Discounts are great, but free is even better. Some of the best sources of free "stuff" are convention and visitors bureaus. Almost every medium to large city in Texas and elsewhere has one. They'll happily mail you discount coupons, information about walking and historic tours, hotel and restaurant guides, activities and attractions, travel planners, and more when you call them. Many convention and visitors bureaus in Texas have toll-free numbers which you can find (for free) by dialing 1-800-555-1212.
If you're traveling in Texas this summer, call the Texas Travel Information Center at 1-800-452-9292. They'll mail you a 1999 Texas State Travel Guide, Texas Accommodations Guide, Campground Guide (if you need one), official Texas travel map, and calendar of events for the upcoming quarter. Especially impressive is the glossy, full-color 264 page Texas State Travel Guide. It's beautiful and loaded with great information that's organized by Texas regions, then by cities. Individual towns are profiled with detail about points of interest, climate, local commercial lodging including bed and breakfasts, parks, fishing, and more.
How about a romantic train ride through the Texas Hill Country, to San Marcos to the factory outlet stores, over to San Antonio for a stroll down the River Walk, or to New Orleans? Call 1-800-USA-RAIL and request a free Amtrak Travel Planner. Amtrak offers senior discounts starting at age 62 and vacation specials on the Texas Eagle and Sunset Ltd.
For free information about a handy new resource directory called Elder Options of Texas, send a stamped self- addressed envelope to C. L. Culbertson, 10220 Andora Dr., Austin, TX 78717.
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