With its sheer adobe walls and setting in the Chihuahuan Desert, Presidio’s Fort Leaton State Historic Site immediately draws the eye as you approach it. Well-preserved (with a bit of help rebuilding over the last century and a half or so) and memorable, Fort Leaton served as a 19th-century trading post in rural Texas. The ... Read more The post How to Visit Fort Leaton in Presidio, TX (Tips + Inside Photos) appeared first on Lone Star Travel Guide ..read more

If there’s one roadside attraction in Texas that we’ve been particularly eager to visit, it’s the Eiffel Tower in Paris, TX. As big fans of the original French structure, this quirky, cowboy-hat-sporting Eiffel Tower replica has been high on our Texas bucket list. And, when a road trip finally took us near this small city in North Texas, we knew it was time for a detour. Here’s what to know about visiting the Paris, Texas Eiffel Tower! Where is the Paris, Texas Eiffel Tower? The Texas Eiffel Tower stands just outside of the center of Paris, Texas, next to an easy-to-access parking lot. The pa ..read more

Planning a beach getaway with your camper and looking for the best Texas Gulf Coast RV parks? No matter what part of the coast you’re visiting, there are plenty of excellent RV parks near the beach that make for a wonderful base when visiting the Texas Gulf Coast. Here are some of the best RV parks near the Texas Gulf Coast–including some right on the beach. Texas Gulf Coast RV Parks in Galveston + Crystal Beach RV Parks in Crystal Beach Bolivar Peninsula RV Park Set on a vast 40 acres along the Texas Coast, the Bolivar Peninsula RV Park is the perfect place to spend in your home away from ho ..read more

Think of a typical antique fair or farmer’s market that you have attended… now multiply that by 1000, and you have what shopping in Round Top, Texas during Antique Week is like! Round Top, Texas is known for its unique shopping experiences and local attractions, but the town’s Antique Week is an event that brings in hundreds of thousands of antique lovers every year. Here are some of the best tips for when you are planning your next shopping trip to Round Top, Texas. While this guide is geared toward visiting Round Top’s semi-annual Antiques Fair, visitors will be able to find Round Top shoppi ..read more

Looking for fun destinations for a weekend girls’ trip in Texas? The options are nearly endless when considering where to go over a weekend with the girls, from small towns to city breaks. Whether you and your friends are planning a bachelorette party, a spring break getaway, or just a random weekend away with your closest friends, the Lone Star State has so much to offer. Here are some of the best options for a weekend girls’ getaway in Texas!  Wine tasting is a classic girls trip in Texas. There are many reasons why a girl’s trip to Texas wine country would be the perfect getaway.  ..read more

Featuring the beautiful Piney Woods, unique landscapes like Caddo Lake, and dreamy small towns, it’s safe to say that there are plenty of beautiful places to visit in East Texas! While non-Texans may think first of the wide-open plains or the charm of the Hill Country when they think of Texans, lifelong Texans know that the beautiful cities and towns in East Texas may just be the state’s best-kept secret. Here are the best East Texas towns and cities to visit on your next road trip or weekend getaway! Beautiful Cities + Towns in East Texas Nacogdoches Nestled just in the heart of the East Tex ..read more

Packed with romantic date ideas ranging from secluded hiking trails to trendy restaurants, narrowing down the most romantic things to do in Austin can be quite the challenge! Over the past 15 years, it isn’t only locals who understand how cool and quirky Austin can be. Whether you are planning a romantic date night in Austin with your spouse, the first date with someone you met online, or a double date with your best couple friends there are endless date ideas in Austin. Here are some of the most romantic things to do in Austin for your next date night (or day)! Classic Romantic Things to Do ..read more

Small roads, big skies, and wide-open spaces as far as the eye can see: these are just a few of the cool things to see in the Texas Panhandle Plains! Located in northwest Texas, this often-overlooked region of the Lone Star State is quintessentially Texas, featuring the seemingly never-ending plains that many non-Texans associate with our state. If you’re passing through, though, it’s worth stopping to appreciate some of the Texas Panhandle attractions that make this corner of Texas well worth a look. Here are a few of the best things to do in the TX Panhandle! Fun Things to Do in the Texas P ..read more

The Lone Star State is home to some of the most unique landscapes and greenery–and that includes some beautiful Texas tulip fields! If you’re looking for beautiful tulip farms in Texas, including some places where you can pick your own tulips, these Texas tulip farms are for you! When Do Texas Tulips Bloom? Texas tulip season can vary not only with the weather each year but also with the region of the state that you’re visiting. READ NEXT The Absolute Best Places to See to Bluebonnets in Texas (+ FAQ!) However, generally speaking, February through April, with a peak in March, are when you ..read more

Whether you’re looking for a short day trip or a fun weekend getaway, East Texas is sure to provide some unique experiences and great memories. Out-of-staters may associate Texas with West Texas desert landscapes or even the Hill Country, but the beauty of East Texas is best appreciated by locals in the know. From the peaceful Pineywoods to historic small towns to famous festivals, there are some truly incredible attractions in East Texas. Here are some of the best things to do in East Texas! Spend a day at Lake Livingston. Have some fun in the sun at the beautiful Lake Livingston! READ NEX ..read more