19 days in Texas Gulf Coast Itinerary

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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Houston Arboretum & Nature Center and Asia Society Texas Center. Museum-lovers will appreciate Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and The Heritage Society. The adventure continues: learn insider's secrets on Texas Beer Bus, admire the landmark architecture of Christ Church Cathedral, explore the world behind art at Art Car Museum, and see the interesting displays at Czech Center Museum Houston.

To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Houston trip builder.

Inverness, UK to Houston is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central Standard Time is minus 6 hours. In November, Houston is much hotter than Inverness - with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Beaumont.

You'll explore and learn at McFaddin-Ward House Museum and Fire Museum of Texas. Explore hidden gems such as Stark Museum of Art and Clifton Steamboat Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Beaumont side-trips: Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge (in Anahuac), Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point (in Sulphur) and High Island (Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary & Boy Scouts Wood Sanctuary).

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You can drive from Houston to Beaumont in 1.5 hours. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Houston in November since evenings lows in Beaumont dip to 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Galveston.

An old colonial city and a busy cruise ship port less than an hour's drive from Houston, Galveston sits on Galveston Island and serves as a popular vacation destination for both domestic and international travelers.

Get outdoors at Stewart Beach and East Beach. Visit Galveston Pocket Park 2 and Quintana Beach for some beach relaxation. Go for a jaunt from Galveston to Freeport to see Cowboy Charters about 1h 5 min away. The adventure continues: admire the striking features of The Bryan Museum, get to know the fascinating history of The Seawall, wander the streets of East End Historic District, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Galveston Island Brewing.

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You can drive from Beaumont to Galveston in 2 hours. Traveling from Beaumont in November, plan for a bit warmer nights in Galveston, with lows around 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can go by car to Houston.

On the 17th (Sun), contemplate the long history of Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Mon): walk around Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, then stroll the grounds of Glenwood Cemetery, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Saint Arnold Brewing Company, and finally walk around Sam Houston Park.

For more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Houston day trip app.

You can drive from Galveston to Houston in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.