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Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark- Summer Weekend Getaway Texas - 0

Boogie Bahn 2, Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark, Texas(courtesy:gallery.lonestarthrills.com)

Boogie Bahn 2, Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark, Texas(courtesy:gallery.lonestarthrills.com)

One of the best summer weekend getaways in Texas, is South Padre Island’s Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark located at 90 Park Road, Hwy 100, right on the beach. It is a wonderful getaway for family fun. This family friendly getaway has a lot to offer you. You can cool off yourself while enjoying numerous water rides and slides and at the same time, enjoy the huge 5-story tall Sandcastle, thrilling uphill water coasters, man-made pools and surfing waves, etc. It also gives you direct entry to the gulf of Mexico. This amazing park offers something for everyone.

There are many awesome attractions in Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark that you can enjoy such as - Agua Blanca Tube Chute, Bob’s Float Inn Bar, Boogie Bahn,Gale Force, Lily Pad, Marina Arena, Rio Aventura, Rio Beach, Sand Castle Cove, Schlitterbahn Beaches, Sea Blaster, Storm Chaser, Tempest, Toribio’s Tube Chute, Wizard’s Waterways. Among all theses attractions, the most favorite for visitors is the Boogie Bahn2. It is the largest artificial wave machine and the Sea Trek of world which is an underwater, helmet-diving experience that allows visitors to view the native sea life of the Gulf of Mexico. Besides, there are many restaurants, sports bar and evening entertainment for visitors in the park.

It is open on weekends during April, May and September and 7 days per week from June to August.

Do visit South Padre Island’s Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark with your family to make your Summer Texas weekend getaways the most memorable.

Big Bend National Park, Texas – Explore The Wilderness - 0

Kayaking at Big Bend National Park (courtesy: www.igougo.com)

Kayaking at Big Bend National Park (courtesy: www.igougo.com)

Texas is a state situated in the South Central United States. There are many beautiful destinations in the state that visitors can visit to spend their weekend getaways. One of the best destinations to visit in Texas is Big Bend National Park.

Those who are fond of wildlife must visit this adventurous place for sure. The park has stunning wild life where you can explore dessert, Big Bend’s river, dirt roads and Rio Grande, that provide single and multi-day float trips through canyons. There are many outdoor activities available in Big Bend National Park, that people can enjoy like- rafting, camping, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, kayaking, river running, horse riding, swimming, hunting and many more. Rock and fossil hunting are famous activities at the park. The park houses several beautiful mountains and incredible beauty of nature, that fascinate people completely. Visitors get many opportunities to see wild animals in the park like- lions, some black bears, rhinos, dears, antelopes and many other animals.

Marathon, Terlingua Ghost Town, Lajitas are some great attractions near Big Bend National Park, that people can visit while on a tour to this park.

You will get good restaurants, resort and hotels to stay and eat good food in the park. The glorious beauty and the amazing wildlife of Big Bend National Park will make your Texas weekend getaways unforgettable.