Blue skies overhead, soft white sand and calm waters just steps away. A week on South Padre Island is a beach lovers paradise!
If you are a weekend angler or just enjoy getting a line wet, Texas is home to fantastic spots for inshore or offshore fishing.
If you're a wine-lover, look no further! Texas is home to a mind-blowing 349 wineries over 5,791 vineyard acres and we can hear the vino calling your name. Whether you are a lover of bubbles or a Syrah enthusiast, there is bound to be a wine that will have your tastebuds dancing! Learn about food and wine pairing or simply sit back and sip an award-winning vintage while enjoying the local live music scene.
From wolf sanctuaries to sea turtle rehabilitation centers, the state of Texas is home to some incredibly diverse wildlife experiences. Watch playful dolphins frolicking in the waves or take a quiet walk and enjoy some fantastic bird-watching. If you are an animal-person, Texas is bound to please.
If you are a history buff, Texas will leave you amazed with an abundance of historical sites and great museums.
At The Lodge in Runaway Bay Resort, you'll great vacationing on the shores of Lake Bridgeport, just 50 miles from Fort Worth, Texas. <br/> <br/> Experience a vacation in the style of rural Texas at The Lodge in Runaway Bay. At the resort, you'll find two lighted tennis courts, an outdoor pool and hot tub, and a children's play area. An 18-hole golf course with a restaurant is within a mile. Situated on beautiful Lake Bridgeport , a 13,000 acre lake, this resort offers four covered boat slips and is well-stocked for fishing. All units are air-conditioned, with TV and full kitchen with microwave. <br/> <br/> Enjoy a day at a Texas dude ranch or travel to Fort Worth, about 50 miles away, or Dallas, about 70 miles away. "Runaway" Bay is a great "getaway,” and visitors won't be disappointed. A drive into either of these great Texas cities can result in almost any activity imaginable, from sight-seeing to attending an opera. Check out the Dallas Zoo, an array of fabulous eateries including Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse. In nearby Fort Worth, check out the Fort Worth Water Gardens, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, one of several noteworthy art museums in Fort Worth, or the famous honky-tonk saloon, Billy Bob’s Texas. <br/> <br/> The American West seems to begin in Texas. Make yourself at home at The Lodge and then get out there and explore! <br/>