Quick Summary:

  • Q: What are some of Texas' best destinations for romantic getaways?
  • A: These lovely towns and tourist destinations are among Texas' best for romantic getaways, home to some of the state's top visitor attractions.
  • Q: Where can couples enjoy lively urban getaways in Texas?
  • A: Couples can explore Austin's hipster neighborhoods, peruse the museums of Dallas' Museum District, or stroll along San Antonio's gorgeous River Walk.
  • Q: What does Texas Hill Country offer for romantic trips?
  • A: Texas Hill Country is home to charming small towns with 19th-century architecture and acclaimed wineries.
  • Q: What natural wonders can couples visit in Texas?
  • A: Lovely natural wonders include Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in America after Arizona's Grand Canyon.


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1. Austin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Balcones Canyonlands Preserve ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Balmorhea State Park

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4. Bastrop, Texas

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5. Big Bend National Park

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6. Big Spring State Park

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7. Brenham

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8. Burnet, Texas

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9. Colorado State Bend Park, Texas

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10. Corpus Christi

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11. Dallas

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12. Davis Mountains State Park

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13. Dripping Springs

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14. Enchanted Rock State Park

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15. Fredericksburg, Texas

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16. Galveston

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17. Granbury, Texas

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18. Horseshoe Bay

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19. Houston

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20. Lost Maples State Natural Area

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21. Monahans Sandhills State Park

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22. Palo Duro Canyon State Park

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Palo Duro Canyon State Park | Romantic Getaways in Texas for Couples
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23. Pedernales Falls State Park

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24. San Antonio, Texas

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