11 days in San Antonio & Lubbock Itinerary

On the 2nd (Sat), get a taste of the local shopping with The San Antonio River Walk, contemplate the long history of The Alamo, let the kids burn off some steam at Brackenridge Park, then find something for the whole family at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and finally get into the urban bustle at Tower of the Americas. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the history at Mission San Jose, then explore the fascinating underground world of Natural Bridge Caverns, and then walk around Friedrich Wilderness Park.

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Goldsboro to San Antonio is an approximately 21-hour car ride. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Goldsboro to San Antonio due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Goldsboro in September, with highs in San Antonio at 94°F and lows at 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can fly to Lubbock.

Family-friendly places like Palo Duro Canyon State Park and National Ranching Heritage Center will thrill your kids. Get out of town with these interesting Lubbock side-trips: Amarillo Zoo (in Amarillo) and Canyon (Lighthouse Trail, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, &more).

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Getting from San Antonio to Lubbock by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from San Antonio in September, with highs in Lubbock at 85°F and lows at 62°F. On the 11th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.