22 days in United States Itinerary

The most populous city in the state after New York, Buffalo serves as the gateway to Niagara Falls and Canada for many travelers.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): admire the landmark architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, expand your understanding of the military at Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, and then don't miss a visit to Canalside.

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Toronto, Canada to Buffalo is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. April in Buffalo sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Nashville.

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

Nashville is known for nightlife, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: catch a live performance at Grand Ole Opry, contemplate the long history of Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, sample the fine beverages at Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, and visit Downtown Nashville.

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Traveling by flight from Buffalo to Nashville takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Buffalo to Nashville due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Buffalo in April; daily highs in Nashville reach 26°C and lows reach 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car to Lynchburg.

Lynchburg is a city in the south-central region of the U.S. state of Tennessee. Venture out of the city with trips to Pulaski (Milky Way Farm & Giles County Trail of Tears Memorial), Falls Mill (in Belvidere) and Big Machine Distillery (in Lynnville). The adventure continues: learn about winemaking at Lynchburg Winery, admire the majestic nature at Tims Ford State Park, explore the activities along The Elk River, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Lynchburg City Cemetery.

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Traveling by car from Nashville to Lynchburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In April in Lynchburg, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough 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.

On the 12th (Wed), examine the collection at Houston Museum District, then tee off at Hermann Park, then stroll around Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, and finally let the kids burn off some steam at Discovery Green.

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You can fly from Lynchburg to Houston in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. Traveling from Lynchburg in April, things will get somewhat warmer in Houston: highs are around 30°C and lows about 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to fly to South Padre Island.

A vibrant resort town, South Padre Island sits on a barrier island of the same name, located just off the Texas Gulf Coast.

On the 13th (Thu), tour the pleasant surroundings at Isla Blanca Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Sea Turtle, Inc., then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, then identify plant and animal life at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Laguna Madre Nature Trail.

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Traveling by flight from Houston to South Padre Island takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Houston in April, South Padre Island is a bit warmer at night with lows of 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly 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 16th (Sun), explore the fascinating underground world of Natural Bridge Caverns, admire the masterpieces at McNay Art Museum, and then make a trip to Main Plaza. On your second day here, pause for some serene contemplation at San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral, get a taste of the local shopping with The San Antonio River Walk, steep yourself in history at The Alamo, then admire the architecture and history at Mission San Jose, and finally admire the natural beauty at San Antonio Botanical Garden.

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Traveling by flight from South Padre Island to San Antonio takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from South Padre Island in April, plan for slightly colder nights in San Antonio, with lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to Big Bend National Park.

Situated where the Rio Grande River takes a big southerly dip in West Texas, Big Bend National Park covers a massive expanse of desert, woodlands, and grasslands full of rivers, limestone canyons, and high mountains.

Big Bend National Park is known for nature, trails, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the awesome beauty at Chisos Mountains, take a memorable drive along Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, trek along The Window Trail, and stroll through S Rim Trail.

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You can drive from San Antonio to Big Bend National Park in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. April in Big Bend National Park sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can drive to Fort Davis.

Fort Davis is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States. Start off your visit on the 21st (Fri): immerse yourself in nature at Davis Mountains State Park, see the sky in a new way at McDonald Observatory, and then steep yourself in history at Fort Davis National Historic Site. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat): admire the natural beauty at Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center & Botanical Gardens, take an unorthodox tour of Marfa Lights Viewing Center, and then admire the landmark architecture of Presidio County Courthouse.

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You can drive from Big Bend National Park to Fort Davis in 3 hours. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Big Bend National Park in April; daily highs in Fort Davis reach 28°C and lows reach 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to drive to El Paso.

On the 23rd (Sun), admire the majestic nature at Franklin Mountains State Park, then admire the natural beauty at El Paso Municipal Rose Garden, then take a memorable drive along Scenic Drive - Overlook, and finally admire the landmark architecture of The Lhakhang.

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Traveling by car from Fort Davis to El Paso takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Fort Davis in April, plan for a bit warmer nights in El Paso, with lows around 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can travel back home.