2023 Spring Travel Guide

Get planning. Find inspiration for your next getaway with these nearby favorites.

Get out and explore the best that Texas and our neighboring states have to offer this spring. From mountain getaways to small-town fun, find your perfect vacation this season in Texas and beyond.

Whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation, or just some good ol’ fashioned Southern hospitality this spring, these must-visit locales have you covered. Mountain getaways with endless outdoor fun and sunshine, quaint small towns teeming with charm, and so much more await you in Texas and just beyond state lines. It’s all here or near for your next vacation.

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Fort Worth Music Festival & Conference

Celebrate Texas Independence Day weekend at the award-winning Hotel Drover in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4, 2023, Hotel Drover hosts unforgettable live performances of the first-ever Fort Worth Music Festival & Conference produced by Live Nation, in partnership with chef Tim Love and Larry

That Takes The Cake

Step into a world of showstopping sweet creations at the 18th annual That Takes the Cake Sugar Art Show and Competition hosted by Capital Confectioners Cake Club. Located at the Round Rock Sports Center, bakers and sugar artists from all over the globe will construct impressive cake displays based on

Texas Storytelling Festival

Everyone loves a good story! Hear personal stories, ghost stories, a liars contest, sacred tales, youth activities, a story slam, poetry slam, music, and so much more. In addition, participants can attend workshops to hone their own storytelling skills.A weekend pass includes: 15 storytelling concerts, 9 workshops, 3 music concerts,

Fairy Garden Trail

As the forest awakens in the small East Texas town of Palestine, a magical path welcomes spring to Davey Dogwood Park. Wandering along a one-mile trail, if you look close enough, you might spot a fairy garden tucked at the bottom of a tree, beneath a fallen branch or along

Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration

This long-time celebration takes place the last two weekends in March and first weekend in April. Enjoy the delicate beauty of the dogwood trees in Davey Dogwood Park and the surrounding area. Activities are scheduled each weekend to compliment the Celebration. Don’t miss the Piney Woods Excursion Train at the

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North Texas Arts Festival

The Denison Arts Council is proud to host the first ever North Texas Arts Festival Event on Saturday, May 6, in historic downtown Denison. This event will showcase the incredible talent of local artists from all over North Texas. Visitors will have the chance to view a variety of art

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Bandits, Bluegrass, and BBQ

Join us for the second annual Bandits, Bluegrass, and BBQ festival on Friday, April 28, from 6-9PM in Heritage Park, presented by Tracy Realty!Enjoy live bluegrass bands, BBQ sales, and enjoy photo ops and meet and greets with Old West reenactors. The event is a fundraiser for the Boys and

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Behind the Lines: The Art of Texas Monthly

With a goal to raise Texas culture and politics to the level of New York and California, Texas Monthly debuted in 1973. Despite doubts, its acclaimed longform articles, insightful deep dives into the nuances of Texas politics, and the celebration of what makes Texas unique, the magazine became an overwhelming

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