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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

Touching Grass

Take On Big Bend National Park like a Pro

Every question you have about Texas’s gift to the nation, answered.

06/17/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Iconic Texas Road Trips

How to Make the Long Drive to Big Bend National Park More Fun

Break up time on the road with stops to explore caverns in Sonora, shop in Boerne, and much more.

06/16/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

All Ears

Our Favorite Podcasts for a Long Road Trip

The top bingeworthy listens, from true crime to comedy.

06/13/2025 By Emma Balter, Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

Iconic Texas Road Trips

The Rio Grande Valley Should Be Your Next Great Texas Vacation

A trip to the borderlands has never been more necessary to understand our state.

06/13/2025 By Emma Balter

Iconic Texas Road Trips

Driving to the Panhandle Isn’t as Dull as You Think

From yurts and tin men to bull testicles with a side of steak, road-tripping to north Texas is full of established curiosities and hidden joys.

06/12/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Jamming

Our Favorite Albums for a Long Road Trip

Top music recommendations to belt out, windows down on cruise control.

06/11/2025 By Emma Balter, Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

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

Desert Escape

Marfa Is Going Through Another Renaissance

Think you’ve been there, done that in the Texas art town? Here’s why you need to go back, stat.

03/28/2025 By Amanda Albee

The Big Easy

This Year, You Can Find Us in New Orleans

What we need right now is a big party, and our special neighbor to the east always delivers.

03/21/2025 By Emma Balter Photography by Cedric Angeles

Spring Fling

The Ultimate Guide to Common Texas Wildflowers

Look out for these gorgeous, colorful flowers on your walks this spring.

03/14/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez Illustrations by Andy Dearwater

Yeehaw

The Ultimate Texas Travel Bucket List

You can see a Willie Nelson concert at an old dive or stargaze into the darkest skies right here in the Lone Star State.

12/11/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Nature Calls

Make the East Texas Pineywoods Your Next Great Escape

This underrated part of the state offers camping and glamping, historic sites, and beautiful forest hikes where you’ll become one with nature.

12/06/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Alt Route

An Insider’s Guide to Under-the-Radar Colorado Ski Resorts

Three ski destinations you’ve probably never heard of but should absolutely visit.

11/15/2024 By Amanda M. Faison

’Cue and Culture

A Discerning Houstonian’s Guide to Kansas City

Where to find barbecue that rivals ours (yes, really) and unique cultural experiences perfect for a weekend trip.

05/22/2024 By Liz Cook

Jet-Setting

Where Houstonians Travel the Most Internationally

These 10 destinations have locals booking the most flights year-round.

03/05/2024 By Emma Balter

Boots and Barbecue

Fort Worth Has Flourished into a Destination in Its Own Right

Cowtown has modernized, becoming more fun and delicious while keeping its twang.

03/04/2024 By Amanda Albee

Road Trips

All the Reasons Why People Are Flocking to Waco

Visit the Texas town for Magnolia Market at the Silos, the Mayborn Museum Complex, a beer spa, and more.

08/09/2023 By Ana Garcia

Road Trip

Driving to White Sands National Park Is Worth the 800-Mile Journey

Find wineries, watermelons, history, and hikes on the long route across West Texas to New Mexico.

05/30/2023 By Geneva Diaz

WINTER ROAD TRIPS

An Expert’s Guide to a Cozy Weekend in Georgetown

Hiking, wine tasting, and Inner Space Caverns are just a few things to do in this charming town.

11/18/2022 By Geneva Diaz

Houstonia Magazine

Travel Features

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

Take On Big Bend National Park like a Pro

How to Make the Long Drive to Big Bend National Park More Fun

Our Favorite Podcasts for a Long Road Trip

The Rio Grande Valley Should Be Your Next Great Texas Vacation

Driving to the Panhandle Isn’t as Dull as You Think

Our Favorite Albums for a Long Road Trip

Visit the Hill Country to Reconnect with Your Texas Roots

Marfa Is Going Through Another Renaissance

This Year, You Can Find Us in New Orleans

Popular Content

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

How to Make the Long Drive to Big Bend National Park More Fun

The Ultimate Texas Travel Bucket List

Visit the Hill Country to Reconnect with Your Texas Roots

Where Houstonians Travel the Most Internationally

The Rio Grande Valley Should Be Your Next Great Texas Vacation

The Ultimate Guide to Common Texas Wildflowers

The Ultimate Texas Travel Bucket List

Make the East Texas Pineywoods Your Next Great Escape

An Insider’s Guide to Under-the-Radar Colorado Ski Resorts

A Discerning Houstonian’s Guide to Kansas City

Where Houstonians Travel the Most Internationally

Fort Worth Has Flourished into a Destination in Its Own Right

All the Reasons Why People Are Flocking to Waco

Driving to White Sands National Park Is Worth the 800-Mile Journey

An Expert’s Guide to a Cozy Weekend in Georgetown

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