Where to Stay Now: Three Great Dallas Hotel Renovations
The Statler isn’t the only historic Big-D property to get an overhaul.
The Statler isn’t the only historic Big-D property to get an overhaul.
Where to Stay Now, 2019: Whether it’s a restored Dallas gem, a coastal B&B, or a pueblo paradise in the Trans-Pecos, it’s choose your own adventure, Texas-style.
This spring, I revisited this sparkling West Texas gem after its long closure—and I’m glad I did.
You don’t need to spend big bucks when you’re exploring Dallas, Austin, and Houston.
Every weekend this spring, homeowners are opening their doors to display new builds, restorations, and updated manors.
It’s not like this the rest of the year.
Although grand plans to reopen the historic Baker Hotel are still on hold, this former spa resort destination has plenty more to showcase.
This delightful burg, halfway between Austin and Houston, invites you to stop and stay awhile.
Every weekend, scores of bachelorette parties flock to the Texas capital in search of cute murals, dressed-up cocktails, and the perfect Instagram. But the new tourism also reveals something deeper about the city's socioeconomic reality.
Three native Texans launch Explore Ranches, which rents out incredible private properties and experiences.
From small-town Christmas light shows and a Polar Express train ride to festive wine tastings, there are many ways to enjoy the season.
This artsy beach town on Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula rewards adventurers with delights—from pristine beaches to Hotel San Cristóbal—at the end of almost every road.
Even though Austin’s newest boutique hotel, the Carpenter, had only been open for a week (official date was November 2), the lobby was already filled with locals who looked like regulars—one group sat hovered around the community table having a work meeting over kolaches, while others reclined
Spoiler: The answer is yes.
Now that the I-35 construction nightmare is over, the newly reopened hotel and restaurant finds itself at the center of this small town’s rebirth.
The antlers are bigger, the gear is better, and the price of admission has shot way up. Welcome to the new world of Texas hunting — if you've got the cash, that is.
Even as new developments rise around it, Houston’s 19th Street remains a funky, independent haven for shoppers.
Despite threats to its survival over the years, the picturesque and petite park goes with the flow, just like its namesake river.
Where to eat, drink, and play once you venture outside the park.
Enjoy the views on these pedal-powered paths, including a route that takes you to the missions of San Antonio and one that goes around the Coastal Bend.
Cyclists take on the grueling Davis Mountains route to experience awesome views and thrilling descents.
The company’s new service animal policy has been making headlines.
The El Rey Court offers Southwestern decor and Texan hospitality just off Highway 66.
A boutique hotel and rustic resort will anchor the renovated Mule Alley, which is getting new shops, restaurants, and other venues.
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Visit this coastal city, and you’ll find a transformation led by locals who are revitalizing old buildings with cool, modern concepts.
Joyce Pickens—interior designer and granddaughter of T. Boone—gives us a tour of her adopted hometown.
Leave your modesty (and shoes) at the door—but don’t forget your bathing suit—when you visit King Spa or its rival, Spa Castle.
No summer retreat is complete without a place to swim and cool off (and nice amenities don’t hurt).
With its inviting spring-fed pool and abundant wildlife, the former military base is an oasis in Southwest Texas.
Clark's owner Larry McGuire offers up his tips on escaping the heat and finding the charm in Aspen.
The estate, built in 1866, reopens in July with a complete redesign by Austin interior designer Shannon Eddings.
Where to stay, shop, eat, drink—and maybe take in a pirate cruise with the kids.
Three new venues—Warstic, the Long Time, and Rocker B Ranch—offer fresh ways to get in touch with your inner baseball fan.
Texans are no strangers to long drives. Whether cruising from Mission to South Padre Island to spot great kiskadees, from Turkey to Lubbock while blasting Waylon Jennings, or catching the remote vistas from Marfa to Chinati Hot Springs, Texans often get to
Port Aransas has always been a place for Texans to relax, play, and make lasting memories. Now, after Harvey, it needs us just as much as we need it.
Dispatches from the restaurant, retail, and lodging owners in Port Aransas.
There are some bright spots and signs of hope as the area recovers and rebuilds. The fish and birds are waiting for you.
Thousands attended the 22nd annual SandFest competition, the first since Hurricane Harvey.
We won’t leave you hanging: These parks offer a different way for families to enjoy the views.
The Amtrak train offers a way to revel in the expanse of Texas.
Former train corridors pave the way for exploration and quietude through seven counties in this rural part of the state.
With its upscale tents along the Pedernales River, Walden Retreats opens next week outside of Johnson City.
In his latest book, which comes out in May, Kenny Braun explores the extraordinary diversity of the state’s beauty.
From the red-rock canyons of the Panhandle to the towering forests of the Piney Woods, some of the best parts of our state are accessible only by foot.
These North Texas hikes will take you to spots that have helped shape our state’s history.
These hikes, through the Edwards Plateau and the Coastal Plains, will take you to quiet spots in some of the state’s most popular parks.
These hikes will take you on a tour of the towering forests behind the Pine Curtain.
These mountain hikes will take you to new heights—and new extremes.
Yesterday and today go together nicely in this historic town not too far from Austin.