Hit the road: 10 Texas road trips to take

Fuel up your car and hit the road for a tour of the Lone Star State.

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Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and explore Wine Country. | Photo by @kdsplaces2c

It’s starting to cool down and the weather is just begging to be enjoyed — and what better way to do that than with a little road trip getaway?

Texas is a big state, y’all, so we called in reinforcements from our pals at FTWtoday, ATXtoday, and SATXtoday to help us with this round-up.

Explore these 10 Lone Star State destinations for a short road trip from Dallas.

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Travel to Italy without leaving Texas by visiting Barons Creek Winery in Fredricksburg, TX.

Photo by SATXtoday team

Foodie forays

Fredericksburg | ~4 hours southwest
Plan a weekend trip to the Texas wine capital and explore vineyards and tasting rooms.

Boerne | ~4.5 hours southwest
Work up an appetite for fresh farm-to-table recipes at The Dienger Trading Co. after a cave tour.

Houston | ~3.5 hours southeast
Take your pick of James Beard Award-nominated restaurants after perusing the museum district.

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Marfa’s Prada store is an iconic landmark.

Photo by Lee Andrews

Artistic escapes

Waco | ~1.5 hours south
Get ready to style your home with picks from Magnolia Market at the Silos + stop by the Dr. Pepper Museum to learn the secret 23 flavors.

Luckenbach | ~4 hours southwest
Thanks to Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, this small Central Texas town is a country music haven.

Marfa | ~7.5 hours southwest
Drive into the sunset for this West Texas artist paradise with larger-than-life roadside art and the miniature fake Prada store.

Photo of a riverbed.

Hike, skip rocks, and soak up the sun while you search for dinosaur tracks at the state park. | Photo by @dinovalleysp

Outdoor adventures

Dinosaur Valley State Park | ~1.5 hours southwest
Hike through history in Glen Rose + peek in the Paluxy River for sauropod tracks from the land before time.

Colorado Bend State Park | ~3.5 hours southwest
Explore 35 miles of trails and hike to a 70-ft waterfall in Bend.

Jacob’s Well | ~4 hours south
Take a drive down to Wimberley for a dip in this enchanting swimming hole.

Galveston Island | ~4.5 hours southeast
Look for shells along the Gulf of Mexico.

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