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🏙️ DFW Area (Texas) Things to Do
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items 🤍 One of my daughters lives in the DFW area, so we visit often. This list includes repeat favorites, family outings, and places we’ve discovered over multiple trips — not just a one-time visit.
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📍 Must-See Places
🌿 Outdoor & Scenic
🎭 Fun & Unique
🍴 Food & Local Eats
🛍️ Shopping & Wandering
🎡 Attractions & Entertainment
📍 Must-See Places
Such a cute town with a charming downtown area full of unique shops and local spots to explore. A great place to stroll, shop, and enjoy a relaxed day trip in the DFW area.
Garland, TX
A charming small town and popular day trip from the DFW area, about 1.5 hours from Fort Worth. Known for dinosaurs everywhere, cute local shops, and attractions like Dinosaur World. A fun and unique adventure just outside the metro area.
Glen Rose
A fun and family-friendly day trip from the DFW area, located about 1.5 hours from Fort Worth. Kids love walking among the life-size dinosaur replicas, and the park offers hands-on activities like fossil digging and gold panning. A great adventure fo...
Dinosaur World
Get a photo on the mechanical bull, watch live country concerts, play games, and experience the famous bull riding arena. A must-visit Fort Worth spot with great food, drinks, and classic Texas atmosphere.
Billy Bob's Texas
Watch the famous cattle drive twice a day, explore fun western shops, take photos with the longhorns, ride a horse, and catch a rodeo. Tons of great food and classic Texas atmosphere—easy to spend an entire day here.
Fort Worth Stockyards
🌿 Outdoor & Scenic
Beautiful nature preserve with scenic hiking trails, wooded areas, and peaceful surroundings. A great spot for walking, exploring nature, and enjoying the outdoors.
Spring Creek Forest Preserve
A beautiful and peaceful park in Dallas with scenic walking paths and unique features. Don’t miss the adorable Teddy Bear Garden—it’s a fun and charming spot, especially for photos. Great place to relax, stroll, and enjoy the outdoors.
Lakeside Park
My son-in-law plays disc golf and took us here, and it ended up being a great stop for the whole family. The kids had fun playing, we even found a geocache, and the park itself is really beautiful. A relaxed, family-friendly spot that works well whet...
Granbury Disc Golf Course
Lakefront beach along Lake Granbury with swimming access, picnic areas, and space for kids to play. The beach also has a free life jacket loaner station, which is great for families visiting with children.
During the season, Beachside Toys & Take...
Granbury City Beach Park
🎭 Fun & Unique
A fun and unique photo spot in downtown Dallas featuring bronze cattle and cowboy sculptures. Great stop for walking tours, sightseeing, and discovering hidden local landmarks.
Dallas Cattle Drive
A fun and quirky photo spot in downtown Dallas featuring the famous Giant Eyeball sculpture. I recommend going early, as parking nearby can be limited. A great stop for walking tours and exploring public art in the city.
Giant Eyeball
Massive Texas travel stop known for clean restrooms, snacks, drinks, and fun road-trip vibes. A reliable stop when traveling through Royse City and always worth pulling off the highway.
Buc-ee's
Why visit:
Cloth & Glaze is a fun, relaxed paint-your-own pottery studio that’s perfect for birthdays, family outings, or a creative day with friends. It’s beginner-friendly, welcoming for all ages, and a great way to make meaningful keepsakes in...
Cloth & Glaze Painting Studio
🍴 Food & Local Eats
Very reasonable prices and surprisingly good ice cream and shakes. Easy stop for a treat or quick bite, and absolutely worth it if you’re nearby.
Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Store
Iconic road-trip stop with massive snack selection, clean restrooms, and fun merch. A must-stop experience whether you’re fueling up or just stretching your legs.
Buc-ee's
Stopped here with my kids while we were doing a geotour around town. The ice cream was really good, portions were generous, and pricing was reasonable for a family stop. A fun, easy place to cool off while exploring Garland.
Scoop N' Buns: Ice cream, Desserts, Churros
🛍️ Shopping & Wandering
Large antique mall with tons of vendor booths and a great mix of vintage, collectibles, décor, and unique finds. Easy to spend a couple of hours browsing — we found some really fun pieces and enjoyed taking our time walking through. A solid stop if y...
Montgomery Street Antique Mall
🎡 Attractions & Entertainment
A must-visit attraction in the DFW area and one of the largest zoos in Texas. The Dallas Zoo is beautifully maintained with spacious, well-designed exhibits and a wide variety of animals. It’s a perfect family outing, especially with kids, and easy t...
Dallas Zoo