Compare before choosing
Shortlist three destinations by goal, transportation effort, realistic length, and complete estimated cost.
Free browser-based planner
Free Texas Weekend Trip Planner
Turn three possible destinations into one realistic Friday-to-Sunday plan—without overlooking taxes, parking, local rides, energy, or weather backups.
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One useful worksheet
What is inside
Before choosing a destination, use the weekend budget calculator to estimate the complete trip.
Count the forgotten costs
Total the door-to-door route, lodging taxes and fees, parking, meals, admission, and contingency.
Plan for real energy
Map Friday through Sunday, choose a rainy-day backup, and note access or pacing needs.
The planner is a normal web page. After signup, print it or use your browser’s “Save as PDF” option yourself; Open Path does not create a downloadable file.