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30 Free Things To Do In Texas To Keep Going Out While You're Saving Up

With the ever-rising costs of gas and food, the idea of disposable income can feel like a distant fantasy. Free activities are a good solution to the constraints of having to save up, whether for a weekend around town or to add to your out-of-town itinerary.

The cost of living continues to rise across the country, forcing each dollar earned to stretch further. While vacations are undoubtedly beneficial for mental health, maintaining savings, paying down debts amid inflation, and regular expenses likely take precedence. But not everything enjoyable has to come at a high price. In fact, there's probably a roster of completely free things to do in your current area.

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This Texas Train Wine Tour Lets You Discover 66 Miles of Beautiful Hill Country

Train rides may not be as ubiquitous here in the United States as they are in Europe, for instance, but we do have our fair share of rails to partake in. When an opportunity arises to ride on the railroad, it's always a great time, especially when your view from the train is the Texas Hill Country. All year round, you can sip wine on a Texas train taking you through some of the most gorgeous parts of the state.

All aboard the Austin Steam Train! You'll take off from Cedar Park, travel through Texas Hill Country and over the South San Gabriel River, and wind up somewhere magical.

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A Texas Woman Went On A First Date With A Man Who Took His Daughter & TikTok Is Praising Him

First dates can go either good or bad, but there are usually just two people involved. However, this Texas woman ended up having a very unusual first get-together when the man she was expecting to meet showed up with a third person.

TikTok user Layla (@dtelayla) posted a clip of herself having a meal with a guy who took his daughter on his first date with Layla.

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You Can Plan A BFF Getaway At This Dreamy Wine Country Retreat Near Austin

If you could describe your perfect day out with your closest friends, would it involve lots, and we mean lots of wine? If you answered yes, then hold on to your hat because we have the minivacation for you!

In a quaint little town in central Texas called Fredericksburg, a world of wineries awaits your whole crew. Just a short drive from Austin, Barons Creek Vineyards is the perfect place to go in order to experience a friendly (and boozy) getaway in the Lone Star State.

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A Guy Smashed $5M Worth Of Art At A Museum & Police Say He Was 'Mad At His Girl'

Have you ever been so mad or heartbroken that you decided to break into a museum and smash $5 million worth of historical artifacts?

Police say a man stormed into the Dallas Museum of Art on Wednesday night and destroyed $5 million worth of ancient artifacts in a smashing spree.

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