Amber Murphy

Texas has a reputation for going big, but some of its most memorable places are actually its smallest.…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 17

If your weekends need more flavor, Traders Village in Grand Prairie brings it in Texas-sized portions. Imagine a…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 17

Mario’s Seawall Italian Restaurant sits right on Galveston’s waterfront, serving up hearty Italian classics with a side of…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 17

West Texas stretches out like nowhere else in the state—wide open, rugged, and full of surprises that most…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 16

Set along Fulton Beach Road inside the Lighthouse Inn, The Palm Room Bar & Grill gives diners the…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 16

Texas has always been home to incredible Mexican food, but right now something special is happening across the…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 16

Tucked away on Pelican Island, Seawolf Park feels like a calm escape with a powerful story to tell.…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 16

Nestled in a leafy Houston neighborhood, this world-class Texas art museum remains one of the state’s best-kept secrets…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 16

Planning a family getaway in Texas means finding a place where everyone can unwind without sacrificing excitement. The…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 16

Tucked away in Fort Worth’s Cultural District sits a museum that flips the script on Western history. The…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 16

Texas knows how to do seafood right, and nowhere is that more obvious than at the all-you-can-eat buffets…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 16

Tucked between the Pearl and the locks, The Grotto hides in plain sight along the quieter stretch of…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 16

Tucked away in Garland, Texas, Cali Saigon Mall offers a vibrant slice of Vietnamese culture that transports visitors…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 16

Enchiladas hold a special place in the hearts of Texans, and certain cafés have been rolling them up…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 15

Tucked away in the Heights neighborhood sits a breakfast and lunch spot that’s been dishing out nostalgia since…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 15

Finding a great Italian meal in Texas means more than just good pasta and sauce. The best spots…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 15

There is something unbeatable about sliding into a booth, steam curling off a plate of comfort food, and…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 15

Highway 71 between Austin and Bastrop isn’t exactly known for its leisurely pace, but there’s one spot that…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 15

Texas knows how to do things big, and that includes thrift shopping. Across the Lone Star State, you’ll…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 15

Tucked away on TX-53 in Temple, Green’s Sausage House has been serving up old-fashioned Texas hospitality since way…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 15

Fredericksburg has earned its reputation as one of the tastiest destinations in the Texas Hill Country, and the…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 15

Ready for a short-and-sweet Austin adventure that delivers big scenery fast? The St. Edwards Green and Red Loop…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 15

Every summer, locals and travelers cruise down Highway 290 with one mission in mind: finding the juiciest peaches…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 15

Texas has more incredible places to eat than most people realize, and a lot of them aren’t the…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 14

Just off Babe Zaharias Drive in Beaumont, this peaceful botanical escape delivers gorgeous scenery without charging a dime.…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 14

Texas might be famous for barbecue and Tex-Mex, but the pizza scene across the Lone Star State has…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 14

Austin gets headlines, but some Texas cities are quietly raising the bar without the noise. Think authentic culture,…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 14

Brenham holds a sweet secret that ice cream lovers have been flocking to for decades. At Blue Bell…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 14

Texas hides some of its best secrets in places most people zoom right past on the highway. These…

By Amber Murphy · Jun 14