Amber Murphy

Every spring, the small town of Burnet transforms into a wildflower wonderland when the Bluebonnet Festival returns to…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 9

Ready to watch the Austin sky turn into a living rainbow? The ABC Kite Festival returns to Zilker…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 9

Step inside Josephine Street and you instantly feel like you have stumbled into a Texas daydream. A colossal…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 3

Bluebonnets are popping and Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway might be the most dazzling place to see…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 3

Ready to trade traffic noise for birdsong and big sky views? The Northeast Texas Trail links small towns,…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 3

If you have ever chased the perfect slice of brisket, Buck’s Steaks & Bar-B-Que in Sweetwater makes the…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 3

Nestled in the rolling Hill Country, South Llano River State Park is the peaceful Texas escape you’ve been…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 3

Tucked behind a sliding bookshelf in downtown Austin, Firehouse Lounge feels like your favorite secret. The bar sits…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 3

Some places just feel right the second you step in, and this Montrose favorite nails that vibe. You…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 3

You do not need to crush miles to earn jaw dropping Texas scenery. These nine spots serve up…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 3

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

By Amber Murphy · Apr 2

April in Texas is a limited time love letter, and bluebonnets are the headline. If you have been…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 2

Ready to turn dessert into an event you will talk about for weeks? At Uncle Julio’s Keller Springs…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 2

Tucked beyond a rough ranch road outside Uvalde, this riverside hideout feels like discovering a secret slice of…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 2

If breakfast is your love language, Texas Cafe Diner in Royse City speaks it fluently. Right on Main…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 2

Ready to get hands on with wildlife in the most Texas way possible? At the Houston Interactive Aquarium…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 2

Craving a Texas escape where the water is always the star? Inks Lake State Park delivers cliff lined…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 2

If you have ever watched a pancake shimmy on a plate and thought, I need that in my…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 2

There is a certain kind of comfort you only find in a true retro diner, and 410 Diner…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 1

Ready for a spring escape that feels like a dream come to life? The Ennis Bluebonnet Trails and…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 1

Ready to trade trampolines for high speed slides you will want to ride again and again? Slick City…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 1

Step inside Smitty’s Market and the first thing that hits you is the aroma of post oak smoke…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 1

Texas Hill Country is more than a vineyard daydream. It is limestone cliffs, star-bright skies, hidden caverns, and…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 1

There is a place in the West Texas desert where turquoise water shimmers under an endless sky, and…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 1

Shiner may be small, but it sparkles with the kind of Texas charm you feel the second your…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 1

If you have ever wondered why people drive hours for a buffet, Ali Baba Mediterranean in Richardson will…

By Amber Murphy · Apr 1

Tucked inside a former chicken coop, this Texarkana gem packs every aisle with stories, surprises, and serious deals.…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 31

Tucked in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Goldthwaite proves that the smallest dots on the map…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 31

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

By Amber Murphy · Mar 31

Tucked inside the Sam Houston National Forest, Trailhead #9 is a quiet doorway onto Texas’s epic 96 mile…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 31

Tonkawa Falls City Park may be small, but the waterfall inside it feels like a hidden Texas secret.…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 31

Hungry Texans know the secret: the best fried shrimp comes with a bay breeze and a view at…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 31

If you have been craving quiet streets, big skies, and conversations that do not feel rushed, these places…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 31

If you crave that primal kiss of flame on a ribeye, this Haltom City favorite still brings the…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 31

Tucked in Jefferson, The Excelsior House Hotel invites you to slow down and savor real Texas history. Antique-filled…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 30

Marfa feels like a pilgrimage, and Restaurant Cochineal is the glowing chapel at the end. Getting there is…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 30

High above Kerrville, a hilltop garden invites you to slow down, breathe, and feel something bigger than yourself.…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 30

Some Texas restaurants feel like secrets passed down at church potlucks and Friday night football games. They sit…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 30

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

By Amber Murphy · Mar 30

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

By Amber Murphy · Mar 30

Just west of Fort Worth, a small city park hides a waterfall that roars to life after rain.…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 30