
A luxury storefront stands alone beside Highway 90 in the Chihuahuan Desert. No shopping center surrounds it, and the nearest small town barely interrupts the open West Texas landscape. The sign says Prada, but the door never opens. Prada Marfa has become one of the most recognizable roadside attractions in Texas. Its unusual location…

Texas has a way of making every destination look closer on the map than it feels from behind the wheel. The temptation to stay on the interstate and push through the miles can be strong, especially when you still have hundreds of them ahead. I prefer routes that give me a reason to slow…