6 Day Trips from Dallas

By Isabella Grover

Jump in the car this spring break for a fun day trip from Dallas. Here are 6 day trips from Dallas that will make this spring break one for the books: 

1. Fort Worth Stockyards

< 1 hour from Dallas

Embrace true Western culture with a day trip from Dallas to Fort Worth. Watch the famous twice-daily cattle drive at 11:30 a.m. or 4 p.m., visit Sundance Square to shop, or dance the night away at Billy Bob’s! 

2. Lavender Ridge Farms

∼ 1 hour 20 minutes from Dallas

Located in Gainesville, Lavender Ridge Farms allows guests to handpick their own lavender and shop for handmade lavender products like soaps and candles. Enjoy the farm cafe and try their lavender lemonade or ice cream to top off the experience. 

3. Waco, Texas 

∼ 1 hour 35 minutes from Dallas

Enjoy a quaint, peaceful day with a day trip from Dallas to Waco, Texas. Start with brunch at a local cafe before visiting the well-loved Magnolia Silos. Check out the Spring at the Silos event list for art workshops, outdoor entertainment, mahjong games, and more happening this March. After Magnolia, grab a pick-me-up at Common Grounds coffee shop and do some shopping at the local boutiques. 

4. Zoofari Park 

< 1 hour from Dallas 

Get up close with a variety of safari animals at Zoofari Park in Kauffman. With options like feeding the animals from your car or strolling through the park to pet the giraffes, there’s something for everyone’s comfort level. Animals include llamas, zebras, giraffes, rhinos, kangaroos, and more. 

5. Dallas Arboretum 

< 1 hour from Dallas 

Walk through the annual Bloom festival at the Dallas Arboretum. Watch as thousands of spring flowers unfold with unique weekly experiences like watercoloring, floral arrangements, and more. Do not miss this seasonal picture picture-perfect event! 

6. Dinosaur Valley State Park

∼ 1 hour 45 minutes from Dallas

Walk over the footprints where dinosaurs once roamed through an ancient ocean. The campgrounds offer over 20 miles of trails for hiking, fishing, and camping. For a simpler trip, bring lunch and eat with the ghosts of dinosaurs past.

Enjoy your spring break with a day trip from Dallas!