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Texas Hill Country: Austin, Fredericksburg & San Antonio: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 4-day version for April: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.

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4
days
235 km
distance
8.7 h
driving
25
curated stops

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Day 1 Austin

6 curated stops
Transit
0h32
Finish
~15:50
Temperature
13.6°C–26.8°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
12.7h
09:00
Austin public capital-and-city-history circuit austintexas.gov map ↗
Use public capital, civic and city-history access; university, music and events remain separate.
50 min · Austin · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
10:00
The Texas State Capitol tspb.texas.gov read more map ↗
Admire the grand Texas pink granite architecture of the Capitol, towering proudly over the city skyline.
50 min · Austin
11:00
Harry Ransom Center hrc.utexas.edu read more map ↗
Discover rare books, manuscripts, photography, film, and art in this extensive collection.
50 min · Austin · Free
open: Tue Wed Fri 10AM-5PM, Thu 10AM-7PM, Sat Sun noon-5PM
12:00
Moody Center read more map ↗
Watch exciting basketball games in a brand-new arena that also hosts major concerts.
50 min · Austin
13:00
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum lbjlibrary.org read more map ↗
Learn about American history and the presidency through ever-changing exhibits in this presidential library.
50 min · Austin · Adults: $16, Seniors (62 and over): $12, Veteran & Teacher: $8, Youth and College (non UT Austin): $6, UT ID holders, Children 12 & under, and UT Austin ID holders, and active military: Free
open: 9AM-5PM daily
14:00
Texas State Cemetery cemetery.texas.gov read more map ↗
Explore the final resting place of Texas politicians, cultural figures, and Republic of Texas heroes.
50 min · Austin
14:50
Gus’s World Famous Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken gusfriedchicken.com map ↗
Feast on fiery, crispy fried chicken that's famous throughout the city.
60 min · Austin
open: Mon–Thu 11AM–9PM; Fri Sat 11AM–10PM; Sun 11AM–9PM
Overnight here
e.g. Firehouse Hostel · Hampton Inn & Suites Austin - Downtown
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 2 Around Austin

6 curated stops
Transit
1h48
Finish
~17:55
Temperature
13.6°C–26.8°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
12.7h
09:00
Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail read more map ↗
Ride or hike along a 10.1-mile trail encircling Lady Bird Lake, one of Texas' oldest urban paths.
90 min · Austin
10:45
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum thestoryoftexas.com read more map ↗
Explore comprehensive exhibits that bring Texas history to life through artifacts, documents, and interactive displays.
50 min · Austin · $13/adult, $11/concession, $9/youth
open: Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM
11:45
Texas Memorial Museum utexas.edu read more map ↗
Explore fascinating exhibits and interact with paleontologists in this natural history museum.
50 min · Austin · Free
open: Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM; Sun 1PM-5PM
12:55
Mt. Bonnell read more map ↗
Hike short trails to enjoy panoramic views of the city and Town Lake.
90 min · Austin
15:20
Lake Travis read more map ↗
You will see serene waters and sweeping views of the Colorado River from Lake Travis.
50 min · Austin
16:25
Hippie Hollow parks.traviscountytx.gov read more map ↗
Relax at Texas's only legal nude beach on Lake Travis's north shore.
90 min · Austin
Overnight here
e.g. Firehouse Hostel · Hampton Inn & Suites Austin - Downtown
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Fredericksburg

5 curated stops
Transit
2h54
Finish
~18:00
Temperature
12.6°C–26.4°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
12.7h
11:15
Fredericksburg public German-and-Hill-Country-heritage circuit fbgtx.org map ↗
Use public town and interpreted German-Texan heritage; wineries, tastings and booked outdoor activities remain separate.
50 min · Fredericksburg · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
12:15
The National Museum of the Pacific War pacificwarmuseum.org read more map ↗
Explore immersive exhibits on Pacific War history.
50 min · Fredericksburg · Adults $12, students $6
open: 9AM-5PM daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
13:20
Weihnachten visitfredericksburgtx.com
Enjoy holiday performances and a magical Christmas Tree Forest.
90 min · Fredericksburg
open: Nov 30 - Dec 2
15:05
Pioneer Museum pioneermuseum.org
Step back in time to see early Gillespie County life.
50 min · Fredericksburg · $12 adults
16:10
Vereins Kirche Museum pioneermuseum.net
Admire this unique octagonal landmark's history.
50 min · Fredericksburg
17:00
Altdorf Biergarten altdorfbiergarten-fbg.com
Relax outdoors with German food and occasional live music.
60 min · Fredericksburg
open: Wed-Mon 11AM-9PM
Overnight here
e.g. Hangar Hotel · La Quinta
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 4 San Antonio

6 curated stops
Transit
3h30
Finish
~17:50
Temperature
14.2°C–28.0°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
12.7h
11:15
San Antonio public downtown-and-river-history circuit sanantonio.gov map ↗
Use public downtown, river and city-history access subject to heat and flood conditions.
50 min · San Antonio · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
12:35
San Antonio Missions public colonial-history circuit nps.gov map ↗
Use open NPS mission grounds and interpretation while respecting active worship and closures for services.
50 min · San Antonio · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
13:35
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park nps.gov read more map ↗
Visit preserved Spanish frontier missions from three centuries.
50 min · San Antonio
14:50
Tower of the Americas toweroftheamericas.com read more map ↗
Ascend to a panoramic revolving observation deck.
50 min · San Antonio · $21.11 (Sept 2025)
15:50
The Alamo thealamo.org read more map ↗
Stand on hallowed ground and reflect on Texas history.
50 min · San Antonio
open: Daily 9AM-5:30PM, closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
17:00
San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium sazoo.org read more map ↗
Encounter over 3,500 animals from 750 different species.
50 min · San Antonio · Adults $14.25; seniors (62+) and children (3-11) $11.25; under 2 free, group rates available
open: Open 365 days a year: 9AM-5PM from Labor Day to Memorial Day; 9AM-6PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day

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