Panhandle Plains
A squeaky windmill is part of the iconic opening to Once Upon a Time in the West, and you can see more than 90 examples of these Western icons at the…
Must-see attractions in Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Dallas
Laid out in wooded parklands less than a mile south of downtown, the Dallas Heritage Village is a living-history museum comprising 38 historic structures,…
Fort Worth
A highly regarded American zoo (and the second-most-popular attraction in the state), it's home to about 5000 inhabitants representing 650 species, many…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
It's not just the strikes at Rangers Ballpark that are celebrated in Arlington, the strikes of bowling get their dues as well at the International Bowling…
Panhandle Plains
This state park is on the western outskirts of town, accessible via FM 2288 (Loop 2288) off W Ave N (which becomes Arden Rd west of downtown), US 87 or US…
Fort Worth
Parts of the venerable Livestock Exchange Building still hold offices, but the one-room Stockyards Museum celebrates local history. Displays cover famous…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Their story – and they're sticking to it – is that Billy the Kid survived his widely reported death at age 21 in New Mexico and instead lived to a ripe…
Don Harrington Discovery Center
Panhandle Plains
Sadly you can't inhale any helium and talk like Donald Duck, but the lighter-than-air gas that was an Amarillo industry is honored at the Don Harrington…
Panhandle Plains
Built in 1887, this is the oldest existing house in Ector County. It had just two owners for nearly a century when in 1973 the Pool family deeded it to…
Dallas
For quirky and one-of-a-kind objects, like vintage Fiestaware plates, funky chandeliers and DIY crafts, head to the Bishop Arts District. Check the…
Buddy Holly Statue & West Texas Walk of Fame
Panhandle Plains
In front of the Civic Center, a larger-than-life-size statue of Holly is surrounded by plaques honoring him and other west Texans who made it big in arts…
Dallas
Africa is the focus of this urban zoo, which is just 3 miles south of downtown. It has gorilla and chimpanzee habitats and an entire exhibit called Giants…
Panhandle Plains
No one has a baaad time at the largest sheep auction in the USA, the Producer's Livestock Auction. Sheep are sold on Tuesday and cattle on Thursday. The…
Panhandle Plains
Housed in the 1937 Turner Mansion, itself a work of art, this museum has an art gallery, planetarium and a children's museum. Larger-than-life sculptures…
Chestnut Square Historic Village
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
A collection of old buildings from around McKinney. Highlights include the Faires House, an 1854 house made from wood. Other buildings date from the 1870s…
Presidential Archives & Leadership Library
Panhandle Plains
This much-lauded museum has an interesting collection of items and info on all the presidents. It includes folk art, campaign materials and memorabilia…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
This north Texas winery has an attractive tasting room. Learn about winemaking on tours, then sample five wines while you hear the roar of jets at DFW…
Dallas
Located on the Southern Methodist University campus, this museum exhibits perhaps the best and most comprehensive collection of Spanish art outside of…
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
Panhandle Plains
This small museum has a permanent exhibition of works by William Joyce and other well-known children's book illustrators. The real attractions are the…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Has huge statues of dinosaurs set on 22 acres. In comparison to the animated dinosaurs in films such as Jurassic Park, those here seem all the more, well,…
Panhandle Plains
Stars twinkle and clouds drift across the velvet blue ceiling of this magical movie and performing-arts palace. You can tour the beautifully restored…
Panhandle Plains
Located 14 miles north of Lubbock near the town of New Deal, this winery is known for its range of wines, including the expected cabs but also a zesty…
Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
Fort Worth
This kid-friendly museum brims with fossils, dinosaurs and fun things to do – like the planetarium and an IMAX theater. Go local with the extensive…
Panhandle Plains
About four miles southwest of the Llano Estacado winery, CapRock Winery is worth a visit for its beautiful mission-style headquarters, a showplace both…
Panhandle Plains
This eight-foot tall rabbit was the product of a local booster in 1962. Now a popular photo op, it reflects local attitudes about varmints in that a…
Panhandle Plains
The beautifully renovated Santa Fe Depot is home to much railroad nostalgia. The station, on the El Paseo, is the main attraction. Inside, the museum has…
Dallas
The 1892 Old Red Courthouse that houses this museum is almost as interesting as the museum’s interactive exhibits on Dallas county history. Entry includes…
Dallas
One of the tallest buildings in Texas (921 feet), this modernist skyscraper is outlined each night in cool green argon tubing which plays well with all…
Panhandle Plains
About 30,000 students attend Texas Tech University. Established in 1925, this is not the place to see Gothic treasures of academic architecture, but it is…
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Housed in the 1893 Masonic Lodge, this well-curated museum gives a good sense of the history of the area. Don't miss the details on all the shenanigans…
Museum of Texas Tech University
Panhandle Plains
Art, natural history and science are showcased at this campus museum, which has more than five million items in its rather eclectic collection. Special…
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
Panhandle Plains
This impressive saddle-shaped museum is best known for its ceramics collection. Run in partnership with Angelo State University, SAMFA often has…
Fort Worth
If the Stockyards didn't sate your hunger for all things western, pop in here for some art. It's known for its striking paintings by Frederic Remington…
Dallas
This is the resting place of many early Dallas settlers, with gravestones from the 1850s through the 1920s. It's a shady, evocative place amidst the city…
Panhandle Plains
The irresistibly named Joyland has three roller coasters, 30 other rides and an array of carnival arcades and games that are little changed from Holly's…
Dallas
These pretty indoor-outdoor gardens include a tropical conservatory, a fragrance garden and a butterfly garden. Don't miss the native Texas plants.
Site of the Branch Davidian Compound
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
The rural site where 76 people died when a standoff between law enforcement and members of the Branch Davidian Church ended violently in 1993.
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
All manner of Texas sports legends, including golfer Byron Nelson, boxer and pitchman George Foreman and pitcher Nolan Ryan, are saluted here.
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Drive a nearly 10-mile course through an open-air zoo that's home to over 60 animal species, including cheetahs, rhinoceroses and giraffes.
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Just east of the historic Cotton Belt train station, this is a fascinating place to watch genial blacksmiths demonstrate their craft.
