43 days in Texas Itinerary

Known as "The Yellow Rose of Texas," Amarillo was once a series of ranches.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum, get a taste of life in the country at Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West, and then shop like a local with I am Rt 66 Visitor Center. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Cadillac Ranch and then get engrossed in the history at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum.

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Minneapolis to Amarillo is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect much warmer weather when traveling from Minneapolis in January: highs in Amarillo hover around 52°F, while lows dip to 24°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) 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.

Big Bend National Park is known for nature, trails, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Chisos Mountains, take a memorable drive along Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, trek along Lost Mine Trail, and stroll through Ernst Tinaja Trail.

For more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Big Bend National Park trip planner.

Drive from Amarillo to Big Bend National Park in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Amarillo in January; daily highs in Big Bend National Park reach 63°F and lows reach 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to drive 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.

Take a break from Fredericksburg with a short trip to Longhorn Cavern State Park in Burnet, about 58 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of the Pacific War, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, learn about winemaking at Grape Creek Vineyards on Main, and steep yourself in history at Pioneer Museum.

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Traveling by car from Big Bend National Park to Fredericksburg takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, flight, and bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Big Bend National Park in January; daily highs in Fredericksburg reach 58°F and lows reach 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time 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.

San Antonio is known for shopping, historic sites, and theme parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: Head underground at Natural Bridge Caverns, explore the world behind art at McNay Art Museum, cool off at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and steep yourself in history at King William Historic District.

For maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the San Antonio planner.

Drive from Fredericksburg to San Antonio in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Fredericksburg in January, things will get a bit warmer in San Antonio: highs are around 64°F and lows about 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Austin.

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

Austin is known for sightseeing, fun & games, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a sense of history and politics at Texas State Capitol, admire the natural beauty at Zilker Metropolitan Park, don't miss a visit to Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching, and stroll through Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail.

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You can drive from San Antonio to Austin in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Austin can reach 63°F, while at night they dip to 41°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can catch the flight 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.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Mon): appreciate the history behind Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum, then get to know the resident critters at Gladys Porter Zoo, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas. Keep things going the next day: identify plant and animal life at Sea Turtle, Inc., then look for all kinds of wild species at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, then take in the history at Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, and finally don't miss a visit to Largest Outdoor Sandcastle in the USA.

To find maps, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the South Padre Island journey planning site.

Traveling by flight from Austin to South Padre Island takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Austin in February since evenings lows in South Padre Island dip to 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can drive 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.

Explore Corpus Christi's surroundings by going to Port Aransas Beach (in Port Aransas) and Rockport (Goose Island State Park & Texas Maritime Museum). Spend the 9th (Thu) exploring nature at Padre Island National Seashore. The adventure continues: brush up on your military savvy at USS Lexington Museum, don't miss a visit to The Grave of Selena Quintanilla-Perez, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Texas State Aquarium.

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Traveling by car from South Padre Island to Corpus Christi takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from South Padre Island in February, expect nights in Corpus Christi to be about the same, around 53°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Galveston: Kemah Boardwalk (in Kemah) and Gulf Prairie Presbyterian Church & Cemetery (in Lake Jackson). There's still lots to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of The Seawall, admire the natural beauty at Moody Gardens, learn about all things military at Galveston Naval Museum, and don't miss a visit to Tree Sculptures.

For maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Galveston online travel route planner.

You can fly from Corpus Christi to Galveston in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Corpus Christi in February: highs in Galveston hover around 67°F, while lows dip to 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Beaumont.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Wed): take an in-depth tour of The Chambers House, steep yourself in history at McFaddin-Ward House Museum, then contemplate the long history of Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica, then see the interesting displays at Spindletop - Gladys City Boomtown Museum, and finally steep yourself in history at Tyrrell Historical Library.

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Traveling by car from Galveston to Beaumont takes 2 hours. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Galveston in February since evenings lows in Beaumont dip to 49°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can go by car 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.

Take a break from Houston with a short trip to Battleship Texas State Historic Site in La Porte, about 32 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: engage your brain at The Houston Museum of Natural Science, examine the collection at Houston Museum District, explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Houston Zoo.

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Drive from Beaumont to Houston in 1.5 hours. February in Houston sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 52°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Waco.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Coryell Museum & Historical Center (in Gatesville) and Fossil Rim Wildlife Center (in Glen Rose). And it doesn't end there: look for gifts at Magnolia Market Silos, stroll around Cameron Park, pause for some photo ops at Branding the Brazos Sculpture, and take in the views from Waco Suspension Bridge.

For more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Waco itinerary planner.

You can fly from Houston to Waco in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Houston in February, things will get little chillier in Waco: highs are around 64°F and lows about 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to drive to Dallas.

One of the country's most popular shopping destinations, Dallas and its sprawling suburbs include more shopping centers per capita than any other urban center in America.

Venture out of the city with trips to Fort Worth (Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Tandy Leather Museum & Gallery, &more), Immersive Gamebox - Grandscape, The Colony (in The Colony) and Historic Downtown McKinney (in McKinney). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, pause for some serene contemplation at Cistercian Abbey, stroll around Klyde Warren Park, and stop by CocoAndre Chocolatier.

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Traveling by car from Waco to Dallas takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and tram. In February, daily temperatures in Dallas can reach 62°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.