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  4. 20 Great Road Trips from Houston (With images)

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  1. 15 Most Exciting Road Trips From Texas

    15 Most Exciting Road Trips From Texas. Take a state as big as Texas — 268,597 square miles — and couple it with a pandemic, and you have another meaning to "Lone Star State." If you are antsy and in need of travel, we've found cities you can visit that are just a road trip away. Some may only take a few hours, but all can be done in a day ...

  2. 19 Best Weekend Getaways from Dallas (Fun Road Trip Ideas!)

    Palo Duro Canyon State Park, TX. The second-largest canyon in the USA is reachable as a weekend trip from Dallas-and it's one of the coolest places in all of Texas! While you're there, be sure to soak in the excellent views from the top of the canyon, drive the park loop road, and hike a couple of trails.

  3. 25 Best Weekend Getaways in Texas

    San Antonio. Home to Texas' most famous building (the Alamo), our former home city of San Antonio is easily one of the best cities for weekend trips in Texas. READ NEXT. 25 Most Romantic Getaways in the USA. Yes, check out the Alamo, but get beyond it too: San Antonio is home to Texas' only UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 18th-century San ...

  4. 17 Exciting Weekend Getaways from Houston (Road Trip Ideas!)

    Unlike the rest of Texas' major cities, Houston is even within reach of beach towns beyond Texas that you can enjoy on a short road trip from Houston! READ NEXT. 11 Best Beaches Near Houston. Pensacola Beach, Florida.

  5. 25 Unique Weekend Getaways from Dallas, Texas

    The 11,000-acre Rough Creek Lodge & Resort is the perfect place for family vacations, and couples' trips. The resort offers 51 guest rooms and suites, four cabins, and four vacation rental homes. The guest rooms and suites are located in the lodge and range from 400 to 1,300-square-feet in size.

  6. 25 Great Weekend Getaways in Texas

    The Tremont House in Galveston is a romantic trip idea from Houston, offering couples a great base for exploring the attractions and the beaches in the area.. Guest rooms and suites feature high ceilings, hardwood floors and custom period furnishings. Luxury amenities include HD television with premium channels, free Wi-Fi, an iPod docking and Wolfgang Puck Coffee.

  7. The 16 Best Road Trips In Texas You Should Take

    10. Small Town Road Trip. Google Maps. Flickr/slapers. Texas is home to a plethora of charming small towns, and you should make this your year to hit the road and visit as many as possible. This trip takes you to 10 most quaint towns in the state with historic town squares, local restaurants, and friendly locals.

  8. 15 Fun Texas Road Trips For Your Bucket List

    Starting out of Austin, this road trip has relatively short round trip time of 11 hours. This gives you ample time to explore these small towns to their fullest. The Small Towns in Texas Road Trip is one of the best road trips from Austin if you want to explore the more local side of Texas.

  9. 21 Amazing & Incredible Road Trips in Texas

    The Texas section of Route 66 crosses the panhandle and has plenty of unique road trip stops. The road is 180 miles long and extends from Shamrock to Adrian. The U-Drop Inn in Shamrock was featured in the movie 'Cars'. Adrian marks the midpoint of the road and is home to the famous Midpoint Cafe.

  10. 6 best road trips in Texas

    1. Hill Country. Best scenic road trip. Austin-San Antonio; 200 miles. The Hill Country is one of the prettiest regions in Texas, especially in spring when wildflowers bloom along the roadside. In Austin, soak up the live music and food truck scene - and watch the bats swoop out from beneath the South Congress Bridge - before heading west ...

  11. 19 Fabulous Weekend Getaways from Dallas

    Distance from Dallas: 133 miles, just over 2 hours. Davis, Oklahoma is one of the weekend getaways from Dallas that is located in another state! We know that Texas is HUGE, so often times, you can drive for eight hours and never leave the state. LOL! Don't worry, that is not the case for this weekend road trip.

  12. 14 Fabulous Weekend Getaways in Texas

    Famous for being the home of the Alamo, San Antonio is packed full of history making it one of the best weekend getaways in Texas for history buffs or anyone who appreciates old-world charm. Check into one of the many historic hotels such as The Menger, Hotel Gibbs, or The St. Anthony and spend the weekend retracing the footsteps of Davy ...

  13. 50 Best Weekend Getaways in Texas

    Here are the top 50 weekend getaways in Texas. 1. Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek — Dallas (Editor's Choice) 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd. Dallas, TX 75219. (214) 559-2100. Visit Website. Social Media. Open in Google Maps.

  14. 13 Exciting Weekend Getaways in Texas

    Popular activities here include hiking, mountain biking, caving, kayaking, and visiting the 60-foot Gorman Falls. You can reach the falls if you hike a three-mile round-trip trail on your own or take a shorter guided hike with a local ranger. The state park allows camping if you want to "rough it" for the weekend.

  15. 30 Incredible Day Trips from Dallas

    Davis, Oklahoma and Turner Falls Oklahoma. Turner Falls is located in Davis, Oklahoma, near the Texas border, making it one of the best day trips. Head about 2 hours north of Dallas to find the city of Davis and Turner Falls. Turner Falls offers a gorgeous waterfall, multiple swimming areas, and even trails to explore.

  16. 17 Amazing Weekend Getaways in Texas

    Austin. Austin is one of the best destinations for weekend getaways in Texas with an eclectic mix of music, cafes, parks, cultural attractions, and outdoor activities to choose from. Spend your days listening to live music at local music venues and checking out the city's hip and trendy restaurants. Ann and Roy Butler Boardwalk Trail is one ...

  17. 18 Easy Weekend Getaways in Texas in 2024

    Galveston. Take some time off of main land Texas and visit Galveston. The island city offers countless amounts of fishing, dolphin sightings and water adventures, but it also is rich in history. The Strand (Galveston's historic district), is full of shops, dining and entertainment. The city is also full of great museums such as the railroad ...

  18. 28 Best Road Trips from Houston, Texas

    Houston Las Vegas Road Trip. Vegas is a popular destination for Houstonians looking to get away in the holidays. The drive from Houston to Vegas is about 23 hours, depending on traffic and weather conditions. Interesting stops along the way include Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Flagstaff, Arizona.

  19. The 10 Best Weekend Getaways In Texas To Visit Now

    Boerne. The Dienger Trading Co. John Davidson. Boerne (pronounced BUR-nee) sits in the Texas Hill Country and is a top pick for those searching for nostalgic joys: a root beer float from an old-school sweet shop, a welcoming smile on its colorful Main Street, or a spontaneous dunk into the Guadalupe River.

  20. Six Quiet Weekend Getaways in Texas

    Danno Wise has lived on the Texas Gulf Coast his entire life, and has been writing about Texas travel, fishing, and the outdoors since 1994. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines. Updated on 06/26/19. Texas has numerous well-known tourist destinations filled with attractions, events and more. However, sometimes a quiet weekend getaway is more ...

  21. 21 Terrific Day Trips in Texas

    13 of the Most Haunted Places in Texas. Here, in the Piney Woods of East Texas, the old steam locomotives still run, and you can be a part of it. Book an open car, a dome car, or even a caboose for a 2 ½ hour journey through the pines of East Texas. This day trip is absolutely perfect as an outing for the whole family.

  22. 6 Best Weekend Getaways in Texas

    Fort Worth. Mariah Tyler. In northern Texas, a weekend in Fort Worth makes sense: It's only 30 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and close enough to Dallas and the surrounding ...

  23. 26 Best Road Trips From San Antonio

    There are plenty of world-class road trips within 5 to 8 hours from San Antonio. From breathtaking mountains and wildlife to classic American cities, there is sure to be plenty to discover for those wanting an adventure through Texas and beyond. 16. Marfa and Alpine, TX.

  24. 36 Hours in Austin: Things to Do and See

    Try the grilled blueberry cornbread ($5.50) or vegan kolaches ($5.25), a modern twist on the filled pastries that are traditional road trip snacks in the surrounding Czech-influenced region. Lunch ...

  25. February 27-28, 2024 -- Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas

    1:01 a.m. ET, February 29, 2024 Weather improvements in Texas Panhandle will be short-lived, National Weather Service says. From CNN's Robert Shackelford