Things to Do
A Guide to Visiting Big Bend National Park
Ten things worth doing in Big Bend, with the roads closed by flash flooding as of October 2026 and the Chisos Basin shutdown that is no longer happening.
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Hotels
The Best Places to Stay in Marfa, Texas
Nine Marfa hotels and guesthouses verified open in October 2026, after the two most famous names in town, Hotel Paisano and El Cosmico, both went dark.
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Things to Do
The Best Things to Do in Fort Davis, Texas
Nine things to do in Fort Davis verified open in October 2026, from the McDonald Observatory star parties to the fort itself, with current hours and fees.
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Seafood
The Best Seafood in Galveston
Ten Galveston seafood restaurants verified open in 2026 and ranked, starting with the one whose own fishing boats land the fish that it serves on Pier 19.
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Things to Do
The Best Things to Do in Galveston
Ten things to do in Galveston verified open in 2026, from three glass pyramids on Offats Bayou to a tall ship that still sails and a Victorian downtown.
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The Best Things to Do in Marfa, Texas
Ten things to do in Marfa verified open in October 2026, including which Donald Judd installation closes this month and which two famous landmarks are shut.
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Wedding Venues
The Best Wedding Venues in Longview, Texas
Nine verified wedding venues in and around Longview, Texas, from a 4,500 square foot cedar barn to a 1921 country club, with real capacities and addresses.
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Seafood
The Best Seafood in Port Aransas
Ten Port Aransas seafood restaurants verified open in 2026, ranked, from a chef-driven room on Alister to a boil dumped straight onto butcher paper.
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Things to Do
The Best Things to Do in Port Aransas
Ten things to do in Port Aransas verified open in 2026, from 18 miles of drive-on Gulf beach to a free aquarium and a 1,225 foot birding boardwalk.
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The Best Things to Do in Rockport, Texas
Nine things to do in Rockport verified open in 2026, from the first Blue Wave beach in Texas to a live oak older than the state and guaranteed cranes.
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The Best Things to Do in Corsicana, Texas
Ten things to do in Corsicana verified open in 2026, from the 1896 bakery that ships fruitcake worldwide to a restored 1921 theatre and the 1894 oil park.
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Things to Do
The Best Things to Do in Gainesville, Texas
Eight things to do in Gainesville verified open in 2026, from a zoo with daily giraffe feedings to an 1884 museum, a 1902 depot and the Medal of Honor park.
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