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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

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

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Duncanville

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

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Addison

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

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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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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Garland

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

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Lancaster

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

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Farmers Branch

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

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

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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Events

Upcoming Events

May–Jun
22–12
Music in the Park
Cedar Hill
Jul
9–11
Christmas Expo Holiday Lighting & Decorating Conference
Mesquite
Aug–Oct
12–18
Strangling Brothers Haunted Circus
Irving
Sep
19
Monarch Butterfly Festival
Dallas
Oct
10
Car Show at the Brewery
Richardson
Nov
7
Christmas in the Branch Tree Lighting Ceremony
Farmers Branch
Nov
21
Annual Christmas Boat Parade
Grand Prairie
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