Mother Daughter Road Trips In Texas

Mother-daughter road trips are special memories that you will cherish forever.

Are you planning a road trip with your mother? Before you pack those bags, I want to share some fabulous ideas the two of you can do and places my mom and I have visited in Texas. From staying in an adorable cabin in Waco, riding the Texas Railroad Train in Palestine, and enjoying wine in the Hill Country. Here are seven (and a bonus one) mother-daughter road trips in Texas that we’ve taken over the years.

My mom and I have been on many road trips together (in Texas and other states) and always have a good time, no matter what we do. Our road trip activities were as small as playing cards in our hotel room, walking the dogs on a trail, or taking a tour on a train. And be sure to read 10 road trip ideas that can make things more fun for the two of you.

My Favorite Mother-Daughter Road Trips In Texas

Mother-daughter road trips are a fun way to spend time together – bonding and creating lasting memories as you drive away from the hustle and bustle of life. Getaways with your mom can mean so much to her. I see how it affects mine.

My Mom

She’s not my best friend – she’s my Mother (mom, I call her)! I take her to places she wouldn’t have gone by herself or places she never dreamed of. She ends up having so much fun.

Update: Please take as many road trips with your mom as possible. My mom is now 86 years old, and her health is dwindling. I doubt we will go on any more trips together. It’s sad, but she does get outside. Her favorite thing to do is take care of the lawn. She loves to pull weeds!

Be sure to read the ideas that I jotted down at the end of this article on fun things you and your mother could do if it’s something you both like.

Our Best Mother-Daughter Trips In Texas

I’ve been lucky to have a healthy mother who can travel all these years (until now). In her early 80s, she still had wits about her. Though I can see that dwindling and her memory lapses, I hope for at least one more road trip, but we will see.

Let’s dive into these mother-daughter road trips in Texas we’ve taken.

1. A Cabin In Waco, TX

I found a small, cozy cabin outside Waco with a fire pit and walking trails. My Mom also brought her sweet Lily along. Lily is a Chihuahua Yorkie mix who was 15 years old at the time. She doesn’t like leaving her behind at all.

We visited Magnolia Market. This is our third mother-daughter road trip to the Magnolia Market. This first time was when it was relatively new, and I found so much decor to buy for my house. We also had so much fun swinging on the swings outside. The swings are now gone, and the prices have gone up!

We also visited an Amish area down the street from our cabin, where we made a tiny basket from clay. I’m sad that I can not find those pictures of this trip.

While Mom and Lily stayed at the cabin and rested, I rode horseback at Brazos Bluff Ranch. She only wants to do a few activities I want, and horseback riding isn’t one of them, and neither is zip lining!

2. The Courtyard By Marriott In San Antonio

This San Antonio trip was about six years ago in the wintertime. We enjoyed a riverboat ride and lunch on the San Antonio River Walk. Not sure where that photo is of her and I freezing our butts off on that riverboat ride. But an enjoyable time nonetheless.

3. We Picked Blueberries In Edom, TX

We took a wonderful day trip to pick blueberries in the adorable small town of Edom in East Texas. It was very hot that day, but it was our first time picking blueberries, so we would sweat it out! To make up for it, we enjoyed an ice cream.

Blueberry Hill Farm is open in June and July for berry picking. Edom also has a small downtown with quaint boutiques.

Travel Tip: Don’t go on a Monday, because all shops in the small town are closed.

4. Celebrate The Holidays In Grapevine, Texas

Grapevine was a day trip for us, as I live only 25 miles from downtown. But if you ever get a chance to take a weekend trip with your mother somewhere fun, go to Grapevine during the holidays. The city spruces up its Main Street as you’ve never seen before. All the stores along the street get all decked out – some more than others.

And there is always an outdoor-themed setup (Charlie Brown, the Grinch, etc.) by the gazebo, complete with photo opportunities and fun galore! One year, fake snow fell from the sky. Kids love it here.

5. Visit Palestine Dogwood Blooms In April

Our mother-daughter trip to Palestine, Texas, a charming East Texas town, was fabulous. From gorgeous scenic drives to numerous pines scattered everywhere, seeing the dogwood trees, to local cuisine and a cozy stay in the woods, we completed another trip together. Read the full story here – Mother-Daughter Trip To Palestine, TX.

6. Take A Tour Of Pears In Pearland, Texas

Oh, we had so much fun counting all the pears in Pearland, eating at Killen’s, visiting a sweet tea room, shopping, and making memories at One Board Chick. Check out everything we did – Mother and Daughter Road Trip To Pearland, TX.

7. Wine Touring In The Texas Hill Country

I’ve been on many wine tours in the Hill Country, and sometimes I bring my mom along. She doesn’t really like wine, not as much as I do. But she wants to follow along, and she might taste a sweet wine occasionally.

On this trip, we stayed in a cabin I found on Airbnb in Liberty, TX (near Burnet). We only went to the wineries that were the closest to the cabin. We’ve actually been on several wine tour weekends, so I’m not sure which one this photo is from, but nonetheless, we enjoyed our time.

Below are Ideas for a mother-daughter road trip.

• Book A Spa Resort Getaway 

Many spa resorts in Texas are for everyone’s budget. There may even be one in the city close to you. Austin, TX, has plenty. Take the whole day at a spa to relax, recharge, and get that body massage you deserve. Maybe surprise her with this one.

• Play Board Games All Day Long

Mom and I used to play cards, Skipbo, and Scrabble all the time. So, when we go on road trips, I make sure to bring at least one of these games.  After a short hike in the evening, we get into our pajamas and play until we are tired.

• Enjoy Wine Tastings

Wineries and wine-tasting rooms are popping up everywhere. And how fun is it to taste wines to find a favorite? We have enjoyed this activity more than once. Though my mother doesn’t like wine as much as I do, she will taste sweet wine. Go to a town that offers beautiful scenery while sipping on wine. The Texas Hill Country is my favorite place for wine tasting.

• Visit Historic Homes In A Small Town

Visiting small towns is our favorite. We love the downtown vibe in small towns and won’t miss a historical home guided tour. Find a guided tour to take you through a neighborhood full of historic homes and unique buildings. This is always fun during the holidays when the homes are all decked out in fantastic holiday decorations.

• Go To A Big City

Find a hotel in a big city and make reservations at an upscale restaurant – perhaps in the hotel. Better yet, find a restaurant with gorgeous city views, like the Reunion Tower in Dallas. The tower there slowly turns, and you’ll have the best view of downtown Dallas.

• Stroll A Botanical Garden

Spring, when all the beautiful flowers are out, would be an excellent time for you two to enjoy the outdoors and all the pretty flowers. Pick a city with a well-known botanical garden (Fort Worth) and enjoy lunch in the garden while you’re there.

• Stay In A Boutique Hotel

A boutique hotel is not like other hotels. They are quaint, and some are quirky. Usually, one story has a restaurant and bar attached and offers several fun things to do right on the property. The ones I have visited have eating and drinking outside next to a lawn with a fire pit, lawn games, and a swimming pool. Choose the ones with pink doors and comfy robes. Check out Valencia Boutique Hotels.

• Opt For An Early dinner, Then Go For Ice Cream

No matter where your road trips take you, this idea is one of the best. If your mom loves ice cream, she’ll love this idea. Eat early enough to enjoy two scoops, then walk it off before hitting the hay!

• Take A Scenic Train Ride

Train rides offer stunning vistas or dome cars, classic cars, VIP cars, and many other types of rides. These train rides are usually relaxing, and the scenic views are unmatched. A few that come to mind are the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in Chama, New Mexico, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in North Carolina, and the Napa Valley Wine Train in California. While those are not in Texas, The Texas Railroad in Palestine, Texas, is. Mom and I have taken that one, as explained above – it’s a good one in April.

There are so many mother-daughter trips in Texas to take. I hope you like these ones.

Bonus!

Another Mother-Daughter Road Trip

Even though Broken Bow, Oklahoma, is not in Texas, it was one of our favorite fall trips. We stayed in a gorgeous cabin with views of a running creek with trickling water coming off the rocks. The sounds of that were so peaceful. We also visited a wine-tasting room, had terrific meals, rode around Beavers Bend State Park, and enjoyed that warm, cozy cabin and each other. I wrote a story about our trip here – Mother-Daughter Road Trip To Broken Bow.

We all love our parents to see the world as we do. Sometimes they can’t travel alone, so we must bring them along. Here are some popular senior travel ideas that I think your parents will love.

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