Spotlights on upcoming events, quirky trip themes, fascinating histories, and behind-the-scenes explorations of the history, heritage, and culture of Texas. Read about it and then get out there and experience it for yourself!
Mountain Trail Region
5 West Texas Escapes for a Digital Detox and a Dose of History
In West Texas, the horizon stretches endlessly, cell signals fade, and time itself seems to slow. For travelers seeking more…
Brazos Trail Region
Plot Twist: Your Next Texas Road Trip Is a Literary One
If your “to-read” pile is as ambitious as your travel bucket list, Texas might just be your next chapter. This…
Hill Country Trail Region
Hin nach Texas! How German Immigrants Shaped the Lone Star State
In October of 1845, Pastor Adolf Fuchs immigrated with his wife and seven children to Texas. He was a Lutheran…
Forest Trail Region
Ghosts in the Guestbook: Haunted Stays Across Texas
Across Texas, historic hotels and inns preserve more than fine architecture and storied pasts, they also carry tales of the…
Our Top Texas History Podcasts
Sure, you can walk the walk, but can you talk the talk? These Texans can. We've rounded up a talkative…
Stroll Through Downtown on Corsicana’s Bronze Statue Tour
Stroll through Corsicana's downtown (and beyond) to learn about the town's history while viewing impressive public art.
Experience Presidential History on Denison’s “Ike Hike” Walking Tour
The Ike Hike in downtown Denison is a linear trail that memorializes President Dwight D. Eisenhower's visits to Denison. It…
Forest Trail Region
Exploring the Rich Cultural Legacy of East Texas
East Texas, a region known for its lush pine forests and vibrant wildlife, is also a treasure trove of cultural…
Galveston Historic Overnights: Grand Galvez Hotel
Galveston Historic Overnights: Tremont House
Galveston Historic Overnights: The Educator’s Townhouse
Galveston Historic Overnights: The Barber’s Victorian Cottage
Galveston Historic Overnights: Hurley’s West Wing
Galveston Historic Overnights: The Dressmaker’s Corner
Galveston Historic Overnights: Governor Lubbock’s House
Galveston Historic Overnights: The Prussian Socialite’s House
Independence Trail Region
Historic Cemeteries Across Texas Are Scattering Wildflower Seed
Cemeteries were once ecologically dynamic spaces, cultivated as wilderness destinations for the public before public parks became the norm in…
Painting Landscapes en Plein Air
It's wildflower season in Texas and with a bit of artistic flourish and a keen enough eye, you can savor…
Forest Trail Region
Pass the Time in a Botanical Garden This Spring
Part of the thrill of Texas wildflowers in the spring is their defiant nature, appearing inexplicably on dusty highway medians…
Hill Country Trail Region
Your Guide To Historic Austin
Whether you're visiting Austin for fun or for business, we hope you've built in some extra time to experience the…
Hill Country Trail Region
Step Back In Time While Visiting Boerne, TX
Boerne History. Long before Boerne became a popular tourist destination, it was an undeveloped region populated by Native Americans. In…
Hill Country Trail Region
The Fight for Independence: The Texas Revolution
Everyone remembers the Battle of the Alamo, the famous but failed attempt by Texans to hold their line of defense…
Brazos Trail Region
Presidents Day in Texas: Remember Success, Tragedy, and Leadership of U.S. Presidents at These Historic Places
There is an interesting collection of Texas destinations to visit with compelling connections to several former commanders in chief. Texas…
Brazos Trail Region
The Past Is All Around You. We Can Show You Where.
You know that feeling you get when you visit a place and you suddenly understand ... Something. Happened. Here. We…
Galveston Historic Overnights: Levy’s Electric House
Galveston Historic Overnights: The Wharf Worker’s Cottage
Galveston Historic Overnights: The Widower’s Townhouse
Galveston Historic Overnights: The German Cottage
Galveston Historic Overnights: Mrs. Wise’s Craftsman
Galveston Historic Overnights: Treaccar’s Rental Craftsman
Forest Trail Region
6 Cozy Historic Homes to Explore this Winter in Texas
Nothing reflects the remarkable history of venerable Texas like exploring the physical destinations where day-to-day life once occurred for residents…
City Sidewalks, Busy Sidewalks
It's the most wonderful time of the year to visit a historic Main Street District in Texas! After all, it's…
Forts Trail Region
Relive Holiday Heritage at State Historic Sites
Unique holiday celebrations are happening at State Historic Sites all month long. Keep reading to learn more about candlelit historic…
Forest Trail Region
Lots and Lots of Pretty Things
Museums across the state provided us with letters, postcards, and other epistolary ephemera that paint a picture of yonder days…
Hill Country Trail Region
Walk in Famous Footsteps
Sit at the very table where so-and-so once dined! Catch a show where ol' what's-her-name played that tune! Discover ten…
Brazos Trail Region
Travel the World Without Ever Leaving Texas
Everyone knows Texas is a big state. But when you can travel the world from your own backyard, Texas becomes…
Mountain Trail Region
Holland Hotel — Alpine, TX
The original Hotel Holland was built in the 1880s. The one Trost worked on is a few store fronts up…
Mountain Trail Region
Perry Mansion — Terlingua, TX
It was not my first time to see the Perry Mansion, I’d seen it up on the hill many times…
Mountain Trail Region
Davis Mountains Scenic Loop
When visiting the Big Bend Region, be sure to make time to spend a day or two in Fort Davis.
Mountain Trail Region
Gage Hotel
The town of Marathon came into being with the coming of the Texas and New Orleans Railroad in 1882 and…
Mountain Trail Region
Hotel Paisano
The striking Hotel Paisano, historically known as El Paisano Hotel, got off to a rocky start as construction workers broke…
Mountain Trail Region
Hotel El Capitan
Hotel El Capitan was built in 1930 by the Gateway Hotel Chain, led by Charles Bassett, at the crossroads of…
Lakes Trail Region
Discover These 8 African American History Sites in Dallas
As one of the last states to inform enslaved people of their freedom, Texas shares an interesting relation with its…
Hill Country Trail Region
7 Hispanic Heritage Sites in San Antonio
Formerly part of Mexico and Spain, Texas has deep Hispanic roots. Much of the food, entertainment, and celebrations Texans enjoy…
Hill Country Trail Region
German Historical Sites in the Hill Country Region
German immigrants initially sought sanctuary in Texas from political and religious persecution. Many settled in the Hill Country, where the…
Brazos Trail Region
Top Picnic Spots with Texas History
As Texans continue to seek creative ways to explore our state safely, the Texas Historical Commission is offering ideas for…
Brazos Trail Region
Healthy Activities and Texas History at Our State Historic Sites
2021 presented new opportunities to explore activities and travel throughout the Lone Star State. Many of our state historic sites…
Plains Trail Region
Exploring the Quanah Parker Trail
Dozens of arrows, 22 feet tall, pierce the landscape of the Panhandle Plains. They commemorate Quanah Parker, last chief of…
Hill Country Trail Region
Historic Road Trip: Fredericksburg to Johnson City
The Hill Country is the birthplace of former President Lyndon Baines Johnson and the home of descendants of thousands of…
Forest Trail Region
Historic Road Trip: Nacogdoches and San Augustine
East Texas is a special place. From the tall pines, to the historic downtowns, and the unique lodging and dining…
Plains Trail Region
Historic Road Trip: Amarillo and Canyon
Clear skies, wide open spaces, and spectacular scenic vistas immediately jump to mind when you think of the Texas Panhandle…
Lakes Trail Region
Historic Road Trip: Denison to Clarksville
Settled by Native Americans, conquered by Spaniards, then included as part of Mexico, this region is rich with history and…
