Amber Murphy

Just a short drive from Dallas in Terrell, Ham Orchards has been drawing crowds for years with its…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 5

Texas is home to more than just cattle and longhorns. Scattered across the state’s deserts, forests, and backyards…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 5

Some places grab you once and never let go, and Texas has a whole map full of them.…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 5

Tucked away on West Anderson Lane, Enchiladas Y Mas has been serving up authentic Tex-Mex comfort food that…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 5

Texas has everything from sprawling ranches to bustling cities, but some of the best experiences happen when you…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 5

In Angleton, Texas, families can visit a unique sanctuary filled with some of the planet’s most fascinating reptiles.…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 5

Texas isn’t just about wide-open plains and big cities. Tucked away in forests, hills, and countryside across the…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 5

If you love the thrill of a good hunt, MAM Resale Store in Spring Branch is the Texas…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 5

Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop on East 7th Street has been serving Austin since 1962, and it hasn’t…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 5

Texas is massive, and getting from one corner to another can take all day. But scattered across this…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 4

Ready for a heart melting day that costs about fifteen bucks and feels like a mini vacation right…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 4

Hidden in downtown Beaumont is a Texas library unlike any other. The Tyrrell Historical Library occupies a stunning…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 4

Texas is massive, and even if you’ve lived here your whole life, chances are you’ve barely scratched the…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 4

If you crave turquoise water without leaving Texas, Possum Kingdom Lake delivers big time. Dramatic cliffs, hidden coves,…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 4

On East 15th Street in Plano, this cozy seafood cottage has earned a loyal local following. Fish Shack…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 4

Texas is home to some of the most diverse and stunning landscapes in the country, from desert mountains…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 4

Hidden along County Road 112 in Cisco sits one of Texas’s most unusual hiking spots—a zoo frozen in…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 4

Texas does everything bigger, and donuts are no exception. From towering creations piled high with toppings to wild…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 4

Craving a global soak without leaving North Texas? WorldSprings in The Colony blends Icelandic cold plunges, Japanese style…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 4

Surfside Beach sits quietly on Follet’s Island near Freeport, home to just 640 people who’ve discovered what crowds…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 4

Texas is home to some of the best comfort food in the country, and you don’t need to…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 3

Hungry Texans know the secret: the best fried shrimp comes with a bay breeze and a view at…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 3

Just an hour west of Houston lies a hidden slice of authentic Texas prairie that most folks drive…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 3

Austin knows how to celebrate Independence Day like nowhere else in Texas. From lakeside fireworks to legendary music…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 3

Out on US-90 near Comstock, Texas, there is a canyon where silence feels ancient and the sky looks…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 3

The Woodlands, Texas has earned its spot as one of the nation’s most desirable retirement destinations for 2026,…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 3

Texas has a rich German heritage that dates back to the mid-1800s when thousands of immigrants settled across…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 3

Just outside Kountze, the Kirby Nature Trail winds through the Big Thicket National Preserve and offers one of…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 3

Texas has a secret weapon for animal lovers who need a break from the open road: cat cafés.…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 3