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Weekend Getaways for When You Want to Escape H-Town

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There’s a whole lotta Texas to see outside of Houston.

Austin

Travel time: 3 hours

What to do: Go vintage shopping on South Congress, paddle board on Lady Bird Lake, hit up the famed BBQ scene

Fredericksburg

Travel time: 3 hours, 45 min

What to do: Check out the German influence of Main Street stores, tour the LBJ Ranch, create your own bouquet at Wildseed Farms, sample some of the best wine Texas has to offer

San Antonio

Travel time: 3 hours, 30 min

What to do: Stroll leisurely down the Riverwalk, visit the Pearl, spend an afternoon exploring the historic Missions