
World Cup Group F Itinerary: Follow your team Through Dallas, Monterrey, Houston, Kansas City
Follow Group F as the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia move through Dallas, Monterrey, Houston and Kansas City. This route pairs stadium-night energy with local highlights — from Tex-Mex and craft beer near AT&T Stadium to Monterrey’s mountain-side eats, Houston’s multicultural food scene, and KC barbecue — plus practical transfer tips and where fans really gather.
Total Days
9
Destinations
4
Total Activities
51
| Day | Highlights | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
1Downtown Dallas, JFK History & Arts District | Guided JFK assassination walking tour around Dealey Plaza, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Crow Museum of Asian Art in the Dallas Arts District, Dallas Museum of Art highlights, Free time at Klyde Warren Park | dallas |
2Deep Ellum, Design District & Reunion Tower views | Guided street art and history tour of Deep Ellum, Free time to browse Deep Ellum galleries and shops, Dallas Design District gallery hopping, African American Museum of Dallas in Fair Park, Panoramic views from Reunion Tower GeO-Deck, Evening walking tour of downtown Dallas architecture and lights | dallas |
3Museum District, Hermann Park & Downtown Food | Houston Museum of Natural Science, Guided Houston Museum District Walking Tour, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), Hermann Park & McGovern Centennial Gardens Stroll, Graffiti Walls and Street Art in EaDo, Downtown Houston Skyline & Tunnel System Guided Tour | houston |
4Space Center Houston, Parks & International Eats | Space Center Houston General Admission, NASA Johnson Space Center Tram Tour, Buffalo Bayou Park Walk & Skyline Views, Cultural Shopping and Snacking in Asiatown, Nighttime Free Time in Montrose | houston |
5Downtown, Barbecue Classics & Historic Jazz District | Self-guided Walk around Kansas City Power & Light District, Guided Kansas City Streetcar & Downtown Highlights Tour, National WWI Museum and Memorial Visit, Free-time Walk through Union Station and the Skywalk, American Jazz Museum Guided Visit, Live Jazz Show at a Club in the 18th & Vine District | kansas-city |
6Art, Neighborhoods, More Barbecue & Night Jazz | Morning Coffee and Walk in the Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City Street Art & Murals Guided Walking Tour, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Visit, Kansas City Sculpture Park and Shuttlecocks Lawn Stroll, Country Club Plaza Architecture and Fountains Walk, Kansas City Nighttime Jazz, Prohibition & History Tour | kansas-city |
7Downtown Monterrey & Fundidora Park | Guided walking tour of Monterrey Macroplaza, Monterrey Metropolitan Cathedral visit, Museum of Contemporary Art of Monterrey (MARCO), Guided boat ride on Paseo Santa Lucía canal, Exploring Parque Fundidora industrial structures | monterrey |
8Barrio Antiguo, Museums & City Views | Street art and architecture walk in Barrio Antiguo, Mexican History Museum (MUNE) guided visit, Exploring Museo del Noreste (MUNE Oriente), Free time at Alameda Monterrey park, Guided evening viewpoint tour to Mirador Asta Bandera | monterrey |
9Parks, Viewpoints & Northern Flavors | Morning walk and coffee around Parque Fundidora, Steel museum and furnace show at Horno 3, Interactive science at Papalote Museo del Niño Monterrey, Afternoon shopping in San Pedro Garza García malls, Guided food tour of Monterrey northern cuisine, Evening viewpoint walk at Mirador del Obispado | monterrey |
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Trip Cost Breakdown
Estimated Total:
USD 200
These are estimated costs and may vary based on travel dates, preferences, and availability.
2 Days in Dallas: Modern Art, Big History & Bold Flavors
First-time 2-day Dallas itinerary focused on downtown, arts districts, museums, JFK history, and standout local dining, all within the metropolitan area.
Downtown Dallas, JFK History & Arts District
Hotel check-in in Downtown Dallas
(Check-in)Arrive in Dallas and check in to your downtown hotel so you can walk to most of the major sights, restaurants, and museums over the next two days.
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Guided JFK assassination walking tour around Dealey Plaza
(Experience)Join a small-group guided walking tour around Dealey Plaza to trace the final moments of President John F. Kennedy, hear theories from a local guide, and see key landmarks like the Grassy Knoll and the Texas School Book Depository exterior.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
(Attraction)Explore the Sixth Floor Museum inside the former Texas School Book Depository, with detailed exhibits about JFK, the assassination, and its impact. Audio guides help bring the era and the investigation to life.
Lunch at a casual spot in the West End Historic District
(Restaurant)Grab a relaxed lunch in the brick-lined West End Historic District, with choices from Texas barbecue and burgers to Tex-Mex within a few blocks of Dealey Plaza.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
(Attraction)Head to the Perot Museum to wander through interactive exhibitions on space, dinosaurs, energy, and engineering inside one of Dallas's most striking modern buildings.
Crow Museum of Asian Art in the Dallas Arts District
(Attraction)Slip into the Crow Museum for a quieter dose of art, from serene Japanese screens to contemporary works, often with free entry and rotating exhibitions.
Dallas Museum of Art highlights
(Attraction)Walk through the Dallas Museum of Art to see standout pieces from European masters, bold contemporary installations, and a strong collection of American art just a short stroll from Klyde Warren Park.
Free time at Klyde Warren Park
(Free Time)Stretch out on the lawn at Klyde Warren Park, an urban green space built over the freeway, where you can people-watch, sample food trucks, or just rest your feet between museums.
Dinner in Uptown Dallas along McKinney Avenue
(Restaurant)Finish the day with dinner in Uptown along McKinney Avenue, choosing from buzzy patios serving modern American plates, tacos, or shareable small plates with a local crowd.
Deep Ellum, Design District & Reunion Tower views
Breakfast at a café in the Dallas Arts District
(Restaurant)Start with coffee and a light breakfast at a café near the Dallas Arts District, fueling up before a full day of neighborhoods, galleries, and skyline views.
Guided street art and history tour of Deep Ellum
(Experience)Meet a local guide in Deep Ellum for a walking tour through its blues roots, music venues, and huge murals, with stories about how the neighborhood evolved into Dallas's creative playground.
Free time to browse Deep Ellum galleries and shops
(Free Time)Stay in Deep Ellum a bit longer to duck into indie galleries, vinyl shops, and quirky boutiques, or snap photos of the colorful murals you spotted on the walk.
Lunch at a barbecue or taco spot in Deep Ellum
(Restaurant)Refuel with a hearty lunch in Deep Ellum at a no-fuss spot specializing in Texas-style barbecue plates or street-style tacos with plenty of spice.
Dallas Design District gallery hopping
(Activity)Spend the afternoon in the Design District, wandering between contemporary art galleries and high-end design showrooms that show off Dallas's polished, creative side.
African American Museum of Dallas in Fair Park
(Attraction)Visit the African American Museum in Fair Park to see art, historical documents, and cultural exhibits that spotlight Black history and creativity in Dallas and the wider South.
Panoramic views from Reunion Tower GeO-Deck
(Attraction)Ride the elevator up to the Reunion Tower GeO-Deck for sweeping views over downtown Dallas, the Trinity River, and the neighborhoods you've been exploring.
Evening walking tour of downtown Dallas architecture and lights
(Experience)Join a guided evening walking tour that weaves through downtown skyscrapers, historic buildings, and light installations, revealing how Dallas reinvented its skyline.
Dinner at a downtown Dallas restaurant near Main Street
(Restaurant)End the trip with dinner near Main Street, where you can pick a stylish spot serving modern Southern dishes, steaks, or creative cocktails in a converted historic building.
Hotel check-out in Downtown Dallas
(Check-out)Check out of your downtown Dallas hotel, with your bags full of museum tickets, gallery cards, and a few extra calories from all the barbecue and tacos.
2 Perfect Days in Houston: Museums, NASA & Food
A punchy 2-day Houston itinerary that hits the Museum District, NASA history, leafy parks and the city’s wildly good food scene, with a mix of guided tours and free stops.
Museum District, Hermann Park & Downtown Food
Hotel Check-in in Central Houston
(Check-in)Arrive in Houston and check into your hotel in a central area such as Downtown, Midtown or the Museum District so you can move easily between museums, parks and restaurants over the next two days.
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Houston Museum of Natural Science
(Attraction)Kick off in the Museum District at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Spend time with towering dinosaur skeletons, sparkling gem and mineral halls, the Burke Baker Planetarium and the colorful Cockrell Butterfly Center. It is a dense museum, so focus on two or three sections you care about most.
Guided Houston Museum District Walking Tour
(Experience)Join a small-group guided walking tour of the Museum District to get local context on the neighborhood, its architecture, street art and the cluster of museums around Hermann Park. Many tours include quick stops outside several institutions so you can decide what to come back to on a future visit.
Lunch in the Museum District along Main Street
(Restaurant)Refuel with lunch at a casual spot along Main Street or in the blocks between the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the MFAH. You will find everything from Tex-Mex plates to salads and sandwiches, handy if you want something quick before diving back into art and parks.
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH)
(Attraction)Spend the afternoon at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, roaming from European classics to bold contemporary works and the light-filled tunnels connecting the buildings. Check the schedule for special exhibitions; big-name shows can be crowded but are usually worth it.
Hermann Park & McGovern Centennial Gardens Stroll
(Activity)Walk into Hermann Park for a breather under the trees, then wander through the manicured McGovern Centennial Gardens. Climb the mound for a simple skyline view and watch locals jogging, picnicking and riding the pedal boats on the small lake.
Graffiti Walls and Street Art in EaDo
(Activity)Head toward EaDo (East Downtown) to hunt for Houston’s bold street art and giant murals. The area shifts quickly from industrial to creative; give yourself time to photograph the walls and peek into nearby breweries or coffee shops.
Downtown Houston Skyline & Tunnel System Guided Tour
(Experience)Join a guided tour that weaves between Downtown’s skyscrapers and the famous underground tunnel system. You will hear stories about Houston’s boom years, peek into historic buildings and understand why so many locals practically live in the tunnels during summer heat.
Dinner in Downtown Houston near Main Street
(Restaurant)Wrap up the night with dinner around Downtown’s Main Street, where you can find everything from modern Southern cooking to ramen and tacos. Aim for somewhere with sidewalk seating or big windows so you can people-watch as the light fades off the glass towers.
Space Center Houston, Parks & International Eats
Breakfast in Midtown Houston
(Restaurant)Start early with breakfast or coffee in Midtown. This neighborhood has easygoing cafés where you can pick up breakfast tacos, pastries or a proper sit-down plate before a full day of NASA history and parks.
Space Center Houston General Admission
(Attraction)Head to Space Center Houston, the official visitor center for NASA Johnson Space Center. Walk beneath a massive Saturn V rocket, touch a piece of moon rock and check out spacecraft, suits and interactive exhibits that trace the story of human spaceflight.
NASA Johnson Space Center Tram Tour
(Experience)Hop on the tram tour that runs from Space Center Houston into the working Johnson Space Center. With a guide, you can see Mission Control from observation areas and step into the astronaut training facilities, which makes the space program feel surprisingly close to real life.
Lunch at Space Center Houston Food Court
(Restaurant)Grab a casual lunch at the Space Center’s on-site food court or café. The food is straightforward and a bit busy at peak times, but it saves you time so you can squeeze in more exhibits and the gift shop.
Buffalo Bayou Park Walk & Skyline Views
(Activity)Back in the city, trade rockets for greenery with an easy walk through Buffalo Bayou Park. Follow the riverside paths for downtown skyline views, spot public art and, if you still have energy, rent a kayak or bike from one of the local outfitters.
Cultural Shopping and Snacking in Asiatown
(Activity)Make your way to Houston’s Asiatown along Bellaire Boulevard, where Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean and Taiwanese businesses sit side by side. Wander through supermarkets, bakeries and bubble tea spots; it feels more like traveling across Asia than being in Texas.
Dinner in Houston Asiatown along Bellaire Boulevard
(Restaurant)Choose a busy restaurant along Bellaire Boulevard for dinner. From steaming bowls of pho to Korean barbecue or soup dumplings, this is where Houston’s diversity really hits your plate. Expect big portions and bright neon signs instead of fancy decor.
Nighttime Free Time in Montrose
(Free Time)End your Houston trip with unstructured time in Montrose. Walk past quirky boutiques and bars, find a dessert spot or a low-key cocktail bar and soak up one last slice of Houston’s creative side before you leave.
Hotel Checkout in Central Houston
(Check-out)Check out of your hotel, keeping some extra time if you need to store luggage or grab one last coffee before heading to your next destination.
2 Days in Kansas City: Barbecue, Jazz & Downtown Culture
A compact 2-day Kansas City itinerary for first-time visitors, mixing barbecue joints, jazz clubs, museums, and walkable downtown neighborhoods.
Downtown, Barbecue Classics & Historic Jazz District
Hotel Check-in in Downtown Kansas City
(Check-in)Arrive in Kansas City and check in to your downtown hotel near the Power & Light District or Crossroads so you can walk to barbecue joints, museums, and the streetcar.
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Self-guided Walk around Kansas City Power & Light District
(Activity)Get your bearings with a short stroll through the Power & Light District. Check out the giant KC Live! block, peek into bars and venues, and note where you might want to come back for drinks later.
Guided Kansas City Streetcar & Downtown Highlights Tour
(Experience)Join a guided small-group tour that uses the free KC Streetcar to connect downtown spots. Hear stories about Union Station, the Crossroads murals, and the city’s rebirth while hopping on and off with a local guide.
Lunch at a Classic Kansas City Barbecue Joint near Downtown
(Restaurant)Refuel with a tray of smoked meats at a central Kansas City barbecue spot near downtown. Go for burnt ends, ribs, and cheesy corn, and accept that you might smell like smoke for the rest of the afternoon.
National WWI Museum and Memorial Visit
(Attraction)Spend the afternoon at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, one of the country’s most thoughtful war museums. Walk across the glass bridge over poppies, explore immersive exhibits, and climb the Liberty Memorial Tower for one of the best skyline views.
Free-time Walk through Union Station and the Skywalk
(Free Time)Walk over to Union Station via the short skywalk. Step inside the grand hall, check out the ceiling and old ticket windows, and if you have kids, peek into the science exhibits or model train displays.
Kansas City Barbecue Dinner near 18th & Vine
(Restaurant)Before your jazz night, grab dinner at a barbecue spot within a short ride of the 18th & Vine area. Try a mixed meat plate and beans with a hint of smoke and sweetness, then roll yourself over to the clubs.
American Jazz Museum Guided Visit
(Experience)Take a guided tour of the American Jazz Museum at 18th & Vine. Learn how Kansas City shaped the sound of jazz, listen to historic recordings, and see artifacts from legends like Charlie Parker and Ella Fitzgerald.
Live Jazz Show at a Club in the 18th & Vine District
(Activity)End the night with live jazz at a club around 18th & Vine. Expect a cover charge, strong drinks, and locals who actually listen to the music instead of talking over it.
Art, Neighborhoods, More Barbecue & Night Jazz
Morning Coffee and Walk in the Crossroads Arts District
(Activity)Start your day with coffee and a pastry from a local spot in the Crossroads Arts District, then wander past galleries, murals, and old brick warehouses that now house studios and indie shops.
Kansas City Street Art & Murals Guided Walking Tour
(Experience)Join a local guide for a walking tour of Crossroads murals and street art. Hear the stories behind the pieces, grab a few Instagram shots, and learn how art and small businesses have reshaped this part of downtown.
Lunch in Crossroads Arts District Barbecue Spot
(Restaurant)Stick around Crossroads for lunch at a barbecue joint within walking distance. Go for a sandwich stacked with brisket and burnt ends, plus a side of fries or slaw. Arrive early; lines move slowly at peak time.
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Visit
(Attraction)Head to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art for an afternoon surrounded by photography, Asian art, and the famous shuttlecock sculptures on the lawn. General admission is free, so you can stay as long or as little as you like.
Kansas City Sculpture Park and Shuttlecocks Lawn Stroll
(Free Time)Spend some time outside on the Nelson-Atkins grounds, wandering between sculptures and lounging on the grass with a view of the giant shuttlecocks and the museum’s stately facade.
Country Club Plaza Architecture and Fountains Walk
(Activity)Head over to the Country Club Plaza area for a relaxed walk among Spanish-style architecture, tiled rooftops, and Kansas City’s famous fountains. It is touristy, but the people-watching is entertaining.
Kansas City Barbecue Dinner near Country Club Plaza
(Restaurant)Trade shopping bags for a plate of ribs at a barbecue restaurant close to the Plaza. Order a combo to sample different cuts, and leave a bit of room if you want banana pudding or cobbler for dessert.
Kansas City Nighttime Jazz, Prohibition & History Tour
(Experience)Sign on for an evening guided tour that connects Kansas City’s jazz clubs with its Prohibition-era stories. Follow your guide through historic venues, listen to live sets, and hear how the city’s loose liquor laws helped shape its sound.
Hotel Checkout in Downtown Kansas City
(Check-out)Pack up, check out of your downtown hotel, and grab one last look at the skyline before you leave Kansas City behind.
3 Days in Monterrey: City Views, Culture & Northern Flavors
A fast-paced 3-day Monterrey itinerary focused on downtown architecture, viewpoints, urban parks, museums, and serious northern Mexican food, with a mix of guided tours and independent exploring.
Downtown Monterrey & Fundidora Park
Hotel check-in in central Monterrey
(Check-in)Arrive in Monterrey and check in to your hotel in the downtown area so you can walk easily to the Macroplaza, museums, and the Santa Lucía riverwalk.
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Guided walking tour of Monterrey Macroplaza
(Experience)Start with a guided walking tour around the Macroplaza to get your bearings. A local guide walks you past the Government Palace, Faro del Comercio, and the city cathedral while sharing stories about Monterrey’s industrial past and modern boom.
Monterrey Metropolitan Cathedral visit
(Attraction)Step inside the Monterrey Metropolitan Cathedral to see its white facade from up close, quiet interior, and neoclassical details. It is a calm stop right off the busy Macroplaza.
Lunch around Morelos pedestrian street
(Restaurant)Break for lunch at one of the casual spots along Calle Morelos. Try arrachera tacos, grilled meats, or a regional machacado dish, and watch local life roll by in this busy pedestrian strip.
Museum of Contemporary Art of Monterrey (MARCO)
(Attraction)Walk over to MARCO, Monterrey’s Museum of Contemporary Art, known for its clean architecture and rotating Latin American exhibitions. Spend time with the permanent collection and check the sculpture patio.
Guided boat ride on Paseo Santa Lucía canal
(Experience)End the afternoon with a guided boat ride along the Santa Lucía canal, gliding from the edge of the Macroplaza toward Parque Fundidora while the guide points out public art and city landmarks.
Exploring Parque Fundidora industrial structures
(Activity)Arrive at Parque Fundidora and wander through the old steel foundry buildings turned into paths, plazas, and cultural spaces. It feels like an open-air industrial museum with families biking and skating around you.
Dinner with carne asada near Parque Fundidora
(Restaurant)Finish the day with a proper carne asada dinner at a parrilla-style spot near Parque Fundidora. Order grilled arrachera, frijoles charros, and flour tortillas that put most touristy places to shame.
Barrio Antiguo, Museums & City Views
Breakfast in Barrio Antiguo cafes
(Restaurant)Start in Barrio Antiguo, where colorful facades hide some of the city’s best coffee and pastries. Grab chilaquiles or huevos norteños in a small cafe before the neighborhood fully wakes up.
Street art and architecture walk in Barrio Antiguo
(Activity)Roam through the narrow streets of Barrio Antiguo, checking out street art murals, old-town houses, and small design shops. It is a good moment for photos before the nightlife crowds take over later in the day.
Mexican History Museum (MUNE) guided visit
(Experience)Join a guided visit at the Museo de Historia Mexicana, facing the Santa Lucía canal. A guide walks you through pre-Hispanic pieces, colonial artifacts, and modern exhibits that put Monterrey in the larger Mexican story.
Lunchtime at Macroplaza food options
(Restaurant)Stay near the Macroplaza for lunch and choose a casual restaurant or taquería in the nearby streets. Try cabrito tacos if you feel ready for Monterrey’s signature dish.
Exploring Museo del Noreste (MUNE Oriente)
(Attraction)Right next to the history museum, step into Museo del Noreste to learn about the culture, battles, and legends of northern Mexico, from desert landscapes to border stories.
Free time at Alameda Monterrey park
(Free Time)Take a breather in Alameda Monterrey, a local park where families gather, snack vendors circle, and you can sit on a bench and just soak up the city without a schedule.
Guided evening viewpoint tour to Mirador Asta Bandera
(Experience)Join a guided tour that drives you up to the Mirador Asta Bandera, where a giant flag overlooks Monterrey. Arrive around sunset to see the city light up between Cerro de la Silla and the surrounding peaks.
Dinner and drinks in Barrio Antiguo
(Restaurant)Head back to Barrio Antiguo, which turns into the city’s nightlife strip. Pick a casual spot for dinner and stay for a mezcal or local craft beer while bands or DJs warm up the night.
Parks, Viewpoints & Northern Flavors
Morning walk and coffee around Parque Fundidora
(Activity)Stretch your legs with a relaxed walk in Parque Fundidora’s paths, watching locals jog and cycle between the former smokestacks. Grab a quick coffee and pastry from a kiosk or nearby cafe.
Steel museum and furnace show at Horno 3
(Experience)Visit the Horno 3 museum inside Parque Fundidora for an interactive look at Monterrey’s steel industry. Join a guided visit that includes the multimedia furnace show and panoramic platform.
Interactive science at Papalote Museo del Niño Monterrey
(Attraction)If you are traveling with kids or are a science nerd at heart, spend time at Papalote Museo del Niño in Parque Fundidora, with hands-on exhibits and playful spaces.
Lunch at Mercado Barrio Santa Lucía area
(Restaurant)Head toward the Santa Lucía area and grab lunch around Mercado Barrio Santa Lucía. Mix street-style tacos with slightly more polished spots in the same cluster of streets.
Afternoon shopping in San Pedro Garza García malls
(Activity)Spend the afternoon in San Pedro Garza García, Monterrey’s upscale neighbor, browsing malls like Metropolitan Center or Plaza Fiesta San Agustín. Even if you are just window-shopping, the contrast with downtown is striking.
Guided food tour of Monterrey northern cuisine
(Experience)In the late afternoon, join a guided food tour around central Monterrey that focuses on northern specialties like cabrito, carne asada, machacado, and flour tortillas, with short walks between stops.
Evening viewpoint walk at Mirador del Obispado
(Attraction)Finish the sightseeing with a walk up to Mirador del Obispado, where you can see the city shimmering below the giant flag and get one last look at Cerro de la Silla.
Cabrito dinner in central Monterrey
(Restaurant)On your last night, sit down at a traditional restaurant in central Monterrey to finally order cabrito al horno or al pastor, paired with a cold beer and slightly noisy dining room energy.
Hotel checkout in Monterrey
(Check-out)Pack up, check out of your hotel, and say goodbye to Monterrey’s skyline of glass towers and jagged mountains.
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