A women's weekend getaway can serve a number of valuable purposes: a couple of days of R&R with the girls; a team-building exercise for colleagues; a mental health moment for Mama and friends. Whatever the reason, it's easy to plan a weekend getaway for women in Texas. There is so much to do, in fact, that one weekend probably won't be enough.
A couple of days at the beach can be the perfect antidote to cabin fever, so kick back and enjoy the sun and sand at South Padre Island. Andy Bowie Park, on the north end of town, is a nice spot to spread out--it's right on the beach, they have hot showers, and Woody's Beach Shack cooks up a mean hamburger. A few steps away, the Laguna Madre Nature Trail is a big draw for birders and folks who want to enjoy the delightful weather.
Andy Bowie Park
7355 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78957
956-761-3704
http://www.co.cameron.tx.us/parks/andy_bowie.htm
Spend a weekend in historic San Antonio. Stay in one of the hotels directly on the river (the Drury Inn and Suites on St. Mary's gets 4.5 stars out of 5 from former guests). Visitors can spend an entire weekend exploring the River Walk. Start with a tour of the Alamo, site of one of the nation's defining experiences. Visit the boutiques and shops along the walk; join Rio San Antonio Cruises for a boat tour of the river; share a pitcher of sangria at Mi Tierra Café and Bakery in Market Square.
San Antonio River Walk
110 Broadway, Suite 500
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-227-4262
http://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
Drury Inn and Suites
201 N. St. Marys St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-212-5200
https://wwws.druryhotels.com/PropertyOverview.aspx?Property=0130
Dallas has it all--elegant, upscale shopping; art and history museums; professional sports (the NFL Cowboys, NBA Mavericks, MLB Texas Rangers, and of course NASCAR's Texas Motor Speedway). A weekend getaway can include a little bit of everything: shop the upscale boutiques at Highland Park Village. Enjoy a special exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art or browse the permanent collections, which include ancient and contemporary works from Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
Highland Park Village
Mockingbird Lane at Preston Road
Dallas, TX
214-443-9898
http://www.hpvillage.com
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N. Harwood
Dallas, TX 75201
214-922-1200
http://dallasmuseumofart.org:8080/emuseum/objects/viewcollections/Objects
