Amber Murphy

Tucked in Allen, Texas, Lone Star Mercantile invites you to wander, linger, and discover treasures you did not…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 16

Deep inside Big Bend Ranch State Park near Redford, Closed Canyon Trail leads hikers into a narrow slot…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 16

Finding truly delicious gluten-free baked goods used to feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Thankfully,…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 16

Walking into Jimmy’s Food Store on Bryan Street feels like stepping off a plane in Rome or Milan.…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 16

Texas history comes alive when you step away from classroom lectures and actually stand where it all happened.…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 16

Tucked into New Braunfels, Landa Park delivers that rare mix of calm water, towering trees, and easygoing adventure.…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 16

Tucked away on Gateway Boulevard in El Paso sits a restaurant where the pasta is homemade, the atmosphere…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 16

Some of the best pizza in Texas comes from places that look like they haven’t updated their decor…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 15

Over in Ennis, Galaxy Drive-In Movie Theatre keeps the old-school magic alive with movies under the stars, glowing…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 15

Texas might be famous for barbecue and Tex-Mex, but its seafood scene deserves just as much attention. Across…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 15

Some places along I-10 feel like well-kept secrets, and this cozy country spot is one of them. Locals…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 15

Hidden in Bryan, Texas, this Catholic church stands out as one of the most unique sacred landmarks in…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 15

San Antonio’s food scene goes way beyond tacos and barbecue. Hidden throughout the city are spots serving one…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 15

Galveston’s harbor holds a culinary treasure that locals have known about for years. Fisherman’s Wharf sits right on…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 15

Texas might be famous for cowboys and wide-open spaces, but hidden across the Lone Star State are actual…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 15

Craving a family adventure that makes you feel like a real pirate without leaving Texas? Red Dragon Pirate…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 15

Along Camp Bowie West Boulevard, West Side Cafe has become a Fort Worth breakfast staple, serving hearty plates…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 15

Texas might be known for breakfast tacos and barbecue, but a West Coast invasion has been quietly happening…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 14

Near the rolling hills of Christoval, Mount Carmel Hermitage offers a quiet glimpse of West Texas that feels…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 14

Texas has a reputation for big cities and sprawling ranches, but some of its most memorable experiences happen…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 14

If you crave true Texas comfort, Goodson’s Cafe in Tomball is the kind of place you plan a…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 14

Walking into La Carafe feels like stepping through a time portal straight into the 1800s. This legendary Houston…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 14

All-you-can-eat buffets sometimes get a bad reputation for serving the same tired offerings. But Texas restaurants are flipping…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 14

Perched right on the sand at Surfside Beach, Seahorse Bar & Grill offers something most Texas restaurants can…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 14

Texas has a way of holding onto its past, preserving pieces of history that let you experience what…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 14

Step through the gates of the Dallas Arboretum and feel the city slip away as White Rock Lake…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 14

Kincaid’s Hamburgers on Camp Bowie Boulevard has been slinging patties since 1946, and the story behind this Fort…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 14

Texas coastline stretches over 350 miles along the Gulf of Mexico, offering families way more than just sandy…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 13

Along Garland Road in East Dallas, book lovers can step into a literary wonderland packed with surprises around…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 13