In addition to great music and great eats, both states have much to explore — historic downtowns, a parade of storied homes ...

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The seafood restaurants started like East Texas fishing camps, but now they serve everything from queso to gumbo.

From savory tandoori chicken empanadas and banh mi to ricotta cake and sticky buns, cocktails and coffee, there's so much to try this year.