15 days in Texas Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Fri): get to know the fascinating history of Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District and then find something for the whole family at Immersive Gamebox - Grandscape, The Colony. On your second day here, examine the collection at The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, meet the residents at The Dallas World Aquarium, then examine the collection at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, then make a trip to Grassy Knoll, and finally look for gifts at CocoAndre Chocolatier.

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Lima, Peru to Dallas is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Lima to Dallas is minus 1 hour. In February, Dallas is cooler than Lima - with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Austin.

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

Bring the kids along to Texas State Capitol and Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail. There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Bullock Texas State History Museum, see the interesting displays at LBJ Presidential Library, admire the natural beauty at Zilker Metropolitan Park, and admire the masterpieces at Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum.

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Getting from Dallas to Austin by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Dallas in February: highs in Austin hover around 23°C, while lows dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to drive to Fredericksburg.

The city of Fredericksburg was settled by German immigrants in the mid-19th century, and has managed to retain its distinctly German charm.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of the Pacific War, then get a taste of the local shopping with Agave Gallery Fine Art, then take in the dramatic natural features at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Catholic Church.

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You can drive from Austin to Fredericksburg in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Austin in February, expect a bit cooler with lows of 4°C in Fredericksburg. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) 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.

Attractions like Mission San Jose and Natural Bridge Caverns make great kid-friendly stops. The adventure continues: go for a walk through The San Antonio River Walk, take in nature's colorful creations at San Antonio Botanical Garden, get in on the family fun at SeaWorld, and get into the urban bustle at Tower of the Americas.

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You can drive from Fredericksburg to San Antonio in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Fredericksburg in February, San Antonio is a bit warmer at night with lows of 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to fly to South Padre Island.

A vibrant resort town, South Padre Island sits on a barrier island of the same name, located just off the Texas Gulf Coast.

On the 26th (Mon), don't miss a visit to Largest Outdoor Sandcastle in the USA, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then look for all kinds of wild species at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, and finally trot along with a tour on horseback.

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Getting from San Antonio to South Padre Island by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from San Antonio in February, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 15°C in South Padre Island. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Tue): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Houston Zoo, then explore the engaging exhibits at Children's Museum Houston, and then stroll around Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park.

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Getting from South Padre Island to Houston by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in February, and nighttime lows around 13°C. On the 28th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.