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Through February 3, 2008
Southwestern Exposition Livestock Show & Rodeo
Will Rogers Memorial Stadium
3400 Burnett Tandy Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Established in 1896, this popular event attracts nearly one million people from around the world to the nation’s oldest livestock show and daily performances of the world’s original indoor rodeo.

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January 31-February 17, 2008
59th Annual San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
AT&T Center and Freeman Coliseum Grounds
3201 E. Houston Street
San Antonio, Texas

In 1854, in an emerging Texas cattle town, history was made when one of the first ever Texas Agricultural Fairs was held in San Antonio. Today, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is one of the top five PRCA rodeos in the nation and is recognized by the PRCA Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.

On February 17, 2008, attend the South Texas Ranch Rodeo Finals in Horse Barn 2. Ranch Rodeo contestants are actual working cowboys from ranches in and around South Texas. The modern Ranch Rodeo pits teams of working cowboys against one another in events similar to the task they face every day such as steer loading, branding, roping and tying.

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February 21-March 2, 2008
76th Annual San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo
San Angelo Coliseum
50 E. 43rd
San Angelo, Texas

The PRCA rodeo includes the following events: saddle bronc riding, bare back riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, bull riding and girls barrel racing.

The 2008 Santa Fe Trail Ride is February 15–23, 2008. It starts at Old Settlers Camp in Buffalo Gap, Texas for 90 mile trek to San Angelo in time for the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo parade. For more information, please click here to visit the Santa Fe Trail Ride website.

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There are some places in Texas that you should only go with your loved one. Special places of the heart where you will be treated like royalty and every hedonist impulse of yours will be indulged. This article is just an esoteric collection of romantic inns and lodges that have luxurious accommodations and offer spa services. Explore a little.

Ye Kendall Inn is a Texas and a National Landmark located on the banks of Cibolo Creek at 128 Blanco in Boerne, Texas. Dine at the renowned Limestone Grille, relax at Tavern 128 or enjoy the Hill Country AVEDA Spa. Walk to the town shops and eateries. They have 36 unique rooms, suites and cottages. Call (830) 249-2138 for reservations.

Barons CreekSide - Revel in the nature creekside at 316 Goehmann Lane in Fredericksburg, Texas. Choose from a farmhouse, chalet, log cabins (including 250 year old Swiss one) or the lodge. Indulge at the Living Touch SPA, offering bodyshaping, reflexology, aromatherapy, pain relief therapy. Call (830) 990-4048 to make reservations.

Barton Creek Resort & Spa is located at 8212 Barton Club Drive in Austin, Texas. The resort and spa are nestled in 4,000 secluded acres of rolling hills and provides the ultimate luxurious experience. Stunning Hill Country views greet each guest of the 303 guest rooms and suites. Be pampered in a full-service spa and salon, golf on one of four championship golf courses. Call 866-572-7369 or 512-329-4000 for reservations.

Crystal River Inn Bed and Breakfast is a romantic getaway in the middle of San Marcos that offers custom-designed romance packages that may include champagne, chocolates, flowers, bath baskets, breakfast in bed, fireside picnics, horse-drawn carriages, limousine rides, massages, candles or hot-air ballooning. Call for details 1-888-396-3739.

San Gabriel River Inn is located in a beautiful rural setting of Bertram, Texas. Enjoy total privacy, so condusive to relaxation. Walk along the river, fish in the pond or stargaze from your private hot tub. For more information, call 512-355-2102 or 512-335-8335.

Moody Gardens Hotel and Spa at Seven Hope Boulevard in Galveston, Texas, is a wonderful place to escape for a romantic rendezvous. Package includes a jacuzzi suite and breakfast in bed. A bottle of champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and a rose are delivered upon arrival. The spa indulgent package includes a luxurious room for two. champagne and a gourmet cheese and fruit tray upon arrival. Relax with a couples massage in exclusive spa suite. Call (409) 741-8484 or (888) 388-8484 for more packages.

Blisswood at Lehmann Legacy Ranch in Cat Spring, Texas is a 650-acre ranch with bicycling, birding, Bass fishing, horseback riding, massage, golf, hot air ballooning or just relaxing. Choose from 12 individual cabins and farmhouses, including the Enchanted Cabin, nestled in thick woods near Enchanted Lake. Reserve your space in this magical setting at 713-301-3235.

If you would like to have other ideas for what to do on St. Valentine’s Day, please view these posts on Texas RV Travel Blog

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