Stay : Texas, between cowboy tradition and alternative spirit
In ten days, you'll have the opportunity to discover many facets of this great state, from Houston's first-rate museums to Fort Worth's ranches and trendy Austin. The trip promises to be varied and full of surprises. Note that it's best to avoid visiting Texas in summer, as temperatures easily reach 40°C in the middle of the day. Howdy Texas!
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Detail of the stay : Texas, between cowboy tradition and alternative spirit - 10 days
Day 1: Arrival in Houston
Steps: Houston
For those arriving early in the day, take the time to relax in one of Houston's great green lungs, such as Memorial or Hermann parks. Evening in Downtown or Montrose.
Day 2: Museum District, Nasa and Seaside
Steps: Houston, Galveston, Clear Lake City
Visit to the Museum District, then late-morning departure for the Nasa Space Center, south of the city. Evening in the city, on the waterfront in Kemah or in Galveston for road lovers.
SPACE CENTER HOUSTON
Day 3: San Antonio
Steps: San Antonio
Morning departure for San Antonio. Visit downtown, stroll along the Riverwalk, and visit the historic missions from the famousAlamo site, and along the Mission Trail.
THE ALAMO MISSION - FORT ALAMO
Day 4: Discover the life of a rancher
Steps: Bandera
Spend the day on a ranch in Bandera. Horseback riding, discovery of Texas culture and, why not, your first rodeo lesson the same day or the next. Evening at a local bar with local cowboys and ranchers .
Day 5: Hill Country
Steps: Fredericksburg, Gruene
Day in the Hill Country around Fredericksburg. Visit the region's small towns and take a short hike in Enchanted Rock Park. Overnight in Gruene and an evening in Texas' oldest dancehall .
Day 6: Austin
Steps: Austin
Departure for Austin. Lunch break in Lockhart, the BBQ capital, or a shopping break in San Marcos, as you wish. Visit the Texan capital, its lively downtown districts or the more convivial East Austin or South of Congress areas. Enjoy an evening of live music in one of the many bars.
Day 7: Austin and Fort Worth
Steps: Fort Worth
Quiet morning to recover from the day before. Exploration of other neighborhoods, before taking the road (or plane) to Fort Worth. Evening in pleasant Downtown or the more touristy Stockyards district.
FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT
Day 8: Fort Worth Arts District and Stockyards
Steps: Fort Worth
Visit the Arts District's fabulous museums, including the Kimbell Art Museum and the Museum of Modern Art. Evening in Downtown or the Stockyards, depending on your choice from the previous evening.
Day 9: Dallas and its museums
Steps: Dallas
Visit Dallas museums, including the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, the Nasher Sculpture Center and the 6th Floor Museum. Spend an evening in the upscale Highland Village district, where you can observe success à la Dallas.
NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER / THE SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM AT DEALEY PLAZA / PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE
Day 10: Back to France
Last morning in Dallas before flying home.
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