Texas Adventure: Austin, Dallas, Houston

andal selva

19 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant cities of Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Discover hidden gems, explore iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Texas. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Austin

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Austin Delights

$82

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

9 - 14 min

Directions

Exhibition of Charles Umlauf's works with an outdoor collection of touchable bronze sculptures.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$50

12 - 18 min

Directions

351-acre, urban park with botanical gardens, a spring-fed pool, a theater & sports facilities.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Quiet 21-acre grounds with walking trails & a wildlife habitat with free-roaming peacocks.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Austin's Cultural Treasures

$115

$ 6

The 1886 Café & Bakery serves classic Texan comfort food in a casually elegant setting.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$60

9 - 14 min

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The 1888 granite & marble structure has a significant rotunda & dome, plus House & Senate chambers.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

Contemporary museum dedicated to promoting Texas-based artists, plus regular events.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

Venue spotlighting Mexican & Latino art & host of an annual Day of the Dead festival & parade.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$25

11 - 14 min

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31-acre garden in Zilker Park with plants, ponds & trails, plus educational programs for kids.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$30

Day 3Austin's Culinary and Artistic Wonders

$198

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

4 - 6 min

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Interactive kids' museum with science exhibits, art, indoor & outdoor play spaces & story time.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

9 - 11 min

Directions

Renaissance to 20th-century American paintings, Latin American art, plus Greek & Roman sculptures.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$60

5 - 8 min

Directions

Exhibits, IMAX films & educational experiences aim to tell & interpret the story of Texas.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $1339 In total

Activities & Food:$1270

Transport:$69

Trip to Dallas

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Austin Delights

$122

$ 12

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

4 - 6 min

Directions

Urban park hosting lunchtime food trucks & frequent arts, music, fitness & children's events.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

Comprehensive exhibits on John F. Kennedy's presidency & assassination at site of the sniper's nest.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$90

2 - 3 min

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City park & National Historic Landmark where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Austin's Cultural Treasures

$60

$ 12

Branch of a long-running chain serving Tex-Mex staples in a hacienda-style setting. The creation of El Fenix began in the 1890s with the birth of Miguel (Mike) Martinez. Over time, the El Fenix menu evolved into a new innovative style, now dubbed Tex-Mex.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$60

7 - 10 min

Directions

Arts District anchor with an encyclopedic collection spanning ancient times to the present.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Public park with Texan plant life & large bronze sculptures of 3 cowboys driving longhorn cattle.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Austin's Culinary and Artistic Wonders

$203

$ 12

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

8 - 11 min

Directions

Large-scale state-of-the-art interactive & multimedia exhibits & educational programs for all ages.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$100

12 - 15 min

Directions

Housing 2,000 animals, with a renowned children's area, a carousel & a mini-train.

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$75

Budget breakdown: $1339 In total

Activities & Food:$1270

Transport:$69

Trip to Houston

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Austin Delights

$167

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

12 - 18 min

Directions

Distinct campus & sculpture garden with notable art from antiquity to today, plus films & programs.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

8 - 11 min

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This somber museum documents the Holocaust through exhibits of artifacts, photographs & film.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$60

Day 2Austin's Cultural Treasures

$245

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$60

9 - 14 min

Directions

Bustling family museum with a wealth of hands-on activities such as a Bubble Lab & a Tot Spot.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$60

4 - 6 min

Directions

An 8-acre site featuring themed gardens, a sculpture promenade & a 30-foot mount with city views.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Museum with dinosaur hall & other permanent exhibits, planetarium, IMAX theater & butterfly house.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$125

Day 3Austin's Culinary and Artistic Wonders

$78

$ 15

Voodoo Doughnut, where the magic is in the hole and good things come in pink boxes.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

14 - 21 min

Directions

Winding, 160-acre green space featuring views of the Houston skyline plus a fountain & a skate park.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

Nearly 19,000 pieces of art & artifacts from the Paleolithic era to the present in a historic space.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

Research center dedicated to African-American soldiers with exhibits, workshops & reenactments.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$50

10 - 12 min

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Park with live music, public art, restaurants, playground, pond for kayaking & exercise classes.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1339 In total

Activities & Food:$1270

Transport:$69