Let's Get Away Together

Your guide to a romantic couples getaway in Frisco

If you and your boo are in need of a getaway, you’ll fall in love in (and with) Frisco. Couples of all kinds are guaranteed to have a fantastic time in this North Texas city, whether it's a staycation, vacation, or first date.

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Escape to Frisco for some alone time.

Choose from museums, sports stadiums, sports museums, quirky museums, arcades, hotels, shopping, and a rich variety of cocktail bars, upscale restaurants, international cuisine, and down-home good cooking. It'll continue to be your go-to spot, no matter the occasion.

A weekend away together
If you don't know where to start and would appreciate step-by-step guidance, check out this romantic weekend itinerary. It starts with checking into The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa and ends with some friendly competition over board and video games at Nerdvana, with plenty of drinks, dinners, and delicious other outings in between.

Dining for deux
With Valentine's Day coming up, it's imperative you secure reservations for a cozy meal for two. Every couple has their own interpretation of a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner, from candlelight and steaks to cuddling up on the couch with take-out. Check out these Frisco Valentine’s Day dinner destinations to find the right spot for you.

Date night
From the traditional dinner out to craft cocktails that steal the show, date night deserves to be shaken up from time to time. Frisco features a wide variety of restaurants that specialize in everything from upscale steaks and seafood to pub fare. Some even boast live music, patios, and a roaring fire that's perfect for curling up next to. Here are five options that are sure to impress.

A pair of places to stay
Omni PGA Frisco Resort: Enjoy 500 guest rooms and suites, 10 four-bedroom ranch houses, four pools — including an adults-only rooftop infinity pool — a full-service Mokara Spa, and Lounge by Topgolf.

For golfers and non-golfers alike, sun-up to sundown fun and enjoyment opportunities abound at the Monument Realty PGA District, where a variety of signature dining and retail concepts, virtual game experiences, programmed entertainment, and more are available.

The Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa: The hotel sits on 400 acres of land, ideally located near top Frisco attractions. It offers a rare destination to gather, connect, and experience laidback luxury with plenty of room to roam. The resort has revitalized the pool area to include a water slide and private cabanas, added a luxurious full service spa, a Westin Family Kids Club, and a Topgolf Swing Suite.

Check out all that Frisco has to offer here.

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worth every mile

Texas Hill Country route beckons as most scenic road trip in the U.S.

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It doesn't get more scenic than the Hill Country.

A new comprehensive guide on the best road trips in America has unveiled two scenic routes through the Lone Star State that should be on everyone's must-see list.

The new guide from luxury lifestyle magazine Condé Nast Traveler spotlighted 17 ultra-scenic road trip routes across the U.S. that are "worth every single mile."

Hill Country Route
The first Texas road trip on the list is the Hill Country Route, a 300-mile trek starting in Lampasas, with stops in Marble Falls, Fredericksburg, Austin, and New Braunfels, and ending in Brenham. Travelers can spend as few as three days traversing the Hill Country Route, visiting "award-winning vineyards and boutique lavender and olive tree farms," or they can linger for a week or more by making additional detours in other small Texas towns.

Condé Nast Traveler recommends Hill Country staples like Blue Bonnet Café in Marble Falls and Truth BBQ in Brenham as the two can't-miss good eats that road trippers have to try for themselves. As for lodging, the magazine makes three recommendations: Tyson’s Corners Retreat Cottage, a 35-acre horse ranch in Lampasas, glamping resort Onera Fredericksburg, and the newly reopened Faust Hotel in New Braunfels.

Onera Fredericksburg offers modern lodging like The Diamond. Photo by Jeff Jones

Typical attractions like Enchanted Rock outside Fredericksburg obviously made the list of stops to make along the way, but the report also digs into other niche destinations.

"History buffs can walk the sprawling grounds of the Lyndon B. Johnson Ranch, rich with mighty live oaks and environmentalist Lady Bird Johnson’s wildflowers; pair it with a trip to his Presidential Library, which offers a glimpse of how the former president wanted to be seen by history," the report's author wrote. "And if you're road-trippin' in the summer, don't miss a visit to Krause Springs. It’s a beautiful campsite and also a natural swimming spot, with a lot of gorgeous springs to dive right in."

Route 66: St. Louis to Amarillo
A second ultra-scenic road trip that includes Texas is the portion of Route 66 from St. Louis, Missouri to Amarillo. Some travelers don't have time for the full 2,448-mile stretch from Chicago to Los Angeles, so Condé Nast Traveler says the St. Louis-Amarillo route is the "most underrated stretch" that can be completed in just two days.

No trip through Amarillo is complete without a stop at Cadillac Ranch. Cadillac Ranch/ Facebook

The 756-mile route cruises through the Lake of the Ozarks and Oklahoma City before ending in the Yellow Rose of Texas, giving road trippers ample opportunities to see the sights, enjoy a "classic American meal" at a roadside diner, or try some St. Louis-style barbecue.

At the end of the trip, the report recommends Amarillo's The Barfield, Autograph Collection for a "quiet luxe" hotel stay, or this rustic converted Silo Barn on Airbnb.

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