Best MLK Day Getaways Near DFW

Three-day weekends are opportunities to take a break. Martin Luther King, Jr. worked tirelessly for civil rights. A day off in his honor is a wonderful way to celebrate those who work so hard for the good of others. Here are a few places where one can recharge and reflect on the holiday.

Located in Jefferson, TX, The Stillwater Inn is a restaurant with a guest cottage that harkens you back to the late 19th century. This is a great escape from the hustle of the city. The Inn's restaurant is chef-owned and includes an extensive menu with wine and cocktails. If you must be connected to the outside world, broadband Internet access is available in the cottage.

For a pampering experience, one can consider a stay at one of the haciendas or casitas at The Inn at Dos Brisas. The haciendas have antique furnishings, cathedral ceilings, fireplaces in the living room and bedrooms and are pet friendly. The casitas are perfect for couples and have a kitchenette with complimentary Wi-Fi. Relaxing with spa services, taking an organic gardening class or learning about wine with the Inn's sommelier are some of the ways one can recharge. The Inn has a 42-acre USDA-certified organic farm that specializes in heirloom varietals of fruits and seasonal vegetables.

For those wanting to get away from it all and leave technology behind (no Wi-Fi service), Los Pinos Ranch Vineyard is a good choice. The Vineyard has six varietals planted on its winery property – three in abundance are Blanc Du Bois, Cynthiana and Black Spanish. The Vineyard offers tours where you can learn about the wine making process. To go along with wine tastings, there are cooking and cheese making classes. One can enjoy the Mediterranean Tapas menu that features panatelas and pizza made in a wood-fired pizza oven while listening to the live jazz band that performs on the weekends. The Tuscan Cottage is a romantic one bedroom, one bath with an oversized Jacuzzi. The Vitner's Cabin features a wrap-around porch with three bedrooms, two baths that can accommodate families. Love the wine you tasted? You can purchase bottles to take home.

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Outdoorsy types might enjoy a weekend stay at Rough Creek Lodge & Resort. Sitting on 11,000 acres in the foothills of the Texas Hill Country, there is plenty to do. A few of the many recreational activities are zipline and rock climbing, disc golf, biking and hiking, a nature trail, fossil hunting, tomahawk throwing, kite flying, paintball, rocket launching, swimming, basketball, tennis and a guided nighttime wildlife tour. One can also opt to engage in shooting sports with sporting clays, five stand and wobble trap. To help relax, Rough Creek Lodge & Resort also offers spa services for men, women and children (age 12-17).

Stargazers and nature lovers might consider a stay at Canyon of the Eagles Resort. The 940-acre nature reserve runs along the banks of Lake Buchanan and the Colorado River. With star viewing at the Eagle Eye Observatory, guided nature walks and hands-on animal and nature activities, this is a family-friendly learning experience. S'mores by the fire pit and family-friendly movies round out the fun.

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