On my way to Round Top, I take a detour through Brenham, hoping to score some brisket at LJ’s BBQ. I get there too late. While wandering down a side street to find a sad lunch alternative, gunfire erupts. I flinch at the first pops before spotting a woman in antebellum attire waving me off with her lacy parasol. I learn later I had walked into the middle of the Brenham Bandits’ dress rehearsal for Local History Day.

When looking for a weekend vacation that combines small-town charm, scenic natural beauty, conversation-starting locals, and melt-in-your-mouth barbecue, Texas is the place.

If you’re in search of unique hotels in Texas, look no further than Flophouze. Located in the charming small town of Round Top, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, this quirky hotel is made entirely out of recycled shipping containers. Each room is its own little house, and there are tons of modern amenities for guests to enjoy. You’ve never seen anything like it!

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Great destinations for family reunions, girlfriend getaways or multigenerational travel

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HOUSTON — Kristin Finan, co-founder of Austin Travels Magazine, has these ideas for great getaways for group travel, whether it's a family reunion, girlfriend getaway, or multigenerational travel. For more information on Austin Travels Magazine, log on to AustinTravels.com.

Eco-friendly has never looked cooler.

STACEY LEASCA from Travel + Leisure shares how the Flophouze in Round Top, Texas is here to prove that eco-friendly hotels can be cool, too. All it takes is a few shipping containers and an eye for design.

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Condé Nast Traveler lists “the spring and summer Airbnb trending destinations based on increase in interest, and found great rentals to consider in each locale, whether you're looking to road trip to North Carolina's Outer Banks or tack on a night or two in Round Top, Texas, to an upcoming Austin visit.”

Just 75 miles from central Austin, Texas you can “Fuel Your Wanderlust at These Three Nearby Retreats” according to Austin Monthly’s Madeline Hollern.