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The 6 Best Outdoorsy Towns to Explore in Texas

If you're someone who loves the great outdoors, then you'll love visiting these outdoorsy small towns in Texas and the natural beauty that surrounds them.

by Christy Articola
on Jun 15
Red and blue flowers bloom under a blue Texas sky
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This Walkable German City in Texas Is a Must-Visit Gem

by Cait Kontalis
on May 23
A flower field in Fredericksburg, Texas
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One of Texas’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

by Katie Lawrence
on May 11
Entrance sign to Aurora Cemetery in Aurora, Texas, framed by trees and historic stone pillars.
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This Little-Known Waterfront Town Is One of the Most Charming in Texas

by Katie Lawrence
on Apr 10
Long wooden fishing pier in Palacios, Texas, stretching into blue water under a wide sky with scattered clouds at sunset.
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Between Kerrville and Hunt Is an Underrated Roadside Attraction

by Katie Lawrence
on Apr 10
Landscape view of Stonehenge II in Ingram, Texas, under a blue sky.

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This Unexpected Place in Texas Is One of the Best Road Trip Stops You’ve Never Considered

Gas up the car and cruise to one of the best road trip stops in Texas. There is something to see around every corner at this unexpected destination.

by Melanie Johnson
on Mar 17
Historic city jail building in a small town in Texas, made of red brick, surrounded by a fence and greenery.
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The Small Texas Town Locals Hope Stays Off Tourists’ Radar

Tucked between San Antonio and the Gulf Coast, Goliad is a hidden small town in Texas where centuries-old landmarks still shape the landscape.

by Katie Lawrence
on Mar 9
Colorful historic storefronts and parked trucks line the main street in downtown Goliad, Texas.
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5 Vibrant Places That Show Off Texas’s Colorful Side

We found the most colorful places in Texas that will brighten any dreary day. They’re pure magic!

by Melanie Johnson
on Feb 19
Brightly painted Cadillacs, buried nose-down at Cadillac Ranch, a popular roadside attraction in Texas.
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The Ultimate Guide to Route 66: Texas

Plan the perfect Route 66 road trip through Texas, from historic towns to roadside attractions, motels, and diners.

by Matt Kirouac
on Jan 28
Route 66 sign welcomes visitors to Amarillo, TX.
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4 Small Towns in Texas So Dreamy, You’ll Swear You’ve Seen Them on TV

Looking for dreamy small towns in Texas? These four hidden gems top the list. Whether you prefer the beach, the mountains, the Hill Country, or the Piney Woods, they offer a bit of everything.

by Katie Lawrence
on Jan 22
A vintage blue pickup truck with whitewall tires is parked in front of a historic general store decorated with red, white, and blue bunting, with signs advertising ice cream, sodas, T-shirts, and jams and jellies.