Home to the Lamar University, Beaumont Texas is situated slightly off the Gulf Coast. For a small town like Beaumont, there are a lot of places to visit. Start off with the Art Museum of Southeast Texas and then spend a few hours at the beautiful Beaumont Botanical Gardens, with the 10,000 sq. ft. conservatory nestled within it. Don’t forget to see the world’s largest fire hydrant at the Texas Fire Museum. And of course, Beaumont would not be complete without a visit to Lamar University. A relaxed and romantic getaway from Houston, Beaumont is the perfect solution for a couple of days break to charge up your love life.
An amazingly eventful city, San Antonio emanates life and history from every nook and corner. Just 197 miles from Houston, this popular city has over eight million visitors each year. Don’t forget to visit the Alamo and pay homage to the famous fort from which 188 Texans, including the famous Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, fought and died defending their city. The Magnificent San Fernando Cathedral and the Casa Navarro State Historical Park are just two more must-sees. What better way to spend the evening than to walk around the River Walk, or Paseo Del Rio, a 2.5 mile cobblestone and flagstone-paved path right along the San Antonio River. There is more; Sea World in San Antonio is the world’s largest Marine Adventure Park. A very eventful and romantic place to be, San Antonio has lots of everything to set the stage for a perfect weekend getaway.
Are you dreaming of a boating trip? Visit Freeport, a port city, just three miles from deep waters and very accessible. The 400 foot wide and 45 deep channel means that your turnaround will be fast and safe. There are many hotels and motels here, or you can rent a condo, if you like! What could be more romantic? You can bring your own boat and use any of the public boat ramps, or charter a boat or yacht from a boat service provider. Off the coast, indulge in fishing, deep sea diving, or just laze around on the boat's deck and watch the clouds floating in the blue sky. A perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of life in a city!
Located just fifty-one miles from Houston, Galveston is a hotspot for vacationers and a top romantic destination. With over 30 miles of beaches, and more than fourteen museums, many art collections, and colonial style homes, you will be hard pressed for time to see everything you want. You can spend the morning lazing around at the beach and then take her to the Lone Star Flight Museum, where you can show off your knowledge of flights and fancies. Don’t forget to stop by the Texans Seaport Museum for more exciting and interesting collections. Another must-see is Moody Gardens, where you can enjoy the artificially created tropical rain forest. Return to one of the innumerable beaches, like East Beach, or Stewart Beach, to enjoy the musicians play in open air concerts, while you relish good old-fashioned food and watch the sun go down.
Do you want to visit a place with the three S (sun, sea, and sights) combo? Then, Corpus Christi has it all. Enjoy the day on the vast beach, surf the waves, and enjoy the breeze for which Corpus Christi is known. Spend a few hours at the Texas State Aquarium and stop by Dolphin Bay, where dolphins can be seeing playing. Tour the U.S.S. Lexington, which is one of the U.S. Navy’s most famous aircraft carriers. More must-sees include the world famous botanical gardens and the Museum of Science and History, where the two ships: the Pinta and the Santa Maria, used by Columbus to sail to the Americas, have been recreated. After a long and eventful day, spend the evening relishing the plentiful seafood available and then stroll over to the Historic Harbor Playhouse. A fun filled and romantic weekend getaway, Corpus Christi is just two hours from Houston and very much on the beaten track.
