Looknig for some amazing summer getaways near Houston? Whether you’re looking to get away for a quick weekend, an overnight trip, or a longer trip without too much time in the car, these spots pack in tons of fun and are 90 minutes or less from Houston!
Splashway
Located in Sheridan, TX, just 90 minutes from Houston, Splashway is the perfect summer getaway near Houston. Stay in one of their cabins, cottages, or bunkhouse, or bring your RV and enjoy the full waterpark, with a wave pool, lazy river, fifteen water slides, and robust toddler areas, along with mini golf, laser tag, pickleball, fishing, kayaking, playgrounds, lawn games, and even an activity center. Coming in 2025, they’ll have a full arcade, too. Check out our full post on everything there is to do at Splashway.
The Woodlands Resort
The Woodlands Resort, located in, suprisingly, the Woodlands, is just 45 minutes from downtown Houston, and such a beautiful getaway. Their pool features a waterfall, multiple slides, both big and small, plus volleyball and basketball. There’s also a lazy river (with waves!) and a kid’s splash zone. At night, they show movies and you can make s’mores around the fire pit. There’s also a game room with arcades for some indoor fun.
Margaritaville Lake Conroe
Just an hour north of Houston, you’ll find this great resort on the shores of Lake Conroe. Stay in one of their suites or lakeside cottages, and enjoy multiple slides, a kid’s splash zone, a lazy river, and even an adults-only pool, plus plenty of lake activities and water sports. Check out our full review of Margaritaville Lake Conroe here.
Two Creeks Crossing Resort
Two Creeks Crossing Resort is a beautiful resort under 90 minutes from Houston, in Livingston, TX. Here you’ll find multiple ways to stay, starting at just $99 a night! Enjoy their beautiful pool, hot tub, and fire pit, or kayak up the creek to a beautiful waterfall. Check out our full review of Two Creeks Crossing Resort here.
Jellystone Waller
Jellystone Waller is just an hour west of Houston and offers a fun, camp experience for the whole family! There are tons of activities going on all day long, including games like candy bingo, foam parties, arts and crafts, outdoor movies, and more. You’ll definitely want to check out the waterpark with multiple pools, a lazy river, waterslide, splash zone, and more. Plus enjoy a mini golf course, jumping pillows, playground and sports courts! Check out our full review of Jellystone Waller here.
Thousand Trails Conroe
Thousand Trails Lake Conroe offers tons of lakefront fun, just an hour north of Houston. Stay in one of their cabins or bring your RV. There’s always something going on at the clubhouse, or head outdoors to enjoy their pool, mini golf course, bike trails, volleyball, pickelball, and tennis courts, or playground. Head to the lake and go fishing, or rent a boat! See our full review of Thousand Trails Conroe here.