7 days in Waco & San Antonio Itinerary

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Harp Design Co.. Change things up with these side-trips from Waco: Glen Rose (Fossil Rim Wildlife Center & Dinosaur Valley State Park) and George Bush Presidential Library and Museum (in College Station). And it doesn't end there: look for gifts at Magnolia Market Silos, see the interesting displays at Dr Pepper Museum, get to know the resident critters at Cameron Park Zoo, and do a tasting at Valley Mills Vineyards.

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The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Waco. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in May, and nighttime lows around 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (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.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): explore the fascinating underground world of Natural Bridge Caverns, then take in the history at Mission San Jose, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral. On the 17th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: find something for the whole family at SeaWorld.

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You can drive from Waco to San Antonio in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. In May in San Antonio, expect temperatures between 87°F during the day and 66°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.