Added: 02/27/2006 |
You can find a lot of romantic getaways in Texas - San Antonio, Texas Hill Country, Houston, Dallas, plus Texas Beaches, B&B's, and ResortsYou can find a lot of guide to romantic getaways in Texas - San Antonio, Texas Hill Country, Houston, Dallas, plus Texas Beaches, B&B's, and Resorts.
Here's a small guide to planning your romantic getaways in Texas! The Lone Star State is huge so we'll just cover a few of the highlights here for a Texas romantic getaways or weekend. The best time to go on romantic getaways in Texas would be either the spring (great for wildflowers blooming) or fall, when temps are more moderate. The summers can get very hot, with high humidity.
Meadows and streams, vibrant wildflowers and rolling hills make the Texas Hill Country standout as one of the prettiest in the south. The serene country atmosphere makes it one of the best romantic retreats in Texas. Don't Miss:
• The Texas Hill Country Wine Trail is a collection of 16 wineries that have special events, tasting, etc. If you've got a car, this makes a nice romantic journey through the Hill Country;
• Fredericksburg is an attractive, Bavarian-style town, "deep in the heart of Texas"! The hub of the Hill Country is certainly worth a visit, and a romantic bed and breakfast is a "must-sleep" here. There's also a number of day spas in the area.
Another opportunity is romantic getaways in San Antonio. The San Antonio River Walk is the place to be in downtown San Antonio, and there are shops and restaurants up and down the tree-lined canal and promenade. Historical sites like the Alamo and La Villita are only a short walk away. And don't miss the chance for a river barge tour! And for romantic restaurants in San Antonio, try to land a water-side table for two along the River Walk. Southern cuisine with flair is nearby at Biga on the Banks, one of the best restaurants in the San Antonio River Walk.
If you're looking for romantic places in Houston, head downtown to the Montrose District and it's eclectic assortment of eateries, galleries, shop and nightclubs. There's also shopping and entertainment at Bayou Place. Art lovers will appreciate the Museum of Fine Arts and the Menil Collection.
Dining: For Romantic Restaurants in Houston, just around the corner from Montrose District is Westheimer Rd, where a very romantic "fondue for two" awaits in the booths of the Melting Pot. Mark's American Cuisine with its gorgeous dining hall has been voted the most romantic restaurant in Houston.
Dallas/Ft. Worth might be the first stop on your romantic getaways in Texas if you fly here. Avant garde Deep Ellum is a cool collection of cafes, dance clubs, coffee houses and one-of-a-kind shops. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, the site of the Kennedy Assassination, is a must-see Dallas attraction, as is the Fort Worth Stockyards, for a healthy dose of cowboy culture and the romantic west!
A couple of Romantic Restaurants in Dallas/Fort Worth: Looking for a quieter place to enjoy some tasty ribs? Try The Grape. If you're in the mood for something more Parisian, the French Room inside the Adolphus Hotel has been rated as perhaps Dallas most romantic dining.
The Hotel St. Germain and Hotel ZaZa are 2 romantic hotels in Dallas.
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