Texas · 1 to 2 nights per weekend · about 55 miles

Texas Renaissance Festival: Houston to Todd Mission

The world's largest ren faire, an hour northwest of Houston.

Every fall weekend the Texas Renaissance Festival turns the pine woods at Todd Mission into a medieval city. Most visitors drive up from Houston on TX-249; the closest beds go fast, so book The Woodlands or Magnolia early.

Official event site: Texas Renaissance Festival

Where to stay, night by night

1. Stop 1 · 1 night

   The Woodlands, TX

   The biggest cluster of hotels within 40 minutes of the gates.

   Our pick: The Woodlands Resort

   Boutique inns in The WoodlandsPrivate homes on Vrbo

2. Stop 2 · 1 night

   Navasota, TX

   Small-town inns on the quieter back side of the festival.

   Our pick: Hotel Navasota

   Boutique inns in NavasotaPrivate homes on Vrbo

When to go

Weekends from early October through late November, plus Thanksgiving Friday.

Check exact dates and tickets on the Texas Renaissance Festival page before you book.

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