When it comes to Spring Break, few states rival the spirited enthusiasm of Texas. This year, if you’re looking for inspirational destinations to help celebrate the holidays in style, grab your cowboy hat, boots, and sense of adventure as we unveil a definitive guide to Spring Break in Texas. 

River Walk – San Antonio’s Little Venice 

Located in the heart of southern Texas lies our first destination on our guide to Spring Break in Texas – San Antonio. With its historic charm and warm southern hospitality, if you’re coming to San Antonio, Texas, head straight for the city park, known to the locals as the vibrant River Walk district.  

Reminiscent of the canals of Venice in Italy, River Walk is an urban waterway where you can stroll along the river bank of the San Antonio River or hitch a ride with Go Rio for a river cruise to see the city from a unique waterfront view. 

Best Spots to Drink in San Antonio:  

When you’re in San Antonio, Texas, make sure you head over to the Pink Shark Bar just off River Walk. For the whisky lovers among you, you can also head off to Maverick Whiskey, just north of the River Walk district and famed for its in–house distillery and tasting room. 

Best Spots to Eat in San Antonio:  

Packed with great eateries, River Walk has a number of options to choose from. Our favorites have to be Domingo Restaurant for the best South Texas cuisine and outdoor dining and Biga Restaurant for a genuine fine dining experience on River Walk. 

Best Place to Stay in San Antonio: 

Aiden by Best Western San Antonio Riverwalk. 

Cheers to 6th Street – Exploring Austin’s Entertainment District 

Described as the “Live Music Capital of the World” – there was no way that Austin, Texas, wouldn’t make it into our glamourous guide to Spring Break in Texas. Culturally diverse and a mecca for musicians and music fans from around the world, Austin, Texas, is a haven for Spring Break visitors. 

Blessed with countless bars, clubs, and music venues, 6th Street is renowned for its dynamic nightlife and colorful historic buildings, which are illuminated each night with a stunning array of neon lights. 

Best Spots to Drink in Austin:  

6th Street wouldn’t be 6th Street without live music to accompany an ice-cold beer or cocktail, so make a beeline to the always-bumping Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a great patio bar to enjoy the Lone Star State’s balmy evenings, then the Midnight Cowboy bar is the place for you. 

Best Spots to Eat in Austin:  

When you start to get hungry in Austin, trust us; you won’t need to stroll far to find the perfect restaurant along the 6th Street strip. If you enjoy a genuine gourmet experience, stop at the Lonesome Dove Restaurant for a western bistro dining experience, or try Licha’s Cantina for its delectable Mexican soul food. 

Best Place to Stay in Austin:

 Aiden by Best Western Austin City Hotel. 

Discovering Unique Craft Cocktails in Downtown El Paso 

Offering a more chic entertainment district where Spring Break revelers who like the finer things in life, El Paso’s downtown district is the ideal location. With its historic architecture and electric nightlife, downtown El Paso is a high-ranking attraction in any guide to Spring Break in Texas. 

Situated on the western edge of Texas, El Paso offers visitors a unique blend of Mexican and American influences and certainly gets our stamp of approval for its classy cocktails and five-star cuisine. 

Best Spots to Drink in El Paso: 

Spring Breakers heading to El Paso’s magnificent historic downtown district must visit the 1922 Bar to experience their marvelous mixology concoctions. For partygoers seeking an exotic twist to their cocktails, head over to The Tiki Room El Paso for a tropically infused cocktail or two. 

Best Spots to Eat in El Paso: 

A trip to Spring Break trip to El Paso just wouldn’t be complete unless you stopped in at Cafe Central, one of El Paso’s oldest restaurants, for their luscious fine dining fares. Similarly, you can enjoy a choice of causal or upscale dining experience at the impressive Anson 11 restaurant, too.  

Best Place to Stay in El Paso:

 Best Western Sunland Park Inn. 

Spring Break Revelry at Houston’s West Washington Avenue’s Hotspots 

As the fourth largest city in the United States, Houston, Texas, is famous for its energetic nightlife, diverse cultural scene – and, of course, NASA’s Johnson Space Center and the Apollo 11 space mission. However, any guide to Spring Break in Texas should always include a trip to Houston’s West Washington Avenue. 

When you’re in town, take the opportunity to stroll around the charismatic West Washington Avenue to enjoy a sit-down drink with the Houston locals who are celebrating Spring Break just as much as you are. 

Best Spots to Drink in Houston:  

We’re going with a gaming theme for our West Washington Avenue barhopping adventures and starting in the self-proclaimed ‘Adult Wonderland’ at the Handle Bar, where you can kick back and enjoy the great tunes, cocktails, rides, and bar games. For fans of retro computer arcades, we’ve got a treat for you when you visit Kung Fu Saloon, which has 18+ vintage arcade games, including Pacman, NBA Jam, and Mortal Combat. 

Best Spots to Eat in Houston:  

After building up an appetite after gaming, we suggest heading over to Laurenzo’s Prime Rib Restaurant for a first-class steak dinner. Alternatively, if you’re on a mission to try Houston’s finest tacos this Spring Break, then you must include a trip to El Venado Mexican Restaurant on Washington Avenue. 

Best Place to Stay in Houston:

 Best Western Plus Downtown Inn & Suites. 

Exploring the Spring Break Nightlife of West 7th in Fort Worth 

Our final recommendation in our superb guide to Spring Break in Texas sees us arrive in Fort Worth, Texas. Nicknamed ‘Cowtown,’ Fort Worth is a bustling hot spot of restaurants, bars, and cultural attractions, and loves to showcase its appreciation for Spring Break by offering visitors a great time.  

Just on the outskirts of downtown Fort Worth is where we’re heading, and the fantastic West 7th District – recognized as the trendy shopping, dining, and top entertainment venue in the city and where Spring Break provides a thrilling atmosphere. 

Best Spots to Drink in Fort Worth:  

Our first stop is The Mad Hatter, fondly accepted as West 7th District’s favorite neighborhood pub and a prime Spring Break destination to enjoy cocktails, beer, and wine. With regular events throughout the week and an amazing six-hour weekday happy hour – Spring Break in Fort Worth isn’t worth attending unless you also visit Lottie’s bar during your trip. 

Best Spots to Eat in Fort Worth:  

Fort Worth’s West 7th District has a fascinating mix of top restaurants to choose from, but our recommendation is to try the upscale Mexican cuisine experience offered at Don Artemio Restaurant. Equally as impressive and perfect if you love French food is the Saint-Emilion Restaurant, where you can try their tasty, fine French gourmet offerings. 

Best Place to Stay in Fort Worth:

 Best Western Plus Fort Worth Forest Hill Inn & Suites.