Amber Murphy

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

If you have been craving a summer night that feels like childhood, Big Sky Drive-in in Midland is…

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

Bluebonnet season in DFW shows up fast, and the best spots vanish just as quickly. You deserve easy,…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 30

Craving a date night that feels like a plot twist in the best way? At Derby Restaurant Dallas,…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 29

There is a Texas town where time feels unhurried and Main Street still tells stories with every brick.…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 29

Ready for a family outing that feels magical and costs nothing more than gas and snacks? Zube Park…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 29

Craving water so clear you can count the ripples and a scene that feels calm, not crowded? Tucked…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 29

Texas is massive, but the real magic is how it can transport you to entirely different worlds without…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 29

Craving a taste of Texas you can actually swirl, sniff, and savor? At Texas Hill Country Olive Co.…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 29

Ready to wander a Texas treasure trove where every turn feels like a lucky find? Wimberley Market Days…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 29

Tucked just below Palo Duro Canyon’s rim, the Goodnight Peak Loop via Triassic Trail packs huge views into…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 29

Tucked into a purple castle on Denton’s historic square, Recycled Books Records CDs feels like stepping into a…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 28

Across Texas, familiar shorelines are slipping away, revealing cracked mud and stranded docks. It is not just inconvenient…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 28

Craving a campsite where the soundtrack is waves and the nearest skyline is a horizon of water and…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 28

Grab your sun hat, because peak strawberry season has landed at Punjab Farms in Bonham and the fields…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 28

Craving comfort food that tastes like it came from a farmhouse kitchen, but with Texas swagger? Go to…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 28

Ready for a heart melting day that costs about fifteen bucks and feels like a mini vacation right…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 28

Texas hides some of its most soul-stirring landscapes in places most travelers skip. Trade crowded overlooks for empty…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 28

Think you know museums? The Health Museum in Houston flips that script with giant organs, hands on labs,…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 28

Craving a European vibe without leaving Texas? Chappell Hill Lavender Farm in Brenham delivers rolling hills, purple rows,…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 27

Some bites in Texas feel mythical, and Hurtado Barbecue’s bacon burnt ends are one of them. At the…

By Amber Murphy · Mar 27