Day Trips in Dallas-Fort Worth
"If you take just a 60-minute drive from Fort Worth or 90-minute drive from Dallas, you can transport yourself to the plains of Africa at Fossil Rim. While that may be a slight exaggeration, it’s not far off. Here you can see exotic animals including gazelle, cheetahs, bison, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, rhinos, and much more in an environment similar to their natural habitat.The standard two-hour safari tour costs $40 per person. Fossil Rim also offers a wide variety of specialized and private tours that range from sunrise and after-dark tours to feeding and photography tours. At the Overlook Cafe you can grab food and drinks with a view. In addition, Fossil Rim offers plenty of educational courses and children-specific activities.If you’re looking to experience Fossil Rim on your own terms, you can pack a picnic and pay $22-26, depending on the day, to drive your own vehicle through the park.Grapevine Wine Train — This Texas city is named Grapevine for a reason. While being the wine capital of North Texas isn’t exactly equivalent to having the same title in Northern California, Texas is the fifth largest wine-producing state in the US and Grapevine does offer some unique wine-related experiences. Located only 30-35 minutes from Dallas or Fort Worth, Grapevine is an easy wine country getaway.The Wine Train on Grapevine’s Vintage Railroad is certainly one of the coolest experiences in DFW. For about $60, you’ll get to listen to live music while riding a vintage train from winery to winery for tastings. You’ll get a gourmet dinner box and a souvenir glass to boot. The three-hour experience happens rain or shine. Be warned, these trains book up fast. If you do miss the boat on the train experience, there are still plenty of other Grapevine winery experiences and events you can take part in." - MATADOR_NETWORK
