🥾 ActiveWeekend · from Houston, TX
Gulf Coast Wilds & Piney Woods Trails
Explore pristine cypress swamps and alligator-rich wetlands before pushing into the East Texas pinewoods for forest trails and Gulf-fresh seafood.
Day 1 — Brazos Bend State ParkDay 2 — Huntsville State Park
Day 1 — Brazos Bend State Park
Day 1 — Brazos Bend State Park
🚗 1 hr 8 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Houston, TX → Brazos Bend State Park
48 min8:00 AM → 8:48 AM
Brazos Bend State Park
★ 4.8Explore pristine trails through cypress swamps and observe alligators, deer, and over 270 bird species in their natural habitat just 30 minutes south of Houston.
8:48 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
Vino & Vinyl - Supper Club
★ 4.6Restaurant with a wide-ranging menu, featuring small-production wines & music on vinyl records.
9:48 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
Brazos Bend State Park
Explore pristine trails through cypress swamps and observe alligators, deer, and over 270 bird species in their natural habitat just 30 minutes south of Houston.
12:00 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Brazos Bend State Park → Waterstone Ranch Restaurant
20 min5:00 PM → 5:20 PM
Waterstone Ranch Restaurant
★ 4.7Savor authentic Texas ranch cuisine and craft cocktails while enjoying stunning Hill Country views from this scenic dining destination.
5:20 PM📍 See location
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sugar Land SE - Missouri City by IHG
Rated 4.6★ (576 reviews) — a well-rated base for your night near Brazos Bend State Park.
Day 2 — Huntsville State Park
Day 2 — Huntsville State Park
🚗 3 hr 12 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Brazos Bend State Park → Huntsville State Park
1 hr 25 min8:00 AM → 9:25 AM
Huntsville State Park
★ 4.7Relax on the shores of beautiful Lake Raven with excellent kayaking, fishing, and hiking opportunities in a serene natural setting.
9:25 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
Potato Shack
★ 4.5A well-rated local family restaurant — one of the best dining options near your destination.
10:25 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Huntsville State Park → Lone Star Trail Trailhead #6
21 min12:00 PM → 12:21 PM
Lone Star Trail Trailhead #6
★ 4.7Hike shaded forest sections of this 128-mile trail system, crossing creeks and navigating gentle elevation changes through dense East Texas pine and hardwood forests.
12:21 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Lone Star Trail Trailhead #6 → The Big E-Z Crawfish & Oyster Bar
23 min5:00 PM → 5:23 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:23 PM
The Big E-Z Crawfish & Oyster Bar
Feast on fresh Gulf seafood and boiled crawfish in a lively, casual atmosphere that embodies authentic Texas coastal charm and flavor.
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Drive
The Big E-Z Crawfish & Oyster Bar → Houston, TX
1 hr 3 min6:23 PM → 7:26 PM
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