7 Attractions to Visit
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
Created By:
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.
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.
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
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
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.
53.4 km40 min
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.