Last updated: April 30, 2026
Thing to Do
Austin, Texas Area: El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT Places
Explore sites along the trail! Looking for places to visit near Austin, Texas? These sites offer a variety of hikes, historic sites, museums, and other ways to take a step back in time on El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT.
Details
Duration
1-100 Hours
If you have visiting these cities/areas all it takes is a few hours to step back in time. Start with one site or plan a multiple day visit of the full length of the trail - unlike the travelers of the past, your time spent on the trail is up to you!
Activity
Self-Guided Tours - Auto
Explore by location or by interest! There are a variety of historic sites to explore on the historic site tour of the national historic trail. This choose your own adventure tour allows you to plan your trip based on your interests and needs. Rangers recommend contacting the individual sites before you visit for site specific information.
Pets Allowed
Yes
Site specific; please contact the individual site for site specific information before visiting.
Activity Fee
Yes
Site specific; please contact the individual site for site specific information before visiting.
Location
Start your Tour at McKinney Falls State Park
Choose your own adventure! You can start your visit at this historic site or at any site listed on the tour. Visit one, two, or all the sites listed, its up to you. Consider your interests, the time you have to visit, possible accessibility concerns, and always contact the individual site for site specific information before visiting.
Reservations
Yes
Site specific; please contact the individual site for site specific information before visiting.
Accessibility Information
Site specific; please contact the individual site for site specific information before visiting.
Learn More about the Trail
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El Camino Real de los Tejas NHTLearn more about the national historic trail.
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El Camino Real del los Tejas TourExplore El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT on this tour of historic sites along the trail!
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National Trails Office Regions 6|7|8Learn more about national historic trails.