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Ghostly Overnights in Dallas
In this 1913 photo of the Dallas skyline, the new Hotel Adolphus rises above the rest of the city. Photo in the public domain.
If you’re one of that strange breed who loves a case of the paranormal shivers, look no further than the Hotel Lawrence for accommodations in Dallas. The hotel was built i
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Not Buried in Granbury?
John Wilkes Booth. Courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Not one, not two, but three of American history’s most nefarious figures faked their own deaths, then ended up spending time in Granbury. At least, that’s what the locals say.
To start, Granbury folks are convinced that the man known as J. Fr
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Two Quick Getaways Outside Houston
A relaxing morning along the borders of Lake Charles. Photo © faungg, licensed Creative Commons Attribution No-Derivatives.
To escape the hustle and bustle of the country’s fourth-largest city, Houstonians and visitors often take a quick jaunt to Brenham (population 15,716), a quaint nearby M
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Texas Slang and Twang: How to Talk Like a Texan
Barn in Falls County, close to IH-35. Photo © Stuart Seeger, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Texas boasts several accents within its own border, from the slowly stretched-out East Texas drawl, to border-hopping Spanglish known as Tex-Mex, to the tight twang of the Panhandle and West Te
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Houston’s Best for Business Travelers
Keep up your routine in the morning with a jog along Buffalo Bayou, a popular urban greenbelt. Photo © Katie Haugland, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Travelers often associate a visit to Houston with the words “business trip.” Although that term may appear limiting, there’s good news
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The Best Venues for Live Music in Houston
Jesse Dayton on stage at the Continental Club. Photo © Cortney Martin, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Austin isn’t the only city in Texas with a thriving music scene. Houston is a great spot to listen to the blues, as well as jazz and country. The bars and dance clubs are reminders o
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Northern Texas Attitudes toward Gay and Lesbian Travelers
Colorful sights at the Dallas Pride Parade. Photos © Cordey, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Despite its rep as a stronghold of conservative values, Dallas-Fort Worth actually is a pretty comfortable place for GLBT travelers. Fort Worth has no designated “gayborhood” and few gay bars, but
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Saving Sea Turtles at Padre Island National Seashore
Sand dunes at South Padre Island National Seashore. Photo © Mike Norton/123rf.
Padre Island National Seashore is undertaking extensive efforts to protect an endearing creature that nests along its shoreline. The most endangered species of sea turtle, the Kemp’s ridley was nearly lost forever
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Gay and Lesbian Nightlife in Dallas Fort Worth
The Dallas Fort Worth area has a vibrant gay and lesbian nightlife scene. Photo © Robert Hensley, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
The Dallas Fort Worth area has a vibrant gay and lesbian nightlife scene. Here’s a helpful guide to the best LGBT bars and clubs for all interests.
BJ’s N
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Texas’s Overlooked Natural Wonders
Palo Duro canyon in Texas. Photo © Charles Henry, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.Texas is blessed with two particularly dynamic national parks — Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains — but with a state this large, there are plenty more natural attractions that don’t get the attention they deserv
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Discover Austin, San Antonio & the Hill Country
When Austin is mentioned in casual conversation, all eyes light up. Those who have been to Austin can’t help but chime in with enthusiasm, and those who have never been have heard only amazing things about this alluring city in the heart of Texas. What makes Austin so memorable and so liked? Austi
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Take a Four-Day Texas Hill Country Road Trip
A road trip in the Hill Country is an adventure into both beautiful parks with natural wonders and tiny towns that meticulously preserve remnants of Americana and the Wild West. Get ready to do some serious wine-tasting, antiques hunting, horseback riding, and hiking. Before setting out, be sure t
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Austin's Weird Sights
In the mood for some weird and downright strange sights? Well, if you’re in Austin, there’s plenty to see. From the macabre to the astonishing to the just plain ‘what the heck?’, these locales and landmarks will definitely hit the spot.
Museum of the Weird
If you are fasci
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The Quintessential Austin Music Experience
Music style and tastes vary greatly, making it difficult to suggest one quintessential music experience, but here’s a start. The proper accommodations are crucial for the live music fan. They need to be cheap, centrally located, and near a restaurant that serves breakfast all day.
Once you arrive
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Austin's Roller Derby Revival
The most outrageous form of entertainment of the golden 1970s, roller derby, is back! The skates are laced up, the short shorts are donned, the roller rink is aflame, and the catfights have begun. But instead of disco, punk and heavy metal are the soundtrack to this over-the-top spectacle. Austin’
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Best Wineries on the Texas Hill Country Wine Trail
For thousands of years grapes have grown on the banks of rivers and streams all over Texas. The climate is so conducive to the vine that there are more grape species here than anywhere else on the planet. Of the 36 species of vines in the world, 15 are native to Texas. For some strange reason, whe
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Itinerary: Austin in a Long Weekend
Austin is a city that can easily be explored in a weekend. It’s so alive and accessible that it takes little effort to be completely submerged in its life and culture.
Day 1
This is the only day you will probably wake up early. First thing on the agenda is a hearty breakfast at the Magnolia Cafe.
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The Rugged Beauty of Big Bend National Park
The namesake bend in the Rio Grande isn’t the only enormous thing around here—the colossal Big Bend National Park encompasses more than 800,000 acres of spectacular canyons, mesmerizing Chihuahuan Desert, awe-inspiring Chisos Mountains, and unexpectedly temperate woodlands. It’s the kind of place
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Hiking, Camping, and Backpacking in Big Bend National Park
Big Bend offers more than 200 miles of hiking trails ranging from short, easy nature walks to primitive mountain trails for experienced hikers. There’s truly something for everyone here—families can take their time on moderate trails with printed interpretive brochures as a guide, while hard-core
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Fascinating Underworlds
This weekend, the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) is offering free admission to all of the parks, monuments, recreation areas, and other units that comprise its impressive, 84 million-acre system. So, pack up the car and head to the park nearest you.
If you’d rather not battle the summertime crow
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