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Denton, Texas
0.8 hr drive$365

Denton, Texas

A memorable food escape with plenty to explore, eat and add to a future itinerary.

Fuel about $6Dinners about $185Lodging about $255
Denton SquareUNTLocal music venues
Estimated for 2 travelers
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Wichita Falls, Texas
2.2 hr drive$399

Wichita Falls, Texas

A memorable hiking escape with plenty to explore, eat and add to a future itinerary.

Fuel about $20Dinners about $203Lodging about $290
The FallsLucy ParkWichita Mountains day trip
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Fort Worth, Texas
0.8 hr drive$400

Fort Worth, Texas

Stockyards history, museums, excellent steakhouses and a lively downtown.

Fuel about $10Dinners about $105Lodging about $180
Fort Worth StockyardsKimbell Art MuseumJoe T. Garcia’s
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Fredericksburg, Texas
1.5 hr drive$415

Fredericksburg, Texas

A memorable food escape with plenty to explore, eat and add to a future itinerary.

Fuel about $27Dinners about $95Lodging about $150
Main StreetEnchanted RockTexas wine trail
Estimated for 2 travelers
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College Station, Texas
2 hr drive$415

College Station, Texas

A memorable colleges escape with plenty to explore, eat and add to a future itinerary.

Fuel about $27Dinners about $131Lodging about $150
Texas A&MKyle FieldGeorge H.W. Bush Library
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Georgetown, Texas
3.5 hr drive$428

Georgetown, Texas

A memorable food escape with plenty to explore, eat and add to a future itinerary.

Fuel about $32Dinners about $149Lodging about $185
Inner Space CavernBlue Hole ParkHistoric Square
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Tyler, Texas
1.7 hr drive$439

Tyler, Texas

Rose gardens, East Texas lakes, local restaurants and a relaxed pace.

Fuel about $29Dinners about $85Lodging about $150
Caldwell ZooTyler Rose GardenFaulkner Park
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Waco, Texas
1.5 hr drive$452

Waco, Texas

A compact weekend with Magnolia Market, the Dr Pepper Museum and Baylor’s campus.

Fuel about $27Dinners about $90Lodging about $170
Magnolia Market at the SilosDr Pepper MuseumBaylor University
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New Braunfels, Texas
4 hr drive$452

New Braunfels, Texas

A memorable family escape with plenty to explore, eat and add to a future itinerary.

Fuel about $42Dinners about $167Lodging about $220
Gruene HallSchlitterbahnComal River
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Houston, Texas
4 hr drive$513

Houston, Texas

A memorable food escape with plenty to explore, eat and add to a future itinerary.

Fuel about $67Dinners about $149Lodging about $255
Space Center HoustonMuseum DistrictThe Galleria
About $13 over budget
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Austin, Texas
3.2 hr drive$530

Austin, Texas

Live music, food trucks, swimming holes and an easy long weekend.

Fuel about $55Dinners about $125Lodging about $210
Barton SpringsTexas CapitolFranklin Barbecue
About $30 over budget
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
3.3 hr drive$667

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

A surprisingly fun city break with food halls, museums and major-league energy.

Fuel about $57Dinners about $105Lodging about $175
National Cowboy MuseumBricktownScissortail Park
About $167 over budget
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