Galveston
Gulf beaches, the Seawall, and historic streets
Editorial estimate: $500–$1,150 for two people sharing a room, before travel to the island
Domestic option for U.S.-based travelers. moderate transit fit.
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San Antonio
River and historic city routes
Editorial estimate: $350–$800 before travel to the city
Domestic option for U.S.-based travelers. easy transit fit.
Read the full guideAustin
Music, food, and green routes
Editorial estimate: $450–$950 before travel to the city
Domestic option for U.S.-based travelers. moderate transit fit.
Read the full guideDallas
Museum district and rail lines
Editorial estimate: $500–$1,000 before travel to the city
Domestic option for U.S.-based travelers. moderate transit fit.
Read the full guideHouston
Museums, parks, and diverse neighborhoods
Editorial estimate: $560–$1,250 for two people sharing a room for two nights, before travel to Houston
Domestic option for U.S.-based travelers. moderate transit fit.
Read the full guideFredericksburg
Hill Country streets and countryside
Editorial estimate: $590–$1,330 for two people sharing a room for two nights, before the drive
Domestic option for U.S.-based travelers. limited transit fit.
Read the full guideCorpus Christi
Bayfront, Gulf beaches, and coastal habitats
Editorial estimate: $500–$1,180 for two people sharing a room for two nights, before travel to Corpus Christi
Domestic option for U.S.-based travelers. limited transit fit.
Read the full guideFort Worth
Western heritage and cultural-district museums
Editorial estimate: $520–$1,190 for two people sharing a room for two nights, before travel to Fort Worth
Domestic option for U.S.-based travelers. moderate transit fit.
Read the full guideWaco
River paths, museums, and a compact downtown
Editorial estimate: $430–$980 for two people sharing a room for two nights, before the drive to Waco
Domestic option for U.S.-based travelers. limited transit fit.
Read the full guideNew Orleans
Historic streets, live music, and river culture
Editorial estimate: $760–$1,650 for two people sharing a room for two nights, before travel to New Orleans
Domestic option for U.S.-based travelers. easy transit fit.
Read the full guideNashville
Music history and lively neighborhoods
Editorial estimate: $820–$1,780 for two people sharing a room for two nights, before travel to Nashville
Domestic option for U.S.-based travelers. moderate transit fit.
Read the full guideColorado Springs
Red rocks and Front Range views
Editorial estimate: $700–$1,520 for two people sharing a room for two nights, before travel to Colorado Springs
Domestic option for U.S.-based travelers. limited transit fit.
Read the full guideGreat Smoky Mountains
Forested ridges, valleys, and waterfalls
Editorial estimate: $620–$1,420 for two people sharing a room for two nights, before travel to the park
Domestic option for U.S.-based travelers. limited transit fit.
Read the full guideSan Diego
Beaches, Balboa Park, and coastal neighborhoods
Editorial estimate: $920–$1,980 for two people sharing a room for two nights, before travel to San Diego
Domestic option for U.S.-based travelers. moderate transit fit.
Read the full guideMexico City
Cultural districts and city transit
Editorial estimate: $700–$1,500 plus international travel
Passport planning required. easy transit fit.
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Hills, trams, and Atlantic light
Editorial estimate: $1,000–$2,000 plus international travel
Passport planning required. easy transit fit.
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Gardens, temples, and rail connections
Editorial estimate: $1,400–$2,700 plus international travel
Passport planning required. easy transit fit.
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