August 2Aug 2 The last week of August my girlfriend turns 50. We were wanting to do an Isla trip or something like that, but want a few more friends to go so I wanted to get some recommendations for a good place to go for 3 or 4 days. We will be driving from the Woodlands area. This will most likely be us two for this trip, so looking at resort type hotels, nice restaurants, etc. Or some totally off the wall boutique hotel that is a must. TIA
August 2Aug 2 Somebody's gonna say somethin', so I'll just get it out of the way for you. You're not taking her to Columbus for her 50th?
August 2Aug 2 Can I interest you in in scenic Texas City and it's big dike? In all seriousness, if Terlingua wasn't such a haul, the bubble rooms look cool here: https://basecampterlingua.com/ Availibility at such short notice probably sucks. As you already know, anywhere close is going to suck from a weather (heat) perspective in late August. However, what about the west end of Galveston (Pointe West)? Condos down there can be had for $175-200 a night. Sure, it's Galveston it's not a huge trek, there are decent restaurants in town and the west end is quiet and pretty laid back.
August 3Aug 3 10 hours ago, Rip76 said: That looks cool as hell. If you're talking about Terlingua, it does. I stumbled on it when looking for answers to your starting point. I'm contemplating booking something there. If you're talking about Pointe West, it is. I am not a huge fan of the Texas coast and don't love the beach but Pointe West is a nice area.
August 3Aug 3 24 minutes ago, Horn Draoi said: Somebody has to say it-Pampa. Long drive, though. What's wrong with Throckmorton? Shorter drive...
August 3Aug 3 It’s very kid friendly, so that might be your wheelhouse, but camp fimfo is also gorgeous and I feel like you can avoid the kids.
August 3Aug 3 Thread title says "Texas"...but Lafayette, LA is an underrated and easy destination. Good restaurants, lots of worthwhile attractions in the area, boutique hotel downtown.
August 3Aug 3 https://www.medievaltimes.com/groups/birthdays dallas is only a 4 hr drive! Edited August 3Aug 3 by Pato del Muerto
August 3Aug 3 Sorry that already happened a long time ago and what they did was have small parades and civic festivities in cities like austin and san antonio.
August 4Aug 4 Author Have any of you stayed here? https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/san-antonio-mokara/property-details
August 4Aug 4 4 hours ago, tx ind said: Margaritaville Conroe is half an hour away for you Look, if he wanted to get herpes from a hotel pool....
August 4Aug 4 On 8/3/2025 at 11:33 AM, SydneyCarton said: It’s very kid friendly, so that might be your wheelhouse, but camp fimfo is also gorgeous and I feel like you can avoid the kids. I would assume you're referring to their Hill Country branch and not their Waco one.
August 4Aug 4 Author 1 hour ago, Tylerocks said: Golden Nugget in Lake Charles is only 2.5 away? Hmmm
August 4Aug 4 On 8/2/2025 at 12:18 PM, Hayduke said: Somebody's gonna say somethin', so I'll just get it out of the way for you. I assumed you were going to say something different.
August 4Aug 4 Sonora is probably too damn far from The Woodlands, but this place is remote and pretty great if you’re looking for something relaxing and secluded. The on-site restaurant is pretty good, but really you go here to get away from everything. Plenty of activities to keep you busy if it doesn’t turn into bangapalooza. https://jlbar.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=2037301676&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtMHEBhC-ARIsABua5iQwDZw4cXVJtP-qn9_pOmvL9xYsHgyQE5Sir0PPYJLGp_iAp68JrPgaAocKEALw_wcB
August 4Aug 4 Author 6 minutes ago, IDIOTsavant said: Sonora is probably too damn far from The Woodlands, but this place is remote and pretty great if you’re looking for something relaxing and secluded. The on-site restaurant is pretty good, but really you go here to get away from everything. Plenty of activities to keep you busy if it doesn’t turn into bangapalooza. https://jlbar.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=2037301676&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtMHEBhC-ARIsABua5iQwDZw4cXVJtP-qn9_pOmvL9xYsHgyQE5Sir0PPYJLGp_iAp68JrPgaAocKEALw_wcB Sweet.
August 4Aug 4 1 hour ago, SimonBolivar said: I would assume you're referring to their Hill Country branch and not their Waco one. I mean that goes without saying. Waco are you shitting me?
August 5Aug 5 1 hour ago, Sbbruin said: I assumed you were going to say something different. Eh, we all know how that goes, despite all the great resort advice Surly gives everybody for free. This has probably been suggested multiple times, but we could make said advice contingent upon following the rules.
August 5Aug 5 Author 20 hours ago, Rip76 said: Have any of you stayed here? https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/san-antonio-mokara/property-details Seeing about this one again.
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