Bishop’s Palace – Galveston TX
Historic Bishop’s Palace No road trip across the upper Texas coast would be complete without a stop at one of the Island’s greatest landmarks, the historic Bishop’s Palace, ranked among…
Texas Sasquatch
Marion County Mysteries There’s an old Caddoan legend that says the Great Spirit warned a Caddo Chief to move his village or else the earth would swallow it. Ignoring the…
Fiesta San Antonio!
Fiesta Days San Antonio In 1891, a group of ladies decorated horse-drawn carriages, paraded in front of the Alamo, and pelted each other with flower blossoms. The parade was organized…
Day of the Dead around Texas
Día de los Muertos – The Day of the Dead – It sounds so full of mystery, so dark and mystical. But the annual celebration is actually one of Mexico’s…
Great Texas Balloon Race
Longview Balloon Races They are masterful and elegant works of technical art floating silently across clear blue skies, catching the favor and attention of old and young alike, a virtual…
Dr. Pepper, Texas
Dr. Pepper Museum – Dublin Texas Before we tell you where and when, we’re going to tell you about a Texas pharmacist that decided Texas was big enough to give…
Haunted Hotels in Texas
Texas’ Best Haunted Hotels Texas is known for its rich history and culture, but it also has a darker side. Though not widely discussed, there are many haunted hotels in…
Most Haunted Buildings in Austin Texas
Haunted Places in Austin TX Austin, Texas is one of the most vibrant and lively cities in the United States. But beneath its thriving city life lies a darker history…
Old Nueces County Courthouse – Haunted?
The Haunted Halls of the Old Nueces County Courthouse Abandoned to a future of uncertainty, this historical building is a century old, slightly more, perhaps, than the lost spirits who…
Drive to South Padre Island
For nearly 60 miles beach motorists can traverse the unspoiled environment of Padre Island National Seashore, dodging assorted trash and treasure, for a Texas escape that puts you on the…
How Many Guns are in Texas?
Texas Gun Ownership Regardless of whether you’re for or against gun law legislation, when it comes to Texas, it would be just about as easy to get the Pope out…
Whales in Gulf of Mexico
Are there Whales in the Gulf of Mexico? Yes, there are whales in the Gulf of Mexico. The most common species found in the area are Bryde’s whales, sperm whales,…
Admiral Nimitz Museum – Fredericksburg TX
Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site National Museum of the Pacific War One of the last places you would probably look for a U.S. Naval museum is the land-locked hills of…
Texas Pirates of the Gulf
With sun scorched hotel and condo towers rising high into the South Padre Island skyline it’s hard to imagine a time when the dunes were the only architectural shapes that…
San Juan Texas Church Mysteries
Basilica de San Juan Shrine They come from far and near, with over a million visitors each year. They have come to pray, sing, worship, or to marvel at a…
Top Getaways in Texas
There are thousands of great getaways in Texas, many of them best kept secret attractions and destinations…out of the way places where you can find fun, relaxation, excitement, tranquility –…
Best Beaches in Texas
Best Texas Beaches Sure – there are a lot of miles of coastline and dune-covered barrier islands that frame the Lone Star State against a backdrop of warm Gulf waters….
The Jersey Lilly – Judge Roy Bean’s Langtry Saloon
Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center Langtry, Texas An old saloon once known as the Jersey Lilly can be found in the small town of Langtry, Texas, in the dirty desert…
The Historic Jefferson Hotel
Jefferson Hotel Texas The historic Jefferson Hotel in Texas is an iconic landmark that has been a part of Lone Star State’s vibrant culture for over 150 years. Located in…
Texas Best Seasonal Events & Attractions
When it comes to great attractions, Texas has a lot of great places, events and activities for just about every taste. From professional sporting venues and events to entertainment at…