Amber Murphy

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

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

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

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

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

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

Imagine waking up to a desert sunrise that stretches across glass walls like a living painting. The Mirrored…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 11

Looking for a home that will not wreck your budget in Texas right now? These eight cities deliver…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 11

Step into the birthplace of a Texas original at the Dr Pepper Museum in downtown Waco. Inside the…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 11

Bring a big appetite and maybe a spare shirt, because Texas ribs are a glorious, saucy situation. From…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 11

There is something irresistibly Texan about watching a movie under big skies with the soundtrack of crickets and…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 10

If Valentine’s Day calls for starlight, river whispers, and hill country views, you will find it at Garner…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 10

Some corners of Texas feel like you stepped off the map and straight onto another world. In these…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 10

Craving a Texas escape that works in summer heat, crisp fall nights, spring wildflowers, and even winter holidays?…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 10

Time has a funny way of slipping away when the flavors are bold, the music is humming, and…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 10

Ready for a Hill Country escape that feels like floating above the treetops? At Skyhouse Collection in New…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 10

Austin surprised me in the best way. I went in expecting tourist traps and Instagram lines, but ended…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 10

Texas doesn’t clock out when the sun goes down, and neither do your cravings. After midnight, the state…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 9

You came for Main Street charm, but you will stay for one legendary bite. Tolbert’s Restaurant & Chili…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 9

Winter softens Texas into something magical, with crisp air, golden sunsets, and small towns that glow after dark.…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 9

If Valentine’s Day calls for something unforgettable, set your sights on Wiseman House Chocolates in Hico. Inside a…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 9

Ready for the loudest, dustiest, most camera-ready fun of the season? The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 9

If you think America’s best grocery experience lives in a warehouse, think again. In San Antonio, H-E-B sets…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 9

Craving sea breeze, soft sand, and a getaway that feels worlds away without leaving Texas? These islands deliver…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 9

Craving live music without Austin crowds and a lake day that does not feel rushed? Round Rock delivers…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 9