Weekend Getaways in Texas
Summer is in full swing! Have you planned any trips yet? A quick weekend (or mid-week!) getaway is a great way to refresh and recharge. Lucky for us The Woodlands is a quick drive (three to four-hour radius!) to some of the greatest weekend getaways in the Texas area. We have come up with the top five destinations that you can drive to for a weekend getaway. What are you waiting for? Get out and explore all that the great state of Texas has to offer!
Austin, TX
Austin is known for its outstanding food, live music, and nightlife. Let’s take a look at some of the best things to experience while you are visiting the Texas Capitol. Start your day at Juan in a Million, a restaurant on East Cesar Chavez Street. The breakfast tacos there are legendary. Are you into politics? Then taking a tour of The Texas Capitol building will be something you won’t want to miss. The Texas Capitol is set in the middle of a 22-acre park, complete with statues and monuments. At dusk head over to the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, the home of the largest urban bat colonies in the world. In a sight like no other, experience them taking to the sky to feed. For the best information on how and where to witness this phenomenon go to Visit Austin. If you love live music then you will want to go to The Continental Club. This iconic club is a great place to hear amazing live music, everything from country, swing, rock and blues.
San Antonio
Spend a peaceful afternoon strolling along the beautiful Riverwalk and enjoy one of the many amazing places to eat. Or take a Riverwalk cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Tour. This tour will take you on a 35-minute River Walk boat cruise along the San Antonio River. Continue your tour on a double-decker bus that will take you to popular sites like the Alamo, Pearl Brewery, the San Antonio Museum of Art, and Market Square. Maybe you just want to see the sites on your own, and that’s ok too! Just make sure you visit The Alamo, it wouldn’t be a trip to San Antonio if you didn’t!
New Braunfels
Beat the heat this summer with a float down the Guadalupe River, or stop into one of the beautiful art galleries that are nestled into this quaint little town. Located between San Antonio and Austin, New Braunfels is the perfect getaway. While you are there make sure you do a tour of the Natural Bridge Caverns, located 20 minutes from New Braunfels The Natural Bridge Cavern is a vast cavern passage underneath a 60-foot limestone bridge, visitors can explore (with a guided tour!) the half-mile passage through the caverns. It is an experience you will not want to miss!
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg is a wonderful romantic getaway or a fun trip with friends. With more than 50 wineries and wine tasting rooms, you will be able to find just the right wine for you! Another great way to experience this little town is on the Fredricksburg Trolly Tour. Take this narrated tour on an old-fashioned trolly and experience the architecture and history of Fredricksburg. With antique shops, amazing food and wineries, come for the weekend to enjoy the scenery and stay for the wine!
Waco
Chip and Joanna Gaines may have put Waco on the map, but Waco has so much more to offer. Home of Baylor University, tours of the campus are offered daily, make sure you swing by and check out this beautiful campus. Did you know that the Dr. Pepper Museum is located in Waco? Stop in and make your own soda, or try a flight of six different flavors. A trip to Waco wouldn’t be complete without stopping in at Magnolia Market at the Silos, food and shopping galore makes this a great place to spend the day!