Trip Guide: Galveston
Neither shifting sands nor fluctuating fortunes can erode this island town’s indomitable spirit.
A Fort Worth native, Jordan Breal is a graduate of Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism and joined Texas Monthly in February 2005. As the magazine’s resident travel writer, she spends most of her time on the road in search of Texas’s most interesting sights, best hotels, and notable eats.
Jordan chronicles her adventures in her monthly column, The Wanderer, as well as a blog of the same name. She has also written about her home state for Fast Company, National Geographic Traveler, and Whole Living, among other publications.
Neither shifting sands nor fluctuating fortunes can erode this island town’s indomitable spirit.
By Jordan Breal
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Liz Lambert on sprucing up another iconic South Congress hideout.
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Some of the most charming small-town escapes in the state.
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An armadillo incense burner. An Andy Warhol self-portrait. The keys to the Alamo. Who knew what startling treasures you could find without ever leaving the state?
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Making the most of two days in the Bayou City.
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Instagramming my way around East Texas.
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Piscatory pursuits on the largest man-made lake in the South.
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Mapping the state’s meatiest routes.
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Have tube, will travel.
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Vacation envy, vintage edition.
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An Insta-dispatch from the flourishing West Texas frontier town.
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Hotel alternatives for your summer in the city.
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Where to enjoy al fresco films around the state.
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Where to go to cool off this summer.
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Ideal seaside retreats for parties of two to twenty-two.
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Travel the state through the lenses of these pros.
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Get out of the city and into one of these cozy country hideouts.
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Because there’s nothing sweeter than fruits you’ve plucked yourself.
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The most superlative amenities at the state's top getaways.
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The Wanderer explores one of the Hill Country's most idyllic towns.
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A few cinematic excursions around the state.
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Hotels on the horizon.
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On the anniversary of last year’s flood, this Hill Country town is as beautiful as ever.
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A lavishly repurposed brewhouse. A sophisticated B&B. A chic former jail cell. Put your feet up at the ten best new (or newly renovated) hotels and hideaways in the state.
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Yes, overnight camps for grown-ups are really a thing.
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Where to go for a little spring-cleaning.
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The best DIY, FYI.
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Who's ready for some world-class junking?
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When the Alamo and the River Walk aren’t enough.
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Six perfect Texas drives.
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Are big and bright—and ready for their close-up.
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