One of the most relaxing enjoyable rides is on a train. In the East Texas piney woods, between Rusk and Palestine, we have the Texas State Railroad. https://www.texasstaterr.com/
If you are ever clamoring for a weekend trip from Houston, I highly recommend riding the train through the woods.
I took these photos while on the Engine 300 steam locomotive.
Albert Moyer, Jr. 
This must be fun!
My family and I enjoyed it quite a bit. Very relaxing!
I have ridden on the TSR a few billion times. Always a joy!