Texas Highlights: City, Nature & History in 7 Days
7 cities |
17 attraction(s) |
total distance 2231
km
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Day1: Austin
2 attraction(s) ·
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The 1888 granite & marble structure has a significant rotunda & dome, plus House & Senate chambers.
Day2: San Antonio
2 attraction(s) ·
2 km
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The Alamo, located in the downtown area of San Antonio, Texas, is a historic fortress that was originally built as a mission station. It was constructed in 1724 and was known as Mission San Antonio de Valero. During the Texas Revolution, the Alamo played a significant role and became a prominent landmark in the history of Texas' fight for independence, earning a reputation as the shrine of Texas liberty. Today, various exhibitions and events are held at the Alamo to educate people about its history.
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Scenic city park along the San Antonio River that is lined with shops, restaurants, bars & art.
Day3: Houston
4 attraction(s) ·
36 km
1
The Houston Space Center and the NASA Johnson Space Center, though separate locations, are closely connected. The Johnson Space Center is America's largest space research, production, and control center, where all space rockets and shuttles are launched from Florida, but all control is done here. The 1969 moon landing mission was also controlled here, so the first word spoken by humans on the moon was "Houston," and now whenever there is a problem, people joke, "Houston, we have a problem."
When visiting the Space Center, visitors can take a small train to the Space Center (including the Rocket Park) for a tour, but this route is crowded and requires a long wait, so it is recommended to arrive early. In addition, Space Center staff will take a souvenir photo of each visitor, but requires a high fee of about $10 per photo. If you do not want to spend money, you can choose to forgo the photo or take one yourself.
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Walking around Houston's Museum District is a highly anticipated trip, as it is a palace of culture, art, and history, with many well-known museums such as the Carnegie Museum of Fine Arts, Natural Science Museum, Children's Museum, and Contemporary Art Museum. Here you can enjoy a diverse range of exhibits and artworks, learn more about historical and cultural knowledge, and exercise while relaxing. The entire museum district is perfect for walking, strolling between the various museums along the shaded path, providing a close-to-nature experience, making people feel comfortable and at ease. During the walk, you can also wander around beautiful gardens, squares, and parks, feeling the peace and beauty of the city. Moreover, while walking, you can also experience the local cultural heritage and life atmosphere, and experience the true local lifestyle. In short, by walking around Houston's Museum District, you can not only enjoy the shock of rich historical and cultural arts, but also the pleasure of relatively free, relaxing, and cultivating sentiment brought by walking.
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Distinct campus & sculpture garden with notable art from antiquity to today, plus films & programs.
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This museum is the most popular and largest in Houston, and its feature is that the exhibited samples can be interactively touched permanently.
Day4: Dallas
2 attraction(s) ·
2 km
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"The Sixth Floor" Museum, located in downtown Dallas, was built to commemorate the assassination of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy on November 21, 1963. The museum is named "The Sixth Floor" because the assassin Lee Harvey Oswald fired three shots from the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository, one of which struck Kennedy in the back, taking his precious life. At the time, Kennedy was in an open-top car campaigning for reelection with his wife, Jacqueline. As a Democratic president from Massachusetts, he was not well-received in Dallas, a Republican stronghold in Texas. Despite local newspapers openly questioning Kennedy's domestic and foreign policies, no one anticipated such a hostile act. After being shot, Kennedy was rushed to nearby Parkland Hospital, where doctors tried their best to save him, but his life slipped away. Fate seemed ironic as these doctors, who had tried desperately to save Kennedy's life, later had to attempt to save the life of Kennedy's assassin, Oswald, at the same location (Oswald was shot in public while being transferred to a court, which was nationally televised at that time).
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Day5: Fort Worth
2 attraction(s) ·
5 km
1
This place is a home to cowboy culture, historic hotels, and Western-style shopping. It is full of Western charm, with a unique appearance and cultural heritage. Many cowboy enthusiasts and fans of Western culture come here to pursue their Western dreams. The historic hotels offer visitors a chance to feel the atmosphere of the past, and the Western-style shopping area is equally irresistible. In conclusion, the scenery and culture of this place are unforgettable.
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Renowned Asian- & European-focused collection plus exhibits set in a Louis Kahn-designed building.
Day6: Galveston
2 attraction(s) ·
7 km
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242-acre amusement park with hotel & attractions including aquarium, zip line & paddlewheel boat.
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2
Old-fashioned waterfront amusement area with rides for all ages, games of skill & boardwalk eats.
Day7: Brewster County
3 attraction(s) ·
40 km
2
Mountain range in Big Bend National Park featuring hiking trails & a variety of birds & ants.
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