25 days in Texas Itinerary

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.

Step out of Houston with an excursion to George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station--about 1h 40 min away. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Space Center Houston, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, stroll around Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, and get curious at The Houston Museum of Natural Science.

For reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Houston day trip planner.

Dusseldorf, Germany to Houston is an approximately 14-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dusseldorf to Houston is minus 7 hours. Traveling from Dusseldorf in May, you will find days in Houston are a bit warmer (34°C), and nights are warmer (23°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

On the 8th (Mon), take a stroll through The Strand, then wander the streets of East End Historic District, and then get to know the fascinating history of The Seawall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll the grounds of Old City Cemetery, contemplate the long history of 1892 Bishop's Palace, admire the landmark architecture of 1880 Garten Verein, then take in nature's colorful creations at Moody Gardens, and finally get in on the family fun at Kemah Boardwalk.

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You can drive from Houston to Galveston in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in May, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Corpus Christi.

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

On the 10th (Wed), brush up on your military savvy at USS Lexington Museum, then meet the residents at Texas State Aquarium, and then don't miss a visit to The Grave of Selena Quintanilla-Perez.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Corpus Christi road trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Galveston to Corpus Christi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. May in Corpus Christi sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can 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.

San Antonio is known for shopping, historic sites, and theme parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: Head underground at Natural Bridge Caverns, take in the history at Mission San Jose, take in nature's colorful creations at San Antonio Botanical Garden, and admire the masterpieces at McNay Art Museum.

To see traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read San Antonio day trip planning website.

You can drive from Corpus Christi to San Antonio in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or fly. In May in San Antonio, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can go by car 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.

Fredericksburg is known for wineries, museums, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of National Museum of the Pacific War, relax in the rural setting at Wildseed Farms, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Garrison Brothers Distillery, and do a tasting at Grape Creek Vineyards.

To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Fredericksburg trip builder.

Getting from San Antonio to Fredericksburg by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Antonio in May, expect Fredericksburg to be slightly colder, temps between 32°C and 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to 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: admire the landmark architecture of Texas State Capitol, take in the natural beauty of Barton Springs Pool, learn the secrets of beer at Bike and Brew ATX, and make a trip to Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching.

To see reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Austin trip website.

You can drive from Fredericksburg to Austin in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Austin can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to fly to Amarillo.

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

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): see the interesting displays at Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum, wander the wide-open spaces of Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West, and then make a trip to Cadillac Ranch. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, then don't miss a visit to The Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historical Site, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.

To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Amarillo online road trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Austin to Amarillo takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Austin in May, with highs in Amarillo at 30°C and lows at 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Dallas: Immersive Gamebox - Grandscape, The Colony (in The Colony) and Fort Worth (Tandy Leather Museum & Gallery & Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District). Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, see the interesting displays at The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, appreciate the history behind Freedman's Memorial, and don't miss a visit to Grassy Knoll.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Dallas trip itinerary site.

Traveling by flight from Amarillo to Dallas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Amarillo in May, expect a bit warmer with lows of 21°C in Dallas. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can travel back home.