16 Activities
Everything is Bigger in Texas: Road Trip to Dallas and Fort Worth
Starts from
Houston
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
16
Duration
2 days
Length
372 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Houston
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
372 mi
Phoebe Suy
Travel Expert
- True-crime fans should read Texas Monthly's "Just Desserts" article before visiting Collin Street Bakery.
- Spend at least five minutes in silence in the Chapel of Thanksgiving.
- Read the historical marker outside the Texas Theatre on Jefferson Boulevard.
The neighboring cities of Dallas and Fort Worth in Texas are often thought of as twin cities, but it's probably more accurate to see them as fraternal twins. Each city has its own distinct flavor, vibe, and history. On this quick weekend trip, you'll get a roundup of all of it as you explore each city's highlights and lesser-known delights.
Find serenity in the middle of downtown Dallas, eat your heart out at Texas' only Eataly restaurant, and ride aboard a historic steam train on your way to Fort Worth. This is Texas at its finest.
Find serenity in the middle of downtown Dallas, eat your heart out at Texas' only Eataly restaurant, and ride aboard a historic steam train on your way to Fort Worth. This is Texas at its finest.
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The neighboring cities of Dallas and Fort Worth in Texas are often thought of as twin cities, but it's probably more accurate to see them as fraternal twins. Each city has its own distinct flavor, vibe, and history. On this quick weekend trip, you'll get a roundup of all of it as you explore each city's highlights and lesser-known delights.
Find serenity in the middle of downtown Dallas, eat your heart out at Texas' only Eataly restaurant, and ride aboard a historic steam train on your way to Fort Worth. This is Texas at its finest.
Find serenity in the middle of downtown Dallas, eat your heart out at Texas' only Eataly restaurant, and ride aboard a historic steam train on your way to Fort Worth. This is Texas at its finest.
Phoebe Suy
Travel Expert
- True-crime fans should read Texas Monthly's "Just Desserts" article before visiting Collin Street Bakery.
- Spend at least five minutes in silence in the Chapel of Thanksgiving.
- Read the historical marker outside the Texas Theatre on Jefferson Boulevard.
Travel itinerary
10 Activities
Day 1
153 mi0.2 mi
Discover Dallas: International Eats and Serene Spaces
Dallas and Fort Worth are neighboring cities in Texas with two distinct personalities. On this weekend trip, you'll get a taste of each city while also exploring some quintessential Texas stops along the way.
The Bayou City is just one corner of the Texas Triangle, a nickname for the mega region formed by Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas-Fort Worth. Head north to experience everything the neighboring cities of Dallas and Fort Worth have to offer.
6 Activities
Day 2
178 mi0.1 mi40 mi
Uncover Fort Worth by Train: BBQ and Brews
Thanks to the Grapevine historical train ride, you'll get to see and experience the DFW area like never before. Travel directly from Grapevine's historic downtown to the Fort Worth Stockyards via a 1920s-style coach. Explore the Stockyards long enough, and you'll soon start to get a sense of what sets Texas Fort Worth apart from Dallas.