23 Family Weekend Getaways from Dallas

Colorado Bend State Park is the perfect weekend getaway for the nature-loving family. Over 35 miles of hiking and biking trails showcase stunning scenery like Gorman Falls and the Colorado River. Spicewood Springs is the perfect place to jump in the water and cool off, and the park has some of the best bass fishing in Texas. You can even experience cave tours where an experienced guide will lead you on a spelunking adventure!

Take the ultimate weekend lake trip vacation & stay at Horshoe Bay Resort, sitting on the beautiful Lake LBJ. Families can partake in fun lake activities, such as kayaking, boating, fishing & cruises. The resort also has world-class golf courses, tennis courts, a pool paradise, a spa and interactive kids programming. For example, kids can join an all day tennis camp or gather around the bonfire at night to make s'mores.

Coastal Corpus Christi is bursting with family-fun activities. Aside from the gorgeous beaches, Corpus Christi is home to the amazing Selena Museum, the Texas State Aquarium, the USS Lexington and the original Whataburger restaurant. Schlitterbahn Riverpark and Resort is the place to stay if your family is into waterparks.

San Antonio is full of fun activities and historic sites! The Alamo and four other beautiful missions located in the city are must sees, especially for history buffs. The River Walk is a beautiful place to spend an afternoon or evening shopping or dining at one of the many restaurants along the river, or take a guided tour on a river barge! Families love Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Sea World, Natural Bridge Caverns and the San Antonio Zoo. And if you're looking for a hotel experience like none other, the kids suites at the Omni San Antonio at the Colonnade Aquatica are incredible.

Fredericksburg is a charming and historic German town that is perfect for a quaint weekend getaway from Dallas. You and your family can experience a throwback to what it was like for early German settlers at the handful of museums, hike to the top of Enchanted Rock, stroll the darling boutiques downtown, and visit some of the wineries. Fredericksburg has some great Bed & Breakfasts, as well as hotels.

Families flock to this barrier island off the south coast of Texas for year-round mild weather and plenty of kid-friendly fun. There's plenty to do on your breaks from beach time: get in character on a pirate adventure cruise, visit the rehabilitating turtles at Sea Turtle, Inc, and enjoy year-round dolphin watching.

Your family will take in gorgeous views of redrock in the park known as the Grand Canyon of Texas. Biking, hiking and horseback riding trails wind through this beautiful park. The Palo Duro Trading Post, located at the bottom of the canyon, provides delicious food and souvenir shopping. Families also love TEXAS, a family-friendly outdoor musical drama set in the 1800s that tells of settlers discovering the Texas Panhandle for the first time.

Big Bend Bend National Park is a fun weekend getaway for adventurous families. This West Texas gem boasts some incredible views of mountains, canyons, deserts, and beautiful night skies. Enjoy hiking, mountain-biking, floating, paddling, horseback riding, stargazing and more within this stunning park.