Fun Day Trips from Houston, TX

Jan 3, 2020

Day Trips from Houston, TX While Houston offers plenty of exciting things to see and do, sometimes you just want to get away from the city. The next time you’re looking for a little escape, make plans to head out on one of these fun day trips from Houston.

Galveston Island

If you want to spend some time relaxing on a sandy beach, simply drive an hour southeast of Houston to Galveston Island. Here you’ll find more than 30 miles of coastline where you can enjoy fishing, swimming, and other water activities. Of course, Galveston Island doesn’t just offer the chance to kick back on the beach. Other popular options include having fun at Moody Gardens amusement theme park, taking a tour of Moody Mansion, or checking out the shopping, dining, and entertainment at The Strand.

Kemah

The small city of Kemah offers the classic boardwalk experience right on the shores of Galveston Bay. The city is located 40 minutes southeast of Houston and is known for the Kemah Boardwalk. This popular destination has something for everyone to enjoy. You can head to the amusement area to take a thrilling ride on the Ferris wheel, Boardwalk Tower, or one-of-a-kind Boardwalk Bullet wooden coaster. The boardwalk has an incredible selection of restaurants when you get hungry. You can also enjoy shopping, amusement games, and more.

Sam Houston National Forest

Sam Houston National Forest is a popular destination for hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and fishermen. The 163,037-acre forest is situated just one hour north of Houston, making it the perfect place to go when you need to leave the city behind and spend time in the great outdoors. If you want to go for a hike, you can check out a portion of the 128-mile Lone Star Hiking Trail that winds through the forest. If you need to cool down, the forest also has several lakes that offer a great place to swim.

Brazos Bend State Park

When you want to explore even more of the natural beauty near Houston, head an hour southwest of Houston to Brazos Bend State Park. If you want to do some hiking, you’ll find trails that circle the lakes and then head into the hardwood forest. Be sure to keep an eye out for the alligators that call the park home. You’ll also find opportunities for biking, picnicking, fishing, and horseback riding. Plus, if you decide you’re not ready to go back to the city, the park has campsites available.

San Antonio

Not only is San Antonio home to some of the most historic sites in Texas, but it’s also where you’ll find some of the best Tex-Mex cuisine in the state. If you want to experience everything San Antonio has to offer, travel around three hours west of Houston. While you’re there, you can also stroll along the River Walk, have some fun at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, or take a tour of Natural Bridge Caverns.

When you’re looking to have some fun outside of Houston, plan to take a day trip to one of these outstanding destinations away from the city.

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