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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

Attractions

7

Duration

13 Hours

Length

412 km

Guide details

Starts from

Dallas

Transportation

By Car

Guidance

Self-Guided

Duration

13 Hours

Length

412 km

Price

History and CultureLifestyle Experiences
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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 Attractions to Visit

Day 1

412 km

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
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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.
53.4 km40 min
Roadside America Museum
11:0045 min

Roadside America Museum

Museum
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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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