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1. Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Unique Accommodations
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2. Brazos Bend State Park, Texas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Cedar Hill State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Dinosaur Valley State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Foxfire Log Cabins, Texas

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6. Camp Jellystone

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7. Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa

Category: Unique Accommodations
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8. Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa, Texas

Category: Unique Accommodations
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9. Inks Lake State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Isla Grand Beach Resort

Category: Unique Accommodations
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11. JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa

Category: Unique Accommodations
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12. La Cantera Resort & Spa

Category: Unique Accommodations
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13. Lajitas Golf Resort

Category: Unique Accommodations
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14. Lakeway Resort and Spa, Texas

Category: Unique Accommodations
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15. Meridian State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Mustang Island State Park, Texas

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Padre Island National Seashore

Romantic Islands
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18. Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area, Texas

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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19. Splashway Waterpark and Campground, Texas

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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20. The Resort at Schlitterbahn, Texas

Category: Unique Accommodations
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21. The San Luis Resort

Category: Unique Accommodations
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22. The Westin Stonebriar Hotel & Golf Club, Texas

Category: Unique Accommodations
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23. The Woodlands Resort

Category: Unique Accommodations
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24. Tyler State Park, Texas

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

With its sunny weather and its many kid-oriented attractions, Texas is one of the best states for a family-friendly getaway. Some of the best waterparks in the country can be found here, including the Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and many of the resorts and hotels boast their own private waterparks for guests to enjoy as well.

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