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Guide to the Best of West Texas

You could write your own Insider's Guide to Austin, we know. But there's plenty more Texas to discover, and we suggest starting with West Texas. Here's our guide to Big Bend, Marfa, and more.

Posted by Jessica Dupuy on April 04, 2013 at 8:56:55 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged:
American Wines from Unexpected Places

No disrespect to the wondrous destination that is California wine country, but we think it's high time to shed light on the rest of the country's wine regions, from Arizona to, yes, even Kentucky.

Posted by Kristan Schiller on March 08, 2013 at 5:02:16 PM EST in Wine & Cocktails, Trip Ideas Tagged: Wine, Winery, Arizona, Kentucky
How to Do South By Southwest

Think all you need to do SXSW is a ticket to Austin and a hotel room? Think again. Winging it is ill-advised mostly because it means you'll miss some of the best stuff.

Posted by Courtney L. Williams on March 06, 2013 at 1:08:11 PM EST in Events, Travel Tips Tagged: Austin, Festivals
The Ultimate Davy Crockett Road Trip

History makes an ideal travel companion, particularly when its the history of an iconic and colorful character like David Crockett. Author Bob Thompson, of this month's Born on a Mountaintop takes us on the ultimate Crockett road trip.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 13, 2013 at 1:02:16 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Tennessee,
Five Reasons to Go to Houston Now

No, Houston might not be at the top of your bucket list, but with a flowing art scene, fine dining, and great shopping, it deserves at least a long weekend. Here's why we think you should go now.

Posted by Courtney L. Williams on December 20, 2012 at 3:36:44 PM EST in Trip Ideas, Arts & Culture Tagged: Houston, Museums
Where to Eat (and Drink) in Austin Now

Whether it's for SXSW or just to soak up some cool kid vibes, everyone is heading to Austin. And there's no end to the great food and drink, with fine dining, taco trucks, and classic barbecue on offer.

Posted by Courtney L. Williams on December 10, 2012 at 11:30:42 AM EST in Restaurants Tagged: Austin, Restaurants
The New San Antonio

A bike sharing program, cool new eateries inside an old brewery, chic boutique hotels—would you ever believe we're talking about San Antonio? They've got more than just the Alamo.

Posted by Jessica Dupuy on November 12, 2012 at 2:36:59 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: San Antonio, Restaurants
Long Weekend in Dallas

If your experience of Dallas is limited to Gate 36 at the airport, its time to stop laying over and actually head into town—the city's chock full of great fun, food, and fashion.

Posted by Trish Friesen on November 08, 2012 at 10:22:19 AM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Dallas--Fort Worth, Food, Restaurants, Hotels, Museums
Halloween Idea: Ghost Hunting Hotels

You got a costume, stocked up on candy corn, and put fake cobwebs everywhere, but something (someone?) is missing. It's probably ghosts! Hunt them down at these fun, spooky, historic hotels.

Posted by Blane Bachelor on October 09, 2012 at 1:32:25 PM EDT in Hotels, Trip Ideas Tagged: Halloween, Hotels, History, Colorado, Arkansas
Insider's Guide to Fredericksburg, Texas

Whether you come for the wine or the charm of Main street, you'll stay for the art, the history, and the great outdoors. Its easy to see why Fredericksburg is the unofficial heart of Texas Hill Country.

Posted by Jessica Dupuy on September 05, 2012 at 5:47:29 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Hill Country, Wine