From Texas wine country escapes and lakeside retreats to full-service spa and golf resorts, there are many incredible choices near Dallas. Whether you are looking for a quick getaway just 30 minutes from Dallas or Fort Worth or are planning to drive a few hours to get to your perfect destination, this list was created to inspire your next vacation.
The Cliffs - 1 hour and 40 minutes
The Cliffs is set on 1,090 acres overlooking the beautiful Possum Kingdom Lake in Texas. For water lovers, the Cliffs Marina is a full service facility offering watercraft rentals and all the supplies needed for a day of fishing. The Cliffs has a Par-71 golf course which has been rated one of the most challenging courses in all of Texas. The Cliffs Spa has five treatment rooms and offers a diverse menu of relaxing treatments. Vacation activities include a 24-hour fitness center, sailing, water-skiing and sunbathing. The Cliffs offers rooms, suites and villas with a private balcony. The Elite rooms have a sitting area, mini fridge, robe, garden tub, and walk-in shower with double vanities. Dine at the Chaparral Grille which serves fresh seafood and other favorites.
Rough Creek Lodge & Resort - 1 hour 20 minutes
The 11,000-acre Rough Creek Lodge & Resort is the perfect place for family vacations, and couples’ trips. The resort offers 51 guest rooms and suites, four cabins, and four vacation rental homes. The guest rooms and suites are located in the lodge and range from 400 to 1,300-square-feet in size. The cabins offer 500-square-feet of living space, while the vacation homes range from 1,850 to 7,500-square-feet.
There is never a dull moment at Rough Creek Lodge which has a waterpark with a 66-foot slide, 40-foot rock-climbing wall and a 675-foot zip-line. There is also shooting, hunting, archery, cattle driving, biking, hiking, paintballing, GPS navigating, spa going, cooking lessons, model rocket launching, fishing, horseback riding, wildlife tours and hayrides. The resort’s award winning restaurant offers rustic American cuisine.
Texas Hill Country Wineries for Couples - 4 hours
Visit Texas wine country wineries during one of the special Wine Trails and Events, offered four times a year. You will get a chance to meet the winemakers, taste newly released wines, listen to music and sample delicious cuisine. Upcoming events include the Wine & Wildflower Trail from April 10-26 and the Texas Wine Month Trail from October 1-31.
The Westin Stonebriar Hotel & Golf Club for Families with Kids - 30 minutes
The Westin Stonebriar Hotel & Golf Clubs in Frisco is home to the exquisitely landscaped Fazio Golf Course, an 18-hole championship course with a practice facility, driving range and a pro shop. Each of the Westin Stonebriar’s 301 rooms is equipped with a 47-inch TVs, wireless High Speed Internet and the luxurious Heavenly Bed. The rooms have beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows and stunning scenic balconies. Loosen up in the 200-foot lagoon-style pool and the spacious and fully equipped fitness studio.
The hotel features several dining options including Aqua Bar offering fresh and light foods to poolside guests, and Peter’s Café which serves breakfast foods, pastries and Starbucks coffee. Ernie’s Bar serves signature cocktails at the golf lounge.
The Gaylord Texan Resort - 30 minute Weekend Getaway from Dallas
The Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine has 1,384 rooms and spacious 127 suites. This full-service resort appeals to travelers who like many different dining, recreation, and relaxation options. All of the rooms have custom-made mattresses and flat-screen televisions. The suites feature marble bathrooms and double vanities. The 6,000-square-foot pool complex has a 27-foot waterslide, a lazy river, two hot pools, a toddler pool, and a full-service pool bar. The 25,000-square-foot Relâche Spa has 12 treatment rooms and offers massage, facials, sunless tanning, hairstyling and much more.
There are many dining options, including Zeppole Coastal Italian which serves traditional Italian cuisine, Texas Station offering BBQ and Old Hickory Steakhouse which serves premium Black Angus Beef. The Riverwalk Cantina offers Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine, Silver Bar is an Old West styled saloon, and The Cocoa Bean offers fresh coffee, pastries and snacks. Last but not least is the Glass Cactus, which offers creative cocktails, club cuisine and live entertainment.
Beaumont Ranch, Grandview
The privately-owned Beaumont Ranch offers visitors a unique insight into life on a genuine working Texas ranch.
Ideal for weekend getaways, the ranch is located just 1 hour from Dallas.
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines - 3 hours and 15 minutes
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines is a luxury getaway with an 18,000-square-foot spa, a championship golf course, and 405 acres of resort grounds where guests get to bike, hike, fly fish and zip line.
La Cantera Resort & Spa - 4 hours
La Cantera Resort & Spa is a luxury resort in Texas Hill Country. Play a round of golf at the Resort Course, which has been a part of the PGA tour for 15 years, or challenge yourself on the Palmer Course, designed by Arnold Palmer.
Barons Creek Vineyards - 4 hours and 15 minutes
Barons Creek Vineyards in Fredericksburg has a heated salt-water pool, luxurious guest accommodations and a full-service spa. The property has 90 rooms, including seven creek-side rooms with direct access to Barons Creek. If you are planning a romantic proposal, book the 2,000-square-foot Presidential Suite and enjoy a beautiful view of the creek, a complete kitchen, dining room, living room, three TVs, and a master whirlpool tub.
Rejuvenate at the spa which offers a variety of massages, treatments and services, or exercise at the modern fitness center. Start each day with a feast at the complimentary breakfast bar. History buffs can venture across the street to the National Museum of the Pacific War or take a 16-mile trip to the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and Lyndon B. Johnson Ranch. The Walch Haus Conference center accommodates 250 people and the Van Der Stucken Parlor accommodates 50 people.
The San Luis Resort - 4 hours and 20 minutes
The San Luis Resort is a 30-acre beachfront hotel with an outdoor pool, spa and fitness center. The 250 guest rooms have a private balcony with outdoor seating, an air mattress, Wi-Fi access, and an iPod docking station.
The Club 10 beachfront guestrooms feature modern décor and deliver special VIP services. Kids enjoy the outdoor heated pool while adults enjoy the swim-up bar. Guests of all ages get to relax at Spa San Luis which offers diverse treatment options. The resorts has several dining options, including the Steakhouse which serves savory steaks and live lobster, Blake’s Bistro offering more casual fresh affair and the Bar which serves drinks and snacks. H2o is an upbeat lounge while Grotto offers classic Southern Italian cooking.
T Bar M Resort - 3 hours and 40 minutes
T Bar M Resort in New Braunfels has beautifully landscaped nature trails, a lush putting green for both amateurs and pros, and 12,000 square feet of event space.
Hotel Saint Cecilia - 3 hours and 15 minutes
Hotel Saint Cecilia in Austin is perfect for travelers who want to experience the glamour of rock and roll since this hotel draws its inspirations from the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. The hotel has five suites, six poolside bungalows, three studios, and six new garden suites inspired by the Stones, Bill Burroughs, Anne Sexton, and Hunter S. Thompson. Above the lobby and lounge are studio-sized rooms. The 50-foot heated lap pool is open 24/7 and is adorned with an arbor. Host an intimate gathering at the Saint Cecilia lounge, which is decorated with plush leather couches and a fireplace. The property does not have a restaurant, but serves food and beverages in the Lounge, and there is an in-room minibar with a collection of local and European products. The hotel is located near live music venues, restaurants, entertainment and shopping. (Phone: 512-852-2400).
The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country - 4 hours and 10 minutes
The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country has a six-acre water park, 36 holes of golf, and seven restaurants. There are 85 spacious suites which range from 1,000 square feet to 2,300 square feet in size. All of the suites are designed and decorated in a contemporary yet natural style and have a Juliette or walkout balcony.
Play a round of golf in one of the two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by world-renowned Pete Dye and Greg Norman, and rejuvenate in one of the 30 treatment rooms in the 26,000-square-foot Lantana Spa.
Adults break a sweat at the resort’s health club and then cool off in the adult-only heated infinity edge pool, while children have fun at the water park which features a 1,100-foot lazy river, a 650-foot rapid-river ride, whirlpools and an activity pool.
The resort has several dining options, including Cibolo Moon, which serves Southwestern and Mexican inspired cuisine. Crooked Branch offers cocktails and BBQ, while 18 Oaks serves stakes. There is also High Velocity which serves American cuisine, the Replenishing Spa Bistro offering organic fare, smoothies and wine to spa guests, and Rivertop Grill which is known for its sandwiches.
Omni Corpus Christi Hotel - 6 hours
The Omni Corpus Christi Hotel features 475 newly renovated guest rooms and suites, a full-service salon, and indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools. The 1,320- square-foot and bi-level Presidential Suite features a private sauna, while the Ambassador Suite measures 1,617 square feet in size and offers four large balconies overlooking the Corpus Christi Bay, as well as a separate dining area for six to eight people.
Guests requiring less space can stay in the 384-square-foot Premier Bayfront Rooms which offer a direct view of the bay. Relax with friends and family in either the indoor or outdoor heated swimming pool, complete with a poolside bar.
Republic of Texas Bar and Grill is the only AAA Four Diamond restaurant in south Texas, and offers rooftop seating so that guests can take in the view of the Corpus Christi bay as they enjoy their delicious steak and seafood entrees. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the Glass Pavilion Restaurant or grab a refreshing light meal or snack from Morsel’s.
Grand Galvez - 4 hours and 20 minutes
Grand Galvez is a historic beachfront hotel on the Gulf Coast of Texas, featuring a saline pool, a full-service spa, and a swim-up bar. The property offers 224 rooms including Gulf view rooms, city view rooms, spa-inspired rooms and grand suites. All seven of the suites have two adjoining bedrooms with king beds and two 26-inch high definition flat screens. Relax at the 10,000-square-foot full service spa where you can enjoy the hydrotherapy room, Vichy shower, Swiss shower, meditation garden, professional salon, or the eucalyptus steam rooms. For spa guests in search of exercise, there is a fully equipped fitness center. The Galvez Bar & Grill is a gorgeous yet casual seafood restaurant that serves seafood freshly caught from the Gulf Coast. Only four blocks away from the hotel is Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, a beachfront amusement park that has 16 rides, midway games, food, and plenty of fun.
Sara’s Bed & Breakfast Inn - 3 hours and 30 minutes
Sara’s Bed & Breakfast Inn in Houston is an elegant, inviting and restful inn, decorated in natural hues with accents of white. It is the perfect place for travelers who like a peaceful atmosphere. All rooms have luxurious robes, down blankets and Wi-Fi. Sara’s has a dining room with five tables, where full breakfast is served 7 days a week. Guests can invite other people to breakfast by making prior arrangements. Sara’s can provide a list of nearby restaurants that deliver to the inn. The inn is located three and a half miles from downtown.
Mokara - 4 hours and 10 minutes
Mokara is a luxurious getaway for the sophisticated traveler, offering a variety of accommodations including premier rooms, river view rooms, spa rooms and suites. Each room and suite has beautiful high ceilings, fine linens, and roomy bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. Relax in the heated rooftop pool or exercise at the state-of-the-art fitness center.
For an ultra relaxing time, the 17,000-square-foot spa has 18 private treatment rooms, and an extensive menu of treatments. The hotel has six meeting rooms including a 1,692-square-foot ballroom, an 800-square-foot space on the River Walk, two rooftop locations, and two boardrooms for 12-16 guests. Enjoy a romantic riverfront meal at Ostra, where traditional and exotic meals are served up along side an oyster bar. The Rooftop Café serves cocktails and lighter fare such as sandwiches and salads.
Hotel Granduca - 3 hrs and 45 min
Hotel Granduca is an Italian-inspired getaway with a pool and landscaped gardens. The accommodations range in size from the 425-square-foot Deluxe Room for two people to the 2,100-sqare-foot Villa Suite for up to seven people. All of the hotel’s 122 luxuriously decorated suites have wireless Internet and plasma HDTVs. Host a cocktail event or a business meeting at The Library and then play a game of pool at the cozy Sala Del Bigliardo, which is Hotel Granduca’s Billiard room.
Throw an Italian-style bridal shower at the conservatory or lounge around the hotel pool with friends. Ristorante Cavour serves traditional Northern Italian cuisine and signature desserts in the midst of Old World Italian ambiance. Bar Malatesta offers cocktails, drinks, snacks and Italian treats. Venture out into the city to see one of Houston’s famous museums, such as The Museum of Fine Arts, The Health Museum and The Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Peninsula Island Resort and Spa
The contemporary oceanfront Peninsula Island Resort and Spa on South Padre Island features a private beach, a romantic oceanfront restaurant, and an Aveda spa. The resort offers a variety of accommodations, including studio rooms, luxury two-bedroom condos, and opulent three-bedroom condos. The three-bedroom condos feature oceanfront views, mosaic bathrooms, master bedrooms, hot tubs on the balconies, and fully furnished granite-topped kitchens.
Try the Signature Tropical Ginger Salt Scrub at the spa or work out at the resort’s fitness center. Take a dip in the largest heated outdoor infinity pool in South Texas. The award winning Las Olas Restaurant Bar & Grill makes all of their food from scratch using local, fresh ingredients. It serves seafood and original and traditional Mexican cuisine. Take a trip to nearby Brownsville, TX for boutique shopping and local cuisine. The resort is a 9-hour drive from Dallas, so you may prefer to fly instead.
The Inn on Lake Granbury
Located less than 90 minutes from Dallas, The Inn on Lake Granbury is an excellent choice for a romantic couple’s getaway. Here, overlooking the beautiful Lake Granbury, couples can immerse themselves in serenity and luxury. You can choose to stay in one of the beautifully appointed guestrooms, or opt for a totally intimate and private experience in one of the private houses. To get your romantic weekend off to a perfect start you can select one of their special packages which include fresh flowers, bubbly and other treats. Granbury offers a host of interesting attractions and activities including live theatre, local wineries, brilliant restaurants and their popular Ghosts and Legends Tour.
The Inn on Lake Granbury, 205 W. Doyle Street, Granbury, TX 76048, 817-573-0046
Hotel Indigo, Waco-Baylor
The Indigo Hotel group endeavour to offer guests an immersive local community experience each time you check into one of their properties. Hotel Indigo, Waco-Baylor benefits from a brilliant location in the heart of downtown Waco, making it an ideal base for your weekend getaway adventure in Waco. The rooms and suites are spacious and artfully decorated and equipped to provide guests will a memorable experience. To further sweeten you weekend break you can order a number of extra treats, from delicious cupcakes and cookies to a late check-out or a reduced rate if you decided to extend you weekend stay.
Hotel Indigo Waco-Baylor, 211 Clay Avenue, Waco, TX 76706, 254-754-7000
Sage Hill Inn and Spa, Kyle
Located a little more than 3 hours from Dallas or Fort Worth, the Sage Hill Inn and Spa is a very desirable destination for a romantic weekend getaway. Set on more than 90 acres of land, the resort offers total relaxation and rejuvenation. In addition to large, comfortable rooms and suites, Sage Hill Inn also has a 3-bedroom stand-alone rental home with private whirlpool and fire pit. You can spend your days exploring the large wooded property on foot or bicycle along a network of trails or simply relax on the massive deck around the large outdoor pool. The Garden Spa offers a range of treatments including romantic couple’s massages.
Sage Hill Inn and Spa, 4444 W. 150, Kyle, TX 78640, 800-579-7686
