18 days in Texas Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Texas tour itinerary builder
Start: London
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Austin
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South Padre Island
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Rockport
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San Antonio
— 4 nights
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Fort Davis
— 2 nights
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Big Bend National Park
— 1 night
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Burnet
— 2 nights
Drive to Austin Bergstrom International Airport, Fly to London
End: London
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Austin — 3 nights
Live Music Capital of the World
Get in touch with nature at Hamilton Pool Preserve and Stand-Up Paddleboarding. Step off the beaten path and head to Inner Space Cavern and Jacob's Well Natural Area. When in Austin, make a side trip to see Pedernales Falls State Park in Johnson City, approximately Johnson City away. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Barton Springs Pool, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, admire the majestic nature at McKinney Falls State Park, and get a sense of history and politics at Texas State Capitol.
For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read Austin trip planner.
London, UK to Austin is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from London to Austin, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from London in July, plan for much hotter days and a bit warmer nights in Austin: temperatures range from 43°C by day to 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to South Padre Island.
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For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read Austin trip planner.
London, UK to Austin is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from London to Austin, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from London in July, plan for much hotter days and a bit warmer nights in Austin: temperatures range from 43°C by day to 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to South Padre Island.
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South Padre Island — 3 nights
Get some historical perspective at Laguna Madre Nature Trail and Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Fishing Charters & Tours and Gladys Porter Zoo. Step out of South Padre Island with an excursion to Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park in Brownsville--about 34 minutes away. There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Sea Turtle, Inc., stop by Seas the Day, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and immerse yourself in nature at Isla Blanca Park.
To see traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read South Padre Island trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Austin to South Padre Island by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. While traveling from Austin, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in South Padre Island, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Rockport.
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To see traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read South Padre Island trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Austin to South Padre Island by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. While traveling from Austin, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in South Padre Island, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Rockport.
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Rockport — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): walk around Rockport Beach, explore the landscape on two wheels at Tule Creek Hike & Bike Trail, then immerse yourself in nature at Goose Island State Park, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Rockport Demo Bird Garden & Wetlands Pond. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: identify plant and animal life at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Port Aransas Beach.
To find maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Rockport day trip planner.
You can drive from South Padre Island to Rockport in 4.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. July in Rockport sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 31°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can drive to San Antonio.
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To find maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Rockport day trip planner.
You can drive from South Padre Island to Rockport in 4.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. July in Rockport sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 31°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can drive to San Antonio.
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San Antonio — 4 nights
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The Alamo City
Get some historical perspective at The Coming King Sculpture Prayer Gardens and San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral. Take a break from the city and head to Cave Without a Name and Kerrville River Trail. Get out of town with these interesting San Antonio side-trips: Comal River (in New Braunfels), Pioneer Museum (in Fredericksburg) and Frio Bat Flight Tours (in Concan). Next up on the itinerary: find something for the whole family at SeaWorld, admire the architecture and history at Mission San Jose, contemplate the long history of The Alamo, and get a taste of the local shopping with The San Antonio River Walk.
To find photos and tourist information, you can read our San Antonio trip website.
You can drive from Rockport to San Antonio in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. When traveling from Rockport in July, plan for somewhat warmer days and little chillier nights in San Antonio: temperatures range from 43°C by day to 28°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Fort Davis.
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To find photos and tourist information, you can read our San Antonio trip website.
You can drive from Rockport to San Antonio in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. When traveling from Rockport in July, plan for somewhat warmer days and little chillier nights in San Antonio: temperatures range from 43°C by day to 28°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Fort Davis.
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Fort Davis — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): steep yourself in history at Fort Davis National Historic Site, view the masterpieces at Wild Rose Gallery, then admire the majestic nature at Balmorhea State Park, and finally steep yourself in history at Calera Chapel. On the next day, admire the majestic nature at Davis Mountains State Park, then identify plant and animal life at Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center & Botanical Gardens, and then admire the striking features of Presidio County Courthouse.
To see maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Fort Davis itinerary planning app.
Traveling by car from San Antonio to Fort Davis takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train and taxi. Traveling from San Antonio in July, expect Fort Davis to be slightly colder, temps between 36°C and 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Big Bend National Park.
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To see maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Fort Davis itinerary planning app.
Traveling by car from San Antonio to Fort Davis takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train and taxi. Traveling from San Antonio in July, expect Fort Davis to be slightly colder, temps between 36°C and 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Big Bend National Park.
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Big Bend National Park — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Chisos Mountains and then hike along Lost Mine Trail.
For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Big Bend National Park trip planning website.
You can drive from Fort Davis to Big Bend National Park in 3 hours. Traveling from Fort Davis in July, expect Big Bend National Park to be a bit warmer, temps between 43°C and 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can go by car to Burnet.
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For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Big Bend National Park trip planning website.
You can drive from Fort Davis to Big Bend National Park in 3 hours. Traveling from Fort Davis in July, expect Big Bend National Park to be a bit warmer, temps between 43°C and 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can go by car to Burnet.
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Burnet — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): immerse yourself in nature at Longhorn Cavern State Park, then do a tasting at Torr Na Lochs Vineyard & Winery, and then explore the activities along Inks Lake State Park.
To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Burnet route builder tool.
Traveling by car from Big Bend National Park to Burnet takes 7 hours. July in Burnet sees daily highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Burnet route builder tool.
Traveling by car from Big Bend National Park to Burnet takes 7 hours. July in Burnet sees daily highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel 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.
