60 days in Texas Itinerary

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Start: Dallas

Dallas

— 5 nights

Drive

Jefferson

— 5 nights

Drive

Waco

— 5 nights

Drive

Austin

— 7 nights

Fly

Houston

— 6 nights

Drive

Galveston, Galveston Island

— 4 nights

Fly

Corpus Christi

— 3 nights

Drive

San Antonio

— 7 nights

Drive

Fredericksburg

— 5 nights

Drive

Big Bend National Park

— 5 nights

Drive

Lubbock

— 4 nights

Drive

Amarillo

— 3 nights

Fly

End: Dallas

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Dallas — 5 nights

Big D

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Dallas: Fort Worth (Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, &more) and Immersive Gamebox - Grandscape, The Colony (in The Colony). Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, see the interesting displays at The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, take in panoramic vistas at Reunion Tower, and make a trip to Pioneer Plaza.

For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Dallas online itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Dallas. In October, plan for daily highs up to 82°F, and evening lows to 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Jefferson.

Things to do in Dallas

Museums · Parks · Historic Sites · Zoos & Aquariums

Side Trips

Fort Worth, Cistercian Abbey, Immersive Gamebox - Grandscape, The Colony, Nottingham Bees

Highlights from your trip

Must see

Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

4.7

Historic Walking Area

Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District

4.5

Must see

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

4.6

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Jefferson — 5 nights

Texas Country Music Hall of Fame & the Tex Ritter Museum

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Jefferson: Witness Park and Prayer Tower (in Pittsburg), Edison Phonograph Museum (in Mount Pleasant) and Old Fire Station Museum (in Mount Vernon).

For reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read Jefferson travel route planner.

You can drive from Dallas to Jefferson in 3 hours. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Dallas in October since evenings lows in Jefferson dip to 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to Waco.

Things to do in Jefferson

Museums · Parks · Historic Sites · Nature

Side Trips

Karnack, Witness Park and Prayer Tower, Karma Farms, Edison Phonograph Museum, Old Fire Station Museum

Highlights from your trip

Specialty Museum

Texas Country Music Hall of Fame & the Tex Ritter Museum

Gift & Specialty Shop

Jefferson General Store

4.8

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Waco — 5 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to Veldhuizen Cheese (in Dublin), Chupacabra Craft Beer & Salado Lone Star Winery (in Salado) and Fossil Rim Wildlife Center (in Glen Rose). There's much more to do: stop by Magnolia Market Silos, snap pictures at Waco Suspension Bridge, examine the collection at Texas Sports Hall of Fame, and stroll around Cameron Park.

To find reviews, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read Waco attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Jefferson to Waco takes 4 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Waco can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Austin.

Things to do in Waco

Museums · Parks · Wildlife · Shopping

Side Trips

Veldhuizen Cheese, Chupacabra Craft Beer & Salado Lone Star Winery, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Bell County Museum

Highlights from your trip

Specialty Museum

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum

4.7

Gift & Specialty Shop

Magnolia Market Silos

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Austin — 7 nights

Live Music Capital of the World

Get out of town with these interesting Austin side-trips: Taste of the Hills Wine Tours (in Wimberley) and Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm (in Dripping Springs). And it doesn't end there: get a sense of history and politics at Texas State Capitol, admire the landmark architecture of The Driskill, make a trip to Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching, and stroll through Mount Bonnell.

To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Austin trip itinerary builder site.

You can drive from Waco to Austin in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October in Austin, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 62°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Houston.

Things to do in Austin

Parks · Museums · Tours · Outdoors

Side Trips

Taste of the Hills Wine Tours, Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm

Highlights from your trip

Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Watching

4.0

Must see

LBJ Presidential Library

4.7

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Houston — 6 nights

Bayou City

Venture out of the city with trips to Moorhead's Blueberry Farm (in Conroe), Catch A Trophy Fishing Guide Service - Tours (in Montgomery) and George Bush Presidential Library and Museum (in College Station). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Space Center Houston, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Funeral History, stroll the grounds of Glenwood Cemetery, and admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Houston trip planner.

You can fly from Austin to Houston in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In October in Houston, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 67°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Galveston.

Things to do in Houston

Museums · Parks · Childrens Museums · Zoos & Aquariums

Side Trips

Moorhead's Blueberry Farm, Catch A Trophy Fishing Guide Service - Tours, George Bush Presidential Library and Museum

Highlights from your trip

The Houston Museum of Natural Science

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Galveston, Galveston Island — 4 nights

The Oleander City

Venture out of the city with trips to Kemah Boardwalk (in Kemah), Brazosport Museum of Natural Science (in Clute) and Gulf Prairie Presbyterian Church & Cemetery (in Lake Jackson). There's still lots to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of The Seawall, make a trip to Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, take a stroll through The Strand, and learn the secrets of beer at Just Cast Charters.

To find maps, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Galveston trip maker website.

Traveling by car from Houston to Galveston takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 72°F in November, and nighttime lows around 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Corpus Christi.

Things to do in Galveston

Historic Sites · Museums · Tours · Wildlife

Side Trips

Kemah Boardwalk, Brazosport Museum of Natural Science, Gulf Prairie Presbyterian Church & Cemetery

Highlights from your trip

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Corpus Christi — 3 nights

Texas Riviera

Go for a jaunt from Corpus Christi to Port Aransas to see Port Aransas Beach about 46 minutes away. Spend the 11th (Fri) exploring nature at Padre Island National Seashore. There's much more to do: brush up on your military savvy at USS Lexington Museum, make a trip to The Grave of Selena Quintanilla-Perez, view the masterpieces at The Art Center of Corpus Christi, and trek along Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail.

Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Corpus Christi trip simple and quick.

Fly from Galveston to Corpus Christi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Corpus Christi are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to San Antonio.

Things to do in Corpus Christi

Parks · Outdoors · Beaches · Nature

Side Trip

Port Aransas Beach

Highlights from your trip

Padre Island National Seashore

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San Antonio — 7 nights

The Alamo City

Pack the 15th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at SeaWorld. There's much more to do: admire the architecture and history at Mission San Jose, shop like a local with The San Antonio River Walk, take a stroll around Tower of the Americas, and admire the natural beauty at San Antonio Botanical Garden.

To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our San Antonio trip itinerary builder site.

You can drive from Corpus Christi to San Antonio in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or fly. In November, daytime highs in San Antonio are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can drive to Fredericksburg.

Things to do in San Antonio

Historic Sites · Parks · Museums · Theme Parks

Highlights from your trip

Natural Bridge Caverns

4.6

Must see

The San Antonio River Walk

4.6

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Fredericksburg — 5 nights

Fritztown

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fredericksburg: Kerrville (Kerrville River Trail & The Museum of Western Art) and Longhorn Cavern State Park (in Burnet). The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at National Museum of the Pacific War, learn about winemaking at Grape Creek Vineyards, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, and take in the dramatic natural features at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.

To find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Fredericksburg trip maker.

Drive from San Antonio to Fredericksburg in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from San Antonio in November: high temperatures in Fredericksburg hover around 67°F and lows are around 45°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Big Bend National Park.

Things to do in Fredericksburg

Parks · Wineries · Nature · Tours

Side Trips

Kerrville, Sauer-Beckmann Farm, Longhorn Cavern State Park, Garrison Brothers Distillery

Highlights from your trip

Must see

National Museum of the Pacific War

4.8

Must see

Wine Tours & Tastings

4.7

Distillery

Garrison Brothers Distillery

4.8

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Big Bend National Park — 5 nights

Step out of Big Bend National Park to go to Terlingua and see Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center, which is approximately 1h 25 min away. Next up on the itinerary: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Chisos Mountains, cruise along Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, take in breathtaking views at Santa Elena Canyon, and trek along Ernst Tinaja Trail.

To find ratings, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Big Bend National Park trip planner.

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. When traveling from Fredericksburg in November, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Big Bend National Park: temperatures range from 73°F by day to 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Lubbock.

Things to do in Big Bend National Park

Parks · Outdoors · Trails · Nature

Side Trip

Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center

Highlights from your trip

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Lubbock — 4 nights

Change things up with these side-trips from Lubbock: Post (OS Ranch Foundation Museum & Ruby Lane Books & Gallery).

To see reviews, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Lubbock trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Big Bend National Park to Lubbock takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. In November, Lubbock is slightly colder than Big Bend National Park - with highs of 65°F and lows of 37°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Amarillo.

Things to do in Lubbock

Museums · Historic Sites · Wildlife · Wineries

Side Trip

Post

Highlights from your trip

National Ranching Heritage Center

4.9

Specialty Museum

The Buddy Holly Center

4.4

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Amarillo — 3 nights

Yellow Rose of Texas

Venture out of the city with trips to Canyon (Lighthouse Trail, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, &more). There's much more to do: make a trip to Cadillac Ranch, examine the collection at The RV Museum, view the masterpieces at I am Rt 66 Visitor Center, and wander the wide-open spaces of Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West.

To see other places to visit, reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Amarillo trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Lubbock to Amarillo takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 53°F, and evening lows to 25°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.

Things to do in Amarillo

Museums · Historic Sites · Parks · Nature

Side Trip

Canyon

Highlights from your trip

Must see

Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

4.7

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Texas travel guide

4.2

Specialty Museums · Historic Sites · Shopping

The Lone Star State

Thanks to its size and geologic features, Texas contains diverse landscapes that closely resemble both the south and southwest of the United States. Though most people associate Texas with tracts of barren land, deserts cover only about 10 percent of the state, with most of its big population centers located in areas once covered by prairies, grasslands, and forests. As you travel from one end of Texas to the other, observe the changing terrain that ranges from coastal piney woods and swamps in the east to the mountains of the west, with rolling plains and rugged hills in the center. For a bit of urban sightseeing visit some of the state's large cities such as Houston, Dallas, or Austin, or immerse yourself in the nation's history by adding famous attractions like The Alamo to your itinerary. Take plenty of time to mingle with the locals, famous for their hospitality, generosity, and fiercely independent spirit.