Wildsam Field Guides: Texas takes travelers and locals alike deeper into the heart of the state through non-touristy road trips. Home to briny coastal byways and far west reaches, Bob Wills and Beyoncé, barbecue masters and Viet-Cajun innovators, the Lone Star State is vast, layered and fun to explore. This guide provides local recommendations for the ultimate Texas adventure.

Experience what the Lone Star State has to offer, including:

• Dance halls of note
• Intel on the state's best brisket, chili, and kolaches
• A Round Top Antiques Fair primer
• An expert selection of retro inns, bohemian retreats and elegant lodgings
• An expert selection of retro inns, bohemian retreats and elegant lodgings
• JT Van Zandt on the Texas coast
• Scenic stopovers in the Hill Country
• Big Bend by horseback
• A history of Texas Monthly's Bum Steer Awards