8 days in United States Itinerary
8 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Texas planner
Start: Houston
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Austin
— 1 night
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San Antonio
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Fort Worth
— 1 night
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Waco
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Amarillo
— 1 night
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Lubbock
— 1 night
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El Paso
— 1 night
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End: Houston
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Live Music Capital of the World
Despite its laid-back college vibe, Austin is an influential center for politics, technology, film, and music.Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sat): admire the striking features of The Driskill, then ponder the world of politics at Texas State Capitol, and then get great views at Mount Bonnell. On your second day here, take in nature's colorful creations at Zilker Metropolitan Park and then take an in-depth tour of Bullock Texas State History Museum.
To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Austin itinerary planner.
Houston to Austin is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or fly. Traveling from Houston in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Austin, with lows of 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time to drive to San Antonio.
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The Alamo City
As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.Keep things going the next day: shop like a local with The San Antonio River Walk, contemplate the long history of The Alamo, and then find something for the whole family at Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
To see traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the San Antonio trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Austin to San Antonio takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In December, daily temperatures in San Antonio can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Fort Worth.
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Where the West Begins
Advertising itself as the place where the American West begins, Fort Worth stubbornly clings to its cowboy roots, making it a distinctly different town from most other urban centers of its size.Your day by day itinerary now includes Cowtown Segway Tours. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): see the sights in a new way with Cowtown Segway Tours and then steep yourself in history at Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Fort Worth route planner.
You can drive from San Antonio to Fort Worth in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from San Antonio in December; daily highs in Fort Worth reach 59°F and lows reach 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Waco.
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Sightseeing in Waco offers many possibilities in a medium-sized town on the Brazos River in central Texas.You've now added Waco Tours to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): take in the local landmarks with Waco Tours.
For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Waco travel itinerary planner.
Drive from Fort Worth to Waco in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In December, daily temperatures in Waco can reach 60°F, while at night they dip to 39°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can travel to Amarillo.
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Yellow Rose of Texas
Known as "The Yellow Rose of Texas," Amarillo was once a series of ranches.Kick off your visit on the 24th (Thu): make a trip to Cadallic Ranch.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Amarillo trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Waco to Amarillo takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Waco in December, expect Amarillo to be slightly colder, temps between 53°F and 25°F. On the 24th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Lubbock.
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Lubbock is a city in and the county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States. To see maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Lubbock planner.
Traveling by car from Amarillo to Lubbock takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 56°F, and evening lows to 29°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to travel to El Paso.
Traveling by car from Amarillo to Lubbock takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 56°F, and evening lows to 29°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to travel to El Paso.
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Start off your visit on the 26th (Sat): brush up on your military savvy at War Eagles Air Museum, then immerse yourself in nature at Franklin Mountains State Park, and then admire all the interesting features of Scenic Drive - Overlook.
Start your trip to El Paso by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.
You can fly from Lubbock to El Paso in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Lubbock to El Paso due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lubbock in December, expect a bit warmer with lows of 36°F in El Paso. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can travel back home.
Start your trip to El Paso by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.
You can fly from Lubbock to El Paso in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Lubbock to El Paso due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lubbock in December, expect a bit warmer with lows of 36°F in El Paso. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can travel back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
