Texas Highways Magazine

Texas Highways, the official travel magazine of Texas, encourages recreational travel within Texas and tells the Texas story to readers around the world. Renowned for its photography, statewide events coverage, top weekend excursions, off-the-beaten path discoveries, and scenic destinations, Texas Highways helps readers discover the treasures of the Lone Star State.

EDITOR’S NOTE • 50 Years on the Road

Texas Highways Magazine

BEHIND THE STORY

READER’S RESPOND MERGE

SIGHTSEER • GREAT TRINITY FOREST

Novel Ideas • Volunteer library director Dianne Connery revitalized the Pottsboro community with technology and innovation

The Infinite Worlds of Yesterday • A son and his parents return to the fields of their dreams

DRIVE

Made in the Shades • See the total solar eclipse in Texas now or maybe never

Solar Power • Texas has a front-row seat to the rare celestial occurrence this spring

A Walk in the Clouds • Sleep in the sky at these secluded treehouse retreats

Borderland Renaissance • The multicultural city is home to one of the oldest pathways into Mexico

Where to Stay in 2024 • In a state with thousands of hotels, travelers can pick from a bounty of one-of-a-kind accommodations. Whether you want upscale or kitschy, modern or haunted, wildlife or water views, these 48 hotels offer an authentic Texas experience.

Willow House • An International Dark-Sky Association-certified park protected for its scientific, natural, educational, cultural, heritage, and public enjoyment, Big Bend is known for its exceptionally starry nights.

The Joule • Art hotels aren’t just beautiful places to stay; gallery-worthy artwork is chief among their amenities.

Dixie Motel • As the state where the motel chain was born—the Alamo Plaza Hotel Courts in Waco opened in 1929—Texas abounds in motels, aka motor courts, where motorists pull right up to their rooms.

LCRA Bungalows • Whether you’re craving a romantic or adventure-filled getaway, these hotels offer relaxation by the lake, river, or ocean.

Casa de Palmas • Numerous Texas hotels along the Mexican border and beyond celebrate Spanish architecture and Hispanic culture.

Hotel Lulu • Playful components at these one-of-a-kind hotels include firehouse-themed rooms, an alpine rollercoaster, and a secret library bar.

C. Baldwin • Texas history is rich with personalities, including some hotels that have become characters of their own.

Hotel Turkey • Get your kitsch at these hotels, offering colorful murals, G.I. Joe paraphernalia, funky wallpaper, and more.

Holland Hotel • Budget travelers have plenty of options that don’t compromise on style, customer service, or amenities.

The Historic Jefferson Hotel • If being scared out of your wits is your thing, check in to a haunted hotel for history and frightful nights.

Contigo Ranch • Deer, rabbits, and horses are among the animals you might see at these stays featuring abundant wildlife.

Hotel Ritual • The next time your batteries are running low, consider heading to one of these relaxing sanctuaries for a recharge.

Second Line on Island Time • GALVESTON’S LONG-RUNNING MARDI GRAS IS BIG, BOLD, AND FAMILY FRIENDLY

IN HER ELEMENT • For Texans with reservations about embracing their wild side, glamping offers a glamorous alternative to roughing it outdoors

FORCES OF NATURE • These instructive resources are a breath of fresh air for the campingand outdoors-averse

STATE OF GLAMPING • Five other worthy spots offer luxurious outdoor getaways around Texas

TEXAS HIGHWAYS 50 YEARS ON THE ROAD

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The Daily Grind • Even as it expands into a global brand,...