | Treasure Chest | Texas Traditions | America the Beautiful | Land of Enchantment © Copyright 2001 by Voyages of Discovey. All rights reserved. Web Site Designed by: