26 days in Texas Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Texas trip planner
Start: Cardiff
Train to London Heathrow, Fly to Houston
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Houston
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Montgomery
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San Antonio
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Fredericksburg
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Big Bend National Park
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Canyon
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Fort Worth
— 3 nights
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South Padre Island
— 3 nights
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Austin
— 5 nights
Fly to London Heathrow, Train to Cardiff
End: Cardiff
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Houston — 2 nights
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Bayou City
Visiting Jason Catchings Hunting and Fishing Adventures and Cockrell Butterfly Center will get you outdoors. Change things up with these side-trips from Houston: Armand Bayou Nature Center (in Pasadena) and The Seawall (in Galveston). It doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Space Center Houston and identify plant and animal life at Houston Audubon.
To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Houston trip planner.
Cardiff, UK to Houston is an approximately 15-hour combination of train and flight. Traveling from Cardiff to Houston, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Cardiff in September; daily highs in Houston reach 38°C and lows reach 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to drive to Montgomery.
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To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Houston trip planner.
Cardiff, UK to Houston is an approximately 15-hour combination of train and flight. Traveling from Cardiff to Houston, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Cardiff in September; daily highs in Houston reach 38°C and lows reach 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to drive to Montgomery.
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Montgomery — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): experience rural life at Jenkins Sunshine Farm, look for all kinds of wild species at St Francis Wolf Sanctuary, then look for all kinds of wild species at Texas Wolfdog Project, and finally cast your line with Catch A Trophy Fishing Guide Service - Tours. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Barrington Living History Farm, look for all kinds of wild species at Kleb Woods Nature Preserve, and then look for all kinds of wild species at George Mitchell Nature Preserve.
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Getting from Houston to Montgomery by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Montgomery when traveling from Houston in September, with lows around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to San Antonio.
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Getting from Houston to Montgomery by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Montgomery when traveling from Houston in September, with lows around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to San Antonio.
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San Antonio — 4 nights
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The Alamo City
Get some historical perspective at The Alamo and San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral. Take a break from the city and head to Natural Bridge Caverns and Bike World. When in San Antonio, make a side trip to see The Y.O. Ranch in Mountain Home, approximately Mountain Home away. And it doesn't end there: admire the architecture and history at Mission San Juan, go for a walk through The San Antonio River Walk, get into the urban bustle at Tower of the Americas, and cool off at Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
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Traveling by car from Montgomery to San Antonio takes 3.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 40°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can go by car to Fredericksburg.
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Traveling by car from Montgomery to San Antonio takes 3.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 40°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can go by car to Fredericksburg.
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Fredericksburg — 2 nights
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Fritztown
Kick off your visit on the 27th (Wed): indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area and then delve into the mystery of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Keep things going the next day: sample the fine beverages at Garrison Brothers Distillery, then get engrossed in the history at National Museum of the Pacific War, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Fredericksburg journey maker website.
Traveling by car from San Antonio to Fredericksburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, Fredericksburg is little chillier than San Antonio - with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Big Bend National Park.
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To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Fredericksburg journey maker website.
Traveling by car from San Antonio to Fredericksburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, Fredericksburg is little chillier than San Antonio - with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Big Bend National Park.
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Big Bend National Park — 3 nights
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Visiting Santa Elena Canyon and Ernst Tinaja Trail will get you outdoors. The adventure continues: take in the awesome beauty at Chisos Mountains, tour the pleasant surroundings at S Rim Trail, and hike along Lost Mine Trail.
For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Big Bend National Park sightseeing planner.
Drive from Fredericksburg to Big Bend National Park in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and car. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Fredericksburg in September since evenings lows in Big Bend National Park dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Canyon.
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For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Big Bend National Park sightseeing planner.
Drive from Fredericksburg to Big Bend National Park in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and car. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Fredericksburg in September since evenings lows in Big Bend National Park dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Canyon.
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Canyon — 1 night
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On the 2nd (Mon), appreciate the extensive heritage of Lighthouse Trail, delve into the distant past at Palo Duro Canyon State Park, and then explore by horseback at Old West Stables.
To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Canyon trip itinerary maker app.
Traveling by car from Big Bend National Park to Canyon takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Big Bend National Park in October, with highs in Canyon at 28°C and lows at 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time to fly to Fort Worth.
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To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Canyon trip itinerary maker app.
Traveling by car from Big Bend National Park to Canyon takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Big Bend National Park in October, with highs in Canyon at 28°C and lows at 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time to fly to Fort Worth.
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Fort Worth — 3 nights
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Where the West Begins
Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District and Top O'Hill Terrace. Venture out of the city with trips to Arbor Hills Nature Preserve (in Plano) and The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (in Dallas). There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of Grapevine Historic Main Street District, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Buddharatnaram, and see the interesting displays at Tandy Leather Museum & Gallery.
To see where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Fort Worth holiday planning website.
Fly from Canyon to Fort Worth in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Canyon in October, with highs in Fort Worth at 32°C and lows at 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can fly to South Padre Island.
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To see where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Fort Worth holiday planning website.
Fly from Canyon to Fort Worth in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Canyon in October, with highs in Fort Worth at 32°C and lows at 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can fly to South Padre Island.
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South Padre Island — 3 nights
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Visit Laguna Madre Nature Trail and Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle for their historical value. Get outdoors at Sea Turtle, Inc. and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center. Change things up with these side-trips from South Padre Island: Hugh Ramsey Nature Park (in Harlingen), Valley Nature Center (in Weslaco) and Mission (La Lomita Mission RV Park & Mission Hike & Bike Trails). There's more to do: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour and identify plant and animal life at Edinburg Scenic Wetlands.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the South Padre Island trip planner.
You can fly from Fort Worth to South Padre Island in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Fort Worth in October, South Padre Island is a bit warmer at night with lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Austin.
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To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the South Padre Island trip planner.
You can fly from Fort Worth to South Padre Island in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Fort Worth in October, South Padre Island is a bit warmer at night with lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Austin.
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Austin — 5 nights
Live Music Capital of the World
Visit Texas State Capitol and The Driskill for their historical value. Visiting Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail and Boat Tours & Water Sports will get you outdoors. Step out of Austin to go to Dripping Springs and see Hamilton Pool Preserve, which is approximately 46 minutes away. There's lots more to do: witness a stunning natural landmark at Barton Springs Pool, deepen your understanding at University of Texas at Austin, don't miss a visit to Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching, and immerse yourself in nature at McKinney Falls State Park.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read Austin route planner.
You can fly from South Padre Island to Austin in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from South Padre Island in October since evenings lows in Austin dip to 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.
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To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read Austin route planner.
You can fly from South Padre Island to Austin in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from South Padre Island in October since evenings lows in Austin dip to 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.
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Texas travel guide
The Lone Star State
Thanks to its size and geologic features, Texas contains diverse landscapes that closely resemble both the south and southwest of the United States. Though most people associate Texas with tracts of barren land, deserts cover only about 10 percent of the state, with most of its big population centers located in areas once covered by prairies, grasslands, and forests. As you travel from one end of Texas to the other, observe the changing terrain that ranges from coastal piney woods and swamps in the east to the mountains of the west, with rolling plains and rugged hills in the center. For a bit of urban sightseeing visit some of the state's large cities such as Houston, Dallas, or Austin, or immerse yourself in the nation's history by adding famous attractions like The Alamo to your itinerary. Take plenty of time to mingle with the locals, famous for their hospitality, generosity, and fiercely independent spirit.
