5 Summer Escapes Driving Distance From DFW

1. Galveston (Gulf Coast)

Galveston offers 32 miles of relaxing beaches, superb restaurants, top resort hotels, marvelous downtown shopping, numerous antique stores, incredible art galleries, fabulous entertainment and one of the largest and well-preserved concentrations of Victorian architecture in the country.

2. Broken Bow (Southeast Oklahoma)

Broken Bow, Oklahoma is famous for outdoor fun and adventure. Broken Bow Lake is a large, clear, mountain lake surrounded by a wilderness area and national forest. The Mountain Fork river flows into and out of Broken Bow Lake and provides great sport fishing and a Trophy Trout catch and release section below the dam. Beavers Bend Resort Park offers swimming and family fun water sports and entertainment and McCurtain County is famous for hunting, hiking and four wheel ATV riding.

3. Lake Austin Spa Resort (Austin, TX)

Tucked away in the Texas Hill Country, Lake Austin Spa Resort invites you to escape the hustle and bustle of life and head to our secluded retreat on the shores of Lake Austin, just 30 minutes from downtown. Embrace relaxation while enjoying all-inclusive packages complete with elegant accommodations, gourmet dining, unlimited indoor and outdoor fitness activities, and discovery programs, all enhanced by our luxurious lakefront setting and award-winning service. Whether you’re deserving of some of quality pampering time, looking to reconnect with nature or desiring a guilt-free getaway, let your journey begin here.

 4. South Padre Island (Far South TX)

South Padre Island may be known as a spring break destination but it shouldn’t be dismissed as a great summer travel spot as well. This Gulf Coast town is home to the most beautiful beaches in the Lone Star State. If you’re hoping for beach time this summer, then South Padre Island should be your destination of choice. With miles of white sand, plenty of shops to occupy your non-beach days, and even a Schlitterbahn Waterpark location, South Padre Island transcends from its spring break reputation into a popular spot during the summer months too.

5. New Braunfels (Central TX)

New Braunfels is a Hill Country destination that has grown into a popular summer getaway due to the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers and the up-and-coming craft beer scene here. Beat the Texas heat by floating in the cool waters of the Comal or Guadalupe Rivers. New Braunfels has strong German roots, so enjoy a bratwurst and a German beer during your summer stay here. If dancing and live music is your thing, then don’t miss out on a visit to the historic Gruene Hall, which is only 10 minutes outside of New Braunfels.