What to do, where to stay, and where to eat in Texas
© Ryan Goodrich
Texas has to be big. It encompasses both the sweeping spirit of the old West—the long stretches of open plains, winding rivers, and ranches so huge they could encompass some eastern states—and the haute urban sophistication of high fashion, sleek glass towers, a booming arts scene, and award-winning restaurants. From Austin to Dallas to the Rio Grande, T+L has the insider tips and recommendations you need to plan a trip—you’ll find maps, articles, and travel deals, as well as up-to-date listings for the best hotels and restaurants.
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Texas Features
- Driving Texas: A European Take December, 2007
- On his first trip to the place that inspired the toy guns and cowboy hats of his faraway childhood, IAN BURUMA takes in the poignant realities behind monuments, characters, and stories that still have the power of legend.
- Dallas on Display October, 2007
- It's still the urban embodiment of Lone Star swagger and style, but as Dallas entertains more and more international ambitions, will it continue to feel like Texas? Tom Austin tracks the identity of an all-American city.
Houston, Refined December, 2006- Once known as the land of big oil fortunes, Houston has emerged as the Gulf Coast’s cultural capital, with a world-class art scene—and a slew of hotels, restaurants, and shops to match.
Art Oasis September, 2005- A vibrant center of minimalist and contemporary art thrives in the Texas desert. Paul Alexander takes a panoramic view of the landscape.
Take Me to the River August, 2005- The Texas Hill Country, just west of San Antonio and Austin, is ribboned with cool, soothing rivers that have lured devoted swimmer Alice Gordon all her life.
- T+L Reports: Lone-Star Style December, 2005
Texas Ranger December, 2004- In the Lone Star State, where the road trip is a rite of passage, Jim Atkinson traverses woodlands, rolling hills, and deserts in search of true nature and down-home comfort
Xmas in Small-Town Texas September, 2004- Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, residents flip their switches and set the hill country aglow with holiday displays. Insider Jeannie Ralston shows us how to travel light.
Southern Comforts April, 2005- Mint juleps and fried green tomatoes aren't the only indulgences found below the Mason-Dixon Line. Spas with an antebellum twist are popping up like kudzu at some of the South's finest resorts.
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