Amber Murphy

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

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

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

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

By Amber Murphy · Feb 9

Ready to wander a massive treasure maze where every turn reveals a new story? The Antique Gallery of…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 9

Your camera roll is about to explode with color, texture, and big sky magic. Texas hides jaw-dropping scenery…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 8

Craving a neighborhood pie that actually hits the spot without hitting your wallet hard? Pizza Fino on Katy…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 8

Planning a Texas escape with your four legged companion? You do not need to choose between epic scenery…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 8

Texas travel hit a new stride in 2025, and readers had strong opinions about where to check in.…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 8

If you love classic Texas comfort and unforgettable desserts, you are in for a treat at Lost Maples…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 8

Ready to trade I-35 traffic for fresh scenery and new flavors? These quick escapes from Austin make it…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 7

If breakfast is your love language, Czech Stop in West, Texas speaks it fluently. Tucked besi gas station,…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 7

Texas packs blockbuster vws without punishing mileage, and you can soak them up with a camera in one…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 7

Chilly evenings and mesquite smoke are a perfect Texas match, and you can feel both the moment you…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 6

Ready for a Texas safari where the wildlife comes to you, not the other way around? At Natural…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 6

Ready to trade fluorescent lights for a soft candle glow and the kind of hush that makes conversation…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 6

Tucked onto Denton’s historic square, Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream feels like stepping into a sweet, time…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 6

Planning a family trip to Amarillo and want activities that thrill kids and still feel easy on parents?…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 6

Texas spirit is not shouted from neon signs. It is tasted in mesquite smoke, heard in screen door…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 6

Charro Days Fiesta 2026 is almost here, and the countdown is officially on. From February 21 to 28,…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 5

Tucked just off I-35 in Fort Worth, the DFW Car and Toy Museum feels like stumbling into a…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 5

Bring your biggest appetite, because Texas does not play small when it comes to steak. From sizzling skewers…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 5

Ready for a dinner that feels like stepping into a movie set and a time warp all at…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 5

Texas tells its story through stone, bronze, and the quiet spaces where names echo. These memorials are more…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 5

Texas does not play around when it comes to pho. Across Houston, Austin, Carrollton, and beyond, bowls arrive…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 4

Step onto Broadway Avenue J and you will swear a stone castle rose from another era. Bishop’s Palace…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 4

Ready to trade screen time for star time and swap city buzz for mountain breezes? West Texas is…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 4

There is a reason reservations vanish in minutes at Tatsu Dallas. With just a handful of seats and…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 4

Texas prides itself on big skies, bold flavors, and even bolder roadside weirdness. Ask a local and they…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 4

Halfway between Dallas and Austin, Salado whispers stories through limestone walls and creekside cottonwoods. You feel it the…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 4

These Texas barbecue legends deliver tender brisket, saucy ribs, and sides that feel like a warm hug from…

By Amber Murphy · Feb 3