Planning a Fall Girls Trip with my 65 year old mother. We have about 3 to 4 days to spare. We would prefer something fun and historical. Granted we have always resided in Texas.
There seems to be an abundance of festivals this time of year. There is only so much shopping my mother can handle. Any ideas??
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