Amber Murphy

In the heart of Blanco, Old 300 BBQ has built a following that reaches well beyond this small…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 24

Texas operates on its own cultural wavelength, and if you’ve lived here long enough, you stop questioning why…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 24

Tucked inside a modest Mesquite strip center, Pancho’s Mexican Buffet is the throwback spot where you can still…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 24

Down a quiet Hill Country road outside Fredericksburg, Alamo Springs Café has built a reputation that reaches far…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 24

Texas is famous for Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains, but some of the best outdoor experiences happen at…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 24

In the quiet town of Camp Wood, The Quince feels like a private little paradise with clear water,…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 24

Some of the best meals in Texas happen in places you might drive right past without a second…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 24

Craving a taste of Texas you can actually swirl, sniff, and savor? At Texas Hill Country Olive Co.…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 24

Picture this: saying your vows under a beautiful stone archway with sweeping Hill Country views as your backdrop,…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 24

Summer in Texas doesn’t last forever, even though the heat might make you think otherwise. Before the season…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 23

Walking into Mr. Gatti’s Pizza on William Cannon Drive is like stepping into a time machine that takes…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 23

Texas has no shortage of big cities and famous tourist spots, but some of its best-kept secrets are…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 23

Tucked into a purple castle on Denton’s historic square, Recycled Books Records CDs feels like stepping into a…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 23

Docked at Galveston’s Pier 22, this floating piece of Texas history feels like a hidden treasure most visitors…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 23

Texas has always been a favorite backdrop for food television, and for good reason. The state’s culinary scene…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 23

Every weekend before sunrise, Brownsville’s 77 Flea Market comes alive on Frontage Road with treasure hunters, bargain seekers,…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 23

When Texas temperatures climb past 100 degrees, air conditioning only goes so far. There’s something about natural spring-fed…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 23

Slip down a set of stone steps on Main Street and you will feel Texas fade into something…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 23

In the rolling hills of Driftwood, Salt Lick Cellars pairs laid-back Hill Country wine tasting with one unbeatable…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 23

Texas has a reputation for doing things big, but that doesn’t mean you need to empty your wallet…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 22

Picture a massive, crystal-clear swimming pool in the middle of the West Texas desert, fed by natural springs…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 22

Texas was once home to some of the most magical amusement parks in the South, but many of…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 22

Looking for a Texas swimming hole that feels like a hidden retreat but is easy to visit anytime…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 22

Surrounded by the rugged beauty of Big Bend National Park, Santa Elena Canyon delivers one of the most…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 22

Texas hides some of the most breathtaking natural wonders you’ll ever see, and most people drive right past…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 22

Along a quiet country road near Dublin, Texas, a family-run cheese shop has been earning a loyal following…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 22

If your soul feels loud and scattered, Daingerfield State Park has a quiet way of pulling you back…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 22

Texas has always been a food lover’s paradise, and right now the dining scene is hotter than a…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 22

On Austin’s South First Street, a small pizza joint is changing the way Texans think about a perfect…

By Amber Murphy · Jul 22