8 days in Austin & El Paso Itinerary

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Fredericksburg (Lost Draw Cellars, National Museum of the Pacific War, &more) and San Antonio (The Alamo, Mission San Jose, &more). There's still lots to do: take in the views from Congress Avenue Bridge / Austin Bats, stroll around Mount Bonnell, see the interesting displays at LBJ Presidential Library, and admire the striking features of Texas State Capitol.

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Houston to Austin is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or fly. Traveling from Houston in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Austin, with lows of 62°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) so you can travel to El Paso.

Get out of town with these interesting El Paso side-trips: Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wine (in Mesilla) and Las Cruces (Old Mesilla Village, Cluenundrum, &more).

To find photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the El Paso journey planner.

Fly from Austin to El Paso in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Austin to El Paso is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Austin in October, plan for a bit cooler nights in El Paso, with lows around 56°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can travel back home.