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The Prairie & Lakes

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Whether you're looking to experience the spirit of the Old West or tickle your taste buds with some spicy barbeque, a holiday in The Prairie & Lakes has plenty on offer. In addition to being one of the most popular shopping destinations in Texas, Dallas also attracts visitors with its modern skyscrapers and many historical attractions. Considered by many the place where the American West begins, Fort Worth is the right spot to awaken your inner cowboy. Sports fans go to Arlington for its two main attractions--Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers--but this city is also known for a range of museums, galleries, theaters, and lively nightclubs. By blending traditional heritage with the fast-paced cosmopolitan excitement, The Prairie & Lakes tours cater to all kinds of travelers. To personalize your trip to The Prairie & Lakes, create itinerary details specific to you using our United States road trip planner.
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    Top The Prairie & Lakes tours

    FROM $77 BOOK WITH VIATOR JFK Assassination and Museum Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
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    FROM $59 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2-Hour Historic Dallas Segway Tour
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
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    FROM $40 BOOK WITH VIATOR Fixer Upper Tour of Waco: You might even go inside a home done on the show
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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    Places to visit in The Prairie & Lakes

    DallasTrip planner BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, Garden, Aquarium Fort WorthTrip planner BEST FOR: Historic Walking Area, Art Museum, Zoo WacoTrip planner BEST FOR: Gift & Specialty Shop, Specialty Museum, Nightlife College StationTrip planner BEST FOR: History Museum, Theme Park, Room Escape Game GrapevineTrip planner BEST FOR: Entertainment Center, Historic Walking Area, Aquarium

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    Popular things to do in The Prairie & Lakes

    Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens ©
    Garden
    Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    Dallas
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza ©
    Specialty Museum
    The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
    Dallas
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
    Fort Worth
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Magnolia Market Silos ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Magnolia Market Silos
    Waco
    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Museums in The Prairie & Lakes

    The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
    Dallas
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Perot Museum of Nature and Science ©
    Specialty Museum
    Perot Museum of Nature and Science
    Dallas
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    George Bush Presidential Library and Museum ©
    History Museum
    George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
    College Station
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Kimbell Art Museum ©
    Art Museum
    Kimbell Art Museum
    Fort Worth
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in The Prairie & Lakes

    The Dallas World Aquarium ©
    Aquarium
    The Dallas World Aquarium
    Dallas
    4.1
    Duration: 4 hours
    Fort Worth Zoo ©
    Zoo
    Fort Worth Zoo
    Fort Worth
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Fossil Rim Wildlife Center ©
    Wildlife Area
    Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
    Glen Rose
    4.4
    Duration: 4 hours
    Six Flags Over Texas ©
    Theme Park
    Six Flags Over Texas
    Arlington
    3.7
    Duration: 8 hours

    Hidden gems in The Prairie & Lakes

    Bluebonnet Trail ©
    Scenic Drive
    Bluebonnet Trail
    Ennis
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Amon Carter Museum of American Art ©
    Specialty Museum
    Amon Carter Museum of American Art
    Fort Worth
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Blue Bell Creameries ©
    Specialty Museum
    Blue Bell Creameries
    Brenham
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site ©
    National Park
    Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
    Washington
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours

    Parks in The Prairie & Lakes

    Klyde Warren Park ©
    Park
    Klyde Warren Park
    Dallas
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Fort Worth Botanic Garden ©
    Garden
    Fort Worth Botanic Garden
    Fort Worth
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Japanese Garden ©
    Garden
    Japanese Garden
    Fort Worth
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Cameron Park ©
    Park
    Cameron Park
    Waco
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Shopping in The Prairie & Lakes

    Spice Village ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Spice Village
    Waco
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    The Findery ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    The Findery
    Waco
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Bronco Western Wear LLC ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Bronco Western Wear LLC
    Dallas
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Gourmet Gallery
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Gourmet Gallery
    Waco
    4.9
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Featured attractions

    Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park ©
    Historic Site
    Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park
    Dallas
    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District ©
    Monument
    Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District
    Dallas
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Reunion Tower ©
    Observation Deck
    Reunion Tower
    Dallas
    4.3
    Duration: 4 hours
    Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
    Waco
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

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