18 days in Texas Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Texas travel planner
Start: Paris
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Dallas
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Houston
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Galveston, Galveston Island
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South Padre Island
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Corpus Christi
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San Antonio
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Austin
— 4 nights
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End: Paris
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Dallas — 2 nights
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Big D
Kids will appreciate attractions like Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District and Reunion Tower. Change things up with a short trip to Fort Worth Zoo in Fort Worth (about 44 minutes away). There's much more to do: meet the residents at The Dallas World Aquarium, admire the natural beauty at Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, see the interesting displays at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, and don't miss a visit to Grassy Knoll.
For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Dallas day trip tool.
Paris, France to Dallas is an approximately 14-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Paris to Dallas due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Paris in June, things will get somewhat warmer in Dallas: highs are around 39°C and lows about 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Houston.
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For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Dallas day trip tool.
Paris, France to Dallas is an approximately 14-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Paris to Dallas due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Paris in June, things will get somewhat warmer in Dallas: highs are around 39°C and lows about 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Houston.
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Houston — 2 nights
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Bayou City
On the 1st (Sat), engage your brain at Cockrell Butterfly Center, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Houston Zoo, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. On the 2nd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll around Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, get curious at The Houston Museum of Natural Science, and then explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Houston trip simple and quick.
You can fly from Dallas to Houston in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. June in Houston sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Galveston.
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Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Houston trip simple and quick.
You can fly from Dallas to Houston in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. June in Houston sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Galveston.
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Galveston, Galveston Island — 2 nights
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The Oleander City
On the 3rd (Mon), cool off at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, then take in nature's colorful creations at Moody Gardens, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Old City Cemetery, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of The Seawall. Here are some ideas for day two: shop like a local with The Strand, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then browse the exhibits of Moody Mansion, and finally get in on the family fun at Kemah Boardwalk.
For traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Galveston tour itinerary planning site.
Traveling by car from Houston to Galveston takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Houston in July, you will find days in Galveston are a bit cooler (38°C), and nights are about the same (31°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to South Padre Island.
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For traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Galveston tour itinerary planning site.
Traveling by car from Houston to Galveston takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Houston in July, you will find days in Galveston are a bit cooler (38°C), and nights are about the same (31°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to South Padre Island.
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South Padre Island — 1 night
On the 5th (Wed), don't miss a visit to Largest Outdoor Sandcastle in the USA, then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then identify plant and animal life at Sea Turtle, Inc., and finally take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.
To see photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our South Padre Island online trip maker.
You can fly from Galveston to South Padre Island in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. July in South Padre Island sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to drive to Corpus Christi.
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To see photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our South Padre Island online trip maker.
You can fly from Galveston to South Padre Island in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. July in South Padre Island sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to drive to Corpus Christi.
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Corpus Christi — 2 nights
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Texas Riviera
Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): brush up on your military savvy at USS Lexington Museum, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Texas State Aquarium, and then don't miss a visit to The Grave of Selena Quintanilla-Perez. Keep things going the next day: admire the majestic nature at Mustang Island State Park, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Port Aransas Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Malaquite Beach.
To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Corpus Christi trip planning tool.
You can drive from South Padre Island to Corpus Christi in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from South Padre Island in July, expect nights in Corpus Christi to be about the same, around 28°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 40°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to drive to San Antonio.
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To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Corpus Christi trip planning tool.
You can drive from South Padre Island to Corpus Christi in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from South Padre Island in July, expect nights in Corpus Christi to be about the same, around 28°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 40°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to drive to San Antonio.
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San Antonio — 4 nights
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The Alamo City
Kids will enjoy SeaWorld and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Go for a jaunt from San Antonio to New Braunfels to see Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels about 42 minutes away. There's lots more to do: Head underground at Natural Bridge Caverns, view the masterpieces at Blue Star Contemporary, shop like a local with The San Antonio River Walk, and don't miss a visit to Main Plaza.
To see ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the San Antonio trip planner.
Traveling by car from Corpus Christi to San Antonio takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or fly. In July in San Antonio, expect temperatures between 43°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Austin.
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To see ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the San Antonio trip planner.
Traveling by car from Corpus Christi to San Antonio takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or fly. In July in San Antonio, expect temperatures between 43°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Austin.
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Austin — 4 nights
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Live Music Capital of the World
Attractions like Barton Springs Pool and Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching make great kid-friendly stops. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Texas State Capitol, admire the natural beauty at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, trek along Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.
To find traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Austin trip website.
You can drive from San Antonio to Austin in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 43°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can fly back home.
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To find traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Austin trip website.
You can drive from San Antonio to Austin in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 43°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can fly 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.
