45 days in Houston, Nashville & Oklahoma Itinerary

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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Houston: Kemah Boardwalk (in Kemah), Pine Gully Park (in Seabrook) and Beaumont (The Chambers House, McFaddin-Ward House Museum, &more). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Space Center Houston, contemplate the long history of 1892 Bishop's Palace, get to know the fascinating history of The Seawall, and get to know the resident critters at Houston Zoo.

To see more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Houston online driving holiday planner.

Perth, Australia to Houston is an approximately 27-hour flight. Traveling from Perth to Houston, you'll gain 14 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Perth in June, things will get warmer in Houston: highs are around 39°C and lows about 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Nashville.

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

Change things up with these side-trips from Nashville: Mammoth Cave National Park (Mammoth Cave, Fat Man's Misery, &more), Diamond Caverns (in Park City) and Onyx Cave (in Cave City). And it doesn't end there: see a show at Grand Ole Opry, take in nature's colorful creations at Gaylord Opryland Resort Gardens, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, and take an in-depth tour of Lotz House Museum.

For maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Nashville day trip planner.

You can fly from Houston to Nashville in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Houston in June, Nashville is a bit cooler at night with lows of 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Broken Bow.

Broken Bow is a city in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, United States. Change things up with these side-trips from Broken Bow: Talimena Scenic Dr (in Heavener) and Hugo (The Endangered Ark Foundation & Showman's Rest and Bull Rider's Reprieve). There's lots more to do: delve into the distant past at The Museum of the Red River, immerse yourself in nature at Beavers Bend Resort Park, contemplate the waterfront views at Lower Mountain Fork River, and stay fit while traveling at Body Harmony Day Spa.

To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Broken Bow visit planning site.

Getting from Nashville to Broken Bow by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in June, and nighttime lows around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Tulsa.

Sometimes known as the "Buckle of the Bible Belt," Tulsa is the second largest city in Oklahoma.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tulsa: The Castle of Muskogee (in Muskogee), Bartlesville (Bartlesville Union Depot, Frank Phillips Home, &more) and Will Rogers Memorial Museum (in Claremore). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Philbrook Museum of Art, take in nature's colorful creations at Woodward Park and Gardens, wander the streets of Blue Dome District, and stop by BOK Center.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Tulsa trip planner.

Traveling by car from Broken Bow to Tulsa takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in June, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to drive to Lawton.

The city of Lawton is the county seat of Comanche County, in the State of Oklahoma. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): take an in-depth tour of Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, examine the collection at Rock Island 905 Railroad Museum, then stop by Discovery Outpost, and finally identify plant and animal life at Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge. Here are some ideas for day two: learn about all things military at Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum, examine the collection at Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center, and then examine the collection at Museum of the Great Plains.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Lawton trip planner.

You can drive from Tulsa to Lawton in 3 hours. July in Lawton sees daily highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can go by car to Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City, known to many as the "Big Friendly," represents the political, cultural, and economic engine of the state of Oklahoma.

Get out of town with these interesting Oklahoma City side-trips: Stafford Air & Space Museum (in Weatherford), The Botanic Garden (in Stillwater) and Pony Bridge (in Geary). There's still lots to do: pause for some photo ops at Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, get to know the resident critters at Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, learn more about the world around you at SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology, and engage your brain at Science Museum Oklahoma.

For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Oklahoma City trip itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by car from Lawton to Oklahoma City takes 1.5 hours. July in Oklahoma City sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.