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1. Hotel Galvez and Spa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Accommodations

2. Colton House Hotel, Austin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Accommodations

3. Berry Springs Park and Preserve, Texas

Category: Activities
Berry Springs Park and Preserve, Texas
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4. Bryan Beach

Category: Beaches
Bryan Beach
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5. Camp Creek Recreation Area, Texas

Category: Activities
Camp Creek Recreation Area, Texas
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6. Crockett Hotel

Category: Accommodations

7. Davis Mountains State Park, Texas

Category: Activities
Davis Mountains State Park, Texas
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8. Emerald Beach Hotel

Category: Accommodations

9. Enchanted Rock State Park

Category: Activities
Enchanted Rock State Park
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10. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas

Category: Activities
Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas
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11. Holiday Inn San Antonio Riverwalk

Category: Accommodations
Holiday Inn San Antonio Riverwalk
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12. Hotel Indigo Waco

Category: Accommodations

13. Lake Limestone

Category: Activities
Lake Limestone
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14. Oxford Ranch Campground

Category: Accommodations

15. Padre Island, a Romantic Getaway in Texas

Romantic Islands
Padre Island, a Romantic Getaway in Texas
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16. Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Category: Activities
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
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17. Red Roof Inn Houston - Westchase

Category: Accommodations
Red Roof Inn Houston - Westchase
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18. Spring Creek Park

Category: Activities
Spring Creek Park
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19. The Stockyards Hotel

Category: Accommodations
The Stockyards Hotel
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20. The Suites at Sunchase

21. Walling Bend Park, Texas

Category: Activities
Walling Bend Park, Texas
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Need a romantic idea for every budget? These suggestions will help you plan a romantic Texas getaway on a budget, ranging from plush hotels to day trip destinations without entrance fees or overnight camping charges.

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