4 days in Fort Worth, Waco & San Antonio Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): examine the collection at Tandy Leather Museum & Gallery.

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Milan, Italy to Fort Worth is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Milan to Fort Worth is minus 7 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Milan in August; daily highs in Fort Worth reach 42°C and lows reach 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Waco.

Sightseeing in Waco offers many possibilities in a medium-sized town on the Brazos River in central Texas.

On the 12th (Wed), stop by Magnolia Market Silos and then trot along with Brazos Bluffs Ranch.

To see ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Waco trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Fort Worth to Waco takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In August, plan for daily highs up to 41°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to drive to San Antonio.

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

On the 13th (Thu), take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral, get engrossed in the history at The Alamo, make a trip to Main Plaza, then take in the history at Mission San Jose, and finally admire the architecture and history at Mission Espada.

To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our San Antonio attractions planning website.

You can drive from Waco to San Antonio in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. In August in San Antonio, expect temperatures between 43°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can travel back home.