1 day in Houston & Dallas Itinerary

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.

On the 22nd (Mon), admire the sheer force of Water Wall.

To see ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Houston tour itinerary planning app.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Houston. In March, daytime highs in Houston are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 57°F. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Dallas.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): explore the engaging exhibits at Rainbow Vomit.

To find traveler tips and more tourist information, read our Dallas day trip app.

Traveling by car from Houston to Dallas takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Houston in March, plan for slightly colder nights in Dallas, with lows around 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can drive back home.