The Texas Travel Awards shine a spotlight on the most exciting, innovative, and inviting places around the state. The 2022 winners represent uniquely Texas places and experiences worthy of any traveler’s itinerary.
South Padre Island took home the top award for Destination of the Year, as well as five other awards, including the People’s Choice for Best Destination for Families. New this year, we asked the public to help decide four categories: the best destinations for Arts & Culture, Families, Foodies, and Outdoor Adventures. Sixty other categories split into two sections with statewide winners and winners by three population breakdowns were scored by our elite panel of judges that included travel industry professionals, travel journalists, and a touring musician. See them all below and click to learn more about each winner, or read the 2022 Texas Travel Awards magazine here.
Destination of the Year
Agritourism
Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (New Braunfels)
Art Festival or Event
Small Market
Bar
Small Market
Floyd’s Wine Lounge (Brenham)
Mid Market
Magnum (Grapevine)
Big Market
Zanzibar (Austin)
Brewery
The Padre Island Brewing Company (South Padre Island)
Community Event
Small Market
Dickens on Main (Boerne)
Mid Market
First Friday (Bryan)
Big Market
Dia de los Muertos (New Braunfels)
Destination Marketing Campaign
Small Market
Mid Market
Big Market
Arli and the World of Wonderful (Arlington)
Destination Social Media Account
Mid Market
Big Market
Distillery
Giant Texas Distillers (Houston)
Golf Course
Landa Park Golf Course (New Braunfels)
Hiking/Biking Trail
Hancock Hill Trails (The Desk) (Alpine)
Historic Site
Fort Chadbourne Historic Site (Bronte)
Hotel
Mid Market
The Stella Hotel (Bryan)
Big Market
Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection (Austin)
Iconic Tourist Attraction
Gruene Hall (New Braunfels)
Instagrammable Spot
Small Market
Big Market
Lutie’s Garden Restaurant (Austin)
Lake
Live Music Venue
Small Market
LongBoard Bar & Grill (South Padre Island)
Mid Market
Third Rail (Grapevine)
Big Market
Gruene Hall (New Braunfels)
Museum
Small Market
Museum of the Big Bend (Alpine)
Mid Market
The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University (San Marcos)
Big Market
Sophienburg Museum and Archives (New Braunfels)
Music Festival or Event
Small Market
Big Market
Outdoor Activity
Small Market
Surfing (South Padre Island)
Big Market
Natural Bridge Caverns (New Braunfels)
Park
Johnson Park (Marble Falls)
Place to Dance
Gruene Hall (New Braunfels)
Public Art
Art al Fresco (Boerne)
Resort
La Cantera Resort & Spa (San Antonio)
Restaurant
Small Market
Blake’s Kitchen and Kocktailz (Columbus)
Mid Market
Ronin Farm & Restaurant (Bryan)
Big Market
Lutie’s Garden Restaurant (Austin)
Revitalization
Hotel Paso del Norte, Autograph Collection (El Paso)
Shopping District
Hill Country Mile (Boerne)
Sports Venue
Small Market
Kokernot Field (Alpine)
Big Market
Globe Life Field (Arlington)
Swimming Spot
Spring Fed Pool (New Braunfels)
Tourism-Related Community/Philanthropic Efforts
Small Market
Visit Granbury Winter Guest – Goosebump Jump 2022
Big Market
Sleep Like Us by Valencia Hotel Group (San Antonio)
Travel/Destination Podcast
Alpine TX: Heart of the Big Bend Podcast
Under the Radar Activity
Small Market
Mid Market
Big Market
Stars and Stripes Drive-In (New Braunfels)
Unique Lodging
Small Market
Johnny Yurts (Johnson City)
Big Market
Schlitterbahn Treehouses (New Braunfels)
Views
Reunion Tower (Dallas)
Visitor Center
Small Market
Mid Market
Brenham/Washington County Visitor Center
Big Market
Winery
William Chris Vineyards (Hye)
