4 days in Texas Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): explore the galleries of Moody Mansion and then make a splash at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark. On the 16th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Bishop's Palace, see the interesting displays at Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Houston to Galveston is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. In June in Galveston, expect temperatures between 88°F during the day and 78°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Austin.

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

On the 17th (Sun), admire the natural beauty at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and then glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Austin trip planner.

You can drive from Galveston to Austin in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or do a combination of bus and flight. Traveling from Galveston in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Austin, with lows of 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Mon): steep yourself in history at The Alamo, then admire the architecture and history at Mission Concepcion, and then shop like a local with The San Antonio River Walk.

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You can drive from Austin to San Antonio in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 93°F, and evening lows to 74°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to drive back home.