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Small Towns With Big Holiday Fun
These three rural escapes near Dallas-Fort Worth are full of holiday spirit and family-friendly activities.
8 Historic Downtowns Worth Exploring with Your Kids
Find history and fun in old historic downtowns around North Texas.
How to Spend Your Family’s Summer Vacation
Before the mercury rises to sweltering levels, pack up the kids and spend a weekend or more in one of Texas’ beautiful, family-friendly state parks.
Along the River
Load up the car for a 270-mile road trip along the river to San Angelo.
Lounge Lakeside at the One-of-a-Kind Caddo Lake
Weekends at the lake are a Texas tradition. Load the kids in the car and head to the Texas-Louisiana border to visit Caddo Lake, the state’s only naturally formed lake of any significant size.
Family Road Trip to Tyler
While the drive to Tyler is easy enough for a day trip, the renowned spring flowers, family-friendly hiking trails, zoo and more make it worth a weekend getaway.
Tour West Texas by RV with Airstream 2 Go
Explore Big Bend in a fully-equipped rented silver bullet trailer from Airstream 2 Go, a company that partnered with Off the Beaten Path travel planners to create customizable itineraries out of El Paso.
Capital City Cool
From the live music venues to the unpretentious, yet amazing food scene, Austin is typically known for its bustling nightlife, but the capital city offers a host of family-friendly attractions and activities that keep it fun for kids too.
Find Fossils, Wild Animals and Family Fun in Waco
This season, spend a weekend in this central Texas gem and see what is has to offer the whole family.
All Aboard the Texas State Railroad
Palestine is one of our favorite escapes from the busy, city life. The smell of the pine trees, the cool breezes and the fun, family activities make this an ideal location for kids of all ages.
Head South to a Dude Ranch in Bandera
One of the best ways to show children life on a ranch is to fully immerse yourself at a dude ranch for a few days. So last fall, we took the children to the Mayan Dude Ranch in central Texas.
Embrace Adventure in Abilene, Texas
With great museums, parks, food and more, Abilene deserves more than just a drive through.
Cool Waters
In the summertime, Texans love to dip their toes (and more) in the cool waters of the Hamilton Pool Preserve near Austin.
A Cool Escape
Close your eyes and imagine dipping your toes into crisp, cold water on a hot Texas summer day. Now open your eyes, get in your car, and drive to Garner State Park.
A Vertical Adventure
A zip line, eco-adventure tour at Cypress Valley Canopy Tours in Spicewood, Texas is perfect family fun.
Explore the Wild West
Spend a weekend in Fort Griffin, Texas
Into the Wild
Take a trip into the wild at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge in Sherman to see geese, coyotes and other wildlife along the shores of Lake Texoma.
Living in the Shadows
American families with an undocumented parent face the daily fear of losing their kids.
3 Days at the Inn at Dos Brisas in Washington, TX
Book a romantic timeout for two without the kids at a secluded inn in the Hill Country.