Texas

Set within Padre Island National Seashore, Malaquite Beach offers something increasingly rare along the Texas coast: true peace…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 13

Texas food culture runs deep, shaped by generations of ranchers, Mexican influences, European immigrants, and backyard pit masters…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 13

Getting older comes with plenty of perks, and one of the best might just be senior discounts at…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 13

Texas stretches out wide enough to fit multiple countries inside its borders, which means your weekend shopping adventures…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 13

Picture this: warm Texas sunshine, the gentle sounds of the River Walk below, and a perfectly frozen margarita…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 13

The Texas Hill Country holds a secret that surprises many first-time visitors: pockets of authentic German culture thriving…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 13

What if sixteen bucks could flip your whole outfit from meh to must see in minutes? At Uptown…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 13

Every Wednesday in Lockhart, something special happens at O’Donnell’s Cafe & Pub that has locals clearing their calendars…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 13

Looking for a place where your kids can bounce off the walls without you worrying about broken furniture?…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 12

Step into Joya Playground at Oran Good Park and the night pops alive with color. What looks impressive…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 12

Set inside an unassuming strip mall on Old Spanish Trail, Rays Real Pit BBQ Shack has earned a…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 12

Walking into an old-fashioned general store is like opening a time capsule filled with creaky wooden floors, vintage…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 12

The Northeast Texas Trail stretches an impressive 130 miles across the Lone Star State, offering one of the…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 12

Everything’s bigger in Texas, and that definitely includes the buffet spreads. From smoky barbecue stations to sizzling hibachi…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 12

Tucked away on East Cesar Chavez Street, Intero Restaurant has quietly become one of Austin’s most exciting Italian…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 12

Texas has some of the most stunning lakeside camping spots where you can pitch a tent, breathe in…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 12

Tucked where the Colorado River meets the Gulf, Matagorda Bay Nature Park is the quiet Texas beach locals…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 12

Matt’s El Rancho on South Lamar Boulevard has been serving Tex-Mex in Austin since 1952, making it one…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 12

Texas is bigger than most countries, and driving across it reveals landscapes so different they seem impossible to…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 11

There is a reason locals keep pointing you to the bright neon on Waco’s traffic circle. Health Camp…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 11

Set on 300 peaceful acres near the tiny town of Talpa, Rancho Loma proves unforgettable dining can thrive…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 11

Texas takes barbecue seriously, and nowhere is that passion more obvious than at the state’s legendary festival circuit.…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 11

In Palestine, Texas, Davey Dogwood Park delivers a peaceful East Texas escape filled with enchanting scenery and far…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 11

Texas holds more than wide-open spaces and barbecue joints. Tucked away in small towns and quiet neighborhoods across…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 11

Fredericksburg sits in the heart of Texas Hill Country, where German heritage meets world-class wine country in the…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 11

Texas and steak go together like boots and spurs. From big cities to small towns tucked away in…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 11

Tucked a few blocks from the seawall, Rosenberg Library quietly packs a full city’s worth of stories under…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 11

On South Lamar Boulevard in Austin, this vintage treasure trove is giving secondhand shopping a stylish new spin.…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 11

Texas is packed with places where kids can do what they do best: make a glorious mess. From…

By Amber Murphy · Aug 10