by Jennifer Claerr

Created on: July 10, 2009   Last Updated: April 18, 2011

There are many cheap, romantic vacation destinations in Texas. If you live in Texas, chances are many of these romantic getaways are within driving distance. The best way to have a cheap romantic vacation in Texas is to get in touch with nature in one of the state's many parks.

Cheap Romantic Getaways Near Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas

There are many places to have a romantic vacation in DFW. However, the outlying areas around Dallas and Fort Worth are the best places to find cheap romantic entertainment. McKinney, Texas is about 40 minutes northwest of Dallas. This attractive city is famous for its historic homes. You can drive around and look at them for free. Or you can get a tour of 10 of the homes around the holidays for about $15. There are many state parks near Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas as well. These include Cedar Hill State Park, Cleburne State Park, Lake Tawakoni State Park and Ray Roberts Lake State Park. With an annual state park pass you can get free admission to all Texas state parks. Most parks offer camping, swimming, picnic and wildlife watching activities. Some of the parks offer equestrian and mountain biking activities.

Cheap Romantic Getaways Near Austin, Texas

The hill country near Austin, Texas is some of the most beautiful land in the world. Just driving through the scenic forests of cedar and oak is a romantic experience. New Braunfels is one of the most popular vacation spots in the hill country. Established as a German settlement in 1845, this town has many natural amenities. Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, the local wildlife park, has reasonable admission prices. They also have annual passes and a restaurant. Nearby Canyon Lake, Texas has eight lovely public parks dotted all around the lake. You can camp, swim, picnic, go scuba diving, watch wildlife and go boating in these parks. If the two of you love togetherness, these vacation spots will definitely fit the bill.

Cheap Romantic Getaways Near San Antonio, Texas

The best romantic attraction near San Antonio, Texas is Big Bend National Park. At the center of the park is the Chisos Mountain Basin. There is a 7-mile paved road that runs through this mountain region. Also located in this area is Big Bend Ranch State Park, which at 300,000 acres is the largest state park in Texas. As with other Texas state parks, there are plenty of campsites available. The Big Bend area offers some of the most breathtaking views in Texas. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail is in nearby Panther Junction, Texas. This half mile trail runs near an oasis in Big Bend National Park. Other nature trails include the Rio Grande Village Nature Trail and the Boquillas Canyon trail. If you're not interested in camping, you can stay a resort such as the Chisos Mountain Lodge.

This is only the tip of the iceberg for cheap romantic getaways in Texas. Many other entertainment options are available to fit your schedule and budget. For more information about romantic vacation options in your area, check the Texas Parks and Wildlife website and Citysearch.com.

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