5 days in United States Itinerary
5 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States route builder
Start: Houston
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Houston
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Austin
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San Antonio
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Colorado Springs
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End: Houston
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Bayou City
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.Start off your visit on the 12th (Mon): explore the different monuments and memorials at Glenwood Cemetery and then examine the collection at Space Center Houston.
Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Houston trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Houston. In October in Houston, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 67°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Austin.
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Live Music Capital of the World
Despite its laid-back college vibe, Austin is an influential center for politics, technology, film, and music.Start off your visit on the 13th (Tue): wander the streets of 6th Street, contemplate the long history of Texas State Capitol, then admire the striking features of St. Mary's Cathedral, then steep yourself in history at The Driskill, and finally view the masterpieces at Wild About Music.
For other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Austin tour itinerary app.
Traveling by car from Houston to Austin takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Traveling from Houston in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Austin, with lows of 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to drive to San Antonio.
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The Alamo City
As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.On the 14th (Wed), take in the pleasant sights at The San Antonio River Walk, contemplate the long history of The Alamo, and then learn insider's secrets on Cottonwood Wine Tours. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral, get to know the fascinating history of La Villita Historic Arts Village, take in the history at Mission Concepcion, then take in the history at Mission San Jose, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Blue Star Contemporary.
To see where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the San Antonio sightseeing planner.
Getting from Austin to San Antonio by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In October, daily temperatures in San Antonio can reach 87°F, while at night they dip to 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to travel to Colorado Springs.
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Stunning Garden of the Gods Park scenery, blue skies and the glory of Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain have attracted visitors to Colorado Springs for more than a century.Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): take a memorable tour with The Broadmoor Soaring Adventure, then stroll around Garden of the Gods, and then look for gifts at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
For ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Colorado Springs online travel route planner.
You can fly from San Antonio to Colorado Springs in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from San Antonio to Colorado Springs is minus 1 hour. Traveling from San Antonio in October, things will get cooler in Colorado Springs: highs are around 67°F and lows about 39°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.
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United States travel guide
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El Paso County travel guide
Encompassing the central part of Colorado, El Paso County features a diverse landscape ranging from mountains in the west to the prairies in the east. Famous for its scenic beauty, this part of the state inspired the lyrics of the iconic song "America the Beautiful." Pikes Peak, one of Colorado's 53 mountains reaching more than 4,300 m (14,000 ft) above sea level, dominates the county's skyline and attracts hikers from around the country. Plan to spend at least a few days exploring the protected wilderness areas around the peak during your vacation, but don't forget to leave some time on your itinerary for Colorado Springs, the county's biggest city, known for its sports venues and parks.
