Weekend getaways in Texas
Texas weekend getaways for couples: Big Bend stargazing, Fredericksburg in peach season and a climb up Enchanted Rock.
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Texas dating, one region at a time
Date ideas from the Hill Country to the Gulf and out to El Paso, plus real Texas singles near you.
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HoustonSpend a quiet, cool afternoon at the Menil Collection.AustinMeet for a swim at Barton Springs Pool.San AntonioVisit the old Spanish missions south of downtown.El PasoHike a trail in the Franklin Mountains, then get dinner downtown.FredericksburgWalk up Cross Mountain for a Hill Country view.GalvestonWatch for dolphins from the harbor at Pier 21.
Date ideas
First dates around Texas (state hub)
Ideas our editors checked this month, with the source for each.
Dates for a Texas summer
Summer date ideas in Texas when it is too hot outside: Barton Springs Pool in Austin, the Menil in Houston and free concerts in El Paso.
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El Paso date ideas, from the Franklin Mountains to the border
Date ideas in El Paso: hike the Franklin Mountains, see the Mission Trail murals and skate at the WinterFest rink downtown.
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Where singles meet here
- Join a city sports league in HoustonHouston Parks runs adult leagues in coed kickball, softball, flag football and volleyball, with sign-ups online each season. A weekly game gives you a team, a reason to show up and people to talk to after.
- Volunteer in a Texas state parkTexas State Parks need volunteers for clean-ups, trail work, events, tours and guided hikes, and many parks have Friends Groups. You can search for openings online, and working side by side makes conversation easy.
- Learn to two-step at the Broken SpokeThe Broken Spoke in Austin teaches the two-step and Western Swing from Wednesday to Saturday, 8 to 9 p.m., and asks people to arrive by 7:30 to sign up. Dance lessons mean you swap partners and meet people without any pressure.
What’s on
Coming up
- Spring: Bluebonnet season in the Hill CountryBluebonnets and other wildflowers bloom across the Hill Country in spring. In 2026 the Fredericksburg area peaked in late April, and Wildseed Farms is the surest place to see blooms.
- March: Houston Livestock Show and RodeoThe 2027 show runs from Tuesday, March 2 to Sunday, March 21. The barbecue contest kicks things off from February 25 to 27, which makes a fun group date.
- April: Fiesta San AntonioFiesta 2027 runs from April 15 to 25, with more than 100 official events across the city. The Battle of Flowers Parade, first held in 1891, is its oldest event.
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Is Austin a good city for singles?
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How far do Texas singles travel for a date?
It depends on where you live. In the big cities most people stay within their part of town, while in small towns an hour's drive is normal. Agree early on what feels fair, and take turns doing the drive.