From relaxing dinners and high-energy line dancing to seaside adventures and wine tastings in the Texas Hill Country, the Lone Star State isn’t short on romantic trips options. Here are a few options for top Texas getaways for couples.
With live music, museums, outdoors adventures, and quality shopping, something in San Marcos, Texas will serve any couple’s interests. Sign up for a float down the clear, spring-fed San Marcos River—even in colder months, the water temperature stays a comfortable 72 degrees. Hop on your tube and enjoy some leisurely time with your sweetheart.
For a special night out, head over to the Texas State University campus, where the many venues offer opera, dance, comedy, and theater performances. Score some tickets and grab a bite or cocktail before the show at a romantic local spot like The Davenport, which often has live music, or Palmer’s, where you can grab a seat on the intimate courtyard.
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A charming historic vibe meets contemporary options in Boerne, Texas. Take a leisurely stroll along historic downtown’s Hill Country Mile and pop in and out of specialty shops displaying everything from antiques and jewelry to local art and gifts.
In the evening, enjoy a romantic meal at The Creek, (their deck overlooks the Cibolo Creek), Cypress Grill, or Peggy’s on the Green, and, later, catch some live music or kick back at one of the many popular watering holes in town—Random Beer Garden, The Roundup, and Drink Texas Biergarten, are all local go-tos. Wine lovers have choices, too: Singing Water Vineyards and Bending Branch Winery are just a couple of the area’s sip-and-swirl spots.
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A Texas-German community, just an hour’s drive northwest of San Antonio, Fredericksburg is known for its upscale boutiques, art galleries, award-winning wine, and a Smithsonian-affiliated museum, plus its annual holiday event, Christmas Night of Lights.
Start with a Fredericksburg Tours trolley ride through town and take in the history and architecture of the region’s early German settlers, or ask about the popular wine and seasonal Hill Country tours. Want to explore on your own? Gillespie County offers 50 wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms. Opt for an elevated tasting at Signor Vineyards or a private tour and tasting at Becker Vineyards.
Share an elevated meal for two at August E’s, known for its steaks, chops, seafood, and sushi, plus a specially crafted wine and spirits list, or Hill & Vine, where you can enjoy a cocktail from Das Bar Bus while you wait for your table.
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For the active coastal couple, Corpus Christi, Texas is a great option. Multiple beaches mean windsurfing, parasailing and kayaking on the water is always a fun activity for two. Find your balance with on-water paddleboard yoga or take a romantic horseback ride along the beach. Or visit The Padre Island National Seashore, with 70 miles of undeveloped beaches and natural protected habitat.
Not surprisingly, the food scene in Corpus Christi leans heavily on seafood, with a hefty side of Tex-Mex. Book a fishing charter and then choose from one of several “cook your catch” restaurants, like Doc’s Seafood & Steaks. Art lovers will want to stop in for an appetizer, cocktail, or Sunday brunch at Elizabeth’s, located inside the The Art Museum of South Texas.
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Fort Worth, Texas is packed with romantic options, from elevated dining experiences and live music venues to line-dancing bars.
During the day, scout for cowboy boots and other local goods in the shops along Mule Alley in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards.
For a cozy dinner for two, reserve a spot at Don Artemio and indulge in high-end Mexican fare plus a few sips from their exclusive wine cellar. Keep the night going and head over to the longstanding Billy Bob’s Texas for a night out and a couple’s dance class.
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