Of all the unusual place names in Texas, perhaps the most unique is the West Texas town of Langtry. Judge Roy Bean was the focal point of many colorful tales but the strangest story concerns his obsession with the British actress, Lilly Langtry, who was popularly known as “The Jersey Lily.” Bean named his saloon …
Do you have a “been there, done that” attitude when it comes to many national parks? Then Big Bend National Park may just be the answer. This remote park is a real place to get away from it all and enjoy nature along the banks of the Rio Grande. You’ll find the best things to …
Everything’s bigger in the Lone Star State—one reason the “Big D” holds a special place in the hearts of Texans. The term’s no idle homily, though; the “Big D” really is. Surrounded by a Metroplex that covers 12 counties and spans nearly 9,000 square miles, Dallas lives up to its new tourism slogan: “Live Large. …
The mainland community of Aransas Pass is named for the pass between Mustang and St. Joseph Islands. Primarily a fishing community, it serves as a gateway to Port Aransas and Mustang Island, accessible by ferry or causeway from the city. The city’s annual Shrimporee festival showcases the biggest industry in town. Birding in Aransas Pass …
Athens, Texas is known as “The Home of the Original Hamburger.” The city says that the all-American favorite was first created downtown by Fletcher Davis or Uncle “Fletch”; the hamburger was so well-loved that the townspeople pooled their money and sent him to the World’s Fair in St. Louis in 1904 to introduce his creation …
This Hill Country community is one of our favorite getaways thanks to its proximity to great natural attractions, a fun, historic atmosphere, and numerous dog-friendly accommodations in this capital of the Texas bed and breakfast world. US 290 runs through the heart of Fredericksburg’s downtown district, becoming Main Street within the city limits. Originally the …
Texas chili cookoffs–sometimes held in conjunction with barbecue cookoffs but often separate events in their own right–pit chili heads to see who can make the best chili con carne. Each “bowl of red,” as Frank X. Tolbert would have said, may boast its own secret mix of spices and seasonings but each has one thing …