Dallas - Austin- Houston - San Antonio - Fort Worth (Self Drive)

Dallas is a metropolitan city in the north of Texas that offers the perfect blend of the contemporary and the cultural. The city has a huge art and music scene, but is also a place of historical significance, following the assassination of John F. Kennedy on a visit here in 1963, putting Dallas in the international spotlight. Apart from the city's friendly ambiance, there are lots of things to see for the young and the young at heart. Those fascinated by Dallas history will find plenty to do here, as will anyone with a love of sports and the arts. Quirky, vibrant and trendy are just some of the words regularly used to describe the city, so if that sounds like somewhere you would like to explore further, take a look at our top things to do in Dallas in a day.

Explore The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dallas Museum of Art, Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Reunion Tower, Dallas World Aquarium, Dallas Zoo, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Klyde Warren Park, George W. Bush Presidential Center, Pioneer Plaza, Dallas County Courthouse, Dallas Heritage Village, and so much more!

Austin, the capital of Texas, is nicknamed the `Live Music Capital of the World`. It is home to one of the most expansive and eclectic live music scenes you can find in the United States. Austin is known for its progressive attitudes, due to its music scenes, large tech workforce, and the University of Texas flagship school located here. Austin is routinely listed as one of the best places to live in the country, and is also listed many times as one of the safest major cities in the U.S. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping and beautiful outdoor spaces.

Visit the Texas Capitol, Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake, Barton Springs Municipal Pool, Mount Bonnell, Bullock Texas State History Museum, LBJ Presidential Library, Mexic-Arte Museum, Texas Governor`s Mansion, UT Tower, O. Henry Museum, Republic Square, Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue, The Moody Theater, and so much more!

Houston is the largest city in Texas and one of the countrys most dynamic cities. It is one of the most diverse U.S. cities, and each of its 88 neighborhoods has a distinct feel and subculture. Houston is known for its music scenes (giving the world Selena and Beyonce), food culture (over 11,000 restaurants), world-class shopping, and such popular attractions. It is closely linked with the Space Center Houston, the coastal visitor center at NASAs astronaut training and flight control complex.

Explore the NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston Zoo, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Hermann Park, Downtown Aquarium, Discovery Green, Buffalo Bayou Park, Market Square Park, Beer Can House, Rothko Chapel, Houston Tunnel System, and so much more!

San Antonio made its way onto national travel lists, visitors flocked to this culturally-explosive city to experience Tejano culture. As the years have passed, San Antonio has grown and its attractions have expanded to include new neighborhoods and cultural and historical experiences, the likes of which dont exist in the rest of the Texas. Of course, no visit is complete without spending some time eating at a local restaurant and strolling along the San Antonio River Walk. Discover life in the Alamo Citys earliest days at the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, play a round of golf at one of the best public courses in Texas, and then browse one of the citys many unique art galleries.

Explore the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, The Alamo, San Antonio River Walk, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, SeaWorld San Antonio, San Antonio Zoo, Tower of the Americas, Natural Bridge Caverns, Japanese Tea Garden, Witte Museum, San Antonio Museum of Art, San Fernando Cathedral, Historic Market Square, and so much more!

Fort Worth is the epitome of everything cowboy related; once home to cattlemen, outlaws and cowboys themselves, it has kept its identity, albeit in a more urban environment, with interesting museums such as the marvelous Kimbell Art Museum and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. However, let us not lose this much loved citys original reason for being here; watch the Fort Worth Herd, the worlds only twice daily cattle drive, take in a rodeo, or two step the night way at one of Billy Bobs honky-tonk concerts. The city is well-known for its rich history involving the cattle trade and life on the frontier, no doubt, one of the most iconic and astonishing destinations in Texas.

Explore the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth Water Gardens, Fort Worth Zoo, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth Botanical Gardens, Sundance Square, Kimbell Art Museum, and so much more!