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Whether you want small-town charm, scenic views, or outdoor adventures, Texas has it.
Here are our favorite recommendations for weekend trips in Texas.
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Head toOld German Bakery & Restaurantfor a hearty breakfast, and verify to get the German pancake.
Book the290 Wine Shuttlefor safe all-day transportation between the wineries.
Fort Worth
Fort Worth is a destination both charmingly stuck in time and filled with new life.
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You’ll find heritage-brand stores likeLucchese BootmakerandKing Ranch Saddle Shopfor shopping.
Grab a bottled cocktail in a souvenir flask fromSecond Rodeo Brewing, with ample indoor-outdoor seating.
Finally, watch the twice-daily cattle drive down the main street near Cowtown Coliseum.
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Grab dinner atThe Gristmill Restaurant(get the chicken-friend steak!)
Plus, you’ll find plenty of glamping sites to stay while you’re there.
Set out exploring with equipment or a guide fromBig Bend Boating and Hiking.
Fiesta, the city’sannual springtime festival, is typically centered there every April.
Shop around the quaint downtown for gifts to take home.
Board theGrapevine Vintage Railroad’s Wine Trainto explore vineyards outside of town.
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Shops not to be missed are gourmet confectioneryDr.
Sue’s ChocolateandVetro Glassblowing Studio & Fine Art Gallery.
Gather atHop & Sting Brewing Co.for craft brews made with Texas-grown ingredients.
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In the remote area, find sustenance and a unique stay at Saturday-only restaurantThe Laurel TreeandTreehouse Utopia.
All four accommodations are built into centuries-old bald cypress trees.
Finally, enjoy classic Tex-Mex atMatt’s El Rancho Tex-Mex, taco truckDiscada, andLa Barbecuefor Texas brisket.
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Marfa
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Out inWest Texas, Marfa sits like the most unexpected town you could imagine.
The nearest commercial airports are both three-hour drives away in El Paso and Midland.
Grab a table atCochineal, a fine-dining restaurant by chef Alexandra Gates.
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VisitRoyers Round Top Cafe, a family-run institution since 1987, for a slice of their famed pies.
In the Dallas Arts District, you’ll findDallas Museum of Artplus a dozen major performance venues.
Head toWimberley Glassworks, which has been open since 1992, to see a colorful glass-blowing demonstration.
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A mural installation by John Cerney honors the 1956 movie Giant, which was filmed partially in Marfa.Credit:ROBBIE CAPONETTO
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