Enjoy some fun excursions only a few hours away from Houston.
With the summer heat starting to wane, enjoy fun festivities now and until fall ends.
- Brenham, TX
Brenham is known much more than the iconic Blue Bell Ice Cream and only a 90 minute drive from Houston. In truth, Brenham is known for many fine wineries including the popular Pleasant Hill. For a more relaxing experience have a glass of wine at Saddlehorn Winery on their outdoor patio. See full review here. - Lockhart, TX
Enjoy famous and award winning Texas barbecue with not one but multiple fine establishments in the heart of Lockhart. Make a stop at Kreuz Market or Black’s BBQ for mouth-watering beef brisket and jalapeno cheese sausage. If you can you may want to order ahead to avoid the huge crowds, particuarly on the weekends. - Big Thicket Natural Preserve
Known for a variety of biomes from swampy marshes to beautfiul pine forests. Take a stroll on the accessible Pitcher Plant Trail and Sundew Trail. Both trails are partly paved and consist of wooden boardwalks. The visitor center is wheelchair accessible and has restrooms and water stations. For those with hearing and vision impairments can request additional assistance at the visitor center.
https://www.nps.gov/bith/index.htm - Bastrop State Park
Make time for a Buc-ee’s stop with a huge selections of snacks and drinks for a Texas sized picnic in nearby Bastrop. Bastrop State Park has a few picnic tables and offers a nice scenic overlook off the main road. Also, the Old Cart Paths offers a partly accessible trail for a nice walk under loblolly pines. Truth to be told, these beautiful loblolly pines are on the western periphery of all Texas loblolly.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bastrop - Huntsville, TX
Visit Huntsville State Park and take a stroll on one of their finer trails. Loblolly Trail nearest the nature center offers a short and fully accessible trail. If you have time make a stop at the iconic statue of Governor Sam Houston on the way back.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/huntsville
Day Trips from Houston
