Summer is in full swing and we’ve rounded up some fun day trips just outside Dallas! No road trip is complete without starting and ending with a clean car so make sure to go to Carnation Auto Spa to get your car road trip ready!
Updated June 2024
DAY TRIPS FROM DALLAS
HAM ORCHARDS
This peach paradise has been open since 1979 and features five orchards with over 10,000 peach trees, two blackberry patches, and an adorable Market Store. Stop by to grab some juicy peaches to take home, and don't forget to try their famous peach-flavored ice cream and peach pulled pork BBQ! Learn more.
45 minutes from Dallas
Terrell, TX | Directions
FIRST MONDAY TRADE DAYS
Explore the world’s largest and oldest flea market featuring over 5,000 vendors! This place is truly a vintage lovers haven with 45 acres of shopping including jewelry, furniture, clothing, and so much more. The market is only open for a few days each month, so check their calendar before you go!
1 hour from Dallas
Canton, TX | Directions
TX TURE FARM
This family-owned 23-acre farm offers fun activities like alpaca yoga, candle making, and even a Walk-A-Paca experience! Plus, you can shop homemade products using ingredients grown on the farm including lavender, honey, and more! Temporarily closed as of June 2024, check their website for updates.
1 hour from Dallas
Aubrey, TX | Directions
CHOCTAW CASINO & RESORT
If you're looking for a fun weekend getaway, Choctaw Casino and Resort is a perfect escape. Enjoy thousands of slot machines, a variety of table games, a resort-style pool, multiple dining options, entertainment venues, a spa, and more!
1.5 hours from Dallas
Durant, OK | Directions
DINOSAUR VALLEY STATE PARK
Did you know dinosaurs used to roam around Dallas-Fort Worth, along an ancient ocean?! Head to this incredible state park to walk in real-life dinosaur tracks in the Paluxy River bed! Spend the day hiking, picnicking, camping, swimming, fishing, biking, or even horseback riding.
1.5 hours from Dallas
Glen Rose, TX | Directions
FOSSIL RIM
This 1,800-acre ranch houses over 1,000 animals in a free-range setting for visitors to observe exotic and endangered animals! Visitors can see giraffes, zebra, goats, antelope, and more on the 7-mile drive-through safari. Check out our recent experience. (Featured header image)
1.5 hours from Dallas
Glen Rose, TX | Directions
MAGNOLIA MARKET
This Texas favorite was founded by the iconic Chip and Joanna Gaines, stars of the HGTV show Fixer Upper! Enjoy the market, bakery, garden, and adorable food trucks, and restaurant. Don't forget to snap a few Instagram pics!
1.5 hours from Dallas
Waco, TX | Directions
LAKE MINERAL WELLS STATE PARK
Experience healing mineral water, explore historic sites, and enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and fishing! We recommend the Penitentiary Hollow hike, which has amazing scenery and unique rock formations. Be sure to make a reservation, the park often reaches capacity fairly quickly!
1.5 hours from Dallas
Mineral Wells, TX | Directions
WACO SURF
This premier surf destination has a state-of-the-art artificial wave system, and you can even take surf lessons! There are also massive waterslides, a cable park, and a lazy river. Our go-to is to hit the beach bar and spend the day chilling at their private beach!
1.5 hours from Dallas
Waco, TX | Directions
TURNER FALLS PARK
This 1,500-acre park is home to Oklahoma’s largest waterfall, standing at 77 feet tall! Plus, visitors can explore miles of trails, caves, campsites, and more. Pro tip: get there early, as they only let a certain number of people in the park each day!
2 hours from Dallas
Davis, OK | Directions
CADDO LAKE
Situated on the border of Texas and Louisiana, Caddo Lake is one of Texas’s only natural lakes! The State Park offers 25,000 acres of beautiful bayous, with a fishing pier, boat ramps, cabins, and more.
3 hours from Dallas
Karnak, TX | Directions
Carnation Auto Spa
One of the most important parts of a road trip is cleaning your car before and after! Carnation can help you get your car road trip ready with their team of experts! They do such an amazing job plus they offer great deals on their monthly wash plans!
Get unlimited washes FREE for one month when using our code DALLASITES101 after signing up for a wash plan!
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