19 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 out of town with these interesting Dallas side-trips: Immersive Gamebox - Grandscape, The Colony (in The Colony) and Fort Worth (Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District & Kimbell Art Museum). And it doesn't end there: 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, don't miss a visit to Reunion Tower, and admire the natural beauty at Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.

To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Dallas road trip tool.

New York City to Dallas is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Dallas is minus 1 hour. Traveling from New York City in February, expect Dallas to be a bit warmer, temps between 62°F and 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can fly to Austin.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Austin: Bryan (St. Anthony Catholic Church & Brazos Valley African American Museum) and George Bush Presidential Library and Museum (in College Station). Next up on the itinerary: get a sense of history and politics at Texas State Capitol, take an in-depth tour of Bullock Texas State History Museum, examine the collection at LBJ Presidential Library, and trek along Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail.

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Austin travel route planner.

Traveling by flight from Dallas to Austin takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Dallas in February, expect nights in Austin to be about the same, around 47°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 68°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can 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.

Take a break from Fredericksburg with a short trip to Kerrville River Trail in Kerrville, about 34 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: learn about all things military at National Museum of the Pacific War, learn about winemaking at Grape Creek Vineyards, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Garrison Brothers Distillery.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Fredericksburg day trip site.

Traveling by car from Austin to Fredericksburg takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Austin in February since evenings lows in Fredericksburg dip to 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (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.

San Antonio is known for shopping, historic sites, and theme parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Mission San Jose, make a trip to Institute of Texan Cultures, admire the masterpieces at McNay Art Museum, and take an in-depth tour of The Alamo.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read our San Antonio attractions planning tool.

You can drive from Fredericksburg to San Antonio in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Fredericksburg in March, San Antonio is a bit warmer at night with lows of 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to 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.

On the 6th (Mon), learn about all things military at USS Lexington Museum, hike along Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, and then identify plant and animal life at Clem's Marina.

For reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Corpus Christi sightseeing planning app.

You can drive from San Antonio to Corpus Christi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or fly. In March, plan for daily highs up to 76°F, and evening lows to 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Sea Turtle, Inc., then look for all kinds of wild species at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, and finally make a trip to Largest Outdoor Sandcastle in the USA.

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You can drive from Corpus Christi to South Padre Island in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, bus, and shuttle; or do a combination of bus and taxi. When traveling from Corpus Christi in March, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in South Padre Island: temperatures range from 71°F by day to 62°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Go for a jaunt from Houston to Galveston to see Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum about 1h 5 min away. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Space Center Houston, get to know the resident critters at Houston Zoo, take a stroll through Sawyer Yards, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

For other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Houston online journey maker.

You can fly from South Padre Island to Houston in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from South Padre Island in March, plan for little chillier nights in Houston, with lows around 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.