22 days in United States Itinerary

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

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: wander the streets of South Congress Avenue, deepen your understanding at University of Texas at Austin, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Barton Springs Pool.

For photos, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Austin trip planning site.

Les Genevez, Switzerland to Austin is an approximately 18.5-hour combination of car and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Les Genevez to Austin. In July, Austin is much hotter than Les Genevez - with highs of 43°C and lows of 28°C. On the 2nd (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading 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.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): contemplate the long history of Mission San Jose, shop like a local with The San Antonio River Walk, then steep yourself in history at The Alamo, and finally make a trip to Main Plaza.

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the San Antonio trip builder site.

You can drive from Austin to San Antonio in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 43°C in August, and nighttime lows around 28°C. You will have some time to spend on the 4th (Fri) before leaving for Corpus Christi.

A gulf coast town with a semi-tropical climate, Corpus Christi serves as a getaway destination with a life of its own.

Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at Port Aransas Beach and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

For where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Corpus Christi itinerary maker tool.

Drive from San Antonio to Corpus Christi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or fly. In August, daily temperatures in Corpus Christi can reach 41°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. You will have some time to spend on the 6th (Sun) before leaving for 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.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sun): stroll around Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Houston holiday site.

You can fly from Corpus Christi to Houston in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Houston can reach 41°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. You will have some time to spend on the 7th (Mon) before leaving for Lafayette.

Lafayette is a city located along the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Lafayette online trip planner.

Fly from Houston to Lafayette in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in August, and nighttime lows around 28°C. On the 8th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Oak Alley Plantation as well as Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site. On the 8th (Tue), take a tour by water with Cajun Country Swamp Tours, admire the landmark architecture of Oak Alley Plantation, and then get to know the fascinating history of French Quarter. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Whitney Plantation, appreciate the extensive heritage of Garden District, visit Frenchmen Street, then make a trip to Jackson Square, and finally contemplate the long history of Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read New Orleans route tool.

Traveling by car from Lafayette to New Orleans takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Lafayette in August, plan for little chillier days and a bit warmer nights in New Orleans: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 32°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 10th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Natchez.

Natchez is the county seat and only city of Adams County, Mississippi, United States. To see ratings and tourist information, refer to the Natchez day trip tool.

Traveling by car from New Orleans to Natchez takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and car. While traveling from New Orleans, expect a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Natchez, ranging from highs of 37°C to lows of 25°C. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Shreveport.

Shreveport is the third-largest city in the state of Louisiana and the 113th-largest city in the United States. Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): pause for some photo ops at Caddo Parish Confederate Monument, get curious at Sci-Port Discovery Center, and then admire the masterpieces at R. W. Norton Art Gallery. On the 12th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: meet the residents at Gators and Friends - Alligator Park & Exotic Zoo and then look for gifts at Jefferson General Store.

To see maps, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Shreveport road trip site.

Getting from Natchez to Shreveport by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. August in Shreveport sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 27°C at night. On the 13th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Fort Worth.

Advertising itself as the place where the American West begins, Fort Worth stubbornly clings to its cowboy roots, making it a distinctly different town from most other urban centers of its size.

Fort Worth is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Kimbell Art Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, examine the collection at Amon Carter Museum of American Art, and admire the local landmark of Fort Worth Water Gardens.

Start your trip to Fort Worth by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.

Getting from Shreveport to Fort Worth by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 42°C in August, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Amarillo.

Known as "The Yellow Rose of Texas," Amarillo was once a series of ranches.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Amarillo online driving holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Fort Worth to Amarillo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Fort Worth in August, with highs in Amarillo at 37°C and lows at 21°C. You'll set off for Canyon on the 16th (Wed).

Canyon is a city in, and the county seat of, Randall County, Texas, United States. Explore Canyon's surroundings by going to Caprock Canyons State Park (in Quitaque), Lake Mackenzie (in Silverton) and Museum of the Llano Estacado (in Plainview). There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, explore by horseback at Old West Stables, don't miss a visit to Tex Randall, Big Texan, and explore the ancient world of Palo Duro Canyon State Park.

To find where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Canyon trip itinerary maker website.

Canyon is just a stone's throw from Amarillo. In August, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Abilene.

Abilene is a city in Taylor and Jones counties in West Texas, United States. To find other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Abilene day trip website.

Drive from Canyon to Abilene in 4 hours. Traveling from Canyon in August, things will get somewhat warmer in Abilene: highs are around 41°C and lows about 26°C. On the 19th (Sat), you'll travel to Austin.

On the 19th (Sat), ponder the world of politics at Texas State Capitol, don't miss a visit to Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching, and then trek along Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail.

For more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Austin trip itinerary site.

Traveling by car from Abilene to Austin takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You will leave for home on the 20th (Sun).