Do you want to get out of your everyday hustle and bustle and just go somewhere on your long weekend off? You might find it hard to decide where to go for a long weekend because you and your mate might have totally different interests. If this is the case, then decide what you want to gain on your long weekend getaway. Once you’ve determined this, then use the following guide to help you find somewhere to go on your long weekend break:
Granbury, Texas: for couples who need to relax.
Take a break down in Granbury, Texas. You will feel as if you stepped back in time in this quaint, little town. As a matter of fact, this small town can make you forget about time altogether, because you move at your own pace. This town is full of sweet Bed and Breakfast lodging, and is a quiet place, even though it draws a huge tourist crowd. If you find yourself full of energy, you can fish and boat on Lake Granbury, or you can just watch others fish and boat.
If you want to go out on the water just for the view, then you can take a dinner cruise. If you are a fan of music, then you can take in a musical or two at the nostalgic Granbury, Texas, musical theatre. If you want to brave the sun, you can drive over to Glen Rose, Texas, (about 20 miles away) and see the authentic dinosaur tracks at Dinosaur Valley. Whatever you choose to do in Granbury, you can be sure that you will be so relaxed by the end of your trip that you won’t want to return to your regular schedule.
Pala Duro Canyon: for couples who thrive on nature.
Pack up your camping gear and head on over to Pala Duro Canyon State Park, located in the Texas Panhandle near Amarillo, Texas. In this beautiful park you can enjoy some one-on-one time with nature. You can pitch your own tent or rent a cabin for the night. Once you set up camp, you can hike, bike, ride horses, and grill. What more do you need for some fun with nature? For park hours and facility fee information, you can visit paladurocanyon.com.
Fredericksburg, Texas: for couples who want to experience culture.
Visit the old German town of Fredericksburg, Texas. You can stay in a quaint inn right on the street that runs through Fredericksburg. Everything will be within walking distance. You can easily fill three days by going through historical museums and scouting the local shops for bargains. Sample some locally-made wines and sausages and then stop in and eat some Spaetzle at Friedhelm’s Inn on Main Street. Visit fredericksburg-texas.com/ for lodging information.
Sugar Loaf Mountain: for couples who desire a challenge.
If you like a challenge in the outdoors, then visit Greers Ferry Lake in scenic Arkansas. You can go hiking in the nature trails of Sugar Loaf Mountain, and you can cliff jump in various spots of the lake. This lake has designated safe jumping areas for your protection. You can camp out here in the beautiful Ozarks, but you don’t have to. For lodging and fee information, visit greersferrylake.org.
Hilton in Arlington, Texas: for couples who crave seclusion.
If you want a stress-free weekend with the feeling of almost complete seclusion, then this is your place to go. The rooms are luxurious but affordable, and you can get coupons for their lavish breakfast buffet. But the real treat comes with their swimming facilities. This hotel has a swimming pool that is partially inside and partially outside, and neither are really busy, even during the hottest days of the summer.
You can drink cocktails as you work on your summer tan, and they often have a bartender set up poolside to serve you drinks. You’ll feel as if you are on an island resort as you soak up the sun at this hotel. Three days of rest will seem like one because it will go so fast. When you get ready to party, their bar is always hopping in the evening, so join in on the fun.
Sources
Fredericksburg-texas.com
Greersferrylake.org
PaloDurocanyon.com
