44 days in Texas Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Beaumont: Orange (Orangefield Cormier Museum & W.H. Stark House) and Museum of the Gulf Coast (in Port Arthur).

For maps, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Beaumont trip itinerary builder.

Quito, Ecuador to Beaumont is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Quito to Beaumont. Traveling from Quito in January, things will get little chillier in Beaumont: highs are around 19°C and lows about 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Kemah Boardwalk in Kemah (about 38 minutes away). There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of The Seawall, get in on the family fun at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, brush up on your military savvy at Galveston Naval Museum, and steep yourself in history at Moody Mansion.

For ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Galveston visit planner.

Traveling by car from Beaumont to Galveston takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in February, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time 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.

Explore Corpus Christi's surroundings by going to Port Aransas Beach (in Port Aransas) and Rockport (Texas Maritime Museum & Goose Island State Park). Spend the 9th (Thu) exploring nature at Padre Island National Seashore. Next up on the itinerary: learn about all things military at USS Lexington Museum, observe the fascinating underwater world at Texas State Aquarium, and make a trip to The Grave of Selena Quintanilla-Perez.

To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Corpus Christi tour website.

Fly from Galveston to Corpus Christi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Galveston in February, you will find days in Corpus Christi are a bit warmer (27°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to drive 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 10th (Fri): 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 look for gifts at Seas the Day, and finally get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the history behind Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum, then stroll through Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, and then enjoy the sea views from Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the South Padre Island day trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Corpus Christi to South Padre Island takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, bus, and shuttle; or do a combination of bus and taxi. When traveling from Corpus Christi in February, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in South Padre Island: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can fly 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, take some stellar pictures from Mount Bonnell, take a stroll through South Congress Avenue, and don't miss a visit to Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching.

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Traveling by flight from South Padre Island to Austin takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from South Padre Island in February, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Austin, with lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) 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.

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, find something for the whole family at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, shop like a local with The San Antonio River Walk, and explore the galleries of The Alamo.

For photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our San Antonio online travel route builder.

Traveling by car from Austin to San Antonio takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In February, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can 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.

Fredericksburg is known for wineries, museums, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about all things military at National Museum of the Pacific War, don't miss a visit to Main Street, sample the fine beverages at Garrison Brothers Distillery, and admire the natural beauty at Fischer & Wieser's Das Peach Haus.

For traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Fredericksburg travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from San Antonio to Fredericksburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from San Antonio in February, things will get a bit cooler in Fredericksburg: highs are around 21°C and lows about 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) 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 in the dramatic natural features at The Balanced Rock, see the interesting displays at Big Bend National Park - Fossil Bone Exhibit, and explore the stunning scenery at Santa Elena Canyon.

For ratings, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Big Bend National Park trip itinerary planning website.

You can drive from Fredericksburg to Big Bend National Park in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and car. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Fredericksburg in February; daily highs in Big Bend National Park reach 27°C and lows reach 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Amarillo.

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

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): make a trip to Cadillac Ranch, then get engrossed in the history at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, and then explore the ancient world of Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri): make a trip to The Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historical Site, then get a taste of life in the country at Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West, and then see the interesting displays at Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum.

To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Amarillo online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Big Bend National Park to Amarillo takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. In March, Amarillo is slightly colder than Big Bend National Park - with highs of 22°C and lows of 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Explore Dallas' surroundings by going 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: examine the collection at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, appreciate the history behind John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, steep yourself in history at Top O'Hill Terrace, and stroll around Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Dallas sightseeing planner.

Getting from Amarillo to Dallas by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Amarillo in March, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 11°C in Dallas. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can go by car to Waco.

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

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Thu): examine the collection at Dr Pepper Museum, stop by Magnolia Market Silos, then examine the collection at Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, and finally take in the views from Waco Suspension Bridge. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Waco Mammoth National Monument, appreciate the history behind Branding the Brazos Sculpture, then take an in-depth tour of Coryell Museum & Historical Center, and finally learn about winemaking at Salado Winery & Salado Wine Seller.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Waco trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Dallas to Waco takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of tram and flight. In March, daily temperatures in Waco can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can fly 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.

Step out of Houston with an excursion to Battleship Texas State Historic Site in La Porte--about 32 minutes away. There's still lots to do: engage your brain at The Houston Museum of Natural Science, explore the different monuments and memorials at Glenwood Cemetery, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Funeral History, and wander the streets of Sawyer Yards.

To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Houston trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Waco to Houston takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Waco in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Houston, with lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.