21 days in United States Itinerary

One of the country's most popular shopping destinations, Dallas and its sprawling suburbs include more shopping centers per capita than any other urban center in America.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Tue): steep yourself in history at Top O'Hill Terrace and then take in panoramic vistas at Reunion Tower.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, use the Dallas route planner.

Dusseldorf, Germany to Dallas is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of train and flight. You can also fly. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Dusseldorf to Dallas due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dusseldorf in July, things will get a bit warmer in Dallas: highs are around 41°C and lows about 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can go by car to Abilene.

Abilene is a city in Taylor and Jones counties in West Texas, United States. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): pause for some photo ops at Jacob's Dream Sculpture and then see the interesting displays at Frontier Texas!.

For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read Abilene trip maker website.

Traveling by car from Dallas to Abilene takes 3 hours. Traveling from Dallas in July, Abilene is little chillier at night with lows of 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can drive to Austin.

Despite its laid-back college vibe, Austin is an influential center for politics, technology, film, and music.

Austin is known for sightseeing, fun & games, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: witness a stunning natural landmark at Barton Springs Pool, stroll through Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, get engrossed in the history at Bullock Texas State History Museum, and contemplate the long history of Texas State Capitol.

For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Austin online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Abilene to Austin in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 43°C, and evening lows to 28°C. On the 31st (Mon), you're off to San Antonio.

As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.

On the 31st (Mon), get into the urban bustle at Tower of the Americas, make a splash at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and then don't miss a visit to Main Plaza. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Tue): admire the architecture and history at Mission San Jose, then steep yourself in history at The Alamo, and then get a taste of the local shopping with The San Antonio River Walk.

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You can drive from Austin to San Antonio in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 43°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) to allow time to fly to Houston.

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.

Here are some ideas for day two: find something for the whole family at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.

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Getting from San Antonio to Houston by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 41°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): admire the natural beauty at Moody Gardens, then take a stroll through The Strand, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of The Seawall.

To see maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read our Galveston online itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Houston to Galveston takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Houston in August, plan for slightly colder days in Galveston, with highs around 38°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 31°C. On the 5th (Sat), you'll travel to Lafayette.

Lafayette is a city located along the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. When in Lafayette, make a side trip to see Jungle Gardens in Avery Island, approximately Avery Island away. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Martin, steep yourself in history at Acadian Village, and get to know the fascinating history of Vermilionville.

To see ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Lafayette trip planner.

You can fly from Galveston to Lafayette in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Galveston in August, expect slightly colder with lows of 28°C in Lafayette. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to drive to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Louis Cathedral, examine the collection at New Orleans Museum of Art, and head outdoors with Happiness Bayou Tours.

To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the New Orleans trip itinerary builder tool.

Drive from Lafayette to New Orleans in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Lafayette in August, you will find days in New Orleans are slightly colder (32°C), and nights are a bit warmer (32°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.