Places roadtriptammy Wants to Go

A small museum dedicated to the king of Western swing.

Houston’s oldest continuously-operating Tex-Mex restaurant has been a community hub since 1941.

This Austin music venue is an homage to a legendary figure in the local blues scene.

This Choctaw/Thai restaurant celebrates Indigenous cuisines from different continents.

The former home of one of America's greatest short story writers is home to an annual pun competition.

Originally brought to Texas by Czech settlers, these sweet and savory pastries are an essential local breakfast staple.

This convenience store-turned-brewpub serves up inventive Indian cuisine and a wide selection of beers.

Look no further than this local institution for the best East Texas–style barbecue.

This gravity-defying rock formation is one of Big Bend’s natural wonders.

Once called the Jersey Lilly, this former saloon was the domain of infamous Judge Roy Bean.

A collection of obscure and vintage equipment used for television, film, and radio.

This small park features a monumental fountain wall, providing a great photo opportunity in the middle of Houston.

A town pays homage to its namesake.

A prison-like structure guards the remains of a notorious Old West outlaw.

This big empty pig is a nostalgic throwback to mid-20th-century Texas barbecue.

The wood bears a hidden love note carved by a young Johnny Cash.

The saga of the massive nut begins and ends in Texas.

A 2,500-pound wooden nickel makes this woodworking museum easy to spot from the road.

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

The oldest active mini golf course in the U.S. has an elegant Art Deco style filled with lush tropical plants.

A free, canine-friendly alternative watering hole near the more famous Barton Springs.

Texas's oldest bakery serves authentic German pastries, including legendary strudel.

This grimly-titled Texas cemetery is all that remains of a Wild West settlement with possibly the worst name.