As the top destination in Texas, San Antonio is a favorite with just about everyone from families to retirees. The River Walk is hopping all day and into the night. The Alamo Plaza is another top attraction and has opened…
After living in the Austin area for 20 years, I love its laid-back vibe along with its urban offerings, like top museums and a wide array of restaurants. Known for its world-class BBQ, it is also home to Tex-Mex options…
Located at the top of Texas in the Panhandle, Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon in the U.S. and second only to Arizona’s Grand Canyon. Unlike the Grand Canyon, visitors can drive to the bottom of Palo Duro,…
Located in the Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg is a perfect getaway for families. As a German settlement from the 1840s, it features lots of German food, like sausages. Sweet eaters will love the German bakeries along with pie shops. Along…
For 10 days each Spring, San Antonio pops with color. San Antonio’s largest festival is the annual San Antonio Fiesta when the city takes a break for fun for everyone. From the river parade to the food festivals to the…
As the top destination in Texas, San Antonio blends history and fun into a bite-sized vacation for kids. From the crowd-pleasing River Walk to the San Antonio Zoo to several museums perfect for kids, families will find lots to do…
Everyone loves animals, right? To see lots of animals, load up and head out for one of the numerous zoos, safaris for a day trip dedicated to animals. From native animals of Texas to exotic animals from across the world,…
Who is hungry? As well as being the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin is the foodie destination for Texas. From the top BBQ joints to the best tacos and margaritas, visitors (and locals) won’t miss a meal in…
Conveniently located on Interstate 35 and in-between Austin and Dallas/Ft. Worth, Waco is a gem in Central Texas. It offers a surprising amount of family fun for a weekend getaway with a National Park Service site, several museums and a…
As the largest city on the coastal bend of Texas, Corpus Christi offers both indoor and outdoor activities. For outdoor enthusiasts, it offers miles of open beaches paired with the vibrant Laguna Madre nestled in-between the mainland and its barrier island.…
With miles of beaches along the Texas Gulf Coast, the beach is a popular destination in Texas. From east near Beaumont to South Padre island, Texas offers lots of room. One of the top beach areas in Texas is Port…
Austin is the FUN capital of Texas. With its university in the center of town along with lots of families relocating to Austin, it offers lots of activities, especially outdoors. With Lady Bird Lake and its trails and its paddling…