Dallas and Surrounding cities have been booming in past years. Most of the newcomers and homeowners started exploring the places after covid. Here, we are coming up with perfect day trip places to visit with families during your summer weekend.
All these places are perfect for making a one-day trip – picnic with kids, grandparents, and friends.
Lake Murray,
Lake Murray, has become one of the best summer spots to go. Kids will love to float on the river, teens and adults like to go kayaking and elders are happy with boat rides. Lake Murray is one of the places to picnic and relaxes with mini golf at 1 hour 50 min to 2-hour drive Dallas Area.
During summer they have a Different kind of water float for kids to play.
Warning: The lake starts with a depth of 18 feet and more, so plz always wear life jackets for all ages.
Location: 3322 Lodge Rd, Ardmore, OK 73401.
Tyler,
Tyler State Park and Caldwell Zoo are the best destinations for families with kids.
The beautiful Tyler State park has a bunch of activities like boating, hiking, camping, swimming, and much more for all ages.
The 14-acre Tyler Rose garden with different varieties of roses. Book your Calendar for Annual Rose Festival Oct 13 to 16 -2022.
Lake Texoma,
Lake Texoma is a premier vacation destination which is located on the border of Texas and Oklahoma.
The 89,000-acre lake is perfect for a day or week to enjoy nature for a short journey.
They do have power boating, fishing, camping, hiking, rock climbing, or horseback riding. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors.
They do have cabin rental, ski or tow boat, jet ski, wave runner, pontoon boats, and houseboats!!.
Cruises, kayak, stand up, Paddleboard and charter services are also available.
You can even visit the beautiful state park located on The Texas side which is Eisenhower State Park for Family Picnic at 1-hour drive from the Dallas area.
GlenRose,
When you want to go for a drive-thru safari or to visit Dinosaur Footprints in Texas then Glen Rose is the place to go
Visiting prehistoric wonders and wildlife safari is best to do at Glen Rose.
Dinosaur Valley State Park – Go for a trail, find footprints, kayak, or play in the Paluxy River!
and Fossil Rim Safari – complete drive-thru safari, feed animals from the comfort of your car.
You can visit each place individually as a day trip or can have a picnic along with a group of friends.
Fort Worth,
The oldest City with the home of the Dallas Cowboys Football team. This city has attractions for all ages from historic to modern lifestyles.
Fort Worth Zoo
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Fort Worth Stockyards– Cattle drivers on the Chisholm Trail one of the main free attractions.
Log Cabin Village to know about the history of Fort Worth and Old West and the lifestyle of the 1800s with authentic artifacts.
You can go for live shows and rodeos,
Fort Worth Water Gardens is located nearby the Convention Center.
Amon Carter Museum of American Art – ACMAA.
Waco, Texas,
Another interesting set of places to visit is a 2-hour drive.
Visit the million years old Mammoth Fossils at Waco Mammoth National Monument,
Waco Suspension Bridge – stunning bridge where you can go for long walks.
Cameron Park Zoo for kids and parents to enjoy and some other places to visit are
Dr.Pepper Museum and the Magnolia Market and Magnolia Table and Brazos River go boating, kayaking, or floating!!
Turner Falls,
If you want to visit the waterfall from Dallas then Turner Falls in Oklahoma.
One of the most significant falls will be the first option to visit at atwo-hour Drive, open year-round.
Summer will be the best time to cool off the Texas weather.
Make it a one-day trip or stay overnight at their campsites, and cabins which are also available for rentals.
Gainesville,
One day trip at 1 hour 30 min drive. Frank Buck Zoo is one the best Small zoos to visit and to picnic in the park in front of the Zoo and they even have a splash for kids to enjoy during the summer.
If you like music and the outdoors, this is the place for you. The beach along the Trinity River to enjoy the Texas Summer.Activities: Floating, Kayak, Paddle boat, 100 miles of Trails to walk , run, bike or even ride horses.
Participate in a real outdoor treasure-hunting game TRWD Geocaching.
