Amber Murphy

Tucked away in the rolling countryside near Carmine, the Original Round Top Antiques Fair transforms a quiet stretch…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 17

Street to Kitchen on Harrisburg Boulevard has earned serious bragging rights in Houston’s food scene. Chef Benchawan’s restaurant…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 17

In the forests near Lumberton, Village Creek State Park delivers one of Texas’s most magical paddling experiences in…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 17

Harry Hines Bazaar sits right off Harry Hines Boulevard in Dallas, bringing together hundreds of vendors under one…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 17

Ray’s Drive Inn has been flipping puffy tacos on San Antonio’s West Side since 1956, making it one…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 17

Along the shores of Lake Austin, Emma Long Metropolitan Park is one of those rare spots where you…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 17

Texas transforms after sunset into something wild and mysterious. While most hikers pack up when daylight fades, those…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 17

Located in Humble, Mercer Botanic Gardens spans 300 acres of natural beauty—and it’s completely free to visit, with…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 16

Every spring, a small North Texas town transforms into one of the most photographed destinations in the state.…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 16

San Antonio hides a swimming treasure that has been refreshing locals since way before your great-grandparents were born.…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 16

Hidden in the hills of West Austin sits a rental property that looks like it fell from a…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 16

Nestled in the piney woods near Jasper, Martin Dies, Jr. State Park sits along the B.A. Steinhagen Lake…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 16

In Lubbock’s Mackenzie Park, Prairie Dog Town gives you something most wildlife parks can’t: close-up encounters with adorable…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 16

Out on Southwest Freeway in Richmond, there’s a paintball park that doesn’t mess around. TANKS Paintball Parks has…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 16

The Goodwater Loop wraps 28 miles around Lake Georgetown, offering one of Central Texas’s most rewarding backpacking adventures.…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 16

Located on Spring Cypress Road in Spring, Texas, Atkinson Farms has been quietly serving families for four generations…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 16

Hidden away on a dusty road near Mineral Wells, there’s a place where you can literally pick up…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 15

Texas doesn’t do anything small, especially when it comes to roadside attractions. From towering cowboys to oversized boots,…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 15

Just outside Houston in Tomball, Once Upon a Cowboy brings a fresh twist to family fun. This quirky…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 15

Corpus Christi sits right on the Gulf Coast, offering sandy beaches, warm sunshine, and something most coastal cities…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 15

Right in the heart of historic Grapevine, you’ll find a Texas staple that’s been serving up award-winning chili…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 15

Tucked away on Washington Avenue in Houston sits a place where history whispers through towering trees and Victorian…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 15

Imagine falling asleep inside a real train car that once chugged along Texas tracks over a century ago.…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 15

Walking into Painted Tree Boutiques in San Antonio feels like stepping into a treasure hunt where every turn…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 15

Stretching along the banks of the Brazos River, the Waco Riverwalk is one of Central Texas’s best-kept secrets…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 14

Goff’s Hamburgers has been slinging patties near SMU since 1950, and somehow the burgers taste exactly like they…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 14

Finding something fun to do with the kids on short notice can feel like a scramble, especially when…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 14

Right in the heart of downtown San Antonio, along Broadway, you’ll find a family-owned bakery that’s winning over…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 14

Texas holds more than cowboy legends and wide-open skies. Scattered across the state are crumbling missions, abandoned forts,…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 14