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Last Minute Get-Aways & Weekend Escapes Around Texas


by Liz Mangelsdorf


Summer is entering the homestretch; but there is still time for a quick vacation close to home. Here are 12 location ideas that are within easy driving distance of just about anywhere in Texas. Make some memories with your family and enjoy these last days out of summer break.


Big Thicket National Preserve Schlitterbahn


Popular Texas water park Schlitterbahn has three Texas locations; South Padre Island, New Braunfels and their newest location in Galveston Island. Schlitterbahn parks features plenty of unique and innovative rides. http://


schlitterbahn.com/


Covering nearly 100,000 acres, Big Thicket National Preserve was the first such preserve in the United States. The Big Thicket NP is home to a diverse group of plants and animals and plays host to thousands of nature enthusiasts annually. While camping is allowed, there are no prepared campsites in the Big Thicket, so be prepared to make your own.


http://www.bigthicketdirectory.com/ located near Beaumont, in Kountze, TX


SeaWorld San Antonio


SeaWorld has long been known as a leader in marine exhibits and water park entertainment. SeaWorld San Antonio lives up to its billing, featuring marine life shows and displays, adventure camps, thrilling rides, a water park and more.


http://seaworldparks.com/seaworld-sanantonio Johnson Space Center - Houston


After playing an important role in the Space Race of the 1960s, Space Center Houston has become a popular tourist attraction. Space Center Houston is known as an entertaining and educational attraction that draws thousands of visitors annually.


http://www.spacecenter.org/ South Padre Island


The most pristine beach in Texas is also the most difficult to get to. Located scant miles above the Mexican border, the South Padre surf is often a Caribbean-like clear/green as it laps against the grainy white sand. Across the Brazos Santiago Pass is isolated Boca Chica Beach. During your off-beach hours, try SPI’s sizzling nightlife, excellent restaurants and variety of curio shops.


http://www.sopadre.com/island/ 56 North Texas Kids • August 2011 • www.NorthTexasKids.com


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