Amber Murphy

Stephenville sits in the heart of Erath County, where wide-open spaces meet small-town charm and your paycheck stretches…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

Texas has some of the most charming tourist towns you’ll ever visit, places where weekends feel magical and…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

Tucked past Old Tunnel State Park, Alamo Springs Café proves legends do not need neon or noise to…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

Lake Corpus Christi State Park near Mathis hides a unique treasure that most Texas travelers never expect to…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

Texas might be famous for barbecue and Tex-Mex, but the state has quietly become home to some of…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

Inside a historic train station in South Dallas, Pegasus Creative Reuse is transforming the way artists and crafters…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

Texas is bigger than most countries, and it turns out it feels like a lot of them too.…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

Texas hides entire towns where the wind tells better stories than any museum plaque. These places once rang…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

Rolling through the heart of Texas Hill Country, the Austin Steam Train offers one of the most charming…

By Amber Murphy · May 16

When it comes to Tex-Mex, Texas doesn’t mess around. Sure, you can find cheese-covered nachos and frozen margaritas…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Tucked between the bustling streets of Austin sits a 31-acre oasis where seniors can escape into nature without…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Stretching for over 1,200 miles along the Rio Grande, this border region is far more than a simple…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Tucked into the Chihuahuan Desert just east of El Paso, Hueco Tanks feels like a secret whispered by…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Imagine floating down a lazy river with a cold drink in hand, no kids splashing around, and nothing…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Texas is huge, but you don’t need a week off work to explore its best spots. Some of…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Walking into Habana on South Congress feels like stepping off a plane and straight into the heart of…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Texas holds secrets in its wide-open spaces, and some of the best ones are parks where crowds never…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Some markets are so big you plan your weekend around them, and Texas has a few that practically…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Deep in the heart of Texas Hill Country, there’s a place where presidential history and ranching traditions blend…

By Amber Murphy · May 15

Texas stretches out like a giant patchwork quilt, with hundreds of small towns stitched between the big cities…

By Amber Murphy · May 14

In the heart of historic Grapevine, this Main Street sandwich shop has built a reputation that reaches far…

By Amber Murphy · May 14

When people think of Texas dining, barbecue joints and steakhouses usually come to mind first. But the Lone…

By Amber Murphy · May 14

You expect dusty trails and sun baked rock, then Canyon Lake appears like a cool emerald secret. The…

By Amber Murphy · May 14

In the heart of San Saba, this hidden nature preserve has long been a favorite among locals.The San…

By Amber Murphy · May 14

Texas isn’t all hustle and noise. Scattered across this massive state are quiet corners where the world slows…

By Amber Murphy · May 14

Bringing the past to life in Washington County, Barrington Living History Farm showcases the home and legacy of…

By Amber Murphy · May 14

Getting a table at some Texas restaurants requires more than just showing up hungry. Across the Lone Star…

By Amber Murphy · May 14

Craving soft sand, gentle surf, and a slower pace without the crowds of Galveston or South Padre spring…

By Amber Murphy · May 14

Hidden in the small town of Justin, Texas, this thrift store has earned a near-perfect five-star rating from…

By Amber Murphy · May 14