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Greetings from (Just Off) I-35

From a clawfoot-bathtub outlet to a longtime tavern with its own B&B, there are plenty of stops along I-35 to keep road warriors entertained.

Citadelle in Canadian

A landmark church-turned-mansion-turned-museum sows the seeds of public art.

Texas Quilt Museum

The best little quilt museum in Texas opens in La Grange.

Sweetwater: Home of the Wasp

Learn about the pioneering female pilots that trained at a West Texas air base during World War II. Also this month: Moody Gardens' Glistening Grounds; Texas Quilt Museum; Rock the Republic.

Reliving History at Fort Leaton

Though never used as a military installation, this West Texas trading post saw its share of drama.

Coastal Charmer

 The Rockport-Fulton area beguiles visitors with its natural beauty and laid-back style.

A Collecting Obsession

At Villa Finale, preservationist Walter Mathis indulged his love of history.

Family Fun, Reinvented

Chilling out at resorts in San Antonio.

In Pursuit of Indie Bookstores

Despite stiff competition, Texas boasts many exceptional independent bookstores.

In NASCAR's Shadow

Marble Falls offers a twist on the oldl-school soap box derby.

Right Up Your Alley

Arlington's International Bowling Museum wows visitors with  exhibits on bowling history and technology.

Lights on the Water

Coastal communities showcase their best parades on water. See what lighted boat parades are coming up.

Tour the Texas White House

Visit LBJ's home away from the Oval Office at the former president's beloved Stonewall ranch.

Abstract Art from the Two Americas

Fort Worth's Amon Carter Museum bridges the Isthmus of Panama with 85 works of art.

Wild, Wild World

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center offers a wildlife rendezvous.

Hitting All the Right Notes

The Texas Musicians' Museum welcomes visitors from across the globe.

The Caverns of Sonora

Celebrate 50 years of public tours at this spectacular show cave.

Attwater's Prairie-Chickens

Learn where you can go to see Texas' critically endangered Attwater's prairie-chickens.

Nature Near Downtown

The Trinity River Audubon Center turns trash into treasure.

Go. See. Do ... in the Valley

15 things to enjoy this winter in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

I 'Heart' Beaumont

Enjoying a gusher of a town, plus the story of how its former red-light district became a vibrant entertainment center.


Welcome to Mirandaville

From Lindale, Texas, to the top of the country music charts, Miranda shares her fairytale rise to fame. Plus, read about her store and winery that's drawing folks to her hometown.

Cibolo Creek Delivers

Find adventure, style and peace at the serene Cibolo Creek Ranch in the Chihuahuan Desert.

Night Light at Port Isabel

Just as it did  150 years ago, the 1852 Port Isabel Lighthouse continues to guide visitors. It is the only lighthouse along the Texas Gulf Coast that is open to the public, including the more than 50,000 history buffs who travel here each year.


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