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ITINERARY

19h 36m1,050 miles22 stops
1
Houston Botanic Garden
8210 Park Place Blvd One Botanic Lane, Houston, TX 77017-3105
2
Houston Grand Opera
500 Texas St (Wortham Center), Houston, TX 77002-2737
Opera house in Houston that features opera presentations throughout the year.
3
Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
900 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
4
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006-4729
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.
5
Reliant Park
1 Nrg Park, Houston, TX 77054-1574
6
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
1204 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2608
A stylish jazz spot in the French Quarter, which serves Cajun and Creole dishes.
7
The Presbytere
751 Chartres Street Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116
The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana's singular past and its vibrant present.The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or "Ecclesiastical House," was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Two exhibitions are on display-"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal, and "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana" captures the fun and fantasy of the annual celebration.
8
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1035
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
9
Lafayette Science Museum
433 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501-7013
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
10
Jersey Meadow Golf Course
8502 Rio Grande St, Houston, TX 77040-1100
11
Klaus Brewing
10142 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77065-5680
12
Grand Station Entertainment
2400 Earl Rudder Fwy S, College Station, TX 77840-4082
Grand Station is the largest entertainment venue in Bryan/College Station offering a unique experience to BOWL, PLAY, and PARTY. Come BOWL on one of our 40 state of the art bowling lanes, PLAY with our Virtual Reality gaming system, incredible Laser Tag arena, mini-golf, or challenge your skills in our interactive arcade. Come PARTY with us! We will help you have a fun and exciting experience with any celebration. Private birthday party rooms and large corporate meeting rooms make your meeting or party complete.
13
The Tap
815 Harvey Rd, College Station, TX 77840-3548
14
Benjamin Knox Gallery & Wine Depot
405 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840-1731
15
Rio Brazos Distillery
11405 N Dowling Rd Unit H, College Station, TX 77845-8500
Rio Brazos Distillery produces the best Texas Bourbon and Whiskies in the heart of Aggieland. Spirits are small batch, pot distilled. Tasting bar opens Friday nights after 5pm and Saturdays after 2pm.
16
Perrine Winery
11405 N Dowling Rd Unit G, College Station, TX 77845
Small batch artisan winery co-located with New Republic Brewing Co & Rio Brazos Distillery. Live music Friday and Saturday nights, food trucks
17
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
5701 West Waco Drive, Waco, TX 76710
Urban Air Adventure Park is much more than a trampoline park. If you're looking for the best year-round indoor attractions in the Waco area, Urban Air is the perfect place. With new adventures behind every corner, we are the ultimate indoor playground f
18
Cottonbelt Trail
Church road, Waco, TX
19
K1 Speed Austin
2500 McHale Ct, Austin, TX 78758-4453
K1 Speed offers a fun, exciting thing to do in Austin that delivers an unforgettable experience for friends, families, and businesses. Each location features fast electric go karts, a professionally-designed track, state-of-the-art safety barriers, private meeting rooms, an arcade, and an onsite cafe that offers food and drinks. This makes K1 Speed the best entertainment venue & event venue in the area, and a great spot for a fun date night idea, family fun, social outings, team building, corporate events, company parties, birthday parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties, and more.
20
IPIC - Austin
3225 Amy Donovan Plz The Domain, Austin, TX 78758-3713
IPIC is America’s premier luxury restaurant-and-theater brand. A pioneer of the dine-in theater concept, IPIC's mission is to provide visionary entertainment escapes, presenting high-quality, chef-driven culinary and farm-to-glass mixology in architecturally unique destinations that include premium movie theaters and bar/restaurants. Tuck Hospitality Group, IPIC's Restaurant Division, is helmed by award-winning Chef Sherry Yard, Chief Operating Officer, featuring progressive menus complemented by celebrated beverage programs curated by our master bartenders.
21
Museum of the American GI
19124 Texas 6 Frontage Rd, College Station, TX 77845
The Museum of the American G.I is a living history museum dedicated to preserving the equipment, uniforms and memories of all American Servicemen and women.
22
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
1000 George Bush Dr W, College Station, TX 77845-3906
The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is a research institution and academic environment dedicated to the preservation, research and exhibit of official records, personal papers and memorabilia from the life and career of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, with more than 43 million pages of official and personal papers, 2 million photos, 2,500 hours of videotape and 100,000 museum objects. Covering much of U.S. history since 1941, the library and museum features a World War II Avenger Torpedo Bomber, a 1947 Studebaker, a piece of the Berlin Wall, and precise replicas of President Bush's Oval Office, Camp David office and White House Situation Room. The museum also features a temporary exhibit gallery which lends to an ever-changing museum to visit. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:Houston Botanic Garden
Houston, Texas·
3.0
(9) review
8210 Park Place Blvd One Botanic Lane, Houston, TX 77017-3105
2
Houston Grand Opera
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(94) review
Opera house in Houston that features opera presentations throughout the year.
500 Texas St (Wortham Center), Houston, TX 77002-2737
3
Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(96) review
900 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
4
The Menil Collection
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(970) review
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.
1533 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006-4729
5
Reliant Park
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(99) review
1 Nrg Park, Houston, TX 77054-1574
6
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(99) review
A stylish jazz spot in the French Quarter, which serves Cajun and Creole dishes.
1204 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2608
7
The Presbytere
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(999) review
The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana's singular past and its vibrant present.The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or "Ecclesiastical House," was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Two exhibitions are on display-"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal, and "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana" captures the fun and fantasy of the annual celebration.
751 Chartres Street Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116
8
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(999) review
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1035
9
Lafayette Science Museum
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(96) review
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
433 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501-7013
10
Jersey Meadow Golf Course
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
8502 Rio Grande St, Houston, TX 77040-1100
11
Klaus Brewing
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(9) review
10142 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77065-5680
12
Grand Station Entertainment
College Station, Texas·
4.0
(62) review
Grand Station is the largest entertainment venue in Bryan/College Station offering a unique experience to BOWL, PLAY, and PARTY. Come BOWL on one of our 40 state of the art bowling lanes, PLAY with our Virtual Reality gaming system, incredible Laser Tag arena, mini-golf, or challenge your skills in our interactive arcade. Come PARTY with us! We will help you have a fun and exciting experience with any celebration. Private birthday party rooms and large corporate meeting rooms make your meeting or party complete.
2400 Earl Rudder Fwy S, College Station, TX 77840-4082
13
The Tap
College Station, Texas·
5.0
(5) review
815 Harvey Rd, College Station, TX 77840-3548
14
Benjamin Knox Gallery & Wine Depot
College Station, Texas·
4.5
(8) review
405 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840-1731
15
Rio Brazos Distillery
College Station, Texas·
5.0
(2) review
Rio Brazos Distillery produces the best Texas Bourbon and Whiskies in the heart of Aggieland. Spirits are small batch, pot distilled. Tasting bar opens Friday nights after 5pm and Saturdays after 2pm.
11405 N Dowling Rd Unit H, College Station, TX 77845-8500
16
Perrine Winery
College Station, Texas·
4.0
(12) review
Small batch artisan winery co-located with New Republic Brewing Co & Rio Brazos Distillery. Live music Friday and Saturday nights, food trucks
11405 N Dowling Rd Unit G, College Station, TX 77845
17
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Waco, Texas·
4.5
(8) review
Urban Air Adventure Park is much more than a trampoline park. If you're looking for the best year-round indoor attractions in the Waco area, Urban Air is the perfect place. With new adventures behind every corner, we are the ultimate indoor playground f
5701 West Waco Drive, Waco, TX 76710
18
Cottonbelt Trail
Waco, Texas·
4.0
(41) review
Church road, Waco, TX
19
K1 Speed Austin
Austin, Texas·
3.5
(71) review
K1 Speed offers a fun, exciting thing to do in Austin that delivers an unforgettable experience for friends, families, and businesses. Each location features fast electric go karts, a professionally-designed track, state-of-the-art safety barriers, private meeting rooms, an arcade, and an onsite cafe that offers food and drinks. This makes K1 Speed the best entertainment venue & event venue in the area, and a great spot for a fun date night idea, family fun, social outings, team building, corporate events, company parties, birthday parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties, and more.
2500 McHale Ct, Austin, TX 78758-4453
20
IPIC - Austin
Austin, Texas·
4.0
(88) review
IPIC is America’s premier luxury restaurant-and-theater brand. A pioneer of the dine-in theater concept, IPIC's mission is to provide visionary entertainment escapes, presenting high-quality, chef-driven culinary and farm-to-glass mixology in architecturally unique destinations that include premium movie theaters and bar/restaurants. Tuck Hospitality Group, IPIC's Restaurant Division, is helmed by award-winning Chef Sherry Yard, Chief Operating Officer, featuring progressive menus complemented by celebrated beverage programs curated by our master bartenders.
3225 Amy Donovan Plz The Domain, Austin, TX 78758-3713
21
Museum of the American GI
College Station, Texas·
5.0
(72) review
The Museum of the American G.I is a living history museum dedicated to preserving the equipment, uniforms and memories of all American Servicemen and women.
19124 Texas 6 Frontage Rd, College Station, TX 77845
22
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
College Station, Texas·
5.0
(1269) review
The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is a research institution and academic environment dedicated to the preservation, research and exhibit of official records, personal papers and memorabilia from the life and career of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, with more than 43 million pages of official and personal papers, 2 million photos, 2,500 hours of videotape and 100,000 museum objects. Covering much of U.S. history since 1941, the library and museum features a World War II Avenger Torpedo Bomber, a 1947 Studebaker, a piece of the Berlin Wall, and precise replicas of President Bush's Oval Office, Camp David office and White House Situation Room. The museum also features a temporary exhibit gallery which lends to an ever-changing museum to visit. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
1000 George Bush Dr W, College Station, TX 77845-3906

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What's the driving distance between Jacksonville and Killeen?
The distance is 1,050 miles
What's the travel time between Jacksonville and Killeen?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 19h 36m mins in normal traffic
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