Texas has more than 360 miles of coastline with Gulf Coast beaches for swimming, surfing, diving, camping and boating as well as six islands including Galveston, South Padre, and Pelican Island. Big Bend National Park features hiking trails, mountains, stargazing, and wildlife, while Hill Country includes six state parks, wineries, and charming towns. Texas cities like Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin offer restaurants, nightlife, resorts, sports teams, history, and culture.

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Scenic view of a river with rock formations and foliage nearby at Lost Maples State Natural Area Texas
This State Park Famous for Its 'Lost' Trees Is the Best Place to See Fall Foliage in Texas—and Peak Colors Last Into November
Autumn trees with a rocky mountain in the background at McKittrick Canyon Guadalupe Mountains National Park Texas
The Least-visited National Park in Texas Is Also the Best Place to See Fall Foliage in the State

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I’ve Lived in Texas for 25 Years—This Hidden Gem Near Houston Has Michelin-starred Barbecue and Celebrity Ties
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This National Park Is One of the Least-visited in the U.S.—but It's Home to the Tallest Mountain in Texas
A team in a canoe being assisted by others over a steep waterfall during a race, spectators watching from above
The World's 'Toughest Boat Race' Has Snakes, Heat, and Sharks—and It Starts in One of Texas's Prettiest Rivers
Grape vines growing in rows at a vineyard with a treeline in the background
This Little-known Texas Destination Is Home to One of the Largest Wine-growing Regions in the U.S.—and It's Not the Hill Country
A person with long blonde hair standing on a wooden balcony overlooking a scenic area with rooftops and a silo at sunset
There's a Town Named 'Comfort' in Texas Hill Country—and It's the Ultimate Peaceful Escape
Trolley Tour on the street in Downtown Dallas
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Skyline view of San Antonio, Texas during a colorful sunset
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Matagorda Bay Nature Park, Texas
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Houses in Galveston, Texas
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Texas Ranch with rolling hills in Wimberley Texas. Vacant Texas Ranch with Texas Hill Country landscape.
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Wimberley, Texas
Predawn in Terlingua, TX the Milky Way rises to the SE. This rarely used church in the ghost town was a perfect subject. I put 3 headlamps on the pews to light the windows and light painted the exterior.
This Little-Known Texas Ghost Town Is the Perfect Place to Stargaze and Explore One of the Country's Most Underrated National Parks
Long horns in Fort Worth Stockyards
Fort Worth Is More Than Just Cowboys — With Great Modern Art, Cool Hotels, and a Vegan Dining Scene
Sunset view of downtown Dallas and Margaret Hunt Hill bridge with the Ron C. Kirk Pedestrian bridge over the Trinity River.
Visit Dallas for Incredible Barbecue, Cool Neighborhoods, and an Over-the-top State Fair
The skyscrapers of downtown Houston rise above and behind the restored neo-classical 1910 Harris County Courthouse in downtown Houston, Texas.
Houston Travel Guide
Cabins in Palo Duro Canyon, Texas
These Tiny Cabins Are in the 'Grand Canyon of Texas' — Each With a Spa-like Bathroom, Kitchen, and Gorgeous Views
The colorful lounge at Bowie House in Fort Worth, Texas
How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Fort Worth, Texas — With Cowboy Boots, Art, and Spicy Cocktails
WorldSprings in Texas
This Texas Outdoor Mineral Springs Is One of the Largest in the U.S. — and It Recreates the Waters of the Dead Sea and Iceland's Blue Lagoon
Group of 4 kayak down Medina River surrounded by tall, lush green trees
25 Most Beautiful Places in Texas, According to a Born and Raised Texan
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14 Glamping Spots in Texas — With Luxury Safari Tents, Modern Tree Houses, and Vintage Trailers
A large crowd watching a show at Texas Live!
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Sunset and golden hour light over the Guadalupe Mountains in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
13 Best Places to Visit in Texas, According to a Local
Flying over Galveston Texas Sea Wall and Beach
Galveston, Texas, Is a Beach Destination Packed With Culture and History — How to Visit
Sunset on South Padre Island Beach in Texas
The Best Texas Beaches for Every Kind of Traveler
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This Texas Small Town Is One of the Best Places to See the 2024 Solar Eclipse — Here's How to Visit
Autumn color setting in around the Cumberland Gap.
This Passageway Through the Appalachian Mountains Was Created by a Meteor — and Has 85 Miles of Trails and Epic Stargazing
Canyon Lake A South Texas Paradise
This Texas Lake Is Going Viral on TikTok for Its Stunningly Crystal-clear Blue Water — See the Video
Woman walking into small shop in Bandera, Texas
The 8 Best Small Towns in Texas
Aerial view of Main Street area in Fredericksburg, Texas
This Small Texas City Has Beautiful Vineyards, Hiking Trails, and a Historic Ghost Town
A notable rock formation in Palo Duro Canyon
This Lesser-known State Park Is Home to the ‘Grand Canyon of Texas’—How to Visit
A brick building with signage trees and lampposts in the foreground suburban setting
This City Was Just Named the Wealthiest Suburb in Texas—and It Has Less Than 15,000 Full-time Residents
Luxurious hotel lobby with a large fireplace, ambient lighting, and comfortable seating arrangements
Travel + Leisure Readers' 5 Favorite Resorts in Texas of 2025
A room with patterned wallpaper and furniture, featuring a table with a vase of flowers, a canopy bed, and a framed portrait on the wall
Travel + Leisure Readers' 15 Favorite City Hotels in Texas of 2025
Hotel resort building and landscaped grounds with pathways and open green spaces
This Texas Golf Resort Is a T+L Reader Favorite—With 2 Championship Golf Courses, 13 Restaurants, and a Stunning Spa
Exterior of The Loren Hotel Austin
This Boutique Hotel in Austin Overlooks Lady Bird Lake and Has Its Own On-site Art Gallery
Exterior of Hotel Emma
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Rock formations
Guide to Visiting Big Bend National Park
Lobby bar of Bowie House.
The Best Hotels in Dallas
The exterior of the Breakfast Klub restaurant in Houston, featuring a Black history mural, and a line of people waiting for a table
I Returned to My Hometown of Houston — and Discovered Some of the Country’s Best Restaurants
Sunset from Walden Retreats near Johnson City, Texas
This Glamping Site in Texas Hill Country Just Reopened — With Breathtaking River Views and In-room Clawfoot Tubs
Field of wildflowers during spring in Texas Hill Country
5 Best Texas Road Trips to See Stunning Wildflowers
Rock formations at Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway
16 Best State Parks in Texas for Beautiful Desert, Mountain, Waterfall, and River Views
Mule Alley showing Drover Hotel in the distance at dusk
This Underrated Texas Destination Has Daily Cattle Drives, the World's Largest Honky Tonk, and a Gorgeous New Hotel
Edie from Zumanity
Cirque Du Soleil’s 'Zumanity' Permanently Closing Due to COVID-19
Bluebonnet experiences at JL Bar Ranch Resort & Spa in Texas
This Luxury Resort in Texas Wants You to Sip on a Bluebonnet-inspired Cocktail This Spring
City skyline with tall buildings beside a river featuring boats docked along the bank
Here’s How to Experience Austin Like a Local—With Live Music, Vintage Shops, and the Best Barbecue in the State
Lady Bird Lake is a water reservoir on the Colorado River in downtown Austin and very popular with recreational boaters and tour boats viewing the waterfront.
I Visited a Secret Wellness Oasis in Austin, Texas — and Here's Why You Should, Too
Night view of street with buildings of Austin.
This Is the No. 1 City in the U.S. for Nightlife — and No, It's Not Las Vegas, NYC, or Miami
Rooftop bar at The Loren at Lady Bird Lake
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Our Readers' Favorite Hotels in Austin
Three adults in tree pose during outdoor yoga at Four Seasons Austin
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Golden hour sunset on Austin, Texas's skyline with the river
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Women toasting at bar with cocktails
How to Throw the Perfect Austin Bachelorette Party