Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from New York City to San Antonio. If you're planning a road trip to San Antonio, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in New York City
drive for about 4 hours
2:46 pm Washington, DC
stay overnight at JW Marriott Hotel
leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 4 hours
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9:00 am leave from JW Marriott Hotel
drive for about 7.5 hours
4:44 pm Pigeon Forge
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:44 pm
drive for about 4 hours
9:39 pm Atlanta
stay overnight at W Atlanta - Midtown
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 11.5 hours
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10:00 am leave from W Atlanta - Midtown
drive for about 2 hours
12:09 pm Birmingham (Alabama)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:09 pm
drive for about 5.5 hours
6:29 pm New Orleans
eat at Café du Monde
stay overnight at Hotel Monteleone
leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 3 driving ≈ 7.5 hours
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9:00 am leave from Hotel Monteleone
drive for about 5 hours
2:04 pm Houston
stay for about 2.5 hours
and leave at 4:34 pm
drive for about 3 hours
7:43 pm arrive in San Antonio
eat at Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
stay at Hilton Palacio del Rio
day 4 driving ≈ 8 hours
Washington, DC (179 answers)
National Mall (30 mentions)
National Air and Space Museum (29 mentions)
Washington Monument (25 mentions)
Museum of Natural History (23 mentions)
Lincoln Memorial (22 mentions)
National Gallery of Art (19 mentions)
restaurants around Washington, DC:
Mitsitam Cafe
Founding Farmers
Rose's Luxury
Pavilion Café
hotels around Washington, DC:
JW Marriott Hotel
Hotel Palomar Washington DC
The Willard
Hotel Monaco Alexandria
W Washington DC
questions about Washington, DC:
Best hotel near museums
Best free things to do in Washington, DC?
Fun free things to do in D.C.?
Getting from Union Station to National Mall?
How to make the most of three days in DC
Pigeon Forge (21 answers)
Great Smoky Mountain National Park (8 mentions)
questions about Pigeon Forge:
what is here to do there besides Dollywood
Good ma and pop places to eat or visit?
Atlanta (143 answers)
Georgia Aquarium (29 mentions)
World of Coca-Cola (20 mentions)
Piedmont Park (16 mentions)
Midtown Atlanta (14 mentions)
High Museum of Art (11 mentions)
restaurants around Atlanta:
The Varsity
Mary Mac's Tea Room
Antico Pizza Napoletana
Empire State South
JCT Kitchen & Bar
hotels around Atlanta:
W Atlanta - Midtown
The Westin Peachtree Plaza
Artmore Hotel
Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection
The Highland Inn
questions about Atlanta:
Good Restaurants Unique to Atlanta?
Great, reasonable places to eat.
Tourist spots worth seeing in Atlanta?
Authentic Southern Food!
Best family activities in Atlanta?
Birmingham (Alabama) (43 answers)
questions about Birmingham (Alabama):
where is a safe hotel to stay in birmingham, al
Entertainment for a large group of customers in Birmingham?
locate a good breakfast or coffee shop on the west side of Birmingham
New Orleans (248 answers)
Frenchmen Street (47 mentions)
Bourbon Street (26 mentions)
Jackson Square (18 mentions)
The Spotted Cat Music Club (13 mentions)
Magazine Street (13 mentions)
restaurants around New Orleans:
Café du Monde
French Quarter
Commander's Palace Restaurant
K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen
Muriel's Jackson Square
hotels around New Orleans:
Hotel Monteleone
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
The Westin New Orleans Canal Place
Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans
The Roosevelt New Orleans
questions about New Orleans:
Breakfast in New Orleans?
What is your favorite restaurant in New Orleans?
Where can I find the best jazz bars in New Orleans?
What are the must-try foods and restaurants in NOLA?
When is the best time to go to New Orleans?
Houston (119 answers)
Houston Galleria (8 mentions)
Hermann Park (7 mentions)
Houston Museum of Natural Science (5 mentions)
Cavender's Boot City (4 mentions)
Miller Outdoor Theatre (4 mentions)
restaurants around Houston:
Uchi
Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
Gatlin's BBQ
Hugo's
Goode Company Barbeque
questions about Houston:
Best Mexican restaurants in town?
MD Anderson patient
Young Professional Neighborhood
Favorite places to eat in Houston?
What is your favorite restaurant in Houston?
Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in San Antonio.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Hilton Palacio del Rio, which was mentioned 3 times on Trippy.
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Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia, which was mentioned 5 times.
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
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Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about San Antonio. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
Best free things to do in San Antonio? (20 answers)
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What is your favorite restaurant in San Antonio? (11 answers)
Pattie from Boise asked:
Must do in SA; and nearest fishing port? (10 answers)
Patrick from Shreveport asked:
Top 3 Must Visit Places in San Antonio? (4 answers)
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What are all the local favorite spots in San Antonio? (4 answers)
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