Huntsville

Roadside Oddities: the Legacy of Dan Phillips, Creator of Huntsville’s Boot House

January 19, 2022 | By John Nova Lomax

A Huntsville Museum Offers a Rare Chance to Step Into the Room where Sam Houston Died

July 23, 2021 | By Heather Brand

The Steamboat House in Huntsville not only protects artifacts of Texas history at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum, the house itself is an artifact.

5 Hidden Gem Texas Lakes

July 1, 2019 | By Pam LeBlanc, Jason Boyett, Clayton Maxwell, Dan Oko

Spend some time in and on the waters of these five lesser-known lakes, then visit the charming towns that surround them for a refreshing, slow-paced getaway.

10 Epic Summer Travel Adventures

April 19, 2017 | By Clayton Maxwell

Get even more summertime adventure ideas.

Hello summertime! We know it can get hot out there, but that’s no excuse to stay inside: Cool outdoor adventures in Texas abound.

General Sam Houston Folk Festival

March 30, 2017 | By

May marks the 30th year of music, crafts, culture, and Texas history at the General Sam Houston Folk Festival.

Comfort Awaits

January 12, 2017 | By Caroline Gnagy

Inside the modest painted-brick building that houses Huntsville’s Farmhouse Cafe, comfort awaits—both on the plate and in spirit.

Daytripper with Chet Garner: Huntsville

February 7, 2012 | By Chet Garner

For some, the idea of spending time in Huntsville conjures up images of a striped jumpsuit, two matching metal bracelets, and a uniformed escort who definitely isn’t a tour guide. But for those who visit voluntarily, Huntsville makes for one incredible day trip. 

Land of Big Sam

July 17, 2009 | By Karen Hastings

Historic Capitol Hill, one of the highest points in Huntsville, is a good place to start if you want to really understand this cultured and prosperous Piney Woods town that has long set its sights on greatness.

The October 2023 issue of Texas Highways "Tastes Like Home"

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