Best Home Decor in Central Texas
Blackchalk Home + Laundry – Fredericksburg Blackchalk Home and Laundry is not your regular home furnishing store. Located in a formerly abandoned laundry mat, it provides customers with a fun… Read More
Best Pie Shops
Get your stretchy pants ready because January 23rd is National Pie Day! Take a detour from all those New Year’s resolutions and enjoy a delicious sweet treat. All over Texas are amazing bake shops, but it takes a special baker to be considered one of the Best Pie Shops in Texas. We’ve done the research and we’ve tasted the pies—check out our list for the Best Pie Shops in Texas!
Best Dallas Restaurants
Dallas – Bolsa
Settle in on the cozy covered outdoor patio with eclectic menu offerings like P.E.I. Mussels and Twig and Branch Flatbread made from organic and—whenever possible—local ingredients at Bolsa in Bishop Arts. Fair warning: reservations aren’t accepted, so be prepared for a wait on the weekend.
Best Train Rides in Texas
All aboard! Travel through the Texas Hill Country in style on the Austin Steam Train Association’s train rides. Our go-to ride is the Hill Country Flyer, which travels 33 miles each way from Cedar Park in Austin to Burnet.
Best BBQ Spots
Over the past few years, the quality and popularity of BBQ in Central Texas have reached new heights. There are more BBQ joints in and around Austin than ever, and there are certainly more great joints than ever. Bottom line: quantity and quality are at record highs. The region’s rising population and the addition of a crop of talented, craft purveyors of smoked meat are among the reasons the public’s interest in Central Texas BBQ is at a fever pitch. The Austin metro area has become a sort of BBQ mecca, if you will. Forget milk and honey, folks: Here, it’s all about the meat. The offerings can seem overwhelming, so here is a sample of what our BBQ promised land has to offer.
Best Places to Take the Kids
Arlington – Six Flags Over Texas
From the insane 255-foot drop on the Titan to Bugs Bunny Boomtown, Six Flags Over Texas has something for everyone. If you need a break from riding every ride in sight, there are plenty of places to grab some food, watch a live performance, play traditional carnival games or cool off in the shade. The possibilities are endless when you spend your day at Six Flags!
Best Outdoor Art
Calling all art lovers – Texas is serving up an impressive collection of outdoor art. In the past, outdoor sculptures served a religious purpose more than anything, but we’ve expanded the meaning behind it and have snapped some pics with some major gram-worthy murals. Grab a map and follow along as we take you across our great state to check out some of the Best Outdoor Art in Texas.
Best Historical Haunts
Galveston – Hotel Galvez
Constructed in 1911, Hotel Galvez is rich in history and rife with paranormal occurrences. This hotel is no stranger to ghostly residents, with staffers and guests alike having experienced everything from unexplained gusts of cold air—in the heat of summer—to rattling bathroom doors.
Best Weekend Getaways
Live your best life and treat yourself to a weekend getaway! We’ve done the research and picked our top places to escape to. Eat at a Forbes five star restaurant, escape the city, play a round of golf, relax in a lazy river or shop at luxurious stores this weekend. We’ve scoured the state and found something for everyone to enjoy!
Best Texas Boots
Yeehaw!! Rodeo season is almost here, y’all! Time to grab your best cowboy hat and Wrangler jeans to join in on the fun. As every Texan knows, no rodeo outfit is complete without the perfect pair of boots. But, with so many different brands, toe shapes, materials and color choices, how is anyone able to make a decision? Lucky for you, the Lone Star State is home to iconic brands known for some of the best boots ever made. You truly can’t go wrong with any of these styles. Check out our list of the Best Texas Boots.
