3 days in Houston & Sarasota 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.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Thu): examine the collection at Space Center Houston and then examine the collection at Houston Museum District.

To see photos, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Houston trip planner.

Tampa to Houston is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Tampa to Houston, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in October, and nighttime lows around 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Sarasota.

Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. On the 26th (Fri), see the interesting displays at Bishop Museum Of Science And Nature, explore the world behind art at The Ringling, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Siesta Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the world behind art at The Dali Museum, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, and then stroll through Bradenton Beach.

For ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Sarasota trip planning app.

You can fly from Houston to Sarasota in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Houston to Sarasota, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. October in Sarasota sees daily highs of 86°F and lows of 68°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can go by car back home.