San Antonio is more than the River Walk and Tex-Mex. The area is home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Starting in the middle of downtown, the San Antonio Missions run along the San Antonio River as a string of…
The BEST thing about Winter in Texas is that it’s short. The state bursts into color. By March, the weather starts to warm. The wildflowers put on a roadside show, coloring the highways with blankets of flowers. Spring Break in…
Texas is home to several tulip gardens, farms and festivals. Each bulb requires cold weather to bloom in the early Spring; therefore, they are planted by the thousands in December. In Texas, find gardens that are pick-your-own. Others offer display…
There’s more than wine in the Texas Hill Country, between Austin and Fredericksburg. The area has also become a hub for craft distillers producing whiskey, vodka, gin, brandy and other spirits. Adults will find spirits crafted from 100% Texas grown…
After living in the Austin area for over 20 years, some of my favorite restaurants are in Central Texas. I’m always looking for a table with a thoughtful ambiance that transports me to a new place or time. With a…
From beads and balls to boudin and gumbo to glittery parade floats and sounds of Zydeco, Texas offers a hearty serving of Mardi Gras fun this year. Mardi Gras Galveston is the queen of the Mardi Gras celebrations in Texas.…
As the largest city on the coastal bend of Texas, Corpus Christi boasts both indoor and outdoor activities. With mild weather year-round, Corpus Christi is ideal for your Texas beach getaway. Visitors will find an art museum, a science and…
Texas Rodeo is big, like most things in the state. Starting as soon as the Holiday Lights come down, the trailrides roll into town. From mid-January through the Spring, arenas host livestock shows, rodeo competitions and carnival rides. Visitors can…
If you’re hungry, Corpus Christi restaurants won’t let you down. Start with fresh seafood straight from the Gulf, then chase it with smoky fall-off-the-bone BBQ that melts on your tongue. You’ll quickly discover this coastal town is all about bold…
‘Tis the season to get bright and jolly. For the best holiday light displays in Texas, find elaborate displays with ice slides, choreographed shows to music and maybe hot chocolate. The Holiday Light Displays are found in zoos, botanical gardens…
Located south of Houston on the Texas Gulf Coast, Galveston is a major cruise ship home port. Galveston Cruises use four cruise terminals with plenty of nearby parking. Perched within an hour’s drive of one of the largest cities in…
All Aboard for a Christmas Train this season in Texas. Don the jammies for a jolly time with the kids. Each holiday season, scenic trains get a glow-up for the season as they cover their cars in lights, tinsel and…