5. Houston, Texas
If you’re interested in visiting a large city with all the perks that go with that, Houston is the perfect place for a weekend getaway. Although the city is huge, it has some amazing neighborhoods, parks, and unique tourist attractions that will keep you entertained.
Home to up-and-coming and world-class chefs, Houston has an outstanding culinary scene. Foodies should put this city on their list of places to visit. Culture vultures will be right at home in Houston’s Museum District with 19 museums to visit, of which 11 are free.
One of the city’s main attractions is Space Center Houston, where you can learn about space travel and see replicas of the space shuttles and America’s first orbiting structure, Skylab.
Just a little over a half-hour drive from the Space Center are the beautiful beaches of Galveston, both of which can be combined for a full day of fun.
6. Miami, Florida
This city pulses with the lust for living life to the max. Let the Miami vibe, with its heat and new scenes, unshackle you from the day-to-day worries of your life.
During the day, head directly to South Beach, one of the best beaches in Miami, which is packed with beautiful people doing their thing. At night, the area transforms as the glow from neon lights gives the place a soft-focus feel. This is the place to see and be seen either by snagging a patio seat at one of the restaurants or casually strolling the promenade along Ocean Drive.
Little Havana is not to be missed. A visit to Calle Ocho, has all the best Cuba has to offer, including music, food, and fun.
For a bit of retail therapy, head to the Bayside Market, where you’ll find over 150 shops selling pretty much anything you can imagine or want. Grab lunch here at one of the waterfront restaurants and recap your activities from the night before.
