Ready to get the heck outta dodge? Whether your weekend is two days or stretched to four, Texas has a plethora of getaway worthy spots. Here are fifty that we love and just a little bit about them. For the full story on any of these spots, you’ll have to scout it out first hand.

austin-moms-blog-texas-weekend-getawaysHouston & Southeast Texas 

  • Clear Lake/Seabrook/Kemah – Space Center Houston, Pine Gulley and Clear Lake parks, waterfront dining and a few carnival-type rides on the Boardwalk. Good for everyone.
  • Downtown Houston – the Galleria, a thriving arts district and several pro sports teams. Ignore the humidity and visit H-Town. Good for everyone.
  • Galveston – beaches, Moody Gardens, the Strand. In December, you can see Dickens on the Strand too! Good for everyone.
  • San Luis Resort – a different, more grown up luxurious way to see Galveston. Good for adults.
  • The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa – Fancy schmancy Houston. Good for adults.
  • San Jacinto monument – South of Houston, take in the site of Texas Independence. Good for kids.
  • Brenham – ice cream! And less than two hours from both Houston and Austin so a great mid-way stop for traveling between the two. Good for kids.
  • College Station – if you are into the Aggie thing 😉 Good for everyone (who doesn’t bleed burnt orange).
  • The Retreat at Artesian Lakes – just outside of the Texas Big Thicket National Preserve, you’ll get back to nature and enjoy log-cabin living. Good for everyone.

DFW & Northeast Texas 

  • Great Wolf Lodge – indoor waterpark, arcade, spa all just north of Dallas. Good for everyone.
  • Fort Worth – museums, the Stockyards and minutes from more. Good for adults.
  • Downtown Dallas – museums, food, spas, the zoo. Check out the new Klyde Warren Park for events including free yoga and Pilates classes! Good for everyone.
  • Rosewood Cresent Spa & Resort – full on Dallas luxury, even endorsed by Gwyneth Paltrow. Good for adults, especially a girls’ getaway (take me!).
  • Arlington – Sports, sports and more sports! Good for school-age kids or a guys’ trip.
  • Wichita Falls – Museum of North Texas plus tons of wildlife spotting opps. Good for everyone.
  • Gaylord Texan – Everything you could ever need under one roof and a spectacular holiday setup. Good for everyone.
  • Lake Texoma – fishing, boating, sunbathing, relaxing. Good for everyone.
  • Jefferson – east of Dallas, a quaint cozy town chock full of B&Bs. Also enjoy antiquing and live theatre performances. Good for adults.
  • Lubbock – play a round at The Rawls at Texas Tech and grab a game. Good for everyone.
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Saturday morning yoga at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas

San Antonio & South Texas

  • San Antonio – Alamo, zoo, Spurs, Tex-Mex, margaritas and the Riverwalk. Good for everyone!
  • La Cantera Hill Country Resort – spa and golf. Good for adults.
  • Port Aransas – Beaches, beach houses and more beaches. Good for everyone, best for adults.
  • South Padre Island – Beaches, booze and more beaches. Good for adults.
  • North Padre Island – Beaches, Mustang Island State Park and quick access to the Texas State Aquarium. Good for families.
  • Corpus Christi – Visit the beach, see the USS Lexington and explore the Texas State Aquarium. Good for everyone.
  • Rockport – the theme of south Texas: beach. A lazy fishing town, perfect for quiet coastal time. Best for adults.

Central Texas

  • SoCo – right in your backyard is a fun, easy grownup getaway packed with trendy everything. Good for adults.
  • Lost Pines Resort & Spa – spa, lazy river, golf, horseback riding. Good for everyone.
  • Horseshoe Bay Resort & Spa – spa, pools, golf, lakeviews. Good for adults.
  • Lakeway Spa & Resort – spa, golf, kid zone. Good for everyone.
  • Salado – Seasonal festivals including the Chocolate & Wine Fest and the Christmas Stroll. Good for everyone.
  • San Marcos – catch a Texas State game and shop til you drop at the outlet mall. Good for everyone.
  • Fredericksburg – wine, antiques, German food, breweries, hill country views. Good for couples.
  • Enchanted Rock State Park – hike in the Hill Country. Good for everyone.
  • Sinya at Lone Man Creek – feels so far, but really so close. Check out this Wimberly “glamping” (glamour camping” destination. Good for couples.
  • Jellystone Park – Camping, playgrounds, water park. Good for kids.
  • Lake Austin Spa – Rest and relaxation on the lake. Good for girlfriends.
  • Gruene – Beer, live music and dancing. Good for adults.
  • Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery – brewery tour, camping and in December, a trail of lights. Good for everyone.
  • New Braunfels – float the river and relax. Good for everyone.
  • Walburg – Maybe not a full weekend away, but definitely a night out for tasty German food, drinking and dancing. Good for everyone (but leave the drinking to the adults).
  • Marble Falls – Texas White House, all things LBJ and a lake. Good for adults.
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Patio view from Sinya at Lone Man Creek

West Texas

  • Palo Duro Canyon – hiking and sightseeing. Good for everyone.
  • Big Bend – camping, hiking, sightseeing. Good for everyone.
  • Lajitas – Golf, zip lining, horseback riding, spa. Near enough to visit Big Bend but no camping required. Good for everyone
  • Marfa – the lights! Good for adults.
  • Fort Davis Mountains – hiking and slow easy living at the Davis Mountains State Park. Access to the McDonald Observatory. Good for everyone.
  • El Paso – eat, drink, hike, see (museums). Good for everyone.
  • San Angelo – visit Fort Concho, explore the picturesque downtown and hang out on the river. Good for everyone.
  • Balmorhea State Park – swim or scuba in the world’s largest spring-fed swimming pool. Good for everyone.

Where is your favorite Texas getaway?

5 COMMENTS

  1. Looking for the resort conference center near Highway 121 North. They had cabins and the meals were included in the package

    I remember we passed the race track. Does anyone now the name of center

  2. Hi!
    My name is Kara O’Daniel and I am trying to get the word out about a mother/daughter event that I am putting on in 2020. It is a mother/daughter cruise to Cozumel! It is all about building a strong bond between mothers and daughters. We will have keynotes about mindset, growing mentally and physically and also self defense! Do you have a network of people you could share this with? If so, that would be great. Or maybe you have a contact name and number I can reach out to. Just let me know! Thanks so much in advance and I look forward to hearing from you.

    Kara O’Daniel

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