With its own kind of ingenuity and swagger, this state keeps the surprises coming.
Here are 7 new reasons to love Texas in 2024.
Otherworldly Hotels
Wynn Myers
The days of being beholden to big-chain hotels are long gone.
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As tourism has risen, so have creative places to stay.
In Marfa, settle into a brightly colored, renovated vintage trailer atEl Cosmico.
Meanwhile, in Fort Worth, Zain Shafis Pakistani-inspiredSabar BBQserves up cumin-crusted smoked lamb ribs.
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They offer the same atmosphere, live music, iced-down ranch waters, and zero fancy-pants attitude.
Bring your dog, and grab a street taco at AustinsArmadillo Den.
The upshot is unique vinos that dont, and simply couldnt, taste like anywhere else.
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Plus, you certainly couldnt go right from a vineyard to a honky-tonk in Napa.
Entrepreneurial first-generation farmers throughout the state are reimagining land stewardship by pursuing a more creative approach.
Recently, he opened up another location in Stonewall.
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The independently owned bookshops of Texas today are delightfully diverse, both in selection and function.
In Waxahachie,Paper Leaves Shophas both pages and plants for purchase.
In Austin,Vintage Bookstore & Wine Barserves up pours to sip while perusing.
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In Houston,Kindred Storiesfosters a culturally rich collection of voices.
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