Dallas Day Trips

Dive into summer at this old-fashioned swimming hole. Perfect for families wanting to spend some time at the lake, these sandy beaches and clear waters are only 35 miles from Dallas.

Hold on tight! Six Flags is chock full of thrills and entertainment, all waiting just 15 miles outside Dallas.

Cool riverbeds with well-preserved dinosaur tracks are the main attraction here, but a picnic or trail hike are added incentive to head out of town.

Discover Texas wine country on a tour of the state’s wineries, starting with the oldest, Fall Creek Vineyards, one of 21 vineyards and cellars offering bold Sangiovese, smooth Merlot, and ripe Chenin Blanc.

Just a 45-minute drive from Dallas, more cowboys and culture await in Western-hued Fort Worth; the Historic Stockyards bring back the Old West.