There’s something about living in Austin—the hum of live music, the creative buzz, the sweltering heat...that makes a quiet weekend escape feel all the more magical. Just beyond the city, the Hill Country opens up with winding roads, lavender fields, lazy rivers, and hidden inns waiting to hold your stories. Whether you’re soaking in a clawfoot tub in a creekside cabin or sipping wine under the stars in Fredericksburg, these weekend getaways remind you that rest doesn’t have to be far—it just has to be intentional.
Best Weekend Getaways from Austin:
Stay at rustic Swiss-inspired Barons CreekSide - 1 hour and 25 minutes from Austin
Barons CreekSide in Fredericksburg felt like something out of a fairy tale—Swiss log cabins tucked among whispering trees, a creek babbling just outside our door, and fireflies blinking to life as the sun dipped behind the hill country. Every detail invited us to slow down, breathe deep, and just be together. I remember thinking, “This is where time stands still—in the best possible way.”
What I Loved Most: Swaying in a hammock with a glass of wine, the scent of cedar and wildflowers in the air, and no sound but the creek and our laughter echoing off the trees.
My highlights? Dinner at The Club on-site: live music drifting through the night while we shared a Texas ribeye and grilled peaches with honey. It felt like Fredericksburg had wrapped us in its arms.
Plan your stay:
- Vibe: Rustic-chic, countryside escape
- Location: Fredericksburg, Texas
- Best For: Couples who crave cozy cabins, wine country, and nature sounds
- Amenities: Private cabins, fire pits, on-site dining and music, creek access
- Best Time to Visit: Spring or fall for blooming wildflowers and mild evenings
- Cost: From $245 per night
- Address: 316 Goehmann Ln, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Creative cool at Flophouze Hotel - 1 hour and 20 minutes from Austin
Staying at Flophouze felt like sleeping inside a super comfy doll house. Each recycled shipping container had its own personality—reclaimed wood, quirky art, and vintage records spinning in the background. It wasn’t just different. It was unforgettable. I remember thinking, “This place dares you to dream differently.”
What I Loved Most: Watching the sun set from an Adirondack chair, sipping Topo Chico and looking out over the vast Texas sky from the middle of nowhere.
My highlights? Lunch at Royers Round Top Café: a juicy burger with house-made chips, followed by their famous junkberry pie. Comfort food with attitude.
Plan your stay:
- Vibe: Artsy, minimal, offbeat luxury
- Location: Round Top, TX
- Best For: Creative couples, road-trippers, design lovers
- Amenities: Kitchenettes, hammocks, fire pits, unique decor
- Best Time to Visit: Spring and fall for antique fairs and cooler temps
- Cost: From $175 per night
- Address: 1132 W FM 1291, Round Top, TX 78954
Riverfront peace at Creek Haven Inn - 45 minutes from Austin
Tucked beneath cypress trees along the Blanco River, Creek Haven Inn felt like it had been placed there just for us. The rushing water, the gentle paths, the swing under the oaks—it all whispered, “Stay a little longer.” I remember thinking, “This is how you rest—with your feet in the river and your heart wide open.”
What I Loved Most: Morning coffee on the river deck, toes in the cool current, sunlight dancing on the water like it had nowhere else to be.
My highlights? Dinner in town at Jobell Café—braised short ribs with creamy polenta and roasted root vegetables. Every bite felt slow and deliberate.
Plan your stay:
- Vibe: Riverside calm, tucked-away comfort
- Location: Wimberley, TX
- Best For: Nature lovers, peaceful getaways, reconnecting with simplicity
- Amenities: River access, hammocks, hot tubs, massage services
- Best Time to Visit: Late spring or early fall
- Cost: From $195 per night
- Address: 400 Mill Race Ln, Wimberley, TX 78676
Local tip: Since the Creek Haven Inn usually sells out, I also recommend Hotel Flora & Fauna in Wimberley (from $172 per night).
Romantic Weekend Getaways from Austin:
Hill Country history at The Crossroads Inn - One hour drive from Austin
Wake up with the chirping of birds and the smell of gourmet breakfast at The Crossroads Inn in Johnson City. The Crossroads Inn gave us that rare sense of stepping back in time—stone walls, warm wood beams, and sweeping views over untouched Hill Country. The air was still, the stars shockingly bright. I remember thinking, “The past never really leaves us—it just waits in places like this.”
What I Loved Most: The cozy library room with a roaring fireplace and shelves of old books, where we lingered in silence that didn’t need to be filled.
My highlights? A romantic dinner at The Laurel Tree—herb-crusted lamb and truffle risotto in a candlelit treehouse. A dining experience we’ll never forget.
Plan your stay:
- Vibe: Historic, secluded, timeless
- Location: Johnson City, TX
- Best For: History buffs, quiet romantics, slow travelers
- Amenities: Antique furnishings, gourmet breakfast, fireplaces
- Best Time to Visit: Spring for wildflowers, winter for cozy nights
- Cost: From $215 per night
- Address: 617 High St, Johnson City, TX 78636
Southern elegance at Brackenridge House - 1 hour 25 minutes
Located in the King William District, Brackenridge House in San Antonio welcomed us like old friends. The wraparound porch, Victorian flair, and warm, buttery hospitality made it more than a B&B—it was a home. I remember thinking, “This is what grace feels like—quiet, genuine, and deeply Southern.”
What I Loved Most: Breakfast on the veranda: sweet potato waffles with pecans and whipped butter, birds chirping above the live oaks.
My highlights? Dinner along the River Walk at Biga on the Banks—grilled Texas quail, creamy grits, and chocolate chili mousse. Sophisticated and soulful.
Plan your stay:
- Vibe: Classic, romantic, historic
- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Best For: City explorers, heritage lovers, porch sitters
- Amenities: whirlpool tubs, gourmet breakfast, wine hour, garden
- Best Time to Visit: Spring and fall
- Cost: From $229 per night
- Address: 230 Madison, San Antonio, TX 78204
If this hotel is sold out, check out my other recommendations in San Antonio.
Lavender skies at Rose Hill Retreat
Rose Hill Retreat sat like a storybook cottage atop a hill, overlooking rows of vines and wildflowers. The air smelled faintly of lavender and promise. From the moment we checked in, everything slowed down. I remember thinking, “This is what serenity looks like when it blossoms.”
What I Loved Most: Watching the sun set from the porch with glasses of Hill Country rosé, not speaking much—because nothing needed to be said.
My highlights? Dinner in Fredericksburg at Vaudeville—duck breast with blackberry glaze, paired with herbed goat cheese polenta and a soft-spoken pinot noir.
Plan your stay:
- Vibe: Romantic, serene, vineyard views
- Location: Stonewall, TX
- Best For: Wine lovers, relaxed elegance, peaceful sunsets
- Amenities: Vineyard proximity, gourmet breakfast, wraparound porch
- Best Time to Visit: May–June for wildflowers or October harvest season
- Cost: From $275 per night
- Address: 2614 Upper Albert Rd, Stonewall, TX 78671
Conclusion: Where Slowing Down Feels Like Coming Home
From tree-shaded porches to firelit nights, these places invite you to lean into stillness and find joy in the simplest things—a well-cooked breakfast, a garden path, the hush of Texas skies at dusk. Just a short drive from Austin, each of these retreats offers a chance to reconnect—with nature, with your partner, with yourself. Whether you return to the city Monday or linger a little longer, the memory of calm will follow you home.
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- • Stay at rustic Swiss-inspired Barons CreekSide - 1 hour and 25 minutes from Austin
- • Creative cool at Flophouze Hotel - 1 hour and 20 minutes from Austin
- • Riverfront peace at Creek Haven Inn - 45 minutes from Austin
- • Hill Country history at The Crossroads Inn - One hour drive from Austin
- • Southern elegance at Brackenridge House - 1 hour 25 minutes
- • Lavender skies at Rose Hill Retreat