Round top, year-round

Why Round Top, Texas, Is One of the Hill Country’s Best Year-Round Escapes

Round Top isn’t just for antique season. Here’s how to eat, drink, shop, and unwind in this tiny Texas town at any time of year.

08/08/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Geneva Diaz

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

Year in Review

Our Most Popular and Impactful Stories of 2023

It was an eventful year in Houston, as always. Here are the stories readers came back to again and again.

12/28/2023 By Emma Balter

Let’s Get Batty

Your Guide to the Best Bat-Watching in Texas

Watch these adorable flying mammals emerge from their shelters during golden hour.

10/03/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Just Peachy

This Texas Hill Country Peach Farm Is the Ultimate Adult Theme Park

Das Peach Haus has everything: wine tasting, a new distillery, cooking classes, a bed and breakfast, and of course, plenty of peaches.

06/09/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Open Road

Take a Day Trip Away from the City at One of These Farms

From lavender to strawberries, there's a something for everyone.

03/22/2022 By Sophia Gonzalez and Stephanie Bartels

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

On the Road Again

Our 4 Favorite Vintage RV Resorts Across the Country

Experience the fun of the RV without the hassle.

10/07/2020 By Timothy Malcolm, Denise Cathey, Emma Schkloven, and Dianna Wray

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

Couples Retreat

Find Romance in the Texas Hill Country

Why a weekend getaway to Boerne for Valentine's Day is in order.

01/17/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

Run for the Hills

Two Hill Country Road Trips for Christmas Light Fanatics

When you've seen all of Houston's Christmas lights and you don't mind driving.

11/15/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Dive Right In

20 Texas Swimming Holes to Cool You Off This Summer

It’s that time of year again, Houston, when the weather is downright relentless and we have to escape. But don't despair: There are many cool, clear, refreshing lakes, rivers, and spring-fed pools to enjoy right here in this beautiful state of ours.

06/25/2019 By Morgan Kinney, Gwendolyn Knapp, Nicki Koetting, Abby Ledoux, Catherine Matusow, Laura Furr Mericas, and Dianna Wray

Namaste, Y'all

Miraval Austin Heads to Lake Travis With Heavenly Spa Treatments

Have you ever been massaged in a silk hammock under the stars?

10/25/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Fork in the Road

25 Texas Food & Wine Road Trips

There are new, interesting, surprising, wonderful things to eat and drink in just about every direction from H-Town, and we took a bullet and tried them for our guide to dining across the Lone Star State.

09/21/2018 Edited by Gwendolyn Knapp