19 days in Texas Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Texas vacation planner
Start: Zurich
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San Antonio
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Rockport
— 1 night
Drive to Aransas Pass, TX, Ferry to Port Aransas
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Port Aransas
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Galveston, Galveston Island
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South Padre Island
— 3 nights
Fly to Midland/Odessa, Drive to Big Bend National Park
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Big Bend National Park
— 1 night
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Fort Davis
— 2 nights
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Fredericksburg
— 3 nights
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Austin
— 3 nights
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San Antonio — 1 night
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The Alamo City
Start off your visit on the 24th (Thu): take an in-depth tour of Briscoe Western Art Museum, then steep yourself in history at The Alamo, and then shop like a local with The San Antonio River Walk. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the history at Mission Concepcion, appreciate the extensive heritage of Mission Trail, then take in the history at Mission San Jose, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Blue Star Contemporary.
To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our San Antonio trip itinerary builder site.
Zurich, Switzerland to San Antonio is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -7 hour difference. When traveling from Zurich in August, plan for warmer days and a bit warmer nights in San Antonio: temperatures range from 43°C by day to 28°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Rockport.
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To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our San Antonio trip itinerary builder site.
Zurich, Switzerland to San Antonio is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -7 hour difference. When traveling from Zurich in August, plan for warmer days and a bit warmer nights in San Antonio: temperatures range from 43°C by day to 28°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Rockport.
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Rockport — 1 night
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On the 26th (Sat), learn about all things military at Texas Maritime Museum, then enjoy the sand and surf at Rockport Beach, then steep yourself in history at Fulton Mansion State Historic Site, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Goose Island State Park.
To find maps and other tourist information, read our Rockport trip planner.
Traveling by car from San Antonio to Rockport takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. While traveling from San Antonio, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Rockport, ranging from highs of 39°C to lows of 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can travel to Port Aransas.
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To find maps and other tourist information, read our Rockport trip planner.
Traveling by car from San Antonio to Rockport takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. While traveling from San Antonio, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Rockport, ranging from highs of 39°C to lows of 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can travel to Port Aransas.
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Port Aransas — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 27th (Sun): see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then identify plant and animal life at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, and then immerse yourself in nature at Mustang Island State Park.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read Port Aransas trip planner.
Getting from Rockport to Port Aransas by combination of car and ferry takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. In August in Port Aransas, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Galveston.
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To see other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read Port Aransas trip planner.
Getting from Rockport to Port Aransas by combination of car and ferry takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. In August in Port Aransas, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Galveston.
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Galveston, Galveston Island — 3 nights
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The Oleander City
Head to The Bryan Museum and Murdochsfor some retail therapy. Get some historical perspective at San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site and Moody Mansion. Change things up with a short trip to Kemah Boardwalk in Kemah (about 38 minutes away). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Galveston Railroad Museum, explore the galleries of Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, get to know the fascinating history of The Seawall, and cast your line with a fishing tour.
To find ratings, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Galveston trip planning website.
Traveling by flight from Port Aransas to Galveston takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 31°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to South Padre Island.
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To find ratings, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Galveston trip planning website.
Traveling by flight from Port Aransas to Galveston takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 31°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to South Padre Island.
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South Padre Island — 3 nights
Start off your visit on the 31st (Thu): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Laguna Madre Nature Trail, and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by Seas the Day, look for all kinds of wild species at Sea Turtle, Inc., and then cast your line with a fishing tour.
To find maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our South Padre Island trip itinerary planning site.
Fly from Galveston to South Padre Island in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, daily temperatures in South Padre Island can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Sat) to allow time for travel to Big Bend National Park.
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To find maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our South Padre Island trip itinerary planning site.
Fly from Galveston to South Padre Island in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, daily temperatures in South Padre Island can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Sat) to allow time for travel to Big Bend National Park.
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Big Bend National Park — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): hike along Lost Mine Trail and then take in breathtaking views at Santa Elena Canyon.
To find traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Big Bend National Park trip itinerary site.
Getting from South Padre Island to Big Bend National Park by combination of flight and car takes about 10.5 hours. Other options: drive. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from South Padre Island in September since evenings lows in Big Bend National Park dip to 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can drive to Fort Davis.
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To find traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Big Bend National Park trip itinerary site.
Getting from South Padre Island to Big Bend National Park by combination of flight and car takes about 10.5 hours. Other options: drive. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from South Padre Island in September since evenings lows in Big Bend National Park dip to 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can drive to Fort Davis.
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Fort Davis — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 4th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Fort Davis National Historic Site, then view the masterpieces at Wild Rose Gallery, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center & Botanical Gardens. On your second day here, immerse yourself in nature at Davis Mountains State Park, then look and learn at McDonald Observatory, and then immerse yourself in nature at Balmorhea State Park.
For other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Fort Davis online itinerary planner.
You can drive from Big Bend National Park to Fort Davis in 3 hours. In September, Fort Davis is little chillier than Big Bend National Park - with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to drive to Fredericksburg.
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For other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Fort Davis online itinerary planner.
You can drive from Big Bend National Park to Fort Davis in 3 hours. In September, Fort Davis is little chillier than Big Bend National Park - with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to drive to Fredericksburg.
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Fredericksburg — 3 nights
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Fritztown
Get a sense of the local culture at Becker Vineyards (Winery) and Distillery Tours. Popular historic sites such as St. Mary's Catholic Church and Pioneer Museum are in your itinerary. Change things up with a short trip to Longhorn Cavern State Park in Burnet (about 58 minutes away). There's still lots to do: do a tasting at Grape Creek Vineyards on Main, stop by Luckenbach Texas General Store, immerse yourself in nature at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site, and cruise along Willow City Loop.
To see reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Fredericksburg trip planner.
Traveling by car from Fort Davis to Fredericksburg takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Traveling from Fort Davis in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Fredericksburg, with lows of 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can drive to Austin.
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To see reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Fredericksburg trip planner.
Traveling by car from Fort Davis to Fredericksburg takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Traveling from Fort Davis in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Fredericksburg, with lows of 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can drive to Austin.
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Austin — 3 nights
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Live Music Capital of the World
On the 9th (Sat), explore the fascinating underground world of Inner Space Cavern, admire the landmark architecture of The Driskill, then admire the landmark architecture of Texas State Capitol, and finally take in the natural beauty of Barton Springs Pool. Here are some ideas for day two: stop by Waterloo Records, then don't miss a visit to Jacob's Well Natural Area, and then get some fabulous bargains at San Marcos Premium Outlets.
For reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Austin driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Fredericksburg to Austin takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Fredericksburg in September: high temperatures in Austin hover around 39°C and lows are around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.
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For reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Austin driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Fredericksburg to Austin takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Fredericksburg in September: high temperatures in Austin hover around 39°C and lows are around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to 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.
