15 days in New Orleans & Texas Itinerary

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, get to know the fascinating history of Jackson Square, and explore the world behind art at The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA.

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Santiago, Chile to New Orleans is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Chile Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. March in New Orleans sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can fly to Dallas.

One of the country's most popular shopping destinations, Dallas and its sprawling suburbs include more shopping centers per capita than any other urban center in America.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): laugh and play at Immersive Gamebox - Grandscape, The Colony, examine the collection at Amon Carter Museum of American Art, and then contemplate the long history of Top O'Hill Terrace. On the next day, stroll around Klyde Warren Park, admire the natural beauty at Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, then see the interesting displays at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, and finally make a trip to Grassy Knoll.

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Fly from New Orleans to Dallas in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from New Orleans in March, plan for a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Dallas: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Waco.

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

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): examine the collection at Waco Mammoth National Monument, stroll around Cameron Park, then see the interesting displays at Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, and finally snap pictures at Waco Suspension Bridge.

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Getting from Dallas to Waco by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of tram and flight. In March, daytime highs in Waco are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can drive to Austin.

Despite its laid-back college vibe, Austin is an influential center for politics, technology, film, and music.

Austin is known for sightseeing, fun & games, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: gain insight with Bike and Brew ATX, take an in-depth tour of LBJ Presidential Library, stop by Central Market, and trek along Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail.

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Traveling by car from Waco to Austin takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Waco in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Austin, with lows of 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): get a taste of the local shopping with The San Antonio River Walk, steep yourself in history at The Alamo, then take in nature's colorful creations at San Antonio Botanical Garden, then take in the history at Mission San Jose, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Blue Star Contemporary. On the next day, take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral, then let little ones run wild at Brackenridge Park, then explore the fascinating underground world of Natural Bridge Caverns, and finally walk around Friedrich Wilderness Park.

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Traveling by car from Austin to San Antonio takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. March in San Antonio sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Houston.

Although urban sprawl remains synonymous with Houston, most of the city's tourist attractions lie within the relatively small downtown area, surrounded by diverse neighborhoods housing the nation's biggest African-American, Asian-American, and Latino communities.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Space Center Houston and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Glenwood Cemetery.

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You can fly from San Antonio to Houston in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Houston can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.