Favorite Texas Weekend Getaways

Texas is the largest of the lower 48 states.

Wide open spaces, tumbleweed, cowboys, ranches and oil might come to mind when you think of the "Lone Star State", but there is more.

Bordering Mexico, many parts of Texas have a Spanish feel evidenced by the many Tex-Mex restaurants, art and other cultural influences.

Texas weather: Summer is hot. Spring and Fall are great times to visit with the wildflowers blooming in Spring and fairly warm temperatures through November. Winter can be cooler although on the Gulf coast you will find warm temperatures....in fact, many "snow birds" from the Midwest winter in Southern Texas.

Here are the some favorite Texas weekend getaways to consider:

Dallas Vacation - Probably the most well-know, this cosmopolitan city has many fabulous restaurants, museums and well-known shops.

This would make a great destination for girls getaways with its great shopping and restaurants.

San Antonio Getaway - The flavor here is "Tex-Mex" and its famous for the Alamo and the beautiful riverwalk. If you are looking for romantic weekend getaways, this city should top the list. It's low-key atmosphere, beauty and interesting restaurants can't be beat!

Austin Getaway

Lake Austin

Austin, in beautiful Hill Country, is the Capitol of Texas. It is also home to the University of Texas, Blanton Museum of Art with over 13,000 works of art, the Mexic-Arte Museum, and the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library.

The Zilker Park has trails, a nature center, a botanical garden with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and Barton Springs pool.

This "artsy town" is known for being one of the liveliest popular music scenes in the country. Bands can be heard at all different venues from supermarkets to record shops. East 6th Street is Austin's entertainment hub. With its young, "hip" feel this would be a great destination for a honeymoon getaway. Check out the Austin Folk House B&B, near the University of Texas, for a romantic Austin getaway.

For a girls getaway try the luxurious Lake Austin Spa Resort, 512-372-7300, which was named the #1 destination spa in North America by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler.

South Padre Island Getaway

For wide expanses of beach, sand dunes and the warmest weather in Texas....check out South Padre Island.

The warm Gulf currents make this a great winter getaway to escape the cold of winter.

Warning: Avoid Spring Break time when this becomes one big, crowded party for college kids.

South Padre Hotels
A favorite with reasonable rates is the Palm Resort, 800-466-1613. It has the nostalgic charm of a beachside inn, "Cafe on the Beach" and a pool.

If you are looking for luxury....check out the Peninsula Island Resort and Spa, 956-761-2514, with beautiful suites, spa, five star restaurant, and pool with swim up bar.

Enjoy Texas Weekend Getaways in one of these interesting destinations. Make sure and check out my separate pages for a Dallas Vacation and a San Antonio Getaway!