19 days in Texas Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Texas journey planner
Start: Toronto
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Austin
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Glen Rose
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South Padre Island
— 2 nights
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Galveston, Galveston Island
— 3 nights
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Port Aransas
— 2 nights
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San Antonio
— 4 nights
Fly to Billy Bishop Toronto City, Ferry to Toronto
End: Toronto
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Austin — 5 nights
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Live Music Capital of the World
Take a break from the city and head to Hamilton Pool Preserve and Jacob's Well Natural Area. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Inner Space Cavern and San Marcos River. Change things up with these side-trips from Austin: Longhorn Cavern State Park (in Burnet), Hidden Falls Adventure Park (in Marble Falls) and Splashway Waterpark (in Sheridan). There's lots more to do: witness a stunning natural landmark at Barton Springs Pool, get a sense of history and politics at Texas State Capitol, admire the landmark architecture of The Driskill, and don't miss a visit to Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching.
For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Austin trip maker.
Toronto, Canada to Austin is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Toronto to Austin due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Toronto in August, with highs in Austin at 43°C and lows at 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Glen Rose.
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For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Austin trip maker.
Toronto, Canada to Austin is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Toronto to Austin due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Toronto in August, with highs in Austin at 43°C and lows at 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Glen Rose.
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Glen Rose — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 15th (Tue): contemplate the waterfront views at Paluxy River, admire the majestic nature at Dinosaur Valley State Park, and then walk around Big Rocks Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center and then steep yourself in history at Barnard's Mill.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Glen Rose vacation site.
You can fly from Austin to Glen Rose in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. August in Glen Rose sees daily highs of 41°C and lows of 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to fly to South Padre Island.
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To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Glen Rose vacation site.
You can fly from Austin to Glen Rose in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. August in Glen Rose sees daily highs of 41°C and lows of 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to fly to South Padre Island.
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South Padre Island — 2 nights
Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and then trot along with a tour on horseback. Keep things going the next day: identify plant and animal life at Sea Turtle, Inc., look for all kinds of wild species at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, and then cast your line with a fishing tour.
For maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the South Padre Island trip itinerary tool.
You can fly from Glen Rose to South Padre Island in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Traveling from Glen Rose in August, you will find days in South Padre Island are a bit cooler (37°C), and nights are about the same (30°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Galveston.
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For maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the South Padre Island trip itinerary tool.
You can fly from Glen Rose to South Padre Island in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Traveling from Glen Rose in August, you will find days in South Padre Island are a bit cooler (37°C), and nights are about the same (30°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Galveston.
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Galveston, Galveston Island — 3 nights
The Oleander City
Discover out-of-the-way places like Armand Bayou Nature Center and Galveston Railroad Museum. Go for a jaunt from Galveston to Kemah to see Kemah Boardwalk about 38 minutes away. The adventure continues: stop by Murdochs, make a trip to Tree Sculptures, cast your line with a fishing tour, and take a leisurely stroll along Galveston's 61st Street Fishing Pier.
To see more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Galveston trip planner.
You can fly from South Padre Island to Galveston in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Galveston can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 31°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Port Aransas.
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To see more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Galveston trip planner.
You can fly from South Padre Island to Galveston in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Galveston can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 31°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Port Aransas.
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Port Aransas — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): make a trip to Windway Gallery, then stroll around Rockport Beach, then stop by Fly It Port A, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Port Aransas Beach, admire the majestic nature at Mustang Island State Park, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.
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Fly from Galveston to Port Aransas in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Port Aransas are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to drive to San Antonio.
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Discover how to plan a Port Aransas trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.
Fly from Galveston to Port Aransas in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Port Aransas are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to drive to San Antonio.
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San Antonio — 4 nights
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The Alamo City
Get in touch with nature at Landa Park and Comal River. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Frio Bat Flight Tours and San Antonio Fire Museum. Step out of San Antonio with an excursion to Lost Maples State Natural Area in Vanderpool--about 1h 30 min away. There's lots more to do: get in on the family fun at SeaWorld, get a taste of the local shopping with The San Antonio River Walk, pause for some serene contemplation at San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral, and make a splash at Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
Before you visit San Antonio, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Getting from Port Aransas to San Antonio by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Port Aransas in August, expect nights in San Antonio to be about the same, around 28°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 43°C. On the 27th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.
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Before you visit San Antonio, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Getting from Port Aransas to San Antonio by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Port Aransas in August, expect nights in San Antonio to be about the same, around 28°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 43°C. On the 27th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can 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.
