16 days in San Antonio & New Jersey Itinerary

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like SeaWorld and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Antonio: Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels (in New Braunfels), Fredericksburg (Narrow Path Winery, National Museum of the Pacific War, &more) and Austin (The Driskill, The Escape Game Austin, &more). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Mission San Jose, shop like a local with The San Antonio River Walk, get engrossed in the history at Institute of Texan Cultures, and take in the history at Mission Concepcion.

To find maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our San Antonio online sightseeing planner.

Newark to San Antonio is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Newark to San Antonio due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Newark in July, expect nights in San Antonio to be about the same, around 75°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 98°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Elizabeth.

Elizabeth is both the largest city and the county seat of Union County, in New Jersey, United States. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. Get out of town with these interesting Elizabeth side-trips: Jenkinson's Boardwalk (in Point Pleasant Beach), Cream Ridge Winery (in Cream Ridge) and Cheese on Main (in Ocean Grove). The adventure continues: walk around Grounds For Sculpture, get your game on at Bury The Hatchet Princeton - Axe Throwing, and pause for some serene contemplation at Princeton University Chapel.

To see ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Elizabeth tour itinerary maker website.

You can fly from San Antonio to Elizabeth in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from San Antonio to Elizabeth. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from San Antonio in July, with highs in Elizabeth at 87°F and lows at 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Wildwood.

Wildwood is a city in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. Bring the kids along to Morey's Piers and Beachfront Water Parks and Cape May City Beaches. Change things up with a short trip to Ocean City Boardwalk in Ocean City (about 38 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Wildwood Beach, get to know the resident critters at Cape May County Park & Zoo, see the interesting displays at Cape May Fire Department Museum, and kick back and relax at North Wildwood Beach.

To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Wildwood day trip website.

Drive from Elizabeth to Wildwood in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. July in Wildwood sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 69°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) to allow time to drive back home.