61 days in Texas Itinerary

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.

Get outdoors at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve and Golf Center of Arlington. Explore Dallas' surroundings by going to Immersive Gamebox - Grandscape, The Colony (in The Colony), Fort Worth (Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District & Kimbell Art Museum) and Salt Palace Museum (in Grand Saline). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at The Dallas World Aquarium, get a taste of life in the country at Black Beauty Ranch, and pause for some serene contemplation at Cistercian Abbey.

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Montreal, Canada to Dallas is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In February, Dallas is much hotter than Montreal - with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to drive to Waco.

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

Take a break from the city and head to Dinosaur Valley State Park and Mother Neff State Park. Get out of town with these interesting Waco side-trips: Grapeland Safari (in Grapeland), Barnard's Mill (in Glen Rose) and Fort Boggy State Park (in Centerville). And it doesn't end there: look for gifts at Magnolia Market Silos, see the interesting displays at Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, sample the tasty concoctions at Chupacabra Craft Beer & Salado Lone Star Winery, and pause for some photo ops at Branding the Brazos Sculpture.

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Getting from Dallas to Waco by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of tram and flight. In February, daily temperatures in Waco can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail and Barton Creek Greenbelt. And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Texas State Capitol, steep yourself in history at The Driskill, take in nature's colorful creations at Zilker Metropolitan Park, and take some stellar pictures from Mount Bonnell.

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Getting from Waco to Austin by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Waco in February since evenings lows in Austin dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to 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.

Get outdoors at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area and Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fredericksburg: Burnet (Inks Lake State Park & Longhorn Cavern State Park), Kerrville River Trail (in Kerrville) and The Y.O. Ranch (in Mountain Home). Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of National Museum of the Pacific War, get a taste of the local shopping with Agave Gallery Fine Art, hike along Lost Maples East Trail, and savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

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Traveling by car from Austin to Fredericksburg takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Austin in March, expect a bit cooler with lows of 9°C in Fredericksburg. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can go by car 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Chisos Mountains and Santa Elena Canyon. Change things up with a short trip to Indian Head Trail in Terlingua (about 1h 20 min away). There's lots more to do: stroll through Lost Mine Trail, trek along Closed Canyon, cruise along El Camino Del Rio, and take in breathtaking views at Boquillas Canyon.

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Getting from Fredericksburg to Big Bend National Park by car takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus, flight, and car. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Fredericksburg in March: high temperatures in Big Bend National Park hover around 31°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough 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.

Get in touch with nature at Natural Bridge Caverns and Bike World. There's lots more to do: take in the history at Mission San Jose, admire the masterpieces at McNay Art Museum, get engrossed in the history at Institute of Texan Cultures, and admire the natural beauty at San Antonio Botanical Garden.

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Traveling by car from Big Bend National Park to San Antonio takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and flight. In March in San Antonio, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (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.

Get in touch with nature at Padre Island National Seashore and Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. Explore Corpus Christi's surroundings by going to Rockport (Fulton Mansion State Historic Site, Goose Island State Park, &more) and Port Aransas (Roberts Point Park, Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, &more). There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of USS Lexington Museum, tour the pleasant surroundings at Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, look for all kinds of wild species at Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve & Learning Center, and take in the waterfront activity at Corpus Christi Municipal Marina.

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Getting from San Antonio to Corpus Christi by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or fly. In March, daily temperatures in Corpus Christi can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Sea Turtle, Inc. and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center. Get out of town with these interesting South Padre Island side-trips: Mission (Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park & Mission Hike & Bike Trails), Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle (in San Juan) and Brownsville (Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park & Resaca de la Palma State Park). And it doesn't end there: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, pause for some photo ops at Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, and walk around Hugh Ramsey Nature Park.

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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. Traveling from Corpus Christi in March, you will find days in South Padre Island are little chillier (25°C), and nights are about the same (19°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) 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.

Get outdoors at Just Cast Charters and Galveston Island State Park. Get out of town with these interesting Galveston side-trips: Sabine Pass Battleground State Historical Park (in Port Arthur), Gulf Prairie Presbyterian Church & Cemetery (in Lake Jackson) and Quintana Beach (in Quintana). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Moody Gardens, engage your brain at Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, take an in-depth tour of Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, and steep yourself in history at Moody Mansion.

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You can fly from South Padre Island to Galveston in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in April, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) 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 the city and head to Houston Audubon and Big Thicket National Preserve. Get out of town with these interesting Houston side-trips: Tyrrell Historical Library (in Beaumont), Texas Wolfdog Project (in Montgomery) and George Bush Presidential Library and Museum (in College Station). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Space Center Houston, identify plant and animal life at Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Houston Zoo.

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Traveling by car from Galveston to Houston takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Houston can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.