7-Day Texas Itinerary

Fly into Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

Top Things to Do in Dallas

• Visit the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey PlazaLearn About JFK's Legacy.
• Explore the Dallas Arts District & Klyde Warren Park.
• Catch a GameDallas Cowboys (NFL) or Mavericks (NBA) (Seasonal).
• Dinner at Pecan LodgeOne of the Best BBQ Joints in Texas!

Overnight in Dallas.

Drive from Dallas to Fort Worth (45 minutes).

Top Things to Do in Fort Worth

• See the Cattle Drive at the Fort Worth Stockyards (Twice Daily).
• Visit the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame.
• Grab a Drink at Billy Bob's TexasThe World's Largest Honky Tonk.
• Dinner at Cattlemen's Steakhouse for a Classic Texas Steak.

Overnight in Fort Worth.

Drive from Fort Worth to Waco (1.5 hours).

Top Things to Do in Waco

• Visit Magnolia Market at the Silos.
• Tour the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Top Things to Do in Austin

• Walk Down South Congress Avenue (SoCo)Eclectic Shops & Live Music.
• Visit the Texas State Capitol.
• Dinner at Terry Black's BBQ or Franklin Barbecue.
• Watch the Congress Avenue Bats Fly at Sunset (Seasonal).

Drive from Waco to Austin (1.5 hours).

Overnight in Austin.

Spend the Day Exploring More of Austin.

Top Things to Do

• Hike to the Top of Mount Bonnell for Scenic Views.
• Kayak or Paddleboard on Lady Bird Lake.
• Catch Live Music at The Continental Club or Mohawk.

Overnight in Austin.

Drive from Austin to San Antonio (1.5 hours).

Top Things to Do in San Antonio

• Tour The AlamoOne of Texas' Most Famous Historic Sites.
• Walk Along the San Antonio River Walk.
• Explore the San Antonio MissionsA UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Try Authentic Tex-Mex at Mi Tierra Cafe.

Overnight in San Antonio.

Option 1: Drive from San Antonio to Big Bend National Park (6 hours).

Top Things to Do in Big Bend

• Hike the Santa Elena Canyon Trail.
• Stargazing in One of the Darkest Skies in the U.S.
• Soak in the Hot Springs Along the Rio Grande.

Top Things to Do in Marfa

• See the Mysterious Marfa Lights at Night.
• Explore the Chinati Foundation's Minimalist Art Installations.
• Snap a Photo at the Iconic Prada Marfa Installation.

Option 2: Drive from San Antonio to Marfa (6 hours).

Overnight in Marfa.

Drive from Big Bend/Marfa to Houston (7-8 hours) OR Fly from El Paso (ELP) to Houston (IAH).

Top Things to Do in Houston (If Time Allows)

• Visit Space Center HoustonHome to NASA's Mission Control.
• Try Some Cajun-Texas Fusion at Brennan's of Houston.

Fly out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby (HOU).