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Weekend Getaways from Austin

Weekend Getaways from Austin


Top weekend vacations from Austin, Texas, include Fredericksburg, San Antonio, New Braunfels and other romantic places.

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Romantic Things to Do in Houston, Texas

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Things to Do in Lubbock, Texas

Things to Do in Lubbock, Texas

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Things to Do in Texas

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Beaches in Texas



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Things to Do in Galveston

Explore Galveston Island beaches, attractions and parks on your weekend trip.



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Weekend Getaways from Dallas, Texas

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Things to Do in Port Aransas, Texas

Things to Do in Port Aransas, Texas



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Things to Do in Jefferson, Texas

Things to Do in Jefferson, Texas

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Weekend Getaways in Texas

Weekend Getaways in Texas

Texas drifted like a long, slow sunset. Wide-open skies blushed rose and gold, windmill blades turned lazily, and every highway mile whispered some half-forgotten melody of summer freedom. I caught myself thinking, “Here, the horizon never hurries—so why should I?”


What lingered were the contrasts: bluebonnets waving in quiet Hill Country valleys, the soft hush of Gulf tides under moonlight, a weathered dance hall glowing amber on a Saturday night. I wandered from peach-stand backroads to mission-stone courtyards, from mesquite-scented campfires to café booths buzzing with soulful blues, and I left feeling steady, spacious—like the land itself had loaned me its calm.


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Whether you’re dreaming of springtime wildflower trails, river-float afternoons, star-washed desert evenings, or small-town two-step sessions, these guides gather the corners of Texas that made me feel warmly rooted and quietly lit. It isn’t about grand gestures. It’s about slow light, open roads, and the gentle comfort of knowing there’s always room to breathe.


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