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.
9:00 am start in New York City
drive for about 6.5 hours
3:21 pm Pittsburgh
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:21 pm
drive for about 4.5 hours
8:40 pm Cincinnati
stay overnight and leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 10.5 hours
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11:00 am leave from Cincinnati
drive for about 4.5 hours
3:29 pm Nashville
stay overnight at Gaylord Opryland Resort
leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 4.5 hours
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9:00 am leave from Gaylord Opryland Resort
drive for about 3.5 hours
12:18 pm Memphis
eat at Central BBQ
stay for about 2.5 hours
and leave at 2:48 pm
drive for about 4.5 hours
7:06 pm Texarkana (Texas)
stay overnight and leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 3 driving ≈ 7.5 hours
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9:00 am leave from Texarkana (Texas)
drive for about 3 hours
11:51 am Dallas
eat at Pecan Lodge
stay for about 3 hours
and leave at 2:51 pm
drive for about 4.5 hours
7:24 pm arrive in San Antonio
eat at Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia
stay at Hilton Palacio del Rio
day 4 driving ≈ 7.5 hours
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Pittsburgh (50 answers)
Andy Warhol Museum (9 mentions)
Carnegie Museum of Natural History (8 mentions)
National Aviary (6 mentions)
Carnegie Museum of Art (6 mentions)
Phipps Conservatory (5 mentions)
restaurants around Pittsburgh:
Primanti Brothers
Primanti Bros.
questions about Pittsburgh:
First timer to Pittsburgh, what should I explore?
First time to Pittsburgh, what are things a first time visitor has to do?
What's the best neighborhood in Pittsburgh for a first time visitor?
Parking spots for a 45' motorcoach in or near downtown Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh on a budget?
Cincinnati (35 answers)
Washington Park (2 mentions)
restaurants around Cincinnati:
Rhinegeist Brewery
Skyline Chili
Nada
The Eagle
Senate
questions about Cincinnati:
Best free things to do in Cincinnati?
The best of Cincinnati?
Top dining spots in Cincinnati!?
Where is the best place to grab an early dinner in Cincinnati
Running near Eden Park?
Nashville (190 answers)
Grand Ole Opry (8 mentions)
Country Music Hall of Fame (6 mentions)
Ryman Auditorium (6 mentions)
Centennial Park (6 mentions)
The Parthenon (5 mentions)
restaurants around Nashville:
Bluebird Cafe
Opryland Hotel
Pancake Pantry
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - 19th Ave
Peg Leg Porker BBQ
hotels around Nashville:
Gaylord Opryland Resort
The Hermitage Hotel
Omni Nashville Hotel
questions about Nashville:
What's the best neighborhood in Nashville for a first time visitor?
Nearby small towns or outdoor areas?
Top of the line hotels in Nashville?
What are some must sees in Nashville during the weekend
Best Location to Stay
Memphis (114 answers)
Beale Street (9 mentions)
Graceland (9 mentions)
National Civil Rights Museum (8 mentions)
Memphis Zoo (7 mentions)
Mud Island (6 mentions)
restaurants around Memphis:
Central BBQ
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Charlie Vergos Rendezvous
Payne's Bar-B-Q
Cozy Corner Restaurant
questions about Memphis:
What's the best neighborhood in Memphis for a first time visitor?
What are the musts of Memphis, y'all?
Must sees in Memphis TN?? Hidden gems places to eat??
Best blues clubs in Memphis?
Good Food and Fun With Kids
Texarkana (Texas) (9 answers)
questions about Texarkana (Texas):
What is your favorite restaurant in Texarkana (Texas)?
Dallas (125 answers)
Perot Museum of Nature and Science (14 mentions)
Dallas Museum of Art (12 mentions)
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (10 mentions)
Nasher Sculpture Center (9 mentions)
Klyde Warren Park (8 mentions)
restaurants around Dallas:
Pecan Lodge
Lockhart Smokehouse
Peggy Sue BBQ
Smoke
Oddfellows
questions about Dallas:
What's the best neighborhood in Dallas for a first time visitor?
Where is the best barbeque in Dallas?
Where to go for lunch in Dallas?
Going to Dallas for 2 weeks - what to see?
Best free things to do in Dallas?
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.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
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!
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Must do in SA; and nearest fishing port? (10 answers)
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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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