7 days in United States Itinerary

7 days in United States Itinerary

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Start: Houston
Fly
1
Amarillo
— 2 nights
Fly
2
Dallas
— 2 nights
Fly
3
Midland
— 1 night
Drive
4
El Paso
— 1 night
Fly
End: Houston
Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Oct 31 Edit
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2
nights
Amarillo

The Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ ©

Yellow Rose of Texas

Known as "The Yellow Rose of Texas," Amarillo was once a series of ranches.
Your day by day itinerary now includes Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sun): make a trip to Combine City, appreciate the extensive heritage of Lighthouse Trail, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of The Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Here are some ideas for day two: get interesting insight from Palo Duro Creek Ranch, take a pleasant ride with Palo Duro Riding Stables, then examine the collection at Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum, and finally don't miss a visit to Huge Pair of Legs.

Plan my day in Amarillo using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

Houston to Amarillo is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Houston in October, expect nights in Amarillo to be colder, around 47°F, while days are little chillier, around 75°F. On the 27th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Dallas.

Things to do in Amarillo

Historic Sites · Outdoors · Tours · Parks

Side Trips

Canyon, The Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ
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The Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ ©
Religious Site
The Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ
4.7
Palo Duro Creek Ranch ©
Off-Road Tour
Palo Duro Creek Ranch
4.6
Palo Duro Riding Stables ©
Horseback Riding Tour
Palo Duro Riding Stables
4.9
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2
nights
Dallas

Meadows Museum ©

Big D

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.
Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): make a trip to Pioneer Plaza. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the world behind art at Meadows Museum, examine the collection at Frontiers of Flight Museum, then take a tour by water with The Spirit of Dallas, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Katy Trail.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Dallas trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by flight from Amarillo to Dallas takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Amarillo in October: high temperatures in Dallas hover around 82°F and lows are around 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Midland.

Things to do in Dallas

Museums · Historic Sites · Outdoors · Parks
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Meadows Museum ©
Must see
Meadows Museum
4.6
Katy Trail ©
Must see
Katy Trail
4.5
Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park ©
Must see
Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park
4.1
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1
night
Midland

George W. Bush Childhood Home ©
Midland is a city in and the county seat of Midland County, Texas, United States, on the Southern Plains of the state's western area. Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): steep yourself in history at George W. Bush Childhood Home, examine the collection at Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, then identify plant and animal life at I-20 Wildlife Preserve, and finally explore the ancient world of Stonehenge Replica.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Dallas to Midland. In October, daytime highs in Midland are 81°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can travel to El Paso.

Things to do in Midland

Historic Sites · Parks · Wildlife · Museums

Side Trip

Stonehenge Replica
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George W. Bush Childhood Home ©
Historic Site
George W. Bush Childhood Home
4.6
Stonehenge Replica ©
Ruin
Stonehenge Replica
4.2
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
4.6
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1
night
El Paso

National Border Patrol Museum ©
On the 31st (Sat), brush up on your military savvy at Fort Bliss and Old Ironsides Museums, then examine the collection at National Border Patrol Museum, and then take an in-depth tour of El Paso Museum of Archaeology.

To find photos, ratings, and more tourist information, use the El Paso trip planner.

Drive from Midland to El Paso in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In October, daily temperatures in El Paso can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) so you can travel back home.

Things to do in El Paso

Museums
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National Border Patrol Museum ©
Must see
National Border Patrol Museum
4.4
Fort Bliss and Old Ironsides Museums ©
Military Museum
Fort Bliss and Old Ironsides Museums
4.4
El Paso Museum of Archaeology ©
Must see
El Paso Museum of Archaeology
4.5
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Specialty Museums · Beaches · Historic Sites
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.