Iconic Texas Road Trips

Visit the Hill Country to Reconnect with Your Texas Roots

Enjoy lavender hills, Southern cuisine, and giant animal statues as you unwind in the countryside. And you can’t forget the wine.

06/11/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Smell the Bluebonnets

Where to Go for the Best Wildflower Experience in Texas

Hike in blooming fields in Hill Country or ride horses on trails at Palo Duro Canyon.

03/14/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Wine and Vistas

The Quiet Charm of Texas Hill Country’s Small Towns

Skip Fredericksburg on your next country escape and discover what these underrated destinations have to offer.

08/23/2024 By Amanda Albee

Camp in Style

Where to Go Glamping in Texas

If you like nature but don't want to rough it, glamping might be just perfect for you.

05/16/2024 By Ana Garcia and Sofia Gonzalez

Taking a Ride

A BBQ Food Truck Finds New Life in Fredericksburg

Eaker Barbecue has moved just a little to the west.

05/20/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Let's Go

The CDC Loosened Its Travel Rules

What to know if you're fully vaccinated and ready to roam.

04/06/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Safe Travels

Fredericksburg Without the Wine

Visiting Hill County without the tasting rooms? Yes, it still rules (and yes, you can still have a little wine).

08/13/2020 By Jennifer Simonson

Home Away from Home

Where Should You Buy Your Second Home?

From outdoorsy enclaves to beach-front views, there's a second home market in Texas for any getaway.

05/24/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Food & Wine Road Trips

The 10 Best Food and Wine Festivals in Texas

Sip and savor your way across the Lone Star State.

09/21/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Road Trips

5 Reasons for History Buffs to Visit Fredericksburg

There's more to this Texas town than wine and weisswurst.

03/29/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Best of Houstonia

On the Road Again: 53 Weekend Getaways for 2016

We’ve got a road trip for every weekend of the year, and every occasion you can imagine.

01/05/2016 By Layne Lynch, Marianella Orlando, Sarah Rufca Nielsen, and Brittanie Shey

Lone Star State

Seven Small Towns to Visit in Texas

Hit the highway.

10/09/2015 By Akshaya Iyer

Texas Travel

Fredericksburg's Easter Fires

Pagan German Tradition Lives On In Hill Country

03/25/2013 By John Lomax Photography by Chris Litherland