I think the bar scene and restaurants of the Stockyards area along with the rodeo stuff are a big tourist attraction. I haven't been there, so I can't speak to more than that. You won't find me in cowboy boots boot scootin' either. (Give me a good Salty Dog Rag!)

I've been to Archer City. Booked Up is and isn't organized; though books tend to be clustered together by type in various buildings, there are simply so many of them, so many duplicates, that they're arranged well on the main shelves, but then there are shelves around the rooms where the overflow goes. That leaves a lot of wiggle room for misfiling stuff. But it is interesting, and funny that after driving for 2 hours or more to get there, I run into friends from the university where I work. We should probably arrange a monthly shuttle.

There is a book out listing all of the Texas Historic Markers. You'll find some information here. And from there you'll find a link to scenic shots. I'm not sure who sponsors that page (something called hkees.tripod.com). A more reliable source, if you dart quickly past the smiling visage of Rick Perry, is the official Texas Online Page.

So where in Texas are you, Dreaded Guest?

SRS