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The Wedding Oak Wine Train Experience in Texas Hill Country Returns

January 3, 2025 By Tam Warner Minton 3 Comments

The Wedding Oak Wine Train Experience in Texas Hill Country Returns

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What: Wedding Oak Wine Train Experience

Where to Catch the Train: Cedar Park Depot, 401 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613

When: Doors open 10:00 AM, train departs 11:00 AM; train returns to station 5:00 PM on:

Sunday, January 12^th

Sunday, January 19^th

Sunday, February 16^th

Sunday, February 23^rd

Ticket Link:https://www.etix.com/ticket/mvc/online/upcomingEvents/organization?organization_id=6038&orderBy=1&pageNumber=1

DETAILS: Enjoy the Wine Train as you travel by rail to Wedding Oak Winery in Burnet, Texas! Passengers will enjoy a 2-hour train ride from Cedar Park spanning the South San Gabriel River while enjoying an intimate talk and wine tasting with members of the Wedding Oak family. In Burnet, food and wine are available for purchase during our 2-hour layover at the stunning tasting room at Wedding Oak Winery. Complete with two-story views, a patio, and a rooftop terrace, Wedding Oak has made its home in the historic 1888 Badger Building, in the heart of Burnet’s town square. Finally, please relax and enjoy the ride as the train returns to our Cedar Park Depot in the afternoon.

To make sure attendees get home safely, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks will be available for purchase on the return trip. Alcohol will not be served and may not be consumed on our return trip.

This excursion is for ages 21 and up only. SCHEDULE: Departs 11 am, Returns 5 pm. Your ticket includes a 2-hour train ride and a tasting-sized flight of 5 wines. Full-sized servings, bottles to-go, and food are available for purchase in the Wedding Oak tasting room during the layover in Burnet only. Learn more about Wedding Oaks Winery at https://weddingoakwinery.com/.

I think this would be so much fun! I do love trains!

NOTE: Wedding Oak Winery and the Austin Steam Train Association wish to provide each passenger with the best possible experience during their excursion. To ensure this, we kindly request that groups of two avoid choosing seats that are facing each other. If you do choose such seats, we may need to reassign your seats to ensure that you are seated next to each other. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in making this train ride enjoyable for everyone.

YOGI BEAR’S JELLYSTONE PARK IN TYLER HAS NEW WATER ATTRACTIONS!

July 13, 2023 By Tam Warner Minton Leave a Comment

YOGI BEAR’S JELLYSTONE PARK IN TYLER HAS NEW WATER ATTRACTIONS!

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The award-winning campground just opened a mega water zone with water slides, a restaurant, and other attractions. New RV sites and rental cabins for large groups to open in the coming weeks.

TYLER, Texas — Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Tyler, Texas keeps getting better.

The award-winning, Jellystone Park location just opened an expanded 130,000-gallon, mega water zone, which features a multilevel play structure with water slides and interactive play features, a family pool, and a family spa tub. A new restaurant, called the Campfire Canteen, also just opened next to the pool area and features hamburgers, chicken, pizza, ice cream, and snacks.

Everyone Loves Yogi Bear~!

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Experience a Delicious Journey on the Exciting Wedding Oak Wine Train!

June 22, 2023 By Tam Warner Minton Leave a Comment

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Experience a Delicious Journey on the Exciting Wedding Oak Wine Train! Explore the Texas Hill Country via train!

The popular and previously month-over-month sold-out Wedding Oak Wine Train trips have some upcoming new dates. Anyone interested in exploring the Texas Hill Country via train while enjoying wines on the way to Wedding Oak Winery in Burnet, Texas is encouraged to purchase tickets before they sell out! Passengers will enjoy a 2-hour train ride from Cedar Park spanning the South San Gabriel River while enjoying an intimate talk and wine tasting with members of the Wedding Oak family.

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Ultimate Travel Guide: Las Vegas For First Time Visitors

April 17, 2023 By Tam Warner Minton Leave a Comment

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Visiting Las Vegas For First Time Visitors!

Las Vegas is the ultimate vacation destination designed for lifelong memories. Sure, you have seen photos and videos of the iconic city many times. However, you can still benefit from some valuable expertise and tips and the lowdown on Vegas before visiting it for the first time. Here are some insights that can help the Las Vegas First Time Visitor ensure a positive and memorable experience in this fantastic city in Nevada!Visiting Las Vegas For First Time VisitorsLas Vegas is the ultimate vacation destination designed for lifelong memories. Sure, you have seen photos and videos of the iconic city many times. However, you can still benefit from some valuable expertise and tips and the lowdown on Vegas before visiting it for the first time. Here are some insights that can help the Las Vegas First Time Visitor ensure a positive and memorable experience in this fantastic city in Nevada!

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ANNUAL RED POPPY FESTIVAL,GEORGETOWN TX FULL WEEKEND OF ACTIVITIES, APRIL 28-30

April 12, 2023 By Tam Warner Minton Leave a Comment

23rd ANNUAL RED POPPY FESTIVAL RETURNS! GEORGETOWN TX HAS A FULL WEEKEND OF ACTIVITIES, APRIL 28-30!

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(Austin, TX) Georgetown, Texas, the “Red Poppy Capital Of Texas,” presents the Annual Red Poppy Festival on April 28-30, 2023. Georgetown is one of the few places in the United State where red poppies grow naturally every spring. In honor of red poppy season, the town celebrates with a weekend full of family-friendly activities, including live music, parades, a classic car show, local arts and crafts vendors, food court and more. This year, the Southern and Garfunkel group, Jamestown Revival, will headline the weekend’s entertainment roster, performing Saturday night, April 29. All festival events are free.

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