What Town is the Lavender Capital of Texas? Lavender is a delightful addition to gardens in Texas, especially in the Texas Hill Country. The fragrance of lavender is adorned by many. Blanco, Texas, is a small town with fields of lavender growing everywhere and is known as the “Lavender Capital of Texas.” Blanco is an […]
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The 10 Top Photographed Spots in Texas
Start planning your 2025 travels to the most Instagrammable places in Texas! I have to boast that the state of Texas is pretty cool. Not only is it a vast state, but some places repeatedly get lots of attention from residents of the state to tourists coming in for a vacation. Today, Texas Travel Talk […]

Michelin Guide Texas Restaurants
Take a Michelin Star road trip through Texas! We got the seal of approval from Michelin! Now that the Michelin Guide has finally landed in Texas, foodies from all over will head out to scope the restaurants. Are you one of them? Are you ready to take a Michelin Guide road trip through Texas? If […]

Top City Attractions In Texas 2025
If you’re wondering what to do when visiting one of Texas’ big cities, peek at our recommendations. Don’t you dislike planning trips and not knowing the best attractions to see? When I plan trips ahead of time, I go to Viator to see what’s hot. So, today, I’m sharing where to go and the best […]

Where To Find Tulips In Texas
Find sweet and joyous Texas tulips to make bouquets and take beautiful photos. Spring always brings lovely things our way, including our state flower—the Texas Bluebonnet and all the fun Bluebonnet Festivals in Texas—and beautiful tulips in every color. It’s the time of year when various flowers bloom all over the state of Texas and […]

21 Best Family Reunion Venues In Texas
Before you book that family reunion, read our recommendations. Are you looking for an unforgettable place to have your whole family together for a weekend or the day? Perhaps near a field of wildflowers or coupled with a good road trip in Texas? Whether it’s location, scenery, activities, accommodation, or meeting space, we’ve covered it. After […]

Best Places In Texas to Travel Solo (Updated)
We’ve got some of the best places in Texas to go alone for you! Are you ready for your next solo adventure? Texas Travel Talk has some of the top places in Texas to travel solo in this article. I’m speaking primarily to solo female travelers. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve traveled […]
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Fort Worth Stockyards Family Fun Round-Up
Grab this Fort Worth Stockyards family fun round-up and go have fun in Cowtown. The Historic Fort Worth Stockyards is covered in Western heritage and rich history. Where else can you see and feel Western family fun and real cowboys riding Texas longhorns down the street right where everything happens? It’s no surprise that this […]

26 Amazing Things To Do In Fredericksburg, TX
From wineries to German history to shopping in Fredericksburg, you may want to take a long weekend to see it all! There are so many amazing things to do in Fredericksburg, TX—all worth seeing repeatedly. You’ll want to plan for shopping, visiting wineries, and learning how much history circles this town. Main Street is not […]

Texas Waterfalls In Dripping Springs
These waterfalls in Dripping Springs & beyond will make you want to visit now. While Dripping Springs has gorgeous Texas waterfalls, I bet the Lone Star State didn’t cross your mind when considering waterfalls to visit, right? You’ll be surprised that Texas has these natural wonders, most of which are in the hill country. Read […]

The Kendall Hill Country Inn
Review: The Kendall Hill Country Inn Boerne, TX The Kendall Hill Country Inn is a historic boutique hotel in charming Boerne, Texas (Texas Hill Country), along the banks of Cibolo Creek. It offers luxurious accommodations for unique getaways and has a fascinating historical background dating back to the 1800s when an underground tunnel ran to […]

Top 6 Things To Do In Marathon TX
The top things to do in Marathon, TX, include eating well and sleeping better! Marathon, Texas, is a (very) small town with big bites and great places to lay your head. The town is located in the Big Bend Region of West Texas and is a 30 to 40-minute drive to the national park. There […]

Things To Do In Sundance Square Downtown FT Worth
Here are fun things to do at Sundance Square in Downtown Fort Worth, TX. Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in Texas and has one of the best downtowns, with many hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops to suit everyone. The picturesque Sundance Square is at the heart of it all. There are so many things […]

Places To Visit Near Austin
Take a peek at these fabulous places near Austin for a day trip. Places to visit near Austin. Austin, TX, is known for barbeque and Tex-Mex and is a fun city to play in. It’s a diverse city with so much to do. But you may want to get out and enjoy other parts of […]