Discover corners full of natural beauty outside classic American destinations. Our expertly curated itineraries will help you create unforgettable stops in between Four Seasons destinations in Texas and Florida. Experience the wildlife of the Everglades and savour Texas barbecue \u2013 all at your own pace \u2013 with Four Seasons.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
TEXAS<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n\n ![\"Aus](\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AUS_1451_RoadTrips_970x540.jpg\")
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\nAndres\u00a0Ramirez, Concierge at Four Seasons\u00a0Resort and Club\u00a0Dallas\u00a0at Las Colinas<\/a>, Steven Beasley, Concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Austin<\/a>, and the Concierge team at Four Seasons Hotel Houston<\/a> combined their insider data to craft a quintessential Texas road trip between the three properties.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nDallas to Austin<\/strong><\/h3>\nTRAVEL TIME 3 hours by car<\/h5>\n
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose<\/strong>
\n\u201cA perfect activity that allows for physical distancing, there\u2019s a scenic drive through this attraction, where about 1,100 exotic and endangered animals roam free,\u201d Beasley says. \u201cIf you prefer animals of the prehistoric variety, Dinosaur Valley State Park is also in Glen Rose and features real dinosaur tracks, and there\u2019s the Paluxy River for a quick, cooling dip.\u201d<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\nStop for Kolaches in West<\/strong>
\nKolaches \u2013 a fruit-topped pastry \u2013 are perfect road trip snacks. There are several kolache shops in West, where many Czechs settled after moving to the New World in the 19th and 20th centuries. Beasley recommends the Czech Stop, where you can fill up the tank, devour some kolaches and add to your polka CD collection at the same time. Ramirez is a fan of Little Czech Bakery. \u201cTheir menu includes everything from savoury to sweet kolaches, fruit pies to cookies, and more, and they are open 24\/7,\u201d he says.<\/p>\nMagnolia Market in Waco<\/strong>
\nHere\u2019s a good stopping point halfway, with places to shop, play and eat out on the sprawling lawn. \u201cWaco has been transformed in recent years by\u00a0HGTV\u2019s Fixer Upper<\/em> stars, Chip and Joanna Gaines,\u201d Ramirez says. \u201cYou can spend an entire day visiting their empire, starting with shopping and outdoor games on the lawn at Magnolia Market and Silos, followed by lunch at their restaurant, Magnolia Table. Swing by the bakery for a cupcake to enjoy while you tour the city, visiting homes that were featured on their show.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n ![\"Aus](\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AUS_911_roadtrips_970x540.jpg\")
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Southside Market & Barbeque in Elgin<\/strong>
\n\u201cMake a pit stop for traditional Texas fare at this institution, which started selling BBQ from the back of a wagon in 1882,\u201d Beasley says.<\/p>\nAntique Shopping in Round Top<\/strong>
\n\u201cThis area is a hotspot for antique shopping, especially during their spring and fall shows,\u201d Beasley says. The fall 2021 event is planned for October 25 to October 30.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\nBlue Bell Creameries<\/strong> in Brenham
\n<\/strong>Founded in 1907, Blue Bell is the second-best-selling ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Visit the original creamery to learn about its history, more than 100 years long. Factory tours include sample scoops.<\/p>\nLavender Farm in Chappell Hill<\/strong>
\nThe Concierge team at the Four Seasons Hotel Houston suggests a stop in the quaint little Texas town of Chappell Hill. You\u2019ll find family-run restaurants, kolache bakeries, wineries and antique shops. Pick up lunch to go at Bever\u2019s Kitchen and have a picnic at Chappell Hill Lavender Farm \u2013 if you like the scent of lavender, this is where you want to be.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nFLORIDA<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\n\n ![\"Mfl](\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/MFL_232_RoadTrips-970x540.jpg\")
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\nSandra Ferrarese, Chef Concierge at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World<\/em>\u00ae<\/em> Resort, shares family-friendly stops on the way to Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach and some unique attractions further along towards the Four Seasons Hotel Miami.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nOrlando to Palm Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\nTRAVEL TIME 2 hours 30 minutes by car<\/h5>\n
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum<\/strong><\/p>\nStretch your legs with a climb up the 105 steps of the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Built in 1860, the landmark tower is the oldest structure in Palm Beach County. The lighthouse crowns a 120-acre area that has been federally designated an Outstanding Natural Area, one of just three in the country. Scenic hiking trails meander through different habitats \u2013 Florida scrub, tropical hammock and mangrove swamp \u2013 and lead to an observation tower overlooking a manatee refuge.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\nMorikami Museum and Japanese Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you are looking for a mindful pause, Ferrarese says, do not miss the Japanese gardens at Morikami Museum.\u00a0The gardens are inspired by traditional gardens in Japan, and they have a great bonsai exhibition. If you have time, spend some of it at the coffee shop overlooking the gardens.<\/p>\n
Henry Morrison Flagler Museum<\/strong><\/p>\nHenry Flagler built Whitehall, a 75-room, 100,000-square-foot Gilded Age mansion as a wedding gift for his wife. When it was completed in 1902, the New York Herald <\/em>called it \u201cmore wonderful than any palace in Europe.\u201d Today, it is open to the public. \u201cDo not miss the music room,\u201d Ferrarese says.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\nPalm Beach to Miami<\/strong><\/h3>\nTRAVEL TIME 1 hour 10 minutes by car<\/h5>\n
Flamingo Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\nThis botanical\u00a0garden\u00a0is home to exquisite tropical and subtropical plants. It\u2019s also a wildlife sanctuary for rare, threatened and endangered native animals, 90 species of them \u2013 the largest collection of native wildlife in the state.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\nEverglades Tours<\/strong><\/p>\nEnjoy a thrilling\u00a0airboat ride in the Florida Everglades at Sawgrass Recreation Park.\u00a0Private tours on smaller boats allow you to go deeper into the Everglades. Alligators, turtles and great white heron are among the wildlife most often sighted.<\/p>\n
Butterfly World<\/strong>
\nThis is the largest butterfly park in the world, and the first park of its kind in the western hemisphere. The facility houses around 20,000 live butterflies, and visitors can also admire plenty of birds and bugs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n ![\"Linebreak2\"](\"https:\/\/fsmag-ecs.paceinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/linebreak2.jpg\")
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\nTAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n\nNot in the United States? Consider renewing your sense of adventure with a European escape between storied destinations.<\/p>\n
View inspiring perspectives of rolling hills and romantic castles near Budapest. Gaze out on Lisbon\u2019s winding streets and azulejo-studded buildings before savouring fresh seafood beside the Atlantic. Partake in an insider experience of Bohemian crystal glassmaking in Prague. Saddle up for a horseback excursion to a spectacular winery in a 12th-century monastery near Madrid.<\/p>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nAndres\u00a0Ramirez, Concierge at Four Seasons\u00a0Resort and Club\u00a0Dallas\u00a0at Las Colinas<\/a>, Steven Beasley, Concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Austin<\/a>, and the Concierge team at Four Seasons Hotel Houston<\/a> combined their insider data to craft a quintessential Texas road trip between the three properties.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Stop for Kolaches in West<\/strong> Magnolia Market in Waco<\/strong> Southside Market & Barbeque in Elgin<\/strong> Antique Shopping in Round Top<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Blue Bell Creameries<\/strong> in Brenham Lavender Farm in Chappell Hill<\/strong> Sandra Ferrarese, Chef Concierge at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World<\/em>\u00ae<\/em> Resort, shares family-friendly stops on the way to Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach and some unique attractions further along towards the Four Seasons Hotel Miami.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n Stretch your legs with a climb up the 105 steps of the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Built in 1860, the landmark tower is the oldest structure in Palm Beach County. The lighthouse crowns a 120-acre area that has been federally designated an Outstanding Natural Area, one of just three in the country. Scenic hiking trails meander through different habitats \u2013 Florida scrub, tropical hammock and mangrove swamp \u2013 and lead to an observation tower overlooking a manatee refuge.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are looking for a mindful pause, Ferrarese says, do not miss the Japanese gardens at Morikami Museum.\u00a0The gardens are inspired by traditional gardens in Japan, and they have a great bonsai exhibition. If you have time, spend some of it at the coffee shop overlooking the gardens.<\/p>\n Henry Morrison Flagler Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n Henry Flagler built Whitehall, a 75-room, 100,000-square-foot Gilded Age mansion as a wedding gift for his wife. When it was completed in 1902, the New York Herald <\/em>called it \u201cmore wonderful than any palace in Europe.\u201d Today, it is open to the public. \u201cDo not miss the music room,\u201d Ferrarese says.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Flamingo Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n This botanical\u00a0garden\u00a0is home to exquisite tropical and subtropical plants. It\u2019s also a wildlife sanctuary for rare, threatened and endangered native animals, 90 species of them \u2013 the largest collection of native wildlife in the state.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Everglades Tours<\/strong><\/p>\n Enjoy a thrilling\u00a0airboat ride in the Florida Everglades at Sawgrass Recreation Park.\u00a0Private tours on smaller boats allow you to go deeper into the Everglades. Alligators, turtles and great white heron are among the wildlife most often sighted.<\/p>\n Butterfly World<\/strong> Not in the United States? Consider renewing your sense of adventure with a European escape between storied destinations.<\/p>\n View inspiring perspectives of rolling hills and romantic castles near Budapest. Gaze out on Lisbon\u2019s winding streets and azulejo-studded buildings before savouring fresh seafood beside the Atlantic. Partake in an insider experience of Bohemian crystal glassmaking in Prague. Saddle up for a horseback excursion to a spectacular winery in a 12th-century monastery near Madrid.<\/p>\nDallas to Austin<\/strong><\/h3>\n
TRAVEL TIME 3 hours by car<\/h5>\n
\n\u201cA perfect activity that allows for physical distancing, there\u2019s a scenic drive through this attraction, where about 1,100 exotic and endangered animals roam free,\u201d Beasley says. \u201cIf you prefer animals of the prehistoric variety, Dinosaur Valley State Park is also in Glen Rose and features real dinosaur tracks, and there\u2019s the Paluxy River for a quick, cooling dip.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nKolaches \u2013 a fruit-topped pastry \u2013 are perfect road trip snacks. There are several kolache shops in West, where many Czechs settled after moving to the New World in the 19th and 20th centuries. Beasley recommends the Czech Stop, where you can fill up the tank, devour some kolaches and add to your polka CD collection at the same time. Ramirez is a fan of Little Czech Bakery. \u201cTheir menu includes everything from savoury to sweet kolaches, fruit pies to cookies, and more, and they are open 24\/7,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
\nHere\u2019s a good stopping point halfway, with places to shop, play and eat out on the sprawling lawn. \u201cWaco has been transformed in recent years by\u00a0HGTV\u2019s Fixer Upper<\/em> stars, Chip and Joanna Gaines,\u201d Ramirez says. \u201cYou can spend an entire day visiting their empire, starting with shopping and outdoor games on the lawn at Magnolia Market and Silos, followed by lunch at their restaurant, Magnolia Table. Swing by the bakery for a cupcake to enjoy while you tour the city, visiting homes that were featured on their show.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nAustin to Houston<\/strong><\/h3>\n
TRAVEL TIME 2 hours 45 minutes by car<\/h5>\n
\n\u201cMake a pit stop for traditional Texas fare at this institution, which started selling BBQ from the back of a wagon in 1882,\u201d Beasley says.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThis area is a hotspot for antique shopping, especially during their spring and fall shows,\u201d Beasley says. The fall 2021 event is planned for October 25 to October 30.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n<\/strong>Founded in 1907, Blue Bell is the second-best-selling ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Visit the original creamery to learn about its history, more than 100 years long. Factory tours include sample scoops.<\/p>\n
\nThe Concierge team at the Four Seasons Hotel Houston suggests a stop in the quaint little Texas town of Chappell Hill. You\u2019ll find family-run restaurants, kolache bakeries, wineries and antique shops. Pick up lunch to go at Bever\u2019s Kitchen and have a picnic at Chappell Hill Lavender Farm \u2013 if you like the scent of lavender, this is where you want to be.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFLORIDA<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nOrlando to Palm Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n
TRAVEL TIME 2 hours 30 minutes by car<\/h5>\n
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TRAVEL TIME 1 hour 10 minutes by car<\/h5>\n
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\nThis is the largest butterfly park in the world, and the first park of its kind in the western hemisphere. The facility houses around 20,000 live butterflies, and visitors can also admire plenty of birds and bugs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nTAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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