Holidays in Texas 2025 & 2026
With modern cities, historic towns, beaches, deserts, national parks and the Rio Grande River, Texas certainly offers a unique landscape to explore.
The cities of Houston and Dallas are bustling labyrinths of towering skyscrapers, whilst San Antonio offers an altogether different feel; once a Native American village along the southern edge of the Texas Hill Country, the city is now a World Heritage Site, home to the famous Alamo.
For a truly Texan experience, Graham, in the heart of hill country, extends visitors the opportunity to live out childhood dreams of being a cowboy with a stay on a fully working ranch.
Things to do in Texas
- Explore Big Bend National Park
- Learn the rich history of the Alamo in San Antonio
- Visit Mission San Jose, the largest mission in San Antonio
- Stroll along San Antonio’s River Walk
- Spot turtles on South Padre Island
- Visit the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas
- Take a free tour of the Texas State Capitol in Austin
- Live like a Cowboy in Texas Hill Country
How Do You Get to Texas?
By Road – New Orleans to Dallas 505 miles; Houston 249 miles; San Antonio 543 miles; Austin 511 miles
By Rail – Dallas to San Antonio: 5.5 hours
By Air – Direct flights from the UK and most major cities to Houston, Dallas and Austin. Indirect flights available to San Antonio.
How Do You Get Around Texas?
Texas is huge; roughly the same size as France!
If you’re just planning to visit the major cities, it’s possible to fly into Dallas, then travel to Austin, San Antonia and Houston by Amtrak train. (A high speed railway connecting Dallas and Houston is in early stage of planning).
To explore further afield, you’ll need to hire a car or motorhome. We suggest giving yourself at least two weeks if you are looking to complete a road trip around the Lone Star State.
Plan your holiday
