22 Best Day Trips from Dallas for Every Traveler!

I believe that Dallas is a wonderful starting point for such a trip and many fascinating day tours can be taken from there. Some of the attractions and activities that people go for are easily accessible for individuals who are headed to the area. Below you are 22 of the top day trips from Dallas for history lovers, nature enthusiasts, families, and other travelers.

For History Buffs

1. Fort Worth Stockyards

Transported to the old west days in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, this is a restored stockyard. Look along the Chisholm Trail and stop at the Cowtown Coliseum and Livestock Exchange Building.

2. Sixth Floor Museum

See the only museum in the US devoted to the murder of President John F. Kennedy. The gunfire that murdered the president in 1963 came through the automobile window you are now standing in. Self-guided audio offers a fascinating and extremely dramatic history lesson.

3. Dinosaur Valley State Park

Discovered in the first part of the 1900s, over 60 real footprints of several dinosaur species at the location active 95 to 113 million years ago. Along with swimming and even camping, there is rafting, bike riding, and hiking.

Open for art and culture lovers
4. Kimbell Art Museum

At one of the top little art museums in the USA in Forth Worth, try out a more profound cultural experience. Comprising works of art spanning 6,000 years, the permanent collection of the museum is among the most well-known ones.

5. Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Excellent Fort Worth museum including some significant American artistic works and figures like Georgia O'Keeffe and Frederic Remington.

6. The Museum of Biblical Art

It features various collections of paintings as well as sculptures that are centered on the Bible in just 2 hours of visit and it is located in Dallas.

For Shoppers & Foodies

7. Canton Trade Days

Become a part of rural America during a day of bargaining in the state’s largest flea market in Canton which has been operating since the mid-19th century. The place is like a city of vendors which hosts hundreds of vendors at acres of space, so you are likely to come across items you would love to buy.

8. Grapevine

It is another beautiful town found near Grapevine Lake where you can enjoy an afternoon engaging in wine tasting, visiting art galleries as well as shopping for antiques in the boutiques. The visitor should complete his tour at one of the many great restaurants.

9. Waco

At the Dr. Pepper Museum, you’ll discover the origin of the soft drink and get to sample some of the unusual flavors of the soda. Then take a walk in the Brazos River walk then grab some food in the downtown area.

For Families & Kids

10. Legoland Discovery Center

Get ready for a mind-blowing experience at this indoor playground in Grapevine with Lego models, including recreations of landmarks, rides, and activities.

11. Dallas Zoo

Would you like to touch over 2000 animals of different species, including endangered ones from all over the world? Look at the dates to see if there are any holidays or other events that may have an impact on decisions.

12. Zero Gravity Thrill Park

This park is an amusement park in Dallas where people especially those in search of the next thrill will never get bored. Ride on five-story high ultimate scary and thrilling rides and over one kilometer of ziplining.

For Sports Fans

13. AT&T Stadium

Take a tour of the enormous venue that is home to the Dallas Cowboys and go through the interactive tour on your own or with a guide. Stand in awe at the size of the building and be captivated by America’s team legacy.

14. Soccer

Get a fix of professional soccer action and see FC Dallas play against its heated rivals including LA Galaxy and Seattle Sounders at the Toyota Stadium in Frisco.

15. Texas Motor Speedway

Excite your nerves as professionals drive the fast circuits or take a NASCAR racing experience at Texas’ largest sporting complex.

For adventure seekers and nature lovers

16. Glen Rose and Dinosaur Valley

Hike to the Paluxy River and find wildlife on more beautiful trails in this Southwestern state park.

17. Possum Kingdom Lake State Park

come see one of Texa's most beautiful lakes with optional sailboats for rent or simply enjoy the lakeside in a beach chair.

18. Tandy Hills Natural Area

walk for hours and explore the Hill Country in its natural state with glimpses of Fort Worth and Dallas mountainside if you dare to climb a little higher.

For Small Town Charm

19. Granbury

Despite its name, Granbury has the ambiance of an old frontier town near a scenic lake. Shop at the various stores, watch a performance by actors at the opera, or take a boat ride across the lake.

20. McKinney

Grab some vintage furniture and knick-knacks from McKinney’s cute and compact downtown area, then head for a beer at one of the various breweries or cidery establishments.

21. Glen Rose

After having lunch in the downtown area, take a walk to Dinosaur Valley State Park, where one can come across life-size concrete dinosaurs in this calm town.

The Time You Need a Fresh Environment

22. Southfork Ranch

The visit to Parker can be made complete with a stop at the most famous ranch in America, Southfork Ranch made famous by the TV series Dallas of the 1980s. Learn the rich history of the Ewing Mansion and take a photo by the pool before enjoying a delicious steak lunch.

The fact that many of these places are located in and around central Texas, and accessibility from Dallas is very easy, we’d need months to cross off all those awesome day trips from this list! If you want to learn more about history, visit museums and galleries, or just go for a hike and see adorable small towns, there is a perfect day trip that will suit you. So to begin your Dallas experience, start by venturing outside the bustling metropolis.