For the Road: 5 Places for Fun in the Sun

Whether it’s fireworks for the Fourth in Corpus Christi, or polka dancing and barbecue at the Moulton Town & Country Jamboree, these top five destinations will provide the perfect getaway for everyone in your family.

Houston, the nation’s fourth-largest city—hardly small, hardly countryside—has at least a half-dozen bed and breakfasts and inns. Each place has a fascinating history, distinctive personality and a personal touch. Here are three B&Bs noted for their individuality, location, and charm.

A Weekend In Athens 

You don’t have to go far to witness the beauty of Athens. Athens, Texas that is, where camping, swimming and freshwater fishing are abundant.