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      Road Trip From Dallas to San Antonio: Explore Texas History

      Road Trip From Dallas to San Antonio: Explore Texas History
      Starts from

      Dallas

      Transportation

      By Car

      Guidance

      Self-Guided

      Activities

      7

      Duration

      13 hours

      Length

      256 mi

      Price
      $ 2.99

      Guide details

      Starts from

      Dallas

      Transportation

      By Car

      Guidance

      Self-Guided

      Duration

      13 hours

      Length

      256 mi

      Price
      $ 2.99
      History and CultureUnique Experiences
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      Created by:

      Courtney E. Smith
      Courtney E. Smith
      Travel Expert

      Highlights

      • Do make a lunch reservation, all things Magnolia in Waco tend to be crowded.
      • Take time to walk around the historic downtowns of Waxahachie and Gruene.
      • Make time to look around the Pearl brewery after your dinner.
      See some of the real Texas, modern and prehistoric, on this one-way route. It will take you through two beloved historic districts in small Texas towns to see their courthouses, back in time to when the wooly mammoth roamed the state, and back to the '50s when Howdy Doody roamed the airwaves.
      And if you like American memorabilia, there is a roadside museum you have to see. You'll eat lunch in the revitalized area of Waco, Texas, at the restaurant owned by Chip and Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper fame, and dinner in a restaurant at the historic Pearl Brewery in San Antonio, Texas.

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      See some of the real Texas, modern and prehistoric, on this one-way route. It will take you through two beloved historic districts in small Texas towns to see their courthouses, back in time to when the wooly mammoth roamed the state, and back to the '50s when Howdy Doody roamed the airwaves.
      And if you like American memorabilia, there is a roadside museum you have to see. You'll eat lunch in the revitalized area of Waco, Texas, at the restaurant owned by Chip and Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper fame, and dinner in a restaurant at the historic Pearl Brewery in San Antonio, Texas.
      Courtney E. Smith
      Courtney E. Smith
      Travel Expert
      • Do make a lunch reservation, all things Magnolia in Waco tend to be crowded.
      • Take time to walk around the historic downtowns of Waxahachie and Gruene.
      • Make time to look around the Pearl brewery after your dinner.
      7 Activities to Visit

      Day 1

      256 mi

      A Historical Drive Through Texas

      The stretch of I-35 that goes through Texas takes you through stretches of the central and western parts of the state. It's a great opportunity to explore the state's history, from dinosaurs to former presidents.

      Day Itinerary

      Ellis County Historic Court House
      09:3045 min

      Ellis County Historic Court House

      Capitol Building
      Open Details
      Waxahatichie's late 19th-century courthouse is defined by its turrets, spires, and multi-colored masonry, all done in the Romanesque Revival style. It almost looks like a Disney castle. If you want to ramble around the courthouse square a bit, there are dozens of antique shops to look in on also.
      33.3 mi40 min
      Roadside America Museum
      11:0045 min

      Roadside America Museum

      Museum
      Open Details
      The ’40s and ’50s are still alive at the Roadside America Museum. This privately-owned collection of nostalgia and memorabilia contains classic cars, ephemera from classic American brands from Coca-Cola to McDonald's, and technology from a bygone era. Slip back in time with their collection.

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