Port Isabel is often forgotten and overlooked because of Padre Island, a more popular tourist location, stealing the spotlight. Regardless, the bay town is beautiful and small – you can literally walk anywhere you want. Updated 2/11/2020 – Mainly a fishing community, everyone knows everyone in Port Isabel. It’s peaceful and calm, and it sounds […]
In the high desert of the Trans-Pecos in West Texas sits a little two-thousand-soul town called Marfa. If you’re the sort of tourist who enjoys visiting art museums, though, you might enjoy the place: for the past few decades, Marfa has been a favored destination for those seeking minimalist art and historical architecture. Plus, if […]
When it comes to food, the Lone Star state cuts no corners. From deliciously spicy chili to large tantalizing grilled meats, there’s something to appease even the finickiest palate. And if you visit one of the oceanfront restaurants in Texas, you can indulge in seafood while surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico. But there may […]
Many decades ago there was a farmer who lived in Beaumont. The man decided to build himself a house. After the farmer passed away, the house was turned into a brothel. The Beaumont Brothel. Updated 2/11/2020 – Many clientele visited the brothel on a weekly basis. During the 1980s, Lamar University decided to purchase the […]
Ascarate Park may just be one of the nicest places in El Paso, Texas to take a date for an afternoon picnic. In addition to beautiful walking trails and a golf course, the park sports a gorgeous lake on which you can watch kayakers and ducks interact. But whatever you do, you might want to […]
San Benito, Texas, can be the perfect spot for beach goers. Moreover, one can find many attractions and things to do in the area, due to its proximity to the coast and the South Padre Island. In the meantime, you can relax and check out some of the attraction in the city, museums and the […]
Thompson Memorial Park is one of the most scenic places to spend an afternoon in Amarillo, Texas. It features a small lake in the middle, beautifully manicured lawns, trails and paths, and a wide variety of park equipment for public use. Also, it may be the site of a whole host of unexplained – and […]
Vanderpool, Texas is such a small community that once, back in the ’90s, only had around 20 residents. Besides that, the area still gets a lot of tourist activity. Tourists come to Vanderpool mostly to hunt and go camping at the Lost Maples State Natural Area up North. Updated 2/11/2020 – Lost Maples is home […]
Taking a walk along a San Antonio railway crossing can make you see some visions that will stay with you forever. Texas has its share of haunted hotels and locations, but none can compare to the mental torture you could receive if you are not careful. Updated 2/11/2020 – A little south of San Antonio, […]
In 1821, the town of Roma was established on the border of Texas and Mexico. The settlement began because it was a convenient place to cross over the Rio Grande river. Due to salt trading, Roma grew and prospered. Updated 2/11/2020 – Today, a large section of the city, known as the Roma Historic District, […]
