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1. Messina Hof - 1 hour 40 minutes from Houston, Texas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

2. Hotel ZaZa, Austin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Grand Galvez, Galveston, TX

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4. Jefferson, TX - White Oak Manor - 4 hours from Houston

5. The San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center

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6. The Stella Hotel

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7. The Sanford House - 3 hours 40 minutes from Houston, Texas

8. Lillian Farms Bed & Breakfast

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9. Cavalry Court, College Station, TX

10. Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa, Lost Pines, TX

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11. Walker Manor Bed & Breakfast - 3 hours 30 minutes Houston, Texas

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12. Old Irish - 4 hours Houston, Texas

13. The House of the Seasons

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14. Boardwalk Inn

15. Blair House Inn - 3 hours

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16. Blisswood B&B Ranch, Cat Spring, TX

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17. Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay, Rockport

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18. Yellow House Bed and Breakfast

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19. Music Garden Mansion

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20. Inn on the Creek

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21. Sage Hill Inn and Spa, Kyle, TX

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Plan a relaxing trip to the Gulf Coast, check into a welcoming country inn, stay on a working vineyard, or spend your weekend in a historic city hotel while exploring nearby attractions. Popular weekend getaways and day trips from Houston include San Antonio, New Orleans, Austin, Fort Worth, Dallas, Galveston and Corpus Christi.

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