Texas, between cowboy tradition and alternative spirit


Trip description

In ten days, you will have the opportunity to discover several facets of this great state, from the first-rank museums in Houston to the ranches of Fort Worth, passing through the very trendy Austin. The stay is varied and rich in surprises. Note that it is better to avoid visiting the state in summer because temperatures easily reach 40°C during the day. Howdy Texas!

Day 1: Arrival in Houston

Day 2: Museum District, Nasa and Seaside

Day 3: San Antonio

Day 4: Discovery of the rancher life

Day 5: Hill Country

Day 6: Austin

Day 7: Austin and Fort Worth

Day 8: Fort Worth Arts District and Stockyards

Day 9: Dallas and its museums

Day 10: Return to France

Day 1 : Arrival in Houston

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Those arriving early in the day will take the time to rest in the heart of one of the great green lungs of the city, such as Memorial or Hermann parks. Evening in Downtown or Montrose.




Day 2 : Museum District, Nasa and Seaside

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Visit of the Museum District, then departure in the late morning for the NASA space centre, south of the city. Evening in town, on the seafront in Kemah or in Galveston for road lovers.




Day 3 : San Antonio

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Departure for San Antonio in the morning. Visit of the downtown, walk on the Riverwalk, and visit of historic missions from the famous Alamo site, and along the Mission Trail.




Day 4 : Discovery of the rancher life

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Spend the day at a ranch in Bandera. Horseback riding, discovery of texane culture and, why not, first rodeo lesson the same day or the next day. Evening in a local bar with cowboys and local ranchers.




Day 5 : Hill Country



Day in the Hill Country around Fredericksburg. Visit of the small towns in the region and short walks in the park of Enchanted Rock. Night in Gruene and evening in the oldest dancehall in Texas.




Day 6 : Austin

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Departure to Austin. Lunch break at Lockhart, BBQ capital or shopping break in San Marcos, according to your desires. Visit of the texane capital, its lively neighborhoods in the centre or more convivial places of East Austin or South of Congress. Evening in one of the many bars to listen to live music.




Day 7 : Austin and Fort Worth

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A quiet morning to recover from the day before. Exploration of other neighbourhoods, before taking the road (or plane) to Fort Worth. Evening in the pleasant Downtown or in the most touristic Stockyards area.




Day 8 : Fort Worth Arts District and Stockyards

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Visit of the fabulous museums of the Arts District, including the Kimbell Art Museum and the Museum of Modern Art. Evening in downtown or in Stockyards district, depending on the choice of the day before.




Day 9 : Dallas and its museums

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Visit of Dallas Museums, including the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, the Nasher Sculpture Center and the 6th Floor Museum. Evening in Highland Village's chic neighborhood to observe the Dallas success.




Day 10 : Return to France

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Last morning in Dallas before flying back home.




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