Check out our list of the 15 best romantic getaway destinations Texas has to offer: 1. Keep reading for more romantic getaways in North Texas on a budget. Youll find plenty of romantic and affordable things to do during a weekend or even for a full vacation. The city has a population of around 277,000 and is located in the middle of the Gulf Coast. Miraval Austin is an award-winning resort on 220 acres within the beautiful Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, conveniently located less than half an hour from downtown Austin. The Kuhlmann-King Houseis typical of the houses from the 1880s and can be visited on the second Saturday of every month. Anyone planning a Texas vacation should pack a pair of binoculars, especially when visiting the Gulf Coast. Seawall Urban Park offers beach-side entertainment at its best, competing with Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark for a splashing good time. 11380 TX-16, Llano, TX 78643, Phone: 325-247-1639, Places to visit near me: Arlington,