Generations of Texans Can’t Be Wrong: Is This The Best Seafood In The South?
Ask anyone who grew up visiting Galveston and they will tell you about a meal at Gaido’s that still lives rent free in their memory.…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 17, 2026
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Wait, This Is Texas? This Hidden Beach Has Caribbean-Blue Water and Almost No Crowds
Think Caribbean-blue water in Texas sounds like a myth? Head to Eisenhower State Park on Lake Texoma, where…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 17
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We Tracked Down the Most Delicious Chicken Fried Steak in Texas
If you crave true Texas comfort, Goodson’s Cafe in Tomball is the kind of place you plan a…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 17
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The Rare Vintage Finds at This Texas Thrift Store Help Fund Pediatric Neurology Research
Some of the best vintage stories in Houston start behind the blue door at The Blue Bird Circle.…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 17
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Locals Try to Keep This Texas Buffet With Endless Southern Classics a Secret
Some places along I-10 feel like well-kept secrets, and this cozy country spot is one of them. Locals…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 17
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This Small Texas Town Might Surprise You With Its Historic Streets and Great Shops
Nacogdoches may be small, but it packs centuries of stories into walkable streets and friendly storefronts. You will…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 17
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This Charming Czech Bakery Is a Texas Institution for Kolaches
Some of the best road trip memories start with a warm box that fogs the car windows. In…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 17
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Beneath This Texas State Park Lies a Wild and Untouched Underground Kingdom
Hidden beneath the hills west of Brackettville, a raw network of caverns, trails, and star-drenched nights waits for…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 16
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This Texas Ranch Stay Has A Private Beach, Baby Animals & Treehouses
Ready for a Texas escape that blends ranch charm with boutique comfort and real connection to nature? At…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 16
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Texas Has the Only Rainforest Café Ride in the World…And It’s Hidden Under the Restaurant
Deep under the jungle clatter of Rainforest Cafe in Galveston, a secret river curls through the dark. It…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 16
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Texas’ Biggest Weekend Flea Market Is a Treasure Hunt With Hundreds of Vendors
If you love a good treasure hunt, 77 Flea Market in Brownsville delivers the weekend rush you crave.…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 16
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This Giant Aircraft Carrier in Texas Is Hiding Something Incredible Inside
Park beside the bay, look up, and there it is: a floating city waiting to tell its secrets.…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 16
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11 Texas Towns That Offer Quiet Living and Affordable Charm
If endless sirens and rising rents have you dreaming about something calmer, Texas has a surprising number of…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 16
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This Two-Story Burger Spot by the Bay in Texas Has Views Almost as Good as the Burgers
Right on the Corpus Christi bayfront, Whataburger at 121 N Shoreline Blvd turns a quick bite into a…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 16
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This Texas State Park Gives You a Breathtaking Front-Row Seat to the Cosmos
Craving a night sky that actually wows you near Houston? At George Observatory inside Brazos Bend State Park,…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 16
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Few People Realize This Gorgeous Library and Chapel Is Hidden in Texas
Tucked away in northwest Houston, there is a library and chapel that feels like a secret passport to…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 15
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This Texas Park Turns Into a Bluebonnet Paradise With Stunning Lake Views
Ready to wander through oceans of bluebonnets with Lake Travis sparkling beside you? Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area turns…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 15
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15 Texas Seafood Places That Rival the State’s Famous BBQ
Craving something that rivals Texas barbecue but swims instead of sizzles? You’re in luck, because the state’s coastal…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 15
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This Peaceful Dallas Sanctuary Was Designed to Celebrate Gratitude
Hidden among towers in downtown Dallas, Thanks-Giving Square invites you to exhale and feel grounded. This peaceful sanctuary…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 15
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Experience Texas’ Colorful Tulip Wonderland This Spring
Ready to chase spring color close to home? Tulipalooza field in Waxahachie turns simple moments into vivid memories,…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 15
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This Two-Story H-E-B in Texas Turns Grocery Shopping Into an Experience
Some supermarkets are just stops. This two story H E B at 2300 N Shepherd Dr turns errands…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 15
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This Unique Texas Ranch Lets You Eat Dinner Beside Camels and Snuggle a Kangaroo
Ready for a Texas adventure that blends five-star dining with once-in-a-lifetime animal encounters? At Oak Meadow Ranch in…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 15
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Only 218 Steps Lead to One of the Most Breathtaking Views in Texas
Ready for a quick climb that delivers a Texas sized payoff? At Old Baldy Park in Wimberley, just…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 15
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This Charming Texas Town Is the Perfect Escape Surrounded by Lakes and Rolling Hills
Craving a small town escape where lakes sparkle and hills roll to the horizon? Burnet, Texas greets you…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 14
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I Visited the Legendary SAS Factory Store in San Antonio, and It’s Not What I Expected
I showed up for shoes and left feeling like I had walked through a living time capsule. The…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 14
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This Wonderfully Weird Austin Toy Store Is Packed With Nostalgic Surprises
Step through the doors at Toy Joy on 2nd Street and your inner kid wakes up immediately. This…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 14
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The Adorable Texas Pie Shop Known For Legendary Slices And Hill Country Charm
Tucked beneath the oaks in Round Top, Royers Pie Haven is the kind of place you plan a…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 14
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Wander Through Thousands of Blooms at the Texas Tulip Fest This Spring
Spring in Central Texas is calling, and the Texas Tulip Fest at The Robinson Family Farm is where…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 14
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If You Want Tamales From This Texas Spot, You Better Get There Early—They Sell Out Fast
The doors at 7 AM are your best friend here, because by lunchtime the favorites can be gone.…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 14
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This Amish Greenhouse in Texas Is Packed With Garden Tips and Sweet Country Store Finds
Tucked off Daniels Chapel Road, Little Country Greenhouse feels like a day trip and a pep talk for…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 14
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This Texas Canyon Is a Perfect March Day Trip for Scenic Views and Photos
If you have one March day to chase Texas scenery, make it Gorman Falls in Colorado Bend State…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 14
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Everyone Orders the Brisket at This Texas BBQ Joint—and You Should Too
Houston loves to debate barbecue, but one address keeps coming up when cravings hit. At Pinkerton’s Barbecue on…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 13
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This Tiny Texas Town Is Home to One of the Most Beautiful Painted Churches
Schulenburg may be tiny, but it holds beauty that stops you mid breath. Tucked among pastures and oak…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 13
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At This Texas Diner, You Can Watch Planes Take Off While Enjoying Comfort Food
Craving comfort food with front row runway views? At Airport Diner in Fredericksburg, you can watch small planes…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 13
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A Quiet Texas Park Is One of the Only Places You Can See a 1,000-Year-Old Tree
On a quiet stretch of the Texas coast, there is a state park where time resides in the…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 13
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This Picturesque Texas Train Ride Is Perfect for a Relaxing Spring Day
Ready for a gentle escape that feels like a deep breath of spring? The Texas State Railroad Palestine…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 13
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This Bizarre Museum in Texas Is Packed With Things You Won’t Believe Are Real
Right on Austin’s legendary Sixth Street, there’s a compact maze of oddities that makes your jaw drop and…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 13
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The Root Beer at This Iconic Texas Restaurant Is Worth the Trip Alone
Some places promise nostalgia, but K N Root Beer Drive In pours it straight into a frosty mug.…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 13
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These 10 Texas Spots Turn Into Seas of Bluebonnets Every Spring
Every spring, Texas transforms into a painter’s dream, and you can be right in the middle of it.…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 13
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This Free Texas Attraction Is So Good, Locals Wish It Stayed a Secret
Tucked beside downtown’s towers, the Fort Worth Water Gardens feel like a secret world you stumble into by…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 12
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People Are Filling Entire Carts for $30 at This Texas Thrift Store
Imagine filling an entire cart for 30 bucks at a Dallas thrift store that opens at 9 AM…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 12
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Everyone Raves About the Homemade Biscuits and Gravy at This Texas Restaurant
If you crave the kind of breakfast that hugs your soul, Bobbie’s Southern Kitchen is calling your name.…
By Amber Murphy · Mar 12