17 days in Texas Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Texas sightseeing planner
Start: Dusseldorf
Train to Frankfurt, Fly to Houston
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Houston
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Amarillo
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Fort Worth
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Waco
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Austin
— 4 nights
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Fredericksburg
— 2 nights
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San Antonio
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Dusseldorf
Thu, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 30
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Houston — 1 night
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Bayou City
Start off your visit on the 14th (Thu): appreciate the extensive heritage of The Strand. Keep things going the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Teo-Chew Temple, then see the interesting displays at Space Center Houston, and then look for gifts at Nana's Attic.
For traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Houston day trip planner.
Dusseldorf, Germany to Houston is an approximately 14-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dusseldorf to Houston is minus 7 hours. In September, Houston is warmer than Dusseldorf - with highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Amarillo.
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For traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Houston day trip planner.
Dusseldorf, Germany to Houston is an approximately 14-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dusseldorf to Houston is minus 7 hours. In September, Houston is warmer than Dusseldorf - with highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Amarillo.
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Amarillo — 2 nights
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Yellow Rose of Texas
On the 16th (Sat), see the interesting displays at Bill's Backyard Classics, then take an in-depth tour of Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, and then examine the collection at The RV Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: stop by Buffalo Gold/Herd Wear Retail Store, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and then take in breathtaking views at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read our Amarillo day trip planning website.
You can fly from Houston to Amarillo in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Houston in September, things will get a bit cooler in Amarillo: highs are around 34°C and lows about 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Fort Worth.
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To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read our Amarillo day trip planning website.
You can fly from Houston to Amarillo in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Houston in September, things will get a bit cooler in Amarillo: highs are around 34°C and lows about 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Fort Worth.
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Fort Worth — 3 nights
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Where the West Begins
Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District and The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. Let the collections at The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and Kimbell Art Museum capture your imagination. Explore Fort Worth's surroundings by going to Blooms Candy & Soda Pop Shop (in Carrollton) and Dallas (Perot Museum of Nature and Science & Grassy Knoll). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Amon Carter Museum of American Art and contemplate the long history of Top O'Hill Terrace.
To see more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Fort Worth trip site.
Traveling by flight from Amarillo to Fort Worth takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, Fort Worth is somewhat warmer than Amarillo - with highs of 39°C and lows of 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can go by car to Waco.
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To see more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Fort Worth trip site.
Traveling by flight from Amarillo to Fort Worth takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, Fort Worth is somewhat warmer than Amarillo - with highs of 39°C and lows of 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can go by car to Waco.
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Waco — 1 night
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On the 21st (Thu), explore the world behind art at Armstrong Browning Library and Museum, then see the interesting displays at Dr Pepper Museum, and then stop by Magnolia Market Silos.
To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Waco vacation builder website.
You can drive from Fort Worth to Waco in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. September in Waco sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Austin.
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To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Waco vacation builder website.
You can drive from Fort Worth to Waco in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. September in Waco sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Austin.
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Austin — 4 nights
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Live Music Capital of the World
Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Texas State Capitol and The Driskill. Get a sense of the local culture at LBJ Presidential Library and Harry Ransom Center. There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Bullock Texas State History Museum, don't miss a visit to Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching, contemplate the waterfront views at Barton Springs Pool, and trek along Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail.
To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Austin travel route builder app.
Drive from Waco to Austin in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September in Austin, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Fredericksburg.
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To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Austin travel route builder app.
Drive from Waco to Austin in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September in Austin, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Fredericksburg.
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Fredericksburg — 2 nights
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Fritztown
Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Catholic Church and then indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: sample the fine beverages at Garrison Brothers Distillery, do a tasting at Grape Creek Vineyards, then view the masterpieces at InSight Gallery, then learn about all things military at National Museum of the Pacific War, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Agave Gallery Fine Art.
For reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Fredericksburg travel route planner.
You can drive from Austin to Fredericksburg in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Austin in September, with highs in Fredericksburg at 36°C and lows at 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can go by car to San Antonio.
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For reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Fredericksburg travel route planner.
You can drive from Austin to Fredericksburg in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Austin in September, with highs in Fredericksburg at 36°C and lows at 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can go by car to San Antonio.
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San Antonio — 3 nights
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The Alamo City
Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral, shop like a local with The San Antonio River Walk, take an in-depth tour of The Alamo, then walk around Hemisfair Park, and finally admire the masterpieces at McNay Art Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Fri): contemplate the long history of The Guenther House Museum, then take in the history at Mission San Jose, then take in the history at Mission San Juan, and finally get into the urban bustle at Tower of the Americas.
To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the San Antonio travel route builder site.
Traveling by car from Fredericksburg to San Antonio takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Fredericksburg in September, with highs in San Antonio at 40°C and lows at 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.
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To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the San Antonio travel route builder site.
Traveling by car from Fredericksburg to San Antonio takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Fredericksburg in September, with highs in San Antonio at 40°C and lows at 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Texas travel guide
The Lone Star State
Thanks to its size and geologic features, Texas contains diverse landscapes that closely resemble both the south and southwest of the United States. Though most people associate Texas with tracts of barren land, deserts cover only about 10 percent of the state, with most of its big population centers located in areas once covered by prairies, grasslands, and forests. As you travel from one end of Texas to the other, observe the changing terrain that ranges from coastal piney woods and swamps in the east to the mountains of the west, with rolling plains and rugged hills in the center. For a bit of urban sightseeing visit some of the state's large cities such as Houston, Dallas, or Austin, or immerse yourself in the nation's history by adding famous attractions like The Alamo to your itinerary. Take plenty of time to mingle with the locals, famous for their hospitality, generosity, and fiercely independent spirit.
