If crisp autumn air settles over North Texas (summer tends to outwear its welcome here), it may invite an urge to indulge in a fall getaway. Here are five charming destinations — all within easy driving distance of North Texas — perfect for a seasonal retreat.

To discuss: the question that we get a lot in North Texas, about living in a state where the summers are famously hot. (And, yes, we have the answer, too.)