Articles Index
Addison Oktoberfest
Located just north of Dallas, Addison is host to one of Texas's largest Oktoberfest celebrations - the Addison Oktoberfest, which is recognized as one of the most authentic Oktoberfest celebrations in North America.
Rockport, Texas
Best known as a mecca for Texas artists, Rockport is also home to the Maritime Museum, prime saltwater fishing, excellent birding and lots of other activities.
Floresville, Texas
Floresville is a popular spot for history buffs. This tiny South Texas Town features a number of historic landmarks and buildings - many of which are still in use.
Goliad, Texas
The site of one of the most infamous battles of the Texas Revolution, Goliad is a top spot for history buffs traveling through Texas.
Aransas Pass
Featuring the Lighthouse Lakes Kayak Trail, dozens of world-class birding locations, and access to excellent saltwater fishing, Aransas Pass is a nature lover's dream.
Gonzales, Texas
Known as the "Cradle of Texas Independence," the tiny town of Gonzales still celebrates its prominent place in Texas history today.
Texas Folklife Festival
Sponsored by the Institute of Texan Cultures, San Antonio's Texas Folklife Festival is an annual celebration of the diverse cultures that combine to make Texas unique. The festival features live music, costume, arts & crafts, and more.
TAAF Summer Games
An Olympic-style event, the TAAF Games of Texas include archery, badminton, baseball, bowling, boxing, disc golf, fencing, golf, gymnastics, lifeguard competition, racquetball, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and wiffleball.
Harvest Wine Trail
With more than two dozen participating Hill Country wineries, the Harvest Wine Trail offers a variety of special events, tastings, tours and entertainment.
Sweet Home Polka and Chicken Festival
Located on Highway 77 between Yoakum and Hallettsville, tiny Sweet Home is best known for their annual Sweet Home Polka and Chicken Fest, which features live music - polka, of course - barbecue chicken and plenty of fun.
Luckenback 4th of July Family Picnic
Luckenbach will be hosting their annual July 4th Luckenbach Family Picnic on July 4. This annual event includes live entertainment, games, food and more.
Parker County Peach Festival
Featuring over 200 arts, crafts, food, and activity vendors, the Parker County Peach Festival offers something for everyone. The event also features a special children's area with face painters, a petting zoo, pony rides and more. This year's Parker County Peach Festival.
Dublin Dr Pepper Birthday Celebration
Held each year in Dublin, the Dr. Pepper Birthday Celebration pays homage to a true Texas original - Dr. Pepper. During the birthday celebration, visitors are treated to free tours of the bottling plant and museum. Carnival games and food booths are also onsite during the celebration.
Port Aransas Deep Sea Roundup
Port Aransas' annual Deep Sea Roundup is one of the largest fishing tournaments on the Texas coast and includes fly fishing, surf, offshore and junior divisions.
Funtrackers Family Fun Center Corpus Christi
Funtrackers Family Fun Center in Corpus Christi offers entertainment for the whole family, including an arcade, mechanical bull, bumper boats, go carts, kiddie rides and more.
Barton Springs
Located in Austin's famed Zilker Park, Barton Springs was formed when Barton Creek was dammed. Since its inception, Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming holes in the state.
Texas Reds Festival
Held each October in Bryan, the Texas Reds Festival is an ode to red wine and steak. This steak and wine festival features wine tasting, a steak cook-off, live entertainment, a 'KidZone' and more.
Dallas Artfest
Held over Memorial Day weekend each year for over three decades, the Dallas Art Fest features a "run for the arts," live music, children's activities and fine artists from across the country.
Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival
Cajun food and music amid the rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country, the Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival helps usher in summer the right way. Besides the typical Cajun fare, there will also be plenty of the German food Fredericksburg is famous for on hand.
Port Neches Riverfest
Held at Port Neches Park, Riverfest includes boat races, live music, arts and crafts, a fishing tournament, fireworks and more.
San Antonio Missions National Park
Missions San Jose, San Juan, Espada, and Concepcion were built over the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Today these four historic San Antonio landmarks have been preserved and are open to the public as part of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
The Bishop's Palace
Completed in 1893, the Bishop's Palace survived the 1900 hurricane and is now part of Galveston's Historic Homes Tour.
La Villita - San Antonio's Historic Arts Village
La Villita - Spanish for "little town" - was one of the original neighborhoods in old San Antonio. Today it is full of gift shops, artisan studios, restaurants and other atractions.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! & Plaza Wax Museum
Two of San Antonio's most unique attractions are housed under one roof. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum has eight galleries with over 500 displays of the weird, odd, unusual and scary. The Plaza Wax Museum features over 250 realistic wax replicas of historical figures and celebrities.
El Paso Zoo
Few folks realize this border city is home to one of the most impressive zoos in the state. Don't miss your chance to see it while you're in town.