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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie was established at the close of the Civil War on the Texas & Pacific Railroad. Its original name was Dechman, but was renamed in 1873, and incorporated in…

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Cities

Cities in Dallas County

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Cedar Hill

The second oldest community in Dallas County, Cedar Hill was founded on the Gulf, Colorado,…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Lancaster

For years, Lancaster (Lank-aster) was the second largest city in Dallas County. It still retains…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Garland

Garland is a suburban city 15 miles northeast of Dallas that grew from a farming…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Addison

Addison dates back to the Republic of Texas when it was settled as part of…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Duncanville

First known as Duncan Switch, the city was established when the Chicago, Texas and Mexican…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Irving

Irving was established in 1902 by J.O. Schulze and Otis Brown as the site to…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Dallas

In 1841, John Neely Bryan laid claim to the Dallas area and built a single…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Farmers Branch

Extensive advertising by the Texas Land and Emigration Co. in 1845-50 made this part of…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Aug–Oct
12–18
Strangling Brothers Haunted Circus
Irving
Sep
19
Monarch Butterfly Festival
Dallas
Sep
25–26
Country Day on the Hill
Cedar Hill
Oct
3
Tour for the Historic Florence Ranch Homestead
Mesquite
Oct
10
Car Show at the Brewery
Richardson
Nov
7
Christmas in the Branch Tree Lighting Ceremony
Farmers Branch
Nov
21
Winter Wonderland
Grand Prairie
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