Day Trip to Crockett 🪕 (FULL EPISODE) S10 E3
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ย. 2024
- Behind the towering green veil of the Pine Curtain, time slows down in the Hub of Houston County, and if you take the time to slow down too...well I think you'll like what you find.
You’re probably wondering how this town is connected to the Texas hero, Davy Crockett, and this spring in Brewer Park is the place to find out. Back in the 1800s, Davy stopped in town to visit a friend, and on his way he stopped at this very spring to get a drink of water. Historic! And thus the town was renamed…
Visit this site that was once a bustling village of native Caddo Indians, living in little grass houses just like the one recreated by Caddo Indians. Fun Fact: the word “Texas” came from the Caddo Indians word for “welcome.”
This mission reconstructed by the CCC is a loose representation of the Mission San Francisco de Tejas, the first Spanish mission in Texas established in 1690. The original mission was only in the area for 4 years before it was relocated to San Antonio as Mission Esperada.
The best place to dive into the music history of this town is at this little joint where Lightning Hopkins used to play for tips before he struck it big as a blues artist. Stop in for a show, and if you’re lucky, you’ll get to see owner Pip Gillette do some pickin’ on the banjo and play the rib bones.
In town, you’ll find the ruins of Mary Allen College, the first women’s college for African Americans in the state. It’s a cool sight, and an even cooler significant moment in Texas history.
At first glance, this place doesn’t look like much, but it’s a local favorite. Owned by the mayor, this cafe is decorated with tons of (you guessed it!) Moose heads and serves up a mean patty melt. Don’t forget to order the fried pickles, too!
For a down home atmosphere and a family-potluck-style buffet, look no further than Rosemary’s. Each day is a new special, but you can bet it’ll be finger-licking - especially when you wash it down with a homemade pie for dessert!
This hiking trail might just be one of the most significant in Texas. Also called the “King’s Highway” or the “Old San Antonio Road” this is the pathway taken by all the Texas heroes (we’re talking Austin, Bowie, Crockett) that once led from Louisiana to Mexico. This is the only remaining section and it’s a pretty awesome hike!
One of the biggest nearby attractions is the Davy Crockett National Forest, which is 160,000 acres of incredibly beautiful East Texas nature. Spend some time wandering through the towering pines or paddling the Four C National Recreational Trail.
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Just a little backstory on the Hilltop Kitchen. My Grandmother, Verzonia Music, owned Motor Fuels and Supply Co. right next door. She got tired of having to run home in the afternoons to make a quick lunch. So, she decided to just build a kitchen next door. One thing led to another, and BOOM, Hilltop Kitchen was born. Used to be one of the best places in the county for a good breakfast.
I recently moved to this town. Unfortunately, Rosemary's Hilltop Kitchen has closed.
Love that you highlighted Mission Tejas and the Caddo Mounds! Thanks for the Great Video!
Thank you for showing me what is just right down the road. I had never heard of the three business' that you highlighted, but I will be checking them out. Starting tomorrow
God Bless TEXAS🎉 🙋♀️💖🇨🇱
Many thanks Chet for this fine video trip. I hain't been down in them there piney woods in a mighty long time. Brings back some grand memories.
Love them piney woods!
I first moved to Texas, having never stepped foot here before, 2007. Several years later, I'm taking my son to Houston and I stop in Crockett for the first time. I was in awe, I drove around the oldest downtown area and just marveled at the historic buildings. Later, I now have a good friend, whose grandmother lived in Crockett until she died, back in the 1950's. She was once bitten by a copperhead, back in the 1930's there, she had to recover in the hospital.
My hometown!
Mr. Chet? You're a Texas treasure, and you should have a spring named after you, too!
😂😂😂
I’m so happy that Crockett is getting notice! And I was Born n raised in Crockett
I really love watching this I live in Crockett now born and raised. And this was my very first time actually seeing the inside of the moosehead Cafe. I'm 43. I hear that the owner of the moosehead is very sweet but she has not been the mayor for many years. This was amazing thank you for coming to Crockett.
Hey I live here 🤘🤠
Giddy Up!
I like visiting there and the nature
Me too🎉
Thank you for visiting my small town and making this video ^ ^
Crockett girl here too .
Mama and Daddy say he's really nice.
I miss my hometown!
I live on the coast and have been taking motorcycle trips to the Hill Country two to four times a year forever. I’ve been to several State Parks in the HC but only ridden to the park one time but I did not have time to hike. I always wondered what it was like upriver of the Lake. I had no idea the park was that amazing. I really have missed out on a great State Park. 👍👍
Pine trees in Texas that looks more like what I'm used to seeing. My grandad was in the cc's out here in Washington. Cool viddy Chet.
Love the guitar tone in the intro and the pines!
I am from Grapeland and I have never even seen half of what this guy is talking about.
Very beautiful, parece uma cidade do velho Oeste.
They really need to fix those roads in Crockett. All the money they got from 2009 and nothing was done. Not 1 road fixed or tree cut back from power lines. Wind blows and the power goes out 8 hours or more.
I now watch The Daytripper with anticipation that you're going to explode eating so much food. 😅.
Eatin that Reuben your eyes disappear up under the hat lol
Cool daytrippin
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Sadly, the Hilltop Cafe closed a few months ago :( Best fried chicken I've ever had
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It’s has been reopened with new owners
My Grandparents and Dad Are Very much part of this Town History My great Grandpaw Was Constable Back In The Day Of Crockett Jewel Tims ,My Cuz Darrell Bobbitt Is Sheriff Me and My Husband Billy and I Anna We got Married in That Mission
When was this filmed? Is the caddo mounds museum rebuilt?
It is rebuilt but not open yet...it looks great!
Please, Chet. Is the Camino Real trail, inside where the mission is located?
Yes! Mission Tejas State Park.
@@TheDaytripper ty!
That’s my home
Mine too🎉🎉🎉
@@jaemarie5664 aye
6,000-8,000 calories per day...🤠
that plate looked like the United Colors Of Benetton
If you are exploring the area you have to stop at Larry Bruce Gardens in Kennard after Sunday service. Bring some cash and enjoy a delicious locally, sourced buffet
Just a word of advice, don’t steal a ranchers truck and trailer with his horse in the back. he’s gonna chase you down to the square and get ya. Horse theft is still a “hangable” crime. got to love it
We stayed there while filming and it was amazing.
My TH-cam debut!
When was this filmed? That is not our mayor.
"Fetishism" with the past...
Eh?
When was this filmed? That is not our mayor.
When was this filmed? That is not our mayor.
When was this filmed? That is not our mayor.