Being Texan
July 19, 2023
What Does “Hodwy” Mean to Buc-ee’s?
Is the misspelling on the billboard promoting the Temple store a typo, a stunt intended to go viral, or a secret third thing?
Travel
The best of Texas travel including news, trip guides and destinations.
Travel & Outdoors
July 19, 2023
Escape This Infernal Heat at a Vacation Rental Near Really Cold Water
Thank goodness for spring-fed swimming holes—and cabins next to them.
Sports
July 17, 2023
Wacowabunga! Why California Surfers Are Descending on Central Texas
Some of the best waves in the world are found at the Waco Surf water park, far away from any ocean.
Travel
July 12, 2023
These Booked-Up Hotels Offer Literary Respites
Guests-only libraries and themed bars beckon lovers of the written word to these three Texas hotels.
Art
June 27, 2023
West Texas’s Baby Buc-ee’s Is Back, Baby
A Buc-ee’s representative tells Texas Monthly cleaning crews were promptly dispatched to the remote location.
Art
June 27, 2023
The Museum of the Big Bend Gets a Gorgeous $11 Million Expansion
Long an under-the-radar destination, the Alpine museum is transformed by its graceful new addition and the West Texas artworks inside.
Travel & Outdoors
June 20, 2023
Turn Off Your Mind and Float Downstream in Texas’s Best Lazy Rivers
Whether you seek tranquility or thrills, we've got you covered.
Travel & Outdoors
June 15, 2023
Where to Eat, Shop, and Stroll in Salado
The Central Texas town has a lively arts scene with a picturesque creek running through it.
Travel & Outdoors
June 15, 2023
At 76, This Texas Surfer Is Still Chasing Waves—and Memories
A longtime Houston outdoor-sports writer looks back on sixty years of surfing the Gulf Coast.
Music
June 12, 2023
These Three Texas Hotels Were Made for Music Lovers
Expect suite sounds when you check in.
Being Texan
May 24, 2023
Punching Drywall and Hanging Out With 1,500 Guys Who Share My Name at the “Gathering of the Kyles”
While the Kyle Fair’s Guinness World Record attempt fell short, it was a fun, absurd celebration of a much-maligned name.
Travel & Outdoors
May 15, 2023
A Wildflower Ramble at Clymer Meadow Preserve
The Nature Conservancy paradise teems with colorful blooms—and on May 20, Texans have a rare chance to see them.
Texas Trip Guides
May 9, 2023
Galveston Is a Tourist Hot Spot Once Again
Its fortunes ebb and flow, but the historic island is experiencing a renaissance, with new hotels and renovations and a shiny new cruise terminal.
Where to Stay Now
May 9, 2023
Where to Stay in Galveston
From glamorous resorts to a repurposed storage tank, options abound.
Travel & Outdoors
May 8, 2023
An Ode to Roadside Grilling in West Texas
Dozens of public grills line some of the state’s most scenic highways. Here’s how to enjoy a meal with a view.
Sponsored
May 2, 2023
Slow Down in Far West Texas
Travel & Outdoors
May 2, 2023
Where to Watch the 2024 Solar Eclipse in Texas
Get ready for astronomical magic, daytime darkness, and yes, probably a bit of traffic on April 8, 2024.
Parks & Recs
May 1, 2023
Get Lost in the Fog at This Swampy, Spooky East Texas Park
Mossy cypresses seem to float in the clouds at Martin Dies Jr. State Park, which offers otherworldly paddling and hiking trails.
Travel & Outdoors
April 26, 2023
I Biked the I-35 “Hell Route” From Austin to San Antonio So You Don’t Have To
Cycling for eighty miles along a busy highway frontage road isn’t exactly a wise idea, but I found a perverse enjoyment in it.
Critters
April 24, 2023
Move Over, Snake Farm: Reptilandia Is the Hill Country’s Classy New Reptile Zoo
Ghostly axolotls float, sausage-fat skinks dive, and snakes slither in thoughtfully designed, naturalistic habitats at the new Johnson City zoo.
Parks & Recs
April 19, 2023
Meridian State Park Offers Delights for Every Age
My kids splashed in the lake and studied bugs, while I was thrilled to see a rare golden-cheeked warbler.
Travel & Outdoors
April 14, 2023
Pilot Point Is a Quaint North Texas Getaway (and an Animal Lover’s Paradise)
It promises a grand time on a big lake, next to an awakening downtown square and miles of horse (and lemur!) country.
Where to Stay Now
April 5, 2023
Welcome to the Return of Glam at the Best New Hotels in Texas
Turndown service! Amazing cocktails! Small but expensive soaps! These ten new and renovated hotels (and ten more honorable mentions) know how to treat their guests.
Being Texan
April 5, 2023
Granite and Grace at Llano’s World Championship of Rock Stacking
The festival celebrates Earth, community, and the primal urge to build the tallest rock pile ever.
Texas Trip Guides
April 4, 2023
Hip Bars and Culinary Surprises Take Longview to a New Level
Come to this East Texas city for the hot-air balloons. Stay for the gluten-free beers, natural wines, and impressive array of cuisines.
Parks & Recs
March 29, 2023
Lake Mineral Wells State Park Offers Adventurous Hiking, Fishing, and Some of the Best Rock Climbing in Texas
This underrated pocket of North Texas is well worth your time.
Texas Country Reporter
March 16, 2023
Farmhouse Fried Pies: Easily Overlooked, but Not to Be Missed
The best secret in Mineola can be found at the back of a downtown mercantile where Shelia Parker serves hot, homemade fried pies.
Texas Country Reporter
March 14, 2023
A Longview Couple Brings Vintage RVs Back to Life
Ethan and Amanda Langley restore classic travel trailers for road warriors from all over North America.
Texas Country Reporter
March 13, 2023
This Texas Panhandle Rest Area Is an Unassuming Nature Haven for Highway Travelers
With access to hiking trails and waterfalls, Silver Falls Park is a beloved stop for weary travelers looking to refresh, recharge, and reminisce.
Travel & Outdoors
March 10, 2023
Comfort Is the Hill Country’s Best-kept Secret
The independent spirit that helped create this historic town can also be found in its new restaurants, bars, and stores.
Texas Country Reporter
February 28, 2023
On the Wide Plains West of Lubbock, a Chainsaw Carver Works From an Old Cotton Gin
From small woodland creatures to life-size figures, Cam Dockery has used chainsaws to carve more than 10,000 sculptures in his hometown of Whitharral.
Texas Country Reporter
February 24, 2023
Family Memories Echo Through an East Texas Shoe Shop
Robert Lane took over City Shoe Shop in Palestine after his father’s death.
Travel & Outdoors
February 22, 2023
Our Guide to Johnson City, Where You Can Stroll to Wineries and Museums
Here’s where to stay, eat, and explore in LBJ’s hometown.
Travel & Outdoors
February 8, 2023
Let the Good Times Roll at These Texas Mardi Gras Parties
Catch beads by the sea in Galveston, join the cowboy-themed festivities in Bandera, or watch a dog parade in McKinney.
Travel & Outdoors
February 7, 2023
Six Great Ski Spots for Texans
Looking for a quick getaway, a kid-friendly resort, or a cozy lodge? We’ve got you covered.
Music
January 31, 2023
The Ultimate Road-Trip Playlists for Six Texas Destinations
A longtime reporter makes some big decisions about what to listen to when you’re heading to Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, or the Big Bend region.
Business
January 6, 2023
Inside Frisco’s Lavish, Enormous New Golf Resort
Here’s what half a billion dollars buys in luxury golf amenities.
Travel & Outdoors
December 7, 2022
Why You Should See Mexico City Like a Tourist
Forget the trendy emphasis on so-called authentic neighborhoods and instead focus on the magnificent art and architecture of this bustling world capital.
Travel & Outdoors
December 7, 2022
Explore These Five Pueblos Mágicos Near Mexico City
These magical towns all offer something special, from outdoor excursions to artisan goods.
Travel & Outdoors
December 7, 2022
How to Eat Your Way Across Mexico City
Three newcomers and five mainstays that you won’t want to miss.
Travel & Outdoors
December 7, 2022
Four Strange Days Aboard the Biggest Cruise Ship to Sail From Texas
It's a colossal floating city with an ice rink, a zip line, and even piped-in birdsong.
Travel & Outdoors
November 11, 2022
Two Texans Turned a Colorado Hot Springs Resort Into a Snazzy Soaking Destination
The water at Pagosa Springs’ luxury resort burbles forth from the world’s deepest geothermal spring.
Books
October 25, 2022
Meet the Next Great American Travel Brand
Wildsam field guides have more in common with indie zines than with Fodor’s or Lonely Planet. Ten years in, the road less traveled is paying off.
Travel & Outdoors
October 13, 2022
A Historic B&B Is Helping to Revive Laredo’s Downtown
A local family renovated an abandoned century-old home in their neighborhood, restoring a crown jewel in this border city. Its one of several such projects that are remaking the area into a tourist destination.
Travel & Outdoors
October 13, 2022
Six Renovation Sensations in Downtown Laredo
These historic properties were given new life by locals.
Style & Design
October 7, 2022
How the Scare Actors at a Texas Haunted House Get Ready (and Bloody) for Work
We followed the actors of haunted house Purgatory Scream Park near Houston as they prepped for a day at work.
Travel & Outdoors
September 29, 2022
Three Days, Three Parks: How to Spend a Green Weekend in Downtown Houston
The neighborhood formerly known as a business center is now a walkable, family-friendly haven.
Texas Country Reporter
September 27, 2022
This Rusty Scrapyard Off Route 66 Is a Hot-rodder’s Playground
In the rolling plains of the Panhandle, Bob Owen tears up what’s left of old vehicles so that some classic cars get a chance at a new life.
Travel & Outdoors
September 21, 2022
Miranda Lambert’s Parents Really, Really Want You to Visit Their Hometown
The Grammy winner is the most famous export from Lindale, but the charming East Texas town also boasts a delightful candy shop, blackberries galore, and plenty of live music.
Texas Country Reporter
September 12, 2022
The Story Behind a 70-Foot Concrete Arrow Near Odessa
A hundred years ago, U.S. airmail pilots depended on a coast-to-coast bread-crumb trail of arrows—though most have been destroyed, buried, lost, or forgotten.