Travelers to Houston would find no dearth of nearby places to visit that are excellent for one-day or weekend trips. West University Place, Bellaire, Galena Park, South Houston, Cloverleaf, Missouri City, Pearland, Deer Park, Stafford and Humble are just a few of the towns, suburbs and cities near Houston that are worth a visit. Move a little farther to have a great holiday experience at some of the larger Texan cities like Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Arlington, San Antonio, Garland, Fort Worth, Plano and Baton Rouge.