What started as a cotton town in Central Texas, grew into a top BBQ destination, now is slated to be a manufactring hub for Samsung Semiconductors. Taylor, Texas, offers visitors a rich experience, east of Austin with unique shopping and…
In-between Houston and Dallas and in the heart of the Brazos Valley, Bryan, Texas, offers a family-friendly getaway for kids of all ages. You might be in Bryan for a college tour at nearby Texas A and M University, a…
It’s been a pleasure to live in Austin for 20 years, and I love it more everyday. I love its laid-back vibe along with its urban offerings, like top restaurants. With world-class museums and murals, visitors can enjoy art at…
Texas State Parks in Central Texas Pack up for a weekend in the woods around Central Texas. Here’s 13 top parks from Texas State Parks to Lower Colorado River Authority Parks to Army Corps of Engineers Parks. Find swimming, hiking,…
Where to Find Fall Color in Texas With a cool and rainy summer, this might be the best year for Texas Fall Color. Thanks to the rain and a break from the heat, the trees in Texas will hold their…
Austin is the FUN capital of Texas. It offers fun for days. From fun in the water to fun on land, find fun for everyone. Here’s the top fun things to do in Austin Texas. Paddle Lady Bird Lake in…
Getaway Guide to Salado Texas Located along Interstate 35, the village of Salado has long attached artisans and artists to its fertile banks along Salado Creek. Find a quaint, and walkable town, packed with fun things to do like art…
Head to North Texas for a weekend getaway, Dallas, or as Texans call it Big D, offers lots of family fun. Find museums of all types, parks, historical sites, amusument parks along with zoos and aquariums. Find several outdoor play…
Out in the unlimited horizon of the Texas Panhandle, find the second largest canyon in the U.S. Packed with history, see the colorful red and orange striations clinging to its walls as you drive to the bottom on a paved…
12 Texas Swimming Holes Texas is big and its natural swimming holes are big too. As a top destination, find swimming holes sprinkled across the state, especially in the Texas Hill Country. Not only are Texas natural swimming pools a…
Head to the Texas Hill Country for a weekend away in the Texas Hill Country, ripe with German food, locally produced beer and wine and to die for pie. Most visitor are surprised to learn that Fredericksburg, Texas, is…
Halfway between Austin and San Antonio, explore a resort town with German flavor. New Braunfels offers lots of outdoor recreation, like tubing and splashing. Make sure to sample some German-inspired cuisine, like sausages and potato salad. Don’t forget quaint Gruene,…