getty images 13/55 marfa, texas within the last decade, artists and designers began to flock to this wide-open landscape three hours south of el paso, opening galleries, hotels, and shops, but not without compromising the swathes of nature and iconic buildings like the italianate-style ...
Clear across the Gulf of Mexico from Sanibel is Port Aransas, the self-proclaimed "Fishing Capital of Texas." Lovers of the sport have 18 miles of beach and chartered deep-sea excursions at the ready. Beyond fishing, there's swimming, kayaking, parasailing, golfing, dolphin spotting, and bir...
Gulf Prairies and Marshes and the South Texas Plains ecoregions define South Texas and its coast. It stretches from the marshy lands on the Louisiana border to the subtropical regions of the Lower Rio Grande Valley near Mexico, where tropical birds from South America hang out. Plains of thorny ...
Each state has it's own version. North Carolina is known for their vinegar based barbecue while Texas makes an excellent beef brisket. Low country cuisine along the coast is also world renowned. You'll find dishes such as shrimp and grits, fish, and oysters. Fast food is commonplace in ...
South Padre Island is home to 34 miles of beaches and dunes near the southernmost tip of Texas. Here, thrill seekers can enjoy the excellent windsurfing, kitesurfing, and sand surfing available up and down the coastline. If wind sports aren’t your thing, stick to tamer activities like kayak...
Being the largest city in Texas, you'll want to give yourself some time to navigate the roads when you go to visit theSpace Center HoustonorMinute Maid Park. Galveston Getty Images Galveston Galvestonis all about soaking up the rays on the beach as the waves from the Gulf of Mexico roll...
From wine country in Texas to coastal towns along the Atlantic, we have the best small towns in the South, whether you're looking to visit or put down roots.
University of North Texas Texas Woman's University Top Venues: The Abbey Underground Dan's SilverLeaf Gatsby's Mansion Harvest House ^ back to top Des Moines, Iowa Wells Fargo Arena seats nearly 17,000 and schedules the world's top bands and singers.Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, along wi...
After sustaining major damage during Hurricane Harvey in 2017, this Texas-loved coastal town has come back, big time. It sits right on Mustang Island, a barrier island known for its wildlife and stretch of state-protected beach. Fishing is a popular pastime amongst locals and visitors alike, ...
Cabo San Lucas a small town found on the southern coast of Baja California. This area of Mexico is safe and accessible to U.S. citizens. As a result, you can find plenty of expats here Texas and California. The low cost of living makes it especially appealing to retirees. They can enj...