35 days in Cherry Valley & South Padre Island Itinerary

Step out of Cherry Valley to go to Genoa and see Prairie States Winery, which is approximately 32 minutes away.

For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Cherry Valley trip planner.

Chicago to Cherry Valley is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Chicago in February since evenings lows in Cherry Valley dip to 14°F. You'll set off for South Padre Island on the 14th (Tue).

Venture out of the city with trips to Brownsville (Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, Gladys Porter Zoo, &more), McAllen (Klement's Grove, Quinta Mazatlan, &more) and Weslaco (Frontera Audubon, Estero Llano Grande State Park, &more). There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Sea Turtle, Inc., take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and kick back and relax at Isla Blanca Park.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the South Padre Island route tool.

Traveling by car from Cherry Valley to South Padre Island takes 22 hours. Alternatively, you can travel. Traveling from Cherry Valley in February, things will get much warmer in South Padre Island: highs are around 67°F and lows about 56°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.