Weekend Getaways

Where to Stay

Houston's Best Hotels

Hotel Saint Augustine, the Post Oak, the Thompson, and every Houston hotel worth booking.

03/23/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Get Outta Town!

The Texan’s Guide to Vacationing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Swap Houston’s humidity for an enchanted wilderness stay in the mountains.

03/12/2026 By Gabi De la Rosa

Choose Your Adventure

A Weekend in The Woodlands

Stay, shop, dine, and play—The Woodlands is your choose-your-own weekend escape.

02/16/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Small-Town Stopover

Why Alpine Is Worth a Stop on Any West Texas Road Trip

With mountains, art, and great food, Alpine holds its own next to Marfa.

01/20/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Oh, the Places You’ll Go

Your Guide to the Hundreds of Nonstop Flights from Houston Airports

Direct flight or bust. Here’s where you can go from George Bush and Hobby airports.

01/14/2026 Edited by Emma Balter

Trippin’

Seguin, the Small Texas Town That Keeps It Real

Located just outside of San Antonio, this Texas town serves up some of the best barbecue and the biggest pecans in Texas.

12/15/2025 By Gabi De la Rosa

Travel time

Why Oklahoma City Should Be on Your Travel Radar

With new restaurants, a booming brewery scene, barbecue that can hold its own, and powerful museums, Oklahoma City is proving it’s more than just OK.

11/26/2025 By Amanda Albee

Nature, Nearby

Top 5 Texas State Parks Within 2 Hours of Houston

Trade traffic for nature—trails, lakes, and starry skies are closer than you think.

10/22/2025 By Saba Khonsari

Cultural Mecca

The Ultimate Oaxaca Travel Guide: Street Food, Mezcal, Markets, and More

Plan a weekend in Oaxaca, where mercados, mezcal, and culture collide.

09/18/2025 By Emma Balter

Beat the heat

Where to Chase the Best Waterfalls in Texas

Take a weekend trip to one of the waterfalls the Lone Star State has to offer.

08/27/2025 By Geneva Diaz and Sofia Gonzalez

Round top, year-round

Why Round Top, Texas, Is One of the Hill Country’s Best Year-Round Escapes

Round Top isn’t just for antique season. Here’s how to eat, drink, shop, and unwind in this tiny Texas town at any time of year.

08/08/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Geneva Diaz

Small town charm

A Perfect Day in Bellville, According to Joy the Baker

Joy the Baker trades the city for Bellville, where cinnamon rolls, antiques, and a meat market charmed her into staying for good.

07/18/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Iconic Texas Road Trips

How to Make the Long Drive to Big Bend National Park More Fun

Break up time on the road with stops to explore caverns in Sonora, shop in Boerne, and much more.

06/16/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Iconic Texas Road Trips

The Rio Grande Valley Should Be Your Next Great Texas Vacation

A trip to the borderlands has never been more necessary to understand our state.

06/13/2025 By Emma Balter

Iconic Texas Road Trips

Driving to the Panhandle Isn’t as Dull as You Think

From yurts and tin men to bull testicles with a side of steak, road-tripping to north Texas is full of established curiosities and hidden joys.

06/12/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Beach Vacay

Make the Most Out of Your Next Weekend in Galveston

Eat like a local, tour a museum, or enjoy an amusement ride at Pleasure Pier the next time you’re on the island.

05/16/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez With Emma Balter

The Big Easy

This Year, You Can Find Us in New Orleans

What we need right now is a big party, and our special neighbor to the east always delivers.

03/21/2025 By Emma Balter Photography by Cedric Angeles

Smell the Bluebonnets

Where to Go for the Best Wildflower Experience in Texas

Hike in blooming fields in Hill Country or ride horses on trails at Palo Duro Canyon.

03/14/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Yeehaw Getaway

The Perfect Dude Ranches for Channeling Your Inner Texan

Spend a weekend feeling like you're the star of a Western movie.

02/07/2025 By Geneva Diaz and Sofia Gonzalez

Shell Yeah

How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Galveston

From museums with history lessons to restaurants actual locals love, there’s plenty to do that doesn't involve the beach.

12/06/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez With Emma Balter

Houstonia Magazine

Weekend Getaways

Houston's Best Hotels

The Texan’s Guide to Vacationing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

A Weekend in The Woodlands

Why Alpine Is Worth a Stop on Any West Texas Road Trip

Your Guide to the Hundreds of Nonstop Flights from Houston Airports

Seguin, the Small Texas Town That Keeps It Real

Why Oklahoma City Should Be on Your Travel Radar

Top 5 Texas State Parks Within 2 Hours of Houston

The Ultimate Oaxaca Travel Guide: Street Food, Mezcal, Markets, and More

Where to Chase the Best Waterfalls in Texas

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