Road Trip Journal
Waco, Austin, and San Antonio — 3 Nights, One Highlander
Planned Itinerary
- →10:30 am — Depart Dallas for Waco
- →1:00 pm — Arrive in Waco (2.5-hour drive)
- →1:15 pm — Visit Magnolia Market
- →1:30 pm — Lunch at Club Sandwich Food Truck
- →2:30 pm — Depart for Austin (3-hour drive)
- →5:40 pm — Arrive in Austin
- →6:00 pm — Dinner at Ramen Tatsu-ya
- →7:30 am — Breakfast at the hotel
- →9:00 am — Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Downtown Austin
- →11:00 am — Visit Domain Shopping Center
- →12:30 pm — Lunch at Miyo Sushi
- →1:30 pm — Enjoy Chi Cha Boba Tea
- →2:30 pm — Depart for San Antonio (2-hour drive)
- →4:30 pm — Arrive in San Antonio
- →5:00 pm — Explore Riverwalk Mall
- →5:30 pm — Dinner at Dave & Buster's
- →6:30 pm — Stroll along the River Walk
- →7:30 am — Breakfast at the hotel
- →9:30 am — Visit the Alamo
- →11:00 am — Take a River Walk boat tour
- →12:30 pm — Lunch at El Castillo
- →1:30 pm — Shopping at River Walk Mall
- →4:30 pm — Dinner at Ostra
- →6:00 pm — Enjoy more time on the River Walk
- →7:30 am — Breakfast at the hotel
- →9:30 am — Depart for New Braunfels — stop at Buc-ee's (30-minute drive)
- →10:00 am – 12:00 noon — New Braunfels to Temple — Buc-ee's (2-hour drive)
- →12:30 pm — Lunch at Buc-ee's
- →1:00 pm – 3:30 pm — Temple to Dallas (2.5-hour drive)
- →3:30 pm — Arrive in Dallas
Trip Photo Journal
It took 2.5 hours to reach Waco from Dallas due to traffic. The trip typically takes 2 hours for 125 miles.
Lunch at Magnolia Market was satisfying. I tried the Club Sandwich; the chicken was good, but the pork was a bit dry, though still tasty.
After lunch, I headed to Austin, but traffic was awful. It took me 3 hours instead of the usual 90 minutes to get there, leaving Waco at 2:30 pm and arriving at 5:40 pm.
Dinner at Ramen Tatsu-ya was delightful. The broth was rich; I ordered the OG Tonkotsu but could only handle one bowl.
Breakfast at Hampton Inn was decent for a 3-star hotel. I paid about $100 a night. Their breakfast included eggs, meat, and delicious free waffles.
After breakfast, I cruised through the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and downtown. I decided to stop at Starbucks for coffee at the Domain.
For lunch, I visited Miyo Sushi, which didn't disappoint with their reasonably priced lunch bento set.
Before leaving Austin, I checked out Chi Cha Boba Tea, and it was legit good—a must-stop!
Traffic was better than the previous day, but it still took 2 hours to reach San Antonio instead of 90 minutes.
Dinner at Dave & Buster's was surprisingly good, with mojitos and margaritas enjoyed on the famous River Walk in the River Center Mall. The queso was decent, and the drinks were refreshing.
I ended the night with a beer (Stella) but forgot to snap a pic.
The hotel breakfast was free and delicious, featuring bacon, eggs, hash browns, oatmeal, and Texas-shaped waffles.
I explored the River Walk before heading to El Castillo for lunch. The chips and salsa were amazing—a must-have for anyone who enjoys good Tex-Mex at a low price.
After a bit of relaxation at the hotel, I enjoyed another beer before dinner.
Dinner was at Ostra, where I savored oysters, calamari, and more margaritas and beer. Happy Hour was a great deal!
The hotel had complimentary beer and food, so I opted for a salad, which was delicious.
I indulged in another free breakfast at the hotel, enjoying biscuits and gravy along with salsa for the eggs. I was tempted to go for seconds!
The drive back to Dallas was smooth sailing. I stopped at Buc-ee's for gas and lunch, making it back to Dallas by 3:30 pm.
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