Stories of heritage, hometown charm, and the festivals that define Texas’ small communities. These small-town festivals have charm and unique characteristics that celebrate the traditions, history, and hometown spirit behind Texas’ most beloved small‑town events. They ... continue reading...
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Texas Travel Talk delivers authentic Texas travel stories for families, couples, multigenerational groups, solo explorers—everyone who loves discovering the Lone Star State. And while we cover destinations far and wide, small towns are where we truly shine.
We also research, hunt down, and scour magazines, emails, and the internet for festivals, fairs, events, and anything in Texas we think our readers would love to experience.
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Gaylord Texan Resort Tickets 2026 ice! Tickets
Gaylord Texan Resort Tickets 2026 ice! featuring Harry Potter™ Are you as excited as I am about the 2026 ice! theme? If you're a Harry Potter fan or not, the magic of the wizard will surely please the whole family. Be there as the magic of ice! featuring Harry Potter™ ... continue reading...

Top Family-Friendly Attractions in San Antonio
See why vacationing in San Antonio is ideal for Families. San Antonio is the most visited city in Texas, and for good reason. It stands out with many attractions that appeal to every single family member, from toddlers to teens and everyone in between. Moms and dads, ... continue reading...

Top Historic Towns in Texas Worth a Visit
Explore these towns that are deeply connected to Texas’ history. Historic towns in Texas offer far more than pretty streets and old buildings—they give us a blend of heritage, character, and simple charm you don’t get in modern-day towns. The value of these towns is ... continue reading...

A Perfect Coastal Texas Road Trip to Rockport-Fulton, TX
Get away to quiet bays, artful streets, and breezy shorelines. Rockport-Fulton is one of the Texas Coast’s most family‑friendly destinations, blending small‑town charm with nature, art, and fresh seafood. It’s quieter than Galveston and Corpus Christi, but full of ... continue reading...
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Texas Festivals And Events for 2026
Put these festivals and family‑friendly events on your must‑do list in 2026. Festivals and special events are always better when the whole family can join in. Luckily, Texas is full of them — and Texas Travel Talk is here to guide you to the best of the best. Here is a list of Texas Festivals and […]

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, winery visits, and to learn about the history that surrounds this town. Main Street […]

River Tubing In Texas + River Rules
Let’s Tube Texas: Find the best rivers for tubing in Texas here! When it comes to beating the Texas heat, there’s no better way than grabbing an inner tube and heading down one of the Lone Star State’s flowing rivers. The best rivers for tubing in Texas include the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels, the […]

The Westin Riverwalk San Antonio Review
Read our writer’s review on The Westin Riverwalk San Antonio, then book your stay! This article provides a Westin Riverwalk San Antonio review from one of our writers who recently stayed there with her spouse and daughter. Top getaways from San Antonio include many places, but we like the Riverwalk the best. There is plenty […]

Top Beach Getaways In Texas
These top beach getaways in Texas are for the whole family to enjoy. The Gulf Coast is home to some of the best beach getaways in South Texas and the United States. With its miles of beaches and perfect weather, it’s no wonder that so many people flock to the Lone Star State for a […]

The 7 Top Texas Hot Spots To Know About
If you don’t mind crowds, you’ll want to visit these top popular places in Texas. According to a recent trend I read, these are the most popular places in Texas to visit for 2025. What comes with being one of the fabulous places to visit in Texas is also crowds. If you’re okay with that, […]
Texas Destinations To Get To Know

Top Sites To See In Dallas For First-Timers
Out-of-towner Cindy L. and her husband visited Dallas and wrote about the top attractions to visit for the first time in the city. Dallas is a beautiful city with many historical attractions for out-of-towners and Midwesterners like me to enjoy! From the architecture, history, and Kennedy sites, my husband, Keith, and I wanted to see […]

Things To Do In Stonewall, Texas
Check out everything to do in Stonewall, Texas, including wineries. If you’ve ever been to the Texas Hill Country, chances are you drove right past Stonewall. I’m here to tell you that the next time you venture to the hill country, check out these things to do in Stonewall, Texas. If not, you’ll miss out […]

Family Fun In The Brazosport Area
Delve into summer family fun in the Brazosport Area – Gulf of Mexico! The Brazosport Area consists of beaches up and down the Gulf of Mexico, a scenic golf course in Lake Jackson, a wildlife refuge, bird watching, and historical museums. These attractions are only a part of the Brazosport Area. Have fun choosing how […]

What Makes A Great Road Trip From DFW?
Let’s explore what makes a great road trip from Dallas/FTW. Who doesn’t love road trips? A great road trip from DFW would not take forever to get to. Here in North Texas, we love a weekend getaway that doesn’t take riding in the car all night. Whether we are traveling north, south, east, or west, […]

Top 6 Things To Do In Marathon TX
Eat well, shop well, then get a good night’s sleep! Marathon, Texas, is a (very) small town with big bites and great places to lay your head. The city is situated in the Big Bend Region of West Texas and is a 30- to 40-minute drive from the national park. There is not much here, […]

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 […]

Gaylord Texan Resort Family Review
I’m sharing my review of the Gaylord Texan Resort for Families. On the outside, the resort is surrounded by acres of lush greenery, seasonal blooms in a variety of colors, trails, and parts of Lake Grapevine peeking out. The inside is just as surreal. The atrium blows my mind every time I see it. It’s […]









