10 days in Waco, San Antonio & Galveston Itinerary

Sightseeing in Waco offers many possibilities in a medium-sized town on the Brazos River in central Texas.

On the 30th (Fri), see the interesting displays at Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum and then take in the views from Waco Suspension Bridge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Sat): see the interesting displays at Dr Pepper Museum and then look for gifts at Magnolia Market Silos.

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New York City to Waco is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from New York City in September, you will find days in Waco are somewhat warmer (92°F), and nights are about the same (69°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to San Antonio.

As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.

Explore San Antonio's surroundings by going to Austin (Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the fascinating underground world of Natural Bridge Caverns, get in on the family fun at SeaWorld, take in the history at Mission San Jose, and get engrossed in the history at Institute of Texan Cultures.

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Traveling by car from Waco to San Antonio takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Traveling from Waco in October, San Antonio is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Galveston.

An old colonial city and a busy cruise ship port less than an hour's drive from Houston, Galveston sits on Galveston Island and serves as a popular vacation destination for both domestic and international travelers.

Take a break from Galveston with a short trip to Battleship Texas State Historic Site in La Porte, about 56 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of The Strand, get in on the family fun at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, browse the exhibits of Moody Mansion, and contemplate the long history of 1892 Bishop's Palace.

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Fly from San Antonio to Galveston in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from San Antonio in October, expect nights in Galveston to be a bit warmer, around 71°F, while days are slightly colder, around 82°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.