Canyon Ranch

Austin, Texas – October 30, 2026 -- Canyon Ranch Austin is now open to guests, with 141 rooms, a 40,000-square-foot spa billed as the largest in Texas, and homes for sale from $3.8 million, all less than an hour from downtown Austin.

The resort sits on more than 600 acres overlooking Lake Travis and includes 1.5 miles of shoreline plus a network of trails. Texas architecture firm Lake Flato designed the property to link indoor and outdoor spaces. Guests can choose from more than 30 daily activities, as well as individual consultations and programs covering fitness, mental wellness, spirituality, nutrition, and performance.

Austin, Texas – September 03, 2026 -- Texas is rolling out a string of new hotels, parks and dining honors this year, giving travelers fresh reasons to plan a trip to the state.

New hotels target wellness and accessibility

1 Hotel Austin, a sustainability-focused property, opens in September. In San Antonio, Morgan's Hotel is designed with technology and trained staff to serve travelers of all abilities. Canyon Ranch Texas opens Oct. 15 in Spicewood, spreading a wellness retreat across 600 acres overlooking Lake Travis.

State parks expand hiking and stargazing options

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, 75 miles west of Fort Worth, opened in March as Texas' newest state park, offering nearly 4,900 acres for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing and stargazing. Near Fredericksburg, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area added a rugged backcountry section, more than doubling the park's size.