Ahh, Texas summers. The kids are out of school, and though the heat might be blistering, many of us spend these months looking for adventure. We’ve put together a number of options for you to get out and see the state—and often stay cool while you do it. Check back here over the coming weeks for more itineraries, and let us know your favorite destinations. We’ll incorporate feedback into future posts!
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Summer Travel 2019
Summer Itineraries
Road Map: The Best Pitmaster Pit Stops in Texas
We've mapped out all the great pit stops along (and within ten miles of) the interstates that cross Texas.
The Best of Our Favorite New Texas Restaurants
We've compiled our favorites from the past three years into one handy article.
Summer Itinerary: A Weekend in Port Aransas
Where to stay, shop, eat, drink—and maybe take in a pirate cruise with the kids.
Summer Itinerary: A Weekend in San Antonio
How to spend a perfect few days eating, drinking, and playing your way through the Alamo City.
Summer Itinerary: A Weekend in Dallas
Where to stay, shop, eat, drink, and explore its thriving arts and sports scenes.
Where to Stay
The 10 Best New and Improved Texas Hotels
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.
Down by the Water
No summer retreat is complete without a place to swim and cool off (and nice amenities don’t hurt).
Three Texas Hostels Worth Checking Into
You don’t need to spend big bucks when you’re exploring Dallas, Austin, and Houston.
What to Do
Find Respite in Texas’s Ten Best Secluded Swimming Holes
Whether in spring water in Angelina National Forest or a bright blue river north of Uvalde, take a cool dip to survive the Texas heat.
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Shell Island: The Jewel of Panama City Beach
The approach to Shell Island is one of splendor, particularly if you’re a passenger on the first boat of the day to arrive to a near-empty paradise: Tepid emerald water laps up on the sugar-white sand like a metronome, flocks of curious shorebirds perched on the crooked pier jetting out
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St. Andrews State Park
Bordering Panama City Beach to the far east, St. Andrews State Park is a former military reservation with Gulf access and some of the best beachfront real estate along the coast.
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Camp Helen State Park
Perhaps Panama City Beach’s greatest draw is its eco-diversity, which can be experienced in full via a leisurely afternoon of roaming the grounds of Camp Helen State Park.
More to Do
The Temptation of the Devils River
To reap the rewards of paddling this remote, dangerous waterway, you don’t have to sell your soul. You simply need to respect its power. And be prepared.
Alone at the Top of Texas
With the state’s four highest peaks, Guadalupe Mountains National Park offers incredible vistas and rewarding trails, which you just might have mostly to yourself.
Fort Clark Springs Is a True Historic Refuge
With its inviting spring-fed pool and abundant wildlife, the former military base is an oasis in Southwest Texas.