37 days in Texas Itinerary

As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.

Mission San Jose and San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Shop till you drop at The San Antonio River Walk and Blue Star Contemporary. The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of The Alamo, gain some tasty knowledge on Cottonwood Wine Tours, get to know the fascinating history of King William Historic District, and take in the history at Mission Concepcion.

To see where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the San Antonio trip itinerary builder.

Mumbai, India to San Antonio is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time (IST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 11.5 hours. When traveling from Mumbai in December, plan for cooler days in San Antonio, with highs around 22°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Wine Tours & Tastings and National Museum of the Pacific War. Visiting Enchanted Rock State Natural Area and Kerrville River Trail will get you outdoors. Step out of Fredericksburg to go to Comfort and see Singing Water Vineyards, which is approximately 38 minutes away. There's lots more to do: do a tasting at Grape Creek Vineyards, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Garrison Brothers Distillery, take an in-depth tour of Pioneer Museum, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Mary's Catholic Church.

To see traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Fredericksburg online day trip planner.

You can drive from San Antonio to Fredericksburg in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from San Antonio in December, expect Fredericksburg to be little chillier, temps between 18°C and 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Big Bend National Park.

Situated where the Rio Grande River takes a big southerly dip in West Texas, Big Bend National Park covers a massive expanse of desert, woodlands, and grasslands full of rivers, limestone canyons, and high mountains.

Take a break from the city and head to Chisos Mountains and Lost Mine Trail. There's much more to do: explore the stunning scenery at Santa Elena Canyon, trek along Rio Grande Village Nature Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ernst Tinaja Trail, and cruise along Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive.

To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Big Bend National Park holiday tool.

You can drive from Fredericksburg to Big Bend National Park in 6.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus, flight, and car. In December, daily temperatures in Big Bend National Park can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Fort Worth.

Advertising itself as the place where the American West begins, Fort Worth stubbornly clings to its cowboy roots, making it a distinctly different town from most other urban centers of its size.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District and Sundance Square. Shop till you drop at Highland Park Village and CocoAndre Chocolatier. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fort Worth: Dallas (Perot Museum of Nature and Science, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, &more). The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of Grapevine Historic Main Street District and examine the collection at Amon Carter Museum of American Art.

To see other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Fort Worth trip itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of car and flight from Big Bend National Park to Fort Worth in 8 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Big Bend National Park in December, you will find days in Fort Worth are slightly colder (17°C), and nights are about the same (6°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Houston.

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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Space Center Houston and Sawyer Yards. Get in touch with nature at Cockrell Butterfly Center and Armand Bayou Nature Center. Explore Houston's surroundings by going to Montgomery (Texas Wolfdog Project & St Francis Wolf Sanctuary), Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site (in Washington) and Nana's Attic (in League City). The adventure continues: get curious at The Houston Museum of Natural Science, play a few rounds at Hermann Park, explore the activities along Pine Gully Park, and explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

To find reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Houston road trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Fort Worth to Houston takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, Houston is somewhat warmer than Fort Worth - with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time to drive 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.

Get some cultural insight at The Strand and Moody Mansion. Visiting Quintana Beach and Just Cast Charters will get you outdoors. Step out of Galveston to go to Clute and see Brazosport Museum of Natural Science, which is approximately 1h 5 min away. There's much more to do: get to know the fascinating history of The Seawall, explore the different monuments and memorials at Old City Cemetery, steep yourself in history at 1892 Bishop's Palace, and take in nature's colorful creations at Moody Gardens.

To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Galveston trip planner.

Traveling by car from Houston to Galveston takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough 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.

Relax by the water at Padre Island National Seashore and Port Aransas Beach. Visiting Malaquite Beach and Michael J. Ellis Beach & Seawall will get you outdoors. Go for a jaunt from Corpus Christi to Port Aransas to see Gratitude about 42 minutes away. The adventure continues: brush up on your military savvy at USS Lexington Museum.

For photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Corpus Christi road trip planning site.

You can fly from Galveston to Corpus Christi in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Galveston, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Corpus Christi, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can go by car to South Padre Island.

A vibrant resort town, South Padre Island sits on a barrier island of the same name, located just off the Texas Gulf Coast.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, then identify plant and animal life at Sea Turtle, Inc., and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Laguna Madre Nature Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge.

For maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our South Padre Island holiday planning tool.

You can drive from Corpus Christi to South Padre Island in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, bus, and shuttle; or do a combination of bus and taxi. January in South Padre Island sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Austin.

Despite its laid-back college vibe, Austin is an influential center for politics, technology, film, and music.

Do your shopping at South Congress Avenue and 6th Street. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Texas State Capitol and Bullock Texas State History Museum. Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of LBJ Presidential Library, explore the world behind art at Elisabet Ney Museum, steep yourself in history at The Driskill, and view the masterpieces at The Blanton Museum of Art.

To see other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Austin trip itinerary planning tool.

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 January since evenings lows in Austin dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.