25 days in Texas Itinerary

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.

When in Galveston, make a side trip to see Quintana Beach in Quintana, approximately Quintana away. There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of The Seawall, engage your brain at Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, and contemplate the long history of 1892 Bishop's Palace.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Galveston trip itinerary planner.

Brussels, Belgium to Galveston is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from Brussels to Galveston, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Brussels in July, you will find days in Galveston are a bit warmer (38°C), and nights are much hotter (31°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can go by car 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.

Houston is known for museums, nightlife, and fun & games. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Space Center Houston, walk around Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Glenwood Cemetery.

To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Houston travel route planner.

You can drive from Galveston to Houston in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Houston are 41°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time 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.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): browse the exhibits of Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum, look for gifts at Seas the Day, and then trot along with a tour on horseback. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at Sea Turtle, Inc., then identify plant and animal life at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our South Padre Island online holiday planner.

Getting from Houston to South Padre Island by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Houston in August: highs in South Padre Island hover around 37°C, while lows dip to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly 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, gain a rich perspective with Bike and Brew ATX, admire the natural beauty at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, and admire the landmark architecture of Texas State Capitol.

To see maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Austin travel planning tool.

Traveling by flight from South Padre Island to Austin takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from South Padre Island in August: highs in Austin hover around 43°C, while lows dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Kerrville River Trail in Kerrville (about 34 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of the Pacific War, don't miss a visit to Main Street, learn about winemaking at Grape Creek Vineyards, and awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Fredericksburg trip maker.

Traveling by car from Austin to Fredericksburg takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Austin in August, with highs in Fredericksburg at 39°C and lows at 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Concan.

Concan is a small unincorporated community in Uvalde County in the southwestern portion of the Hill Country of Texas. On the 11th (Fri), make a trip to Utopia Texas, explore the fascinating underground world of Frio Cave, and then surround yourself with nature on Frio Bat Flight Tours.

For photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Concan day trip site.

Getting from Fredericksburg to Concan by car takes about 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 41°C in August, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can go by car 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.

San Antonio is known for shopping, historic sites, and theme parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: find something for the whole family at SeaWorld, cool off at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Antonio Zoo, and shop like a local with The San Antonio River Walk.

To find photos, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the San Antonio trip maker.

Getting from Concan to San Antonio by car takes about 1.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in San Antonio are 43°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) to allow time to fly 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dallas: Fort Worth (Tandy Leather Museum & Gallery, Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, &more). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at The Dallas World Aquarium, contemplate the long history of Top O'Hill Terrace, and don't miss a visit to Reunion Tower.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Dallas driving holiday planner.

Getting from San Antonio to Dallas by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 41°C in August, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Amarillo.

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

On the 19th (Sat), get a taste of life in the country at Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West, get engrossed in the history at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, and then make a trip to Cadillac Ranch.

For more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read our Amarillo trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Dallas to Amarillo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Dallas in August, things will get a bit cooler in Amarillo: highs are around 37°C and lows about 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.