Enjoy this short 12-day trip through the heart of the great state of Texas. Everything is big here, from the cities, the friendly smiles of the locals to the portions of the greatest BBQ to be had anywhere in the country. Spend time learning about how history shaped this state and the rest of the country at the Battle of the Alamo, enjoy your own piece of beach paradise down on the Gulf coast and learn how we put a man on the moon over 50 years ago at the famous Johnson

Space Center.

Day 1 - Arrive in Dallas, TX

Welcome to the Texan city of Dallas and the largest of the lower 48 states. Things are bigger in Texas and Dallas is no exception. You'll find several galleries with vast art collections and fascinating museums, as well as some terrific local steakhouses.

Steep yourself into great design by discovering classics like the Reunion Tower and Perot Museum of Nature and Science, or visit must-see spots like Trinity Groves and the Design District. Dallas may be full of skyscrapers but you can escape the city by wandering through hardwood forests, serene ponds and country meadows in true Western fashion – on a horse! While in Dallas, take advantage of the free transportation options that are available throughout the city, such as the M-Line Trolley in Downtown and the DART’s shuttle service, the D-Link.

Stay two nights in Dallas.

Day 3 - Collect your RV and begin your road-trip to Austin, approx. 199 miles

Head to the RV depot where you will collect your home for the next 10 nights, before travelling down Interstate 35 to spend 2 nights in supercool Austin.

Take a historic walking tour of the city, and explore the Nation’s tallest state capitol building. Enjoy the ‘Live Music Capital of the World’ along 6th Street in the evening. The area also has some great bike trails and golf courses, and there are a range of other outdoor activities on offer as well. If you happen to be in Austin on a Sunday, don’t miss Stubb’s Sunday Gospel Brunch. Overnight for two nights in Austin.

Stay two nights in Austin.

Day 5 - Drive to Texas Hill Country Region, MD, approx. 75 miles

Known for its stunning wildflowers in Spring, this area is full of rolling hills, flowing creeks & rivers with numerous small family-run wineries dotting the landscape. Families can enjoy the setting and spend time on the river with swimming and raft rentals available. You are also only 45 minutes’ drive from the centre of San Antonio allowing you to spend time exploring the famous Battle of the Alamo, one of the most important historical events in the history of the nation. 

Visit picturesque Fredericksburg in the heart of Hill Country founded by German immigrants. Stop in Bandera, with its feel of an old Western movie scene and selfproclaimed Cowboy Capital of the World. Go for a hike in Lost Maples State Natural Area to see the only maple forest in Texas especially in the fall with its stunning vibrant colours.

Spend two nights in Texas Country Region.

Day 7 - Drive North Padre Island, Gulf Coast. approx. 197 miles

The Padre Island National Seashore and longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world to be precise. Spend a few days down here and find your own little piece of paradise on the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Join the park rangers at sunrise to watch baby sea turtles being released back into the sea (20 to 25 public hatchling releases happen each summer). Rent a canoe or kayak and explore the ocean and the saltwater Laguna Madre. 

Spend two nights on the Gulf Coast.

Day 9 - Drive to Galveston, approx. 260 miles

Once in Galveston experience this part historic southern town with its gorgeous Victorian homes, mansions and part beach town with its array of activities to keep families entertained for days.

Stay two nights in Galveston.

Day 9 - Drive to Houston, approx. 115 miles

Time to head north away from the coastline and towards the largest city in Texas and one of the

biggest in the country, Houston. South of the city stop at NASA’s Johnson Space Center to learn

about human spaceflight. Whilst the rockets are launched from Florida, all the training and planning

goes on here. Stop in Houston itself to enjoy its diverse neighbourhoods and eclectic mix of

restaurants and luxurious shops.

Stay two nights in Houston.

Day 11 - Drive to the Piney Woods Region, approx.149 miles

Continue to travel north into a region that is quite different than the other areas you have so far visited and not the Texas you may have imagined. This part of east Texas known as the Piney Woods region is where the forests meets the bayou with its charming little towns, rich history, outstanding natural scenery, and fascinating and diverse ecosystems. Stop in Tyler, known as the Rose Capital of America with its stunning municipal garden.

Stay two nights in the Piney Woods Region.

Day 13 - Drive to Dallas, approx. 95 miles 

Drive back to Dallas and drop your RV off before your flight back to the UK.