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West Texas Insider

A Local’s Guide to Marfa: Where to Eat, Drink, and Explore

Beyond Prada Marfa, discover burritos, bars, and an arts scene that made this town famous.

03/09/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Editor’s Note

What Traveling Solo Across Texas Taught Me

A train trip through Texas reminded me that solitude can open the door to connection.

02/05/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Sun City Guide

Exploring El Paso: Sun City’s Ultimate Travel Guide

Savor tacos, murals, and Texas border culture and history with a mountainous backdrop.

02/02/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Small-Town Stopover

Why Alpine Is Worth a Stop on Any West Texas Road Trip

With mountains, art, and great food, Alpine holds its own next to Marfa.

01/20/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Riding Sunset

Riding the Sunset Limited, a Texas Train Ride to Remember

A ride on America’s oldest named passenger train reveals the beauty and the bumps of traveling through Texas, the slower way.

01/06/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Big Tex

Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 State Fair of Texas

From fried favorites to concerts, parades, and family fun, here’s how to make the most of your trip to Dallas’s Fair Park this year.

09/23/2025 By Amanda Albee and Courtney E. Smith

Big D

A Grumpy Local’s Guide to Actually Enjoying Dallas

Here’s what makes the city an exciting place to visit right now. No, really.

07/07/2025 By Amanda Albee

Road Game

Crazy Things That Can Happen on a Texas Road Trip—Bingo Version

If you had to see truck nuts, you may be entitled to compensation.

06/27/2025 By Houstonia Staff

Beaver Barometer

A Real-Talk Rating of Texas Buc-ee’s Locations

We crisscrossed the state and came back with opinions on the chain’s many locations.

06/20/2025 By Emma Balter, Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

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

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

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

Yeehaw Getaway

The Perfect Dude Ranches for Channeling Your Inner Texan

Spend a weekend feeling like you're the star of a Western movie.

02/07/2025 By Geneva Diaz and Sofia Gonzalez

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

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

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

Powder Chase

Your Winter Guide to Amarillo, the Snowiest Place of All (of Texas)

Trade the bayou sun for Panhandle snowflakes.

11/22/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Deep in the Heart

Our Favorite Caves in Texas to Go Spelunking (Yes, It’s a Thing)

Explore the natural underworld full of bats, stunning formations, aquifers, chambers, and prehistoric fossils.

09/15/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Houstonia Magazine

Texas

A Local’s Guide to Marfa: Where to Eat, Drink, and Explore

What Traveling Solo Across Texas Taught Me

Exploring El Paso: Sun City’s Ultimate Travel Guide

Why Alpine Is Worth a Stop on Any West Texas Road Trip

Riding the Sunset Limited, a Texas Train Ride to Remember

Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 State Fair of Texas

A Grumpy Local’s Guide to Actually Enjoying Dallas

Crazy Things That Can Happen on a Texas Road Trip—Bingo Version

A Real-Talk Rating of Texas Buc-ee’s Locations

Take On Big Bend National Park like a Pro

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A Local’s Guide to Marfa: Where to Eat, Drink, and Explore

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