Travel & Outdoors
September 12, 2023
Rockport Is the Quintessential Texas Beach Town
With a vibrant festival scene, a funky downtown, and great birding, it offers more than just sand and surf.
Small-town Travel
Travel & Outdoors
September 7, 2023
“Escape” Means Many Things in the Lakeside Town of Kingsland
Here you can sleep in a yellow caboose, swim in one of the many nearby watering holes, and eat a steak in the ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ house.
Travel & Outdoors
August 28, 2023
Sip Wine, Watch Bats, and Paddle the Llano River in Cozy Mason
The home of Old Yeller, this scenic Hill Country getaway also has a beautifully restored courthouse.
Parks & Recs
August 2, 2023
We Found Texas’s Best Beachcombing Spot in Matagorda
The seaside town is also a great place to catch redfish, watch dolphins, and stay in a snazzy new bungalow.
Travel & Outdoors
July 31, 2023
Denison Is a Cozy, Not-(Yet)-Too-Crowded Getaway in North Texas
Wineries, stylish bed-and-breakfasts, and a beautifully restored old train depot make this North Texas town a great weekend getaway.
Travel & Outdoors
June 15, 2023
Where to Eat, Shop, and Stroll in Salado
The Central Texas town has a lively arts scene with a picturesque creek running through it.
Travel & Outdoors
April 14, 2023
Pilot Point Is a Quaint North Texas Getaway (and an Animal Lover’s Paradise)
It promises a grand time on a big lake, next to an awakening downtown square and miles of horse (and lemur!) country.
Travel & Outdoors
February 22, 2023
Our Guide to Johnson City, Where You Can Stroll to Wineries and Museums
Here’s where to stay, eat, and explore in LBJ’s hometown.
Travel & Outdoors
November 11, 2022
Two Texans Turned a Colorado Hot Springs Resort Into a Snazzy Soaking Destination
The water at Pagosa Springs’ luxury resort burbles forth from the world’s deepest geothermal spring.
Travel & Outdoors
September 21, 2022
Miranda Lambert’s Parents Really, Really Want You to Visit Their Hometown
The Grammy winner is the most famous export from Lindale, but the charming East Texas town also boasts a delightful candy shop, blackberries galore, and plenty of live music.
Texas Trip Guides
September 6, 2022
Where to Stay, Shop, Ride, and Two-step in Bandera, the Cowboy Capital of the World
The Hill Country town supplies cowboys—both real and temporary—with a dose of ranch life, complete with hotcakes and trail riding.
Travel & Outdoors
August 29, 2022
Utopia, Texas, Is Accurately Named
This serene Hill Country town boasts a treehouse hotel and an idyllic swimming hole.
Travel & Outdoors
July 13, 2022
Old West Meets New in Little Hico
The town, an easy back-roads drive from Austin or DFW, is both quiet and brimming with worthy new shops and eateries.
Texas Trip Guides
June 1, 2022
Wineries, Astronomy, and Caving Beckon in Burnet County
Our guide to this tranquil, often overlooked slice of the Hill Country.
Travel & Outdoors
March 31, 2022
Escape to Indianola, a True Ghost Town on Matagorda Bay
This far-flung spot has a rich history, excellent fishing, free beach camping, and no crowds.
Travel & Outdoors
March 10, 2022
Where to Shop in Marfa
Here’s where to make a day of it in this creative West Texas enclave.
Travel & Outdoors
January 21, 2022
Explore an Old Zoo in the North Texas Town of Cisco
Rocky paths wend their way past the crumbling ruins of animal dens, making for a one-of-a-kind nature walk.
Travel & Outdoors
July 1, 2021
In Rocksprings, Watch Bats Emerge From Devil’s Sinkhole, or Stay in a Historic Hotel
Where to eat, sleep, and sightsee in this town of 1,200 northwest of San Antonio.
Where to Stay Now
June 11, 2021
Where to Stay, Eat, and Retreat in East Texas
In Jacksonville, Palestine, and Tyler, local entrepreneurs cater to tourists looking for luxury (and a very fine slice of pie) amid the Piney Woods farms and fields.
Travel & Outdoors
January 16, 2021
Sanderson Is an Underrated, Adventurous West Texas Escape
This scrappy town on the edge of the Big Bend region has a trendy motel, pistol-packing waitresses, and starry nights aplenty.
Travel & Outdoors
January 3, 2019
Don’t Pass by Brenham: Where to Shop, Eat, and Drink
This delightful burg, halfway between Austin and Houston, invites you to stop and stay awhile.