Amber Murphy

If you crave real-deal Texas barbecue, Jay’s BBQ Shack in Abilene is the spot locals whisper about and…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 16

Ready to chase the kind of night you will talk about for weeks? Texas brings the heat with…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 16

You notice it long before the exit sign: a towering white figure rising above the pines, daring you…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 16

Texas hides some of the most breathtaking sacred spaces in America, where stone, light, and sky come together…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 16

Some views stop you in your tracks, and the Guadalupe Mountains deliver that feeling in every direction. Towering…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 16

Craving plates that taste like Sundays at grandma’s? Texas is loaded with soul food kitchens where the gravy…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 15

Bring your biggest appetite, because Texas does not play around with portion sizes. These steakhouses serve cuts so…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 15

Texas dining hits different, with smoke perfuming the air, tortillas puffing on griddles, and chefs pushing flavors in…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 15

Looking for a place that instantly slows your pulse and cools your shoulders? Palmetto State Park feels like…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 15

Road trips in Texas hit different when your best meals come from gas stations. Skip the drive thru…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 15

If breakfast in Austin had a crown, Juan in a Million would wear it with a grin. This…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 15

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

By Amber Murphy · Feb 15

If you have ever chased the perfect slice of pie, Blue Bonnet Cafe in Marble Falls is where…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 15

Ever wondered where the Texas desert hides its quietest secrets? Beyond the famous parks and highways, there are…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 14

Brackenridge Park turns a casual morning into a full day of memories without leaving San Antonio. From sunrise…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 14

Hungry for an all-you-can-eat adventure across the Lone Star State? These Texas buffets are the kind locals whisper…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 14

Step inside Uncommon Objects and you will feel like you have wandered into Austin’s dreamiest cabinet of curiosities.…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 14

Craving neon lights, chrome edges, and milkshakes that taste like summer? This Texas road trip strings together eight…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 14

There is a Texas-sized legend waiting in Strawn, and it crackles the moment a knife touches crust. Mary’s…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 14

Think rent around $1,000 is a unicorn in Texas? It is not, if you know where to look.…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 14

Craving a quiet Texas escape where river breezes, clinking wine glasses, and unhurried mornings set the tone. At…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 14

Close your eyes and you might swear you are strolling a quiet Alsatian village, but this dreamy escape…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 13

There is something magical about a steak that tastes like the town it comes from. Out on Texas…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 13

Tucked into Plano, Arbor Hills Nature Preserve feels like a secret escape you do not have to pay…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 13

Valentine’s in Texas calls for candlelight, conversation, and menus that make you linger. From Dallas icons to Houston…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 13

If you have ever wondered what kind of barbecue inspires people to camp out for hours, Franklin Barbecue…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 13

Some Texas towns feel like they were written straight into a feel-good script. Stroll a Main Street, catch…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 13

Step through the rainbow-striped entrance on 19th Street and you will feel memories rush back like Saturday morning…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 13

Ready to trade couch zoomies for trail zoomies? Texas is packed with pup-approved paths where tails wag nonstop…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 13

Stretching Social Security in Texas is more than possible if you know where to look. Some towns quietly…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 12

February in Texas is a sweet spot: cooler air, lighter crowds, and events that bring out the state’s…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 12

Tucked inside San Antonio’s Historic Market Square, Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia practically glows before you even open…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 12

Think Texas is all ranches and wide open skies? Wait until you see the storybook fortresses hiding on…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 12

Tucked along the River Walk, La Villita feels like you wandered into a pocket of Europe without leaving…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 12

Texas seafood does not always come on white tablecloths. Sometimes the freshest Gulf flavor hides in weathered shacks…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 12

Ready to roam a Texas legend where treasure hunting meets fair food bliss. First Monday Trade Days in…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 12

Some Texas towns look so perfectly composed, you could swear a film crew just wrapped. Picture pastel storefronts,…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 12

Ready to treasure hunt where Texas does everything large and lively? The Original Round Top Antiques Fair turns…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 12

Craving salty breezes and a little frontier swagger with your beach time? These Galveston stays blend Gulf views…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 11

There is a reason Houstonians line up before sunrise on Crosstimbers. Flying Saucer Pie Company turns simple fruit…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 11

When the noise gets too loud, Texas offers vast places where the only sound is wind over rock…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 11