Do you want to explore an Old West town? A trip to the beach? A national park? Or family weekend trips in Texas? Texas has all of those plus some of the country’s biggest and most famous cities, amusement parks, zoos, museums, and everything in between.

The food also adds to the appeal for family getaways in Texas, with chicken fried steaks that fill up entire plates and authentic Mexican delicacies galore.

If you’re planning a trip this weekend to Texas, make sure you go to these places.

Here are five best family weekend trip ideas in Texas that you and your family will surely love!

1. South Padre Island

Take a relaxing and fun beach trip to South Padre Island. There are tons of hotels, and large condos for families to stay in, many within walking distance to the white-sandy beaches. The ocean brings with it a wide range of activities, including jet skiing, fishing, surfing and dolphin watching.

For a more high-energy action, check out the Schlitterbahn, an amusement park with slides, rides, on-site lodging, and eateries.

2. Dallas, Texas

Dallas is a modern city, offering something to please each person in your family. Your youngest will like the Dallas Firefighters Museum and Children’s Theater, while your teens will beg to visit Hurricane Harbor and Six Flags Over Texas.

Your family can enjoy Sandy Lane Park, complete with a petting zoo, mini-golf, boat rides and more. You can also check out the Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Heritage Village. It has the fantastic architecture and scenery, alone, are worth a visit during your Texas family getaway.

3. Houston, Texas

Houston boasts some of Texas’s best family-friendly attractions. Because of that, you need to stop by the Space Center to engage with an astronaut, see real space gear, and visit Mission Control.

The Downtown Aquarium is an amusement park, and one of its highlights is a restaurant surrounded by a 150,000-gallon aquarium. While the Houston Museum of Natural Science is great for kids due to its butterfly center in a simulated rainforest is a must-see for all ages.

4. Grapevine, Texas

Just 10 minutes from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Grapevine is authentic Texas at its best. It’s also comfortable for a long layover in Dallas or those considering a short Texas getaway.

The town’s Main Street has cafes, boutiques, and wine tasting rooms, plus a weekly farmer”s market and other events—particularly at Christmas. In fact, Grapevine is the Christmas Capital of Texas, with 1,400 events hosted each November and December—including train rides with Santa on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad!

Also unique to this Texas destination is its Glockenspiel Clock Tower, which features a show performed by lifelike (animatronic) characters four times daily.

5. Austin, Texas

Austin is an excellent place for introducing the little ones to live music, but there’s so much more to do here. If the weather is beautiful—which it is for most of the year—swim at Deep Eddy Pool, Barton Springs Pool, or find a personal haven along the Greenbelt.

Then there’s a kid’s train that runs around Zilker Park, and food trucks throughout the city please every appetite. There’s always something entertaining going on in Austin, whether it’s Eeyore’s Birthday Party, the family-friendly Austin City Limits Fest or the annual Kite Festival.

While you’re out on the weekend with your family, you can always count on a professional house cleaning service to help you with your cleaning needs! Nothing says “welcome home” than a spotless house!