Small town texas

These 10 towns in Texas have vibrant and active downtown districts and excellent historic buildings that are still in use.

Tightknit and vibrant, small towns like Mason, Vega, and Sulphur Springs show their enduring spirit

Nacogdoches Texas

Lucky for us native Texans, we know of a few off-the-beaten-path destinations that are just as good as their more well-known counterparts.

Laredo, TX: Visit the border town of Laredo, one of the oldest border crossing points that sits on the north bank of the Rio Grande River. In the heart of the downtown historic district, don't miss visiting the Cathedral of San Augustin, which dates back to 1872.

If you want to gaze at wildflowers or dip in a natural swimming hole, the Texas Hill Country has it all. Here's our guide to the 20 best off-the-beaten-path adventures.

The German owners have put this 10-acre West Texas ghost town Lobo on the market 12 years after buying it.

Marshall Texas Old Historic Small Town in 2011 Roads Building Signs Architecture