From top cities in the U.S. to quiet getaways in the mountains and beyond, you can enjoy the holiday instead of cooking and cleaning. So ditch turkey roasting and the endless housecleaning, this year treat yourself and your loved ones…
Out in West Texas, travelers can see the high point of Texas in the Guadalupe Mountains. At 8,751 feet, hiker can take a developed trail to reach the summit and mark another peak off their list. Guadalupe Mountains National Park…
Lockhart looks like a movie set, though it lives a novel. A skip away from both San Antonio and Austin, it draws visitors with a mix of vintage charm and a splash of swagger. You won’t find kitschy souvenir shops;…
In Texas, the fall is a great time to plan a camping trip. With the first cold front, pack those marshmallows and your favorite flannel. With more than 15 parks across the Austin area and the Texas Hill Country, find…
If you want to do something different for the spooky season, then visit a haunted destination. These cities feature spirits wander on the mist in the night. Since the hauntings are based on history, take a history-based tour when you…
With the first real cold front, Texas trees might burst into shades of yellow, orange and even fiery red. Many Texas State Parks offer the ideal location for a fall color getaway. Plan a getaway to hike, camp, or enjoy…
Hear ye! Hear ye! The year might be 2026, but the Renaissance is alive across Texas. October opens the largest Renaissance Festival in the US, north of Houston. It is not the only one; each year Texas offers several across…
Whip out the orange T-shirt and pretend there’s a brisk breeze out. It’s Fall in Texas. Over the last decades, pumpkin patches have grown from the lawn of the local church to adventure farms with farm animals and more. Pumpkin…
Waking the spirits, the first cool front is running through Texas. All it takes is a cool north breeze to get everyone in a frisky mood, including the spirits. Just like an old-fashioned duel, two Texas cities duke it out…
Across Texas, people celebrate Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, by making altars, attending parades and holding a party. In San Antonio, Texas, the city hosts elaborate celebrations, decorates with candy skulls and constructs altars adorned with…
From wee little lads to bearded grandpas, don the lederhosen and grab a stein. It’s Oktoberfest time. Thanks to the German heritage across Texas, biergartens are popping up like dandelions. Oktoberfest began in Munich, Bavaria, in the 1800s. The annual…
October is wine month in Texas. Fall is an excellent time to sample Texas Wine, so plan a weekend getaway today. Visitors can tour wineries, learn about winemaking and sample the bounty, then sample at vineyards, wineries and tasting rooms…