Our Top 5 Stories of 2024

It's hard to surprise our audience of seasoned travelers, but our writers managed to uncover a few hidden gems that caught your attention in 2024. Here are the top five most popular stories we published last year, ready to get added to your New Year's bucket list.

Pictured: Recreations of Bell County historic properties in miniature.

Credit: Mallory Laurel

Historic Soda Fountains

You couldn’t resist the timeless pleasure of a cold, fizzy drink. Only about a dozen original soda fountains remain in Texas and we’ve mapped them here.

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Credit: Visit Corsicana

Healing Springs

You prioritized self-care! Our glimpse into the medicinal legacy of mineral springs and bathhouses in Texas had you running to grab your bathing suits.

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Norwegian Heritage

You were as surprised as we were to discover this pocket of Norwegian heritage hidden in the picturesque hills of Bosque County.

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Pictured: Ladies in Norwegian costume in front of St. Olaf's Kirke (The Rock Church)

Credit: Clifton Chamber of Commerce

Incredible Women

You knew better than to overlook the stories of Texas’ fiercest females. From the National Cowgirl Museum to the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House, these sites bring their legacies to life.

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Pictured: A statue at the W.A.S.P. Museum in Sweetwater

Credit: How Big Is Texas

Texas Firsts

You couldn’t resist yet another Texas first—this West Texas Thanksgiving celebration predates the pilgrims’ Thanksgiving feast by almost 25 years.

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Pictured: Re-enacting the First Thanksgiving in San Elizario

Credit: Visit El Paso

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Our Top 5 Stories of 2024

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Mallory Laurel