9 days in Austin & Dallas Itinerary

Despite its laid-back college vibe, Austin is an influential center for politics, technology, film, and music.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Tue): take in nature's colorful creations at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, hike along Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, then pause for some photo ops at Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue, and finally ponder the world of politics at Texas State Capitol. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the views from Congress Avenue Bridge / Austin Bats, then examine the collection at LBJ Presidential Library, then take an in-depth tour of Bullock Texas State History Museum, and finally admire the landmark architecture of The Driskill.

To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Austin trip builder site.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Austin. March in Austin sees daily highs of 75°F and lows of 53°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dallas: Fort Worth (Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, &more) and Waco (Waco Suspension Bridge, Magnolia Market Silos, &more). There's much more to do: examine the collection at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, walk around Klyde Warren Park, take in panoramic vistas at Reunion Tower, and see Lifestylez Nails Spa.

To find ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Dallas online road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Austin to Dallas takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In April in Dallas, expect temperatures between 77°F during the day and 57°F at night.