Amber Murphy

Texas is full of surprises, and some of the most charming places in the state never make it…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 26

Ready to swap your routine for bluebonnets, cool springs, and big sky views? These Texas day trips deliver…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 26

Water Works Park in Denton offers an unbeatable escape from Texas heat without draining your wallet. For around…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 26

Texas knows how to throw a seafood party, and these festivals prove it. From Gulf Coast shrimp boils…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 25

Dallas isn’t exactly known for its sailing scene, but The Spirit of Dallas is quietly changing that story.…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 25

Texas and Tex-Mex go together like chips and queso. For generations, families have gathered around the same tables,…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 25

Texas knows how to do burgers right, from crispy-edged smashers to thick, juicy stackers piled with creative toppings.…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 25

Most people think libraries are just quiet places to check out books, but Austin Central Library flips that…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 25

Texas is famous for its sprawling cities like Houston, Dallas, and Austin, but some of the state’s most…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 25

Right off Highway 77 in Schulenburg sits a place that refuses to pick just one lane. Oakridge Smokehouse…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 25

Chicago might have invented the Italian beef sandwich, but Texas delis have taken this messy, flavorful masterpiece and…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 25

Whispered about on Instagram and beloved by locals, Triple Six Social feels like stepping through a portal into…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 25

Van Horn sits in the heart of far West Texas, a tiny town of fewer than 2,000 souls…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 25

Sometimes you need a break from kid-friendly pools and family-style buffets. Texas has plenty of spots designed specifically…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 24

In a Spring Branch strip center on Hammerly Boulevard, Tacos Doña Lena has become a must-visit stop for…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 24

Texas has a reputation for doing things big, bold, and uniquely its own. What many people don’t realize…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 24

Hidden in Nacogdoches County, Camp Tonkawa Springs feels like a secret oasis you stumble upon after a long…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 24

In the heart of Brenham, a genuine piece of Texas history still spins a little magic for just…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 24

Texas has a rich German heritage that comes alive in its authentic restaurants scattered across the state. From…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 24

In the small town of Eustace, one breakfast and lunch spot has turned its rooster theme into part…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 24

Texas might be famous for sprawling highways and big trucks, but some of the state’s best experiences happen…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 24

If you have a soft spot for hearty Southern cooking, Mama Jack’s in Kountze might just become your…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 24

Far off the usual Texas food trail, the tiny town of Melvin is home to Jacoby’s Cafe, a…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 24

Chicken fried steak is more than just a meal in Texas. It’s a tradition, a comfort food, and…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 23

Hidden on Nacogdoches Road in San Antonio sits a pizza joint that’s anything but ordinary. Maar’s Pizza &…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 23

Tucked away in Seguin sits a dining spot that looks like it came straight out of a Pinterest…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 23

Dallas has a secret that many visitors and even some locals don’t know about: some of the city’s…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 23

Some dining rooms make an entrance, but few begin with a glass elevator descending into a hidden garden.…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 23

New Braunfels holds a treasure that generations have cherished, and it runs on tracks no bigger than your…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 23