33 days in Cherry Valley & South Padre Island Itinerary

When in Cherry Valley, make a side trip to see Prairie States Winery in Genoa, approximately Genoa away.

To find photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Cherry Valley online holiday planner.

Chicago to Cherry Valley is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Chicago in February since evenings lows in Cherry Valley dip to 14°F. You will leave for South Padre Island on the 13th (Mon).

Explore South Padre Island's surroundings by going to McAllen (Klement's Grove, Quinta Mazatlan, &more), Harlingen (Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum, Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum, &more) and Weslaco (Valley Nature Center & Estero Llano Grande State Park). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, admire the majestic nature at Isla Blanca Park, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Gladys Porter Zoo, and walk around Andy Bowie Park.

To see where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the South Padre Island trip itinerary planning tool.

Drive from Cherry Valley to South Padre Island in 22 hours. Alternatively, you can travel. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Cherry Valley in February; daily highs in South Padre Island reach 67°F and lows reach 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can fly back home.