Day Trip to Mason 💎🔍 (FULL EPISODE) S5 E9

THROWBACK EPISODE - This episode originally aired on PBS on May 22, 2014. Some of the locations may have changed. Check thedaytripper.com for the most up-to-date information.
Mason is known as the “Gem of the Hill Country” and the only place in Texas where you can find Texas Topaz in nature. But if you day trip here, you’ll find that the whole town sparkles with culture, history, great people and excellent food.
Fort Mason sits atop a hill with the best view in town. None of the original buildings are left, but there is an recreated officer’s quarters to give visitors an idea of how folks operated on a frontier post. You’ll also learn that Fort Mason was Robert E. Lee’s last post with the U.S. Army before he joined the Confederate Army to defend his native state of Virginia. It is quite an incredible dose of history.
Wander through lots of quaint shops and then find yourself soaking up the history at the Mason Square Museum which is packed with artifacts and knowledge from prehistoric times up to modern day. You’ll learn about Fort Mason, Indian kidnappings, the HooDoo War and even see the largest Topaz in North America (found in Mason County). You’ll also learn about the local art scene and how the famed “Old Yeller” was written by Mason local Fred Gipson.
If you’re more into sparkly things than old buildings, head to Country Collectibles just off the square. This is the best place in Texas to peruse or purchase Texas Topaz as it was all collected on local farms and ranches.
As the day darkens and you’ve got time for an extended day trip, don’t miss the Odeon Theater. This old timey movies house has been opened since 1928, making it the oldest continually operating theater in West Texas.
To go on your own rock hunt, there are several ranches that are open to the public and pros that will happily show you the rocks…or uh ropes. During the episode, I went out with Frank Roberts to Emerald Hill.
By this point, you’ve definitely worked up an appetite, and there are lots of great places to eat. For some country cookin’ on the square, head to Willow Creek Cafe. Don’t miss their homemade yeast rolls or pie. Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm!
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[@cyndimarierogerson8083]

Thank you for your video. My Dad, Franklin Manual Beam, was born & raised in Mason along with his 10 siblings. Mason Texas will always have a Special place in my Heart. My best childhood memories are in Mason. Thank you again. Love this video. 🤗😊😊😊😊😊😊✌️

[@randysiler7458]

Been through Mason twice on motorcycle trips. I had no idea the town was so cool. Definitely will be going back to check it out. Great video! 👍👍🇨🇱

[@flatlandtexan1853]

It was great to see Warren and Susan, after seeing this. There is a reason he is Mason’s Best Comedian. Thank for for helping my wife Mary, and our friends Billy and Cindy. Their armadillo looks great!

[@sqaure4175]

Angela at Willow creek is one of the sweetest most generous people I’ve ever had the opportunity to know. Definitely support that family restaurant

[@ChefsBackyard]

Thank you Chet! You're a rock star, a true texas Gem 💎

[@TheDaytripper]

Pun intended. Love it

[@MrNationwide713]

I gotta go here!! Love the videos!! Keep it up

[@margieloya5018]

Another great video Chet 👍😄

[@eduardoconstantino1738]

I wish you would have shown the inside of the theater!

[@JayceMartinez-lm3om]

You should go to Sonora tux in the town their is a pretty cavern that is one of the most beautiful in the world we have a old museum a jail bar ranch and resort which has great food and fun stuff we have a super old jail and will carver who was a famous robber died in true jail you should check it out and go

[@jesusvillarreal4080]

Morning. Have y’all gone to Cuero Tx right now they have Christmas in the Park going really beautiful.

[@DAWGGHUNTER]

Love your videos !!! good work amigo from Argentina!!!

[@adventuringtheeveryday]

Waiting for you to visit weatherford

[@alltheangels648]

Is this only on KZbin? This is a really good show

[@WaynJul]

I always wanted to find some Topaz. Get it together Chet.

[@themegapokedexshow605]

Was there any biking trails around there?

[@KerryWaldrip]

Was under the impression that barbacoa was shredded beef cheek (or lamb or goat) while barbeque is a cooking technique. Did I miss something? How are barbacoa and barbeque related? Mexican barbeque? Wut?

[@Velotooslow]

Barbacoa is made from cow cheek or the whole head

[@TheLionQueen98]

Cool

[@andrewjames3353]

Boy are you a yankee? or just from Sacramento? ditch the rice burner, and get you a f150. Nice video!!