They say that everything is bigger in Texas, but what if you only have three days to vacation? No cause for worry - even in the largest of the Lower 48 states you can find destinations for three-day weekend getaways. Whether you are a city slicker or a country bumpkin, you can find a three-day weekend to suit your needs in Texas.
Galveston Island is located on the Gulf of Mexico, just about an hour outside of Houston. Beach lovers can enjoy 32 miles of beachfront year-round. In addition to soaking up the rays, visitors can indulge in fresh seafood caught in the Gulf of Mexico. If it is too hot on the beach visit Moody Gardens theme park or Schlitterbahn Water Park, or take a historic homes tour.
Austin calls itself the "Live Music Capital of the World" and for good reason! Whether you are bar-hopping on Sixth Avenue or shopping along South Congress, you are always surrounded by music. Notes floating out from bands playing in bars and chords created by street corner musicians keep Austin rocking and rolling all day and all night. Home to the University of Texas Longhorns, a three-day weekend in Austin can include top-level college football, world-class music, shopping and barbecue.
Head west, young travelers, to the Guadalupe Mountain range in west Texas. Once the oppressive heat of summer subsides, a three-day camping trip to Guadalupe National Park will bring you to the highest point in Texas: Guadalupe Peak measures 8,749 feet. Hopeful hikers take note: Guadalupe Peak is an 8.4 mile round-trip hike that has an elevation gain of 3,000 feet, making it a full-day hike; consider your fitness level before tackling this challenging trail. The park is open to visitors year-round for hiking and camping; backcountry camping is allowed, with a permit.
