10 Summer Getaway Ideas For Houston Tx

Two Wheel Tour – The beauty of the nature is best when viewed up close and personal. Sharing the seat of a motorcycle or peddling till you sweat on a road trip can be an exhilarating part of a romantic weekend for couples. It can be fun for friends and family too. Be sure to save time for hiking, boat tours and other outdoor fun that allows you to commune with the beautiful Texas outdoors.

Bike Tours (http://www.bicycletexas.com)
Motorcycle Tours (http://www.eaglerider.com)

Fruit/Vegetable Picking – At an orchard near you your family can enjoy an apple, watermelon or vegetable picking excursion as a day trip or part of a weekend getaway. It can be a great occasion to share with your sweetheart or your family. You may even be able to find an old fashion hayride in one of the rural communities for your kids to experience during the trip!


Local pick your own farms (http://www.pickyourown.org/TXhouston.htm)

Wildlife Conservation – Join the Houston Zoo, Audubon Society and other Texas organizations in preserving wildlife and the conservation of their habitat. You can tag along with local wildlife experts and zoo officials on adventure tours to Botswana's Okavanaga Delta and exciting destinations around the globe.

It’s a once in a lifetime chance to see animals in the wild in some of the worlds most unspoiled and diverse habitats. There are also local opportunities to take part in preserving Ridley turtles, Galveston beach and more,



Elderhostle (http://www.roadscholar.org/programs/search_res.asp?Type=A&StateCode=TX)
Houston Zoo Safaris (http://www.houstonzoo.org/safari/)
Audubon Society (http://www.houstonaudubon.org/default.aspx/MenuItemID/899/MenuGroup)/Sanctuaries.htm

Archaeological Adventures – You can find countless archaeological sites in and around Texas. Local museums and universities offer residents a chance to participate in uncovering traces of the states historical past.

Lubbock Lake Landmark (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/museumttu/lll/fieldresearch.html)
Texas Archaeological Society (http://www.texasaaa.com/id4.htm)
Lake Jackson Plantation (http://www.lakejacksonmuseum.org/index.php?page=plantation-site)

Northern Getaways – If it’s gets a bit too hot in the summer travel north to the Texas panhandle where it’s cooler for a fun laid back getaway. There are lots of attractions, parks and museums that are open to visitors on weekends. It’s the place to find plenty of wide open spaces, dude ranches and canyons. Favored activities in the area area or horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking.

Fort Davis National Historic Site (http://www.lasr.net/travel/recreation.php?Fort+Davis+National+Historic+Site&ID=2688)
Addicks Dam (http://www.lasr.net/travel/recreation.php?Addicks+Dam&ID=517)
Frontier Texas (Abilene) (http://www.frontiertexas.com/)

Texas History Excursion – What better place to go for a historical tour than Texas? There’s plenty of Texas history that a family, a couple or group can discover in a weekend. Allow enough time for sampling the local cuisine, shopping, and other attractions to make this an enjoyable and enriching excursion.

State Historical Sites(http://www.texaslakestrail.com/index)
Texas Driving Tours (http://www.texaslakestrail.com/index.aspx?page=1566)



Lake Cruises – A refreshing lake cruise on a humid, hot weekend is a great getaway for couples. It’s a wonderful opportunity to use that new camera to take lots of pictures, enjoy fabulous food, and relax to the sounds of waves slapping against the side of the ship. There are several vendors offering short 3 hour party cruises in Houston.

Clear Lake Cruise (http://www.starfleetyachts.com)
Galveston Bay Cruise (http://www.thebigwhiteboat.com)
Paddlewheel Boat Cruise (http://www.moodygardens.com/attractions/colonel_paddlewheel_boat)

Texas Beach Getaway – A beach getaway is ideal for a spouse or family that enjoys the sound of the surf outside of their door. These are a few of the best places to find vacation condos and cabins for rent during the summer.

Port Aransas (http://www.themayanprincess.com)
Moody Gardens Resort (http://www.moodygardenshotel.com)
Corpus Christi (http://traveltips.usatoday.com/hotels-beach-near-corpus-christi-27203.html)

The rates for multiple days are very reasonable June through September. For a getaway that won’t break your budget, look for privately owned beach rentals on Craig’s List. You should be able to save a few bucks off of the cost of staying at a resort.
Summer Festivals – Summertime is prime time for a bunch of festivals. There are festivals happening just about every weekend. Here’s a short list of some of the themes festivities in the South Texas area.

Annual Tomato Fest
Annual Texas Blueberry Festival
Kerrville Folk Festival

For more info on the dates and times of Texas fairs and festivals visit http://www.fairsandfun.com,


If traveling with a significant other or adult friends, check out the list of food and wine festivals happening in Texas.

Camping / Hiking Getaway – For a low key summer getaway for family, couples, or groups, consider a simple weekend camping or hiking trip. If you don’t want to travel too far from home, there are plenty of camping facilities in the Harris county parks. You and your partner or group will get to see the expansive Texas outdoors and enjoy our local habitats at the same time.

State Parks (http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest)
Harris County Parks (http://www.hcp4.net/parks/reservations/index.htm)


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Houston Weekends At Parks And Recreation Centers

On Houston weekends outdoor adventures can be as close as downtown, which is where a young bobcat was recently cornered. With a little luck and a short drive down 59 North, you can see a variety of wildlife from gators sunning on the banks of Lake Houston to a herd of buffalo roaming around Deussen Park.
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Houston Parks and Recreation, Harris County and Texas Parks and Wildlife Departments have developed some great places and programs to encourage more people to get out an enjoy the land, lakes and parks that are preserved as pristine habitats for local plants and wildlife that were once plentiful in this area.

Facilities Available For Rent During Houston Weekends

Harris County has several parks in each of its precincts, many contain well stocked lakes, places approved for overnight and weekend camping and pavilions that you can rent for get together with a large group of family and/or friends to sit, eat and chill-lax in the shade during the hot summer months.


Youngsters and elders in the community have a marvelous time at Harris Country rec centers. It’s the place to be if you are into staying healthy, hobbies or even drama.

County Recreation Center Programs

A wonderful way to get children that are new to Houston to meet lots of new friends is to sign them up in these top notch programs currently offered at the Harris County Recreation Centers.

• Bright Futures
• Street Olympics
• Discovery Camp

The centers are also available for rent to the public. They have plenty of parking and are easy places to find for you next meeting, shower, or any gathering that might be too large to have at your home. Contact them for the current fee, weekend hours and to make your reservations ahead of time.

More Things To Do In Houston On Weekends

Your Houston weekend’s outdoor adventure can be as simple as a taking a trip to any of the 38,000 plus acres of parks and green spaces in Houston managed by the parks and recreation department.

Residents have access to municipal golf courses, swimming pools, water playgrounds and enrichment programs at parks and recreation center locations all over the city.

There are some large well equipped recreation centers operated by the city of Houston , where children and adults can play sports, join fitness classes and burn some calories while hanging out.

Whether your forte is volleyball, basketball or participating in adaptive sports, H.P.A.R.D has a bunch of things you can do that are fun, fun, fun.


A short list of some of exciting things families can do through the Houston Parks Department are:

• Youth Sports & Recreation
• Tennis Courts
• Adult Sports
• Walking Trails
• Adaptive Sports & Recreation
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Senior Sports
• Healthy Kids Houston
• Fitness Centers
• H.P.A.R.D. Interships
• Skateparks
• Athletes Seeking Knowledge
  

Private Gyms In Houston

If you or a member of your family prefer some specialized training in body building, martial arts or a particular sports, there are some popular private gyms in and around Houston that are well known in their fields.

• Blue Triangle Community Center
• Houston City Club
• Amazon Fitness Center
• Midtown Houston MMA

These are just a few of them you can find more by asking local coaches and other parents for tips on private gyms and personal trainers. Preparing Your Family For Houston Outdoor Tours and Recreation If you want to sharpen your family’s skills before taking them on adventures in the woods? You can attend a Texas Outdoor Family Workshop held each month, at State Parks. It will help familiarize and equip them with some important skills that will make them feel comfortable in the wilderness. For more information to help you with planning fabulous Houston weekends, outdoor adventures, tours and recreation in Houston you can use these links to find a city, state or national park that is close to you.

• City Parks
• Harris County Rec Centers
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
• National Parks

Parks in Texas

It will be an intriguing experience for your family once you wrestle them free from the awful grips of the sofa and take them to a local State or National park where you can can explore nature and get involved in recreational activities together.

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