Are you planning a wedding and trying to stick to a budget? The honeymoon is an important part of your wedding planning, too! In this blog post we will explore twenty-five affordable honeymoon destinations in Texas!

Rose Haven Event Venue is an affordable wedding venue serving the Austin, Dripping Springs, and Texas Hill Country areas. We are experts when it comes to helping our clients have beautiful weddings, microweddings and elopements without breaking the bank.

While planning the wedding, don’t forget to plan your honeymoon as well! Sure, everyone wants to jet off overseas for weeks, but that big trip may not be in the budget or the plans right now. My husband and I didn’t get to take our ‘true’ honeymoon until our 19th anniversary, when we spent 9 days in Cabo San Lucas! It’s never too late! We did a little ‘mini-moon’ in South Carolina where we were living at the time.

But you don’t have to fork out a fortune for a beautiful, romantic newlywed vacation, when Texas has SO much to offer for romantic getaways! If you’re getting married here at Rose Haven, or one of our other amazing Dripping Springs venues in the Wedding Capital of Texas, you’re already smack dab in the middle of one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations of all–the Texas Hill Country! But maybe you want to explore further.

So now let’s look at the amazing array of affordable post-wedding trip experiences Texas has to offer!

Scenic and Outdoor Destinations

• The Hill Country: Explore wineries, breweries, and charming small towns like Dripping Springs (the ‘Gateway to the Hill Country’), Blanco, Wimberley, Johnson City, and Marble Falls. Enjoy Bluebonnet-filled scenic drives in spring and stunning views over every hill.
• Big Bend National Park: Often referred to as Texas’ Gift to the Nation, Big Bend is famous for its natural resources and recreational opportunities. The park is also rich in cultural history.
• Guadalupe Mountains National Park: Perfect for hiking and enjoying beautiful mountain views.
• Palo Duro Canyon: The second-largest canyon in the U.S., great for camping, hiking, and horseback riding.
• Garner State Park: Enjoy swimming in the Frio River, nightly summer dances and more in a picturesque park setting. Texas most popular park for camping overnight.
• Lake Travis: Just outside of Austin, this beautiful lake is great for boating, swimming, and relaxing in the Texas Hill Country. Amazing views abound, especially from The Oasis.
• Caddo Lake: One of the true natural beauties of the South. The one and only natural lake in Texas, the cypress trees that give the lake it’s signature bayou look have been estimated to be over 300 years old.
• Lost Maples State Natural Area: Visit in the fall for one of the few places in Texas with stunning colorful foliage and great hiking trails.
• Enchanted Rock State Natural Area: Perfect for those into rock climbing, and panoramic views. A challenging hike & climb for sure!

Beach Destinations

• South Padre Island: The ‘Texas Riviera’! Enjoy beautiful beaches, water sports, beachfront dining, and a lively atmosphere.
• Galveston Island: Offers historic charm with amazing homes showcasing incredible architecture, beaches, and attractions like Moody Gardens and Pleasure Pier.
• Port Aransas: Relaxing beach town with excellent fishing, dolphin watching, and charming shops.
• Corpus Christi: Combines beach fun with cultural attractions like the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington Museum.

Big City Lights

• San Antonio: The Famous River Walk is a must. Remember the Alamo! Historic missions, delicious food and vibrant culture. Check out a Spurs game at the Alamodome.
• Austin: Vibrant music scene with live music everywhere, so many outdoor activities, parks, and great food.
• Houston: Catch an Astros game at the ‘Juice Box’, or maybe the Texans in the fall. Diverse food scene, museums, and nearby beaches.
• Dallas: Known for world-class museums, shopping, and cultural attractions. And of course the ultimate sports franchise, the Dallas Cowboys. “Jerry-World” in itself is a bucket list visit. If you love baseball, catch the defending World Series Champions, the Texas Rangers at Globe Life.
• Fort Worth: Known for its Stockyards, cultural district, and western heritage.

Charming Towns and Cities

• Fredericksburg: Nationally famous for its wineries, German heritage, restaurants, and scenic Hill Country setting. The Wine Festival in the fall is fantastic. A true Texas gem.
• Wimberley: Quaint town with a thriving historical district with art galleries, boutiques, and delicious restaurants. The Blue Hole Regional Park and Jacobs Well are lengendary swimming holes nearby.
• New Braunfels: Famous for tubing on the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers, and historic Gruene, especially Gruene Dance Hall. Enchanting German heritage.
• Granbury: Historic downtown, lake activities, and romantic B&Bs.
• Salado: Historic village with art galleries, shopping, and charming inns.

Unique and Offbeat Destinations

• Terlingua: Ghost town near Big Bend, known for its quirky charm and desert beauty.
• Marfa: Famous for its absolutely amazing quirky art scene, mysterious lights, and unique desert landscape.

Couples have many reasons to choose a frugal honeymoon destination close to home. Maybe it’s just not in the budget for a big trip, but you still want to steal away to enjoy your first few days of marriage together. Maybe you have other financial goals like buying a house, having a baby, investing in other assets, starting a business, paying off existing debt, or just not adding additional financial pressures.

Advantages of an affordable honeymoon

An easily-accessible honeymoon destination has a lot of advantages. You can avoid the stress and high cost of air travel, and enjoy scenic drives to your destination. Shorter travel allows for more time to explore the actual destination, and offers opportunity for some spontaneity and flexibility along the way. Local, budget-friendly destinations often provide rich cultural and natural experiences that can be more immersive and authentic compared to luxury resorts and high-end tourist traps in popular vacation areas. And you can support quaint, unique, local businesses while you’re there!

Choosing an affordable honeymoon destination in Texas doesn’t mean you have to miss out on quality or fun. With some smart planning, you and your love can enjoy a fantastic, memorable trip without going overboard.

Contact us for a venue that helps keep your honeymoon budget intact!

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