Amber Murphy

Planning a family escape doesn’t have to mean booking flights or driving across state lines. Texas offers an…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 3

Along Highway 46 West in New Braunfels, an unassuming barnlike building hides a surprise worth pulling over for.…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 3

Rockwall County Helping Hands isn’t your average thrift shop where you sift through dusty bins hoping to strike…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 3

Texas knows how to do comfort food right, and nothing hits quite like golden, crispy fried chicken piled…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

In downtown Dallas, an unforgettable steakhouse is serving some of the boldest and most flavorful cuts you’ll find…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

Small-town Texas breakfast joints have a way of serving up more than just eggs and bacon—they dish out…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

Texas is more than just a state. It’s a feeling, a way of life, and a collection of…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

Picture this: all the charm of camping under the stars, but with air conditioning, comfy beds, and zero…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

Texas takes its burgers seriously, and the Lone Star State is packed with legendary spots that have been…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

Galveston gets all the attention when people think about Texas beach towns, but just 20 minutes up the…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

Texas is packed with small towns and hidden spots that won’t drain your wallet but will fill your…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

Texas has a reputation for going big on just about everything, from ten-gallon hats to sprawling ranches that…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

Walking into Urban Crust in downtown Plano feels like stepping into a pizza lover’s dream where patience and…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 2

Texas is home to some of the most charming small-town downtowns you’ll ever stroll through. These historic districts…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

In southwest Houston, a remarkable Texas treasure awaits—a massive white jade Buddha statue that attracts visitors from around…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

Right in downtown Austin on San Jacinto Boulevard, this unassuming fried chicken joint has earned a loyal local…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

Texas is enormous, and most visitors stick to the same handful of famous spots. But if you’re willing…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

Walking into Nature’s Treasures Texas feels like stepping into a geologist’s dream come true. This massive rock shop…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

There’s something magical about walking into a restaurant and smelling the kind of food that takes you straight…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

When Prohibition ended in 1933, Texas wasted no time getting back to business. Riley’s Tavern in New Braunfels…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

Texas coastal communities have always had their own special charm, but some have taken transformation to a whole…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

Living on a fixed income doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality of life or move away from…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

Tucked away on FM 365 in Beaumont sits a place that defies simple description. Gator Country combines wildlife…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 1

Texas back roads hide some of the best beef experiences you’ll find anywhere in the Lone Star State.…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 31

Just off I-45 in a Conroe strip center, The Whistle Stop Cafe dishes up hearty, home-cooked comfort food…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 31

Just outside Texas City sits a massive crystal-clear lagoon that feels more like the Caribbean than the Gulf…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 31

Texas has a story written in dusty cattle trails, mission bells, and wooden saloon doors that still creak…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 31

Richmond, Texas hides a secret paradise that feels worlds away from everyday life. Enchanted Forest garden center stretches…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 31

Texas stretches across deserts, canyons, beaches, and forests, creating landscapes that surprise even lifelong residents. From underground caves…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 31