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Weekend Getaways from Dallas, 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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Places to Visit in Texas
Head to Houston to marvel at the Space Center, swing by Marfa to see the stunning contemporary art on display at the Chinati Foundation, or visit one of the state's beautiful national parks or preserves.
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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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