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Road Trippin'

The Houstonian's Guide to the Hill Country

Grab your bags and boots: It's road trip time.

04/17/2017 By Houstonia Staff

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

Travel

Dilly-Dallying in Dallas

From botanical gardens to historical settings, there's no shortage of sights to see in the Big D.

03/14/2017 By Bill Wiatrak

Get Out

Texas State Parks Get Even More Accessible with a New App

Find a swimming hole near you, book your campsites online and always travel with a trail map in your pocket with the recently released TPWD app.

03/02/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Texas Travel

3 Reasons to Visit Gruene Right Now

Don't wait until high tourist season in the Hill Country; visit this historic town while you can have it all to yourself.

01/18/2017 By Bryce Dodds

Get Out

The Texas State Park Camping Trips You Need to Book Now

Campsite reservations fill up fast at these state park favorites.

12/23/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Texas Travel

In Dripping Springs, a Culinary Getaway at Juniper Hills Farm

Dallas chef Sibby Barrett's Hill Country retreat offers cozy casitas, nature hikes and all things cuisine.

10/26/2016 By Layne Lynch

Culinary Staycations

Travaasa Austin Is an Unexpected Culinary Destination

Cuisine is at the forefront of this sought-out Hill Country escape.

10/14/2016 By Layne Lynch

Road Trip

5 Very Hip Hill Country Haunts You Can Rent for the Weekend

From a lakeside cabin to a real-deal chapel, these unusual VRBO finds call for a Hill Country getaway.

10/07/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Grape Expectations

Think You Can't Take a Winery Vacation in Texas? Messina Hof Proves You Wrong

Eat, drink, be merry and sleep it off with the 39-year-old winery.

09/08/2016 By Jody T. Morse

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Off-Season Oasis

5 Fun Reasons to Head to Uvalde County This Fall

Tubing season on the Frio is coming to a close, but fall is the best time to visit Garner State Park and other Hill Country destinations.

08/30/2016 By Kyndall Krist

Road Trip

Weekend Getaway: Weird and Wonderful Austin

Think you're over Austin? Think you've seen it all? You may be wrong.

08/19/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Texas Travel

Reasons to Visit Marfa Other Than Gossip Girl

There's more to this tiny town than a Prada "store."

07/27/2016 By Paulina Lelo de Larrea

Texas Travel

Essential Texas Trips: Rediscovering San Antonio

Time machines both literal and metaphorical abound in the Alamo City.

07/18/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Open Road

Finding An Oasis—and Facing Fears—in the West Texas Desert

Diving at Balmorhea State Park is worth the eight-hour drive from Houston.

07/18/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Float On

Float Fest: A One-of-a-Kind Texas Festival (Next Weekend!)

Tube to tunes from Santigold, Slim Thug, Chromeo and more in San Marcos.

07/06/2016 By Kyndall Krist

Get Along

Get Your Cowboy on at a Texas Dude Ranch

Rediscover your roots on a hayride, catching lightning bugs or simply toasting some s'mores.

07/05/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Texas Travel

Why the Frio River Is the Ultimate Texas Summer Destination

Even when the river's running low, it's a trip every Texan should take at least once.

06/29/2016 By Kyndall Krist

Food Worth Flying For

The $100 Hamburger Run: A Plane Ride with the Works

One should never underestimate the drawing power of a good burger.

06/20/2016 By Alice Levitt

Wild West

10 Things You Must See, Do and Eat Near Big Bend National Park

If you have a week, you can explore the best West Texas has to offer.

06/17/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

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