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Fodor's Travel

April 23, 2026
A Wildflower Road Trip Will Show You a Different Side of This State
During the springtime, many travelers become cherry-blossom obsessed, but rather than crowd around a blooming tree in New York’s Central Park or D.C.’s National Mall, why not ditch the crowds, hit the road, and take a road trip through the Texas wildflowers instead?
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Weird, Wacky, and Wild Blog

April 15, 2026
Wacky Texas Hill Country Stays
Consider the owners of Junk Gypsy buying two lodges and a cottage and using their decorating prowess to turn them into something special. And that's just what happened.
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Modern Luxury

February 16, 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Staying, Dining, Shopping & Exploring in Round Top
Though style-savvy crowds descend on Round Top every March and October like clockwork for the hugely popular antique show and tents, the best spots in and around this charming town are open all year long.
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Southern Living

September 6, 2025
7 Insider Tips Every First-Timer Should Know Before Visiting Texas’ Famed Round Top Antiques Fair
There's one famed event where you can find one-of-a-kind pieces to make your home stand out with unique flair: The Round Top Antiques Fair.
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City Lifestyle

September 2, 2025
Western Wow Factor
Cowboy hats, peasant dresses, cute jeans, broken-in yet stylish boots—looks that move effortlessly from white tablecloth luncheons on through an afternoon of mud, wind, and glaring sun, keeping them chic as they power shop among the hundreds of white tents that populate the area during “The Show.”
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Houstonia

August 20, 2025
Perfect Day Trips, 2.5 Hours or Less from Houston
This Hill Country gem has plenty to offer for a day trip. Get there early for a latte and hearty breakfast tacos from Round Top Coffee, then treat yourself to retail therapy.
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Homes and Gardens

August 15, 2025
These are the best cities in America for antique shopping, according to interior designers
If you're planning to attend an antique fair, you may want to add Round Top to your list. It's one of the best-known flea markets in the country due to both its size and its contents, filled with every type of gem you can think of.
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The Travel

August 13, 2025
This Quirky Small Town Is Also Home To America's Largest Antiques Fair
The Round Top Antiques Fair, called "The Show" by seasoned shoppers, was born in 1968 at the original Big Red Barn venue. Visitors comb through barns, tents, and open fields brimming with authentic antiques, vintage goods, art, architectural salvage, and home decor, many of which can’t be found anywhere else.
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Movie Maker

August 13, 2025
The Round Top Film Festival: Friendly Days and Starry Nights
“It’s truly a boutique, destination festival centrally located between Houston and Austin (with Dallas not far) — a place where film lovers can come together, gather, enjoy the music, and celebrate the art of film.”
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Houstonia

August 8, 2025
Why Round Top, Texas, Is One of the Hill Country’s Best Year-Round Escapes
Round Top isn’t just for antique season. Here’s how to eat, drink, shop, and unwind in this tiny Texas town at any time of year.
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Inside Hook

August 1, 2025
Hack the Tourist Traps With These Small-Town Alternatives
Round Top, located between Austin and Houston, holds the distinction of being Texas’ smallest incorporated town, with signs throughout the community proudly boasting its 87-person population.
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Convention South

July 3, 2025
Small Markets with Big Impact
Twice per year, the population of Round Top, Texas, swells from a mere 87 to tens of thousands in town for a jaw-dropping antiques and design fair.
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