The grandest state in the union is ripe with possibility for Valentine's Day. Whether you're a Texas native looking to explore your home state, or you're flying in to take in a romantic scene, you have a lot to choose from, from natural wonders to small river towns to horseback riding side by side at the dude ranch.
Nature is waiting for you in Texas, rich with deserts, mountains and hillsides full of wildflowers to get lost in.
Big Bend National Park will win your honey over. Located along a bend of the Rio Grande, Big Bend borders Mexico and will wow you both with impressive canyons, broad vistas and a striking combination of desert and mountain terrain.
A Valentine Getaway is about being alone together, just the two of you, somewhere peaceful and beautiful. Fredericksburg is just that. Located in Hill Country, you will be immersed in wildflowers, walk on romantic roadsides and get lost in lush and endless fields.
There's nothing quite like a Texas-style getaway at a local, historic ranch, with a view of the land and a host of country amusements to keep a couple entertained.
Cibolo Creek Ranch was restored to its original splendor in the 1980s, so lovebirds today get the pleasure of seeing the West the way it looked 150 years ago. Sit with your honey on a classic porch and enjoy the serenity of this remote patch of land.
Dixie Dude Ranch makes couples feel right at home with southern hospitality and cowboy culture.
At the Flying L Guest Ranch, you can relax in the water, play golf, enjoy the outdoors or hang out at the nearby amusement park. What's more romantic than kissing at the top of the Ferris wheel?
Why not go on vacation and get fit at the same time? If the two of you are health buffs, the Hart & Hind Fitness Ranch has down-home friendliness and plenty of opportunities for exercise, healthy eating and enjoyment of native wildlife.
We haven't even covered the Texas coastline, with alluring seaside fishing villages. From the bayou to the art gallery, there's something for every couple in Texas.
Texas has a giant coastline, and Aransas Pass is one way to enjoy it together. This little fishing village is not your typical tourist town, with its fishing community, miles of sand, and rolling surf.
Pass cattle ranches and country vistas to reach Blanco, where art galleries and antique shops make for plenty of worthwhile strolling time.
We've already mentioned a handful of Texas ranches, and many are located in Bandera, considered the "Cowboy Capital of the World." Have a blast together with a week of country dances, horseback riding and country music shows.
What about some romance in the bayou, like the southern river town of Jefferson, with a cozy bed and breakfast stay and some small-town spirit? Now that's a Valentine's Day to remember.
