As we collectively cross over what will be summer's last hurrah and fall finally sets in, now might be the best time of year to go experience Dallas with the family. You see, big cities fill up around the big holidays... nobody is taking a weekend during a random week prior to Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas... ergo, you'd probably have the best time surrounded by the locals if you took a little getaway right now.

Before the same crowd that always says "There's nothing to do in Lawton" says something even more stupid like "There's nothing to do in Dallas," they're wrong. There are a ton of free and really affordable things to do in the Big D.

While Austin gets high on its own supply and often claims they are the cultural center of Texas, it's just not true. Dallas/Arlington/Fort Worth and all the other little communities spread within are THE places to be in Texas if you're looking for family-friendly fun on the cheap.

While it would be a blast to fork over a ton of cash and experience Six Flags Over Texas' Halloween festivities, that's amateur hour for people that don't know how to live in the moment. Don't get me wrong, it would be a blast, but this isn't a list of things that are a blast in Texas, these are the forgotten adventures you can do pretty much in one day.

If something piques your interest, be sure to give it a Google search to see what's up with it. I would have actual photos for you but it requires permission and/or a license, and the Texans that own that stuff are being a bunch of wieners and gonads about it at the moment. Enjoy.

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You could be the king or queen of this castle in Tahlequah, OK. It's an amazing home that features a 2 story 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath house along with a 2 story chapel on the property. There are lots of gardens, outdoor scenery, patios, a gazebo, and there's even a waterfall. It's the ultimate kingdom and it could all be yours for just $750,000. So are you interested? If so contact Sherri Sanders of McGraw Realtors for all the details.

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