15 Most Exciting Road Trips From Texas
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Take a state as big as Texas — 268,597 square miles — and couple it with a pandemic, and you have another meaning to “Lone Star State.”
If you are antsy and in need of travel, we’ve found cities you can visit that are just a road trip away. Some may only take a few hours, but all can be done in a day to get you to a new place to see, explore and shake up repetitive days.
Ready to go? We have the mileage, hotels and attractions already planned out for you on these 15 most exciting road trips from major cities in Texas.
New Orleans
Let the good times roll in New Orleans, home to the nation’s biggest Mardi Gras celebration and Jazz Fest.
Where to Go: Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World museum, the French Quarter and the Garden District
Where to Stay: Maison de la Luz, the top-ranked hotel in the city
Where to Eat: Cafe du Monde for its famous beignets
Getting There
From Houston: 348 miles, 5 hours and 15 minutes
From Dallas: 506 miles, 7.5 hours
From San Antonio: 543 miles, 8 hours
From Austin: 564 miles, 9 hours and 15 minutes
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Go farther afield to the crossroads between the American Plains and the West, where ample skiing and crisp air await.
Where to Go: The Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak and one of many zipline tours
Where to Stay: The Broadmoor, a destination resort dating back more than 100 years
Where to Eat: Salsa on the Rock, the top-rated restaurant in the city
Getting There
From Houston: 958 miles, 14.5 hours
From Dallas: 724 miles, 10.5 hours
From San Antonio: 862 miles,13 hours
From Austin: 849 miles, 13 hours