24 days in Texas Itinerary

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.

On the 10th (Wed), admire the striking features of Wat Buddharatnaram, see the interesting displays at Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, and finally take a stroll through Sundance Square. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: ponder the design of Fort Worth Water Gardens, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Fort Worth Zoo, then see the interesting displays at Tandy Leather Museum & Gallery, and finally steep yourself in history at Top O'Hill Terrace.

To see maps, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Fort Worth online trip itinerary maker.

Brussels, Belgium to Fort Worth is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of train and flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Brussels to Fort Worth due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Brussels in May, plan for warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Fort Worth: temperatures range from 33°C by day to 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can drive to Dallas.

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.

Dallas is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the natural beauty at Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, make a trip to Grassy Knoll, take in panoramic vistas at Reunion Tower, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Dallas Zoo.

To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the Dallas trip planner.

You can drive from Fort Worth to Dallas in an hour. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Dallas can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Abilene.

Abilene is a city in Taylor and Jones counties in West Texas, United States. Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Fort Phantom Hill, then pause for some photo ops at Jacob's Dream Sculpture, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Abilene Zoo, and finally see the interesting displays at Frontier Texas!.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Abilene day trip planning website.

You can drive from Dallas to Abilene in 3 hours. Traveling from Dallas in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Abilene, with lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Midland.

Midland is a city in and the county seat of Midland County, Texas, United States, on the Southern Plains of the state's western area. Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, identify plant and animal life at I-20 Wildlife Preserve, then pause for some photo ops at Chris Kyle "American Sniper" Memorial, and finally delve into the distant past at Stonehenge Replica.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Midland day trip planner.

You can drive from Abilene to Midland in 2.5 hours. May in Midland sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to drive to Fort Stockton.

Fort Stockton is a city in Pecos County, Texas, United States. On the 17th (Wed), make a trip to Historic Fort Stockton, take an in-depth tour of Annie Riggs Memorial Museum, and then appreciate the history behind Giant Road Runner. On the 18th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Memory Lane Car Museum - Now Open Summer 2017, examine the collection at West of The Pecos Museum, and then don't miss a visit to Million Barrel Museum - Giant Oil Tank.

For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Fort Stockton trip maker website.

Drive from Midland to Fort Stockton in 2 hours. In May in Fort Stockton, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 18°C at night. You'll set off for Alpine on the 19th (Fri).

Alpine is a city in and the county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Museum of the Big Bend and then browse the fresh offerings at Murphy St. Raspa. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Sat): pause for some serene contemplation at Calera Chapel, then immerse yourself in nature at Balmorhea State Park, and then admire the natural beauty at Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center & Botanical Gardens.

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Traveling by car from Fort Stockton to Alpine takes 1.5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Fort Stockton in May since evenings lows in Alpine dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can drive to Marfa.

Marfa is a city in the high desert of the Trans-Pecos in far West Texas, located between the Davis Mountains and Big Bend National Park. Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): stop by Davis Mt. Broom Shop and then contemplate the long history of Fort Davis National Historic Site.

To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Marfa trip itinerary planning site.

Marfa is just a short distance from Alpine. Expect little chillier evenings in Marfa when traveling from Alpine in May, with lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): explore the stunning scenery at Santa Elena Canyon, admire all the interesting features of Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, and then take in the awesome beauty at Chisos Mountains.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Big Bend National Park online sightseeing planner.

Drive from Marfa to Big Bend National Park in 3 hours. Traveling from Marfa in May, things will get a bit warmer in Big Bend National Park: highs are around 39°C and lows about 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Del Rio.

On the 23rd (Tue), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Amistad National Recreation Area.

For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Del Rio online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Big Bend National Park to Del Rio takes 4.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Del Rio can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Bandera.

Bandera is the county seat of Bandera County, Texas, United States, in the Texas Hill Country, which is part of the Edwards Plateau. Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): stop by Bandera General Store, get a taste of life in the country at Silver Spur Ranch, then admire the majestic nature at Hill Country State Natural Area, and finally take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Thu): explore the activities along Medina River, then explore the activities along Lost Maples State Natural Area, and then surround yourself with nature on Frio Bat Flight Tours.

To find maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Bandera sightseeing website.

You can drive from Del Rio to Bandera in 2.5 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Del Rio in May: high temperatures in Bandera hover around 32°C and lows are around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to drive 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 26th (Fri), admire the natural beauty at San Antonio Botanical Garden and then get in on the family fun at SeaWorld.

To find more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our San Antonio tour itinerary builder.

Drive from Bandera to San Antonio in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Bandera in May, plan for a bit warmer nights in San Antonio, with lows around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to travel to San Antonio.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sat): enjoy some diversion at Brackenridge Park, then Head underground at Natural Bridge Caverns, and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. On the next day, contemplate the long history of Mission San Jose, get to know the resident critters at San Antonio Zoo, steep yourself in history at The Alamo, then take in the pleasant sights at The San Antonio River Walk, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral.

For more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our San Antonio travel website.

Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Fredericksburg.

The city of Fredericksburg was settled by German immigrants in the mid-19th century, and has managed to retain its distinctly German charm.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Mon): brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of the Pacific War, then learn about winemaking at Grape Creek Vineyards, then make a trip to Main Street, and finally explore the striking landscape at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. On the 30th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: relax in the rural setting at Wildseed Farms and then savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

To see ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Fredericksburg online day trip planner.

Getting from San Antonio to Fredericksburg by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from San Antonio in May, expect Fredericksburg to be little chillier, temps between 32°C and 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Austin.

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

Start off your visit on the 31st (Wed): make a trip to Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching, get a sense of history and politics at Texas State Capitol, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Mary's Cathedral, then see the interesting displays at LBJ Presidential Library, and finally hike along Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail.

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Austin tour planner.

You can drive from Fredericksburg to Austin in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to travel back home.