USA – Dallas and Fort Worth Stopover
Explore the tour day by day, from the highlights to the quieter moments in between. Here’s how each day unfolds and what to expect along the way.
Land at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and take a private transfer to your hotel. You’ll be spending your first two nights just 30 minutes northwest of Dallas in the charming historical town of Grapevine – a world away from the busy heart of Texas. You’ll be situated just off the walkable and fully-restored historic Main Street, bustling with locally-owned shops, delightful restaurants, bars and artist studio galleries.
Grapevine is known for its excellent Urban Wine Trail, and biannual wine festivals where local wineries produce wonderful reds and whites from local varieties, so take the day to do a wine tasting or two. If you’d rather explore Dallas, a modern metropolis with a world-class arts scene, head into the heart of the downtown Dallas Arts District to get started. Other interesting attraction in the city include touring the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealy Plaza – where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated – and a visit to the
Perot Museum of Nature and Science, the George W. Bush Presidential Museum or the Reunion Tower whose restaurant, Crown Block, offers dinner with a view.
Fort Worth offers Western culture at its most authentic, so saddle up for an immersive experience. You can take a private transfer from Grapevine or you can hop aboard the original Grapevine Vintage Railroad to ride along the Historic Cotton Belt Route right into downtown Fort Worth. You’ll be centrally located, within easy walking distance of all there is to see and do. Spend a relaxing evening dining in one of the many restaurants in downtown Fort Worth or head to the newly developed entertainment district, Sundance Square.
Spend the morning touring the Stockyards National Historic District in Fort Worth. Your hotel is just a half block from Fort Worth’s Main Street where the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive still takes place. You’ll find many delightful shops, bars and restaurants along the Main Street too. Come evening enjoy a truly Texan nightlife experience by heading to the famed Billy Bob’s Texas. Or, if you happen to be in Fort Worth on a weekend, get a taste of the local cowboy culture.
The places you’ll stay and explore on this tour. Here’s a closer look at each one and what makes it worth the trip.
You’ll start your 5-day stopover in Grapevine, walking along one of the very few fully-restored historic Main Streets, and following the area’s outstanding Urban Wine Trail before exploring iconic locations in Dallas, like Dealy Plaza, where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. You’ll then make your way to Fort Worth where the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive still takes place and Texan life is warm and authentic. If you happen to be there on a weekend, chances are you’ll even get a taste of the local cowboy culture – giving you plenty to see and do before you continue on to your next destination.
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From Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, you can fly to Mexico City, Cancun, Oaxaca, Chihuahua, Cabo San Lucas, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Huatulco, La Paz, Leon, Merida, Guatemala City, Belize, San Salvador, Roatan, Liberia, San Jose, Panama City and Bogota.
Please note: this itinerary is only available to book as an add-on or extension to our holidays in Latin America and cannot be booked on its own. If you are interested in a holiday to North America, please visit our sister brand, Journeyscape.
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The practical detail for this tour, all in one place. Transport, accommodation, what’s included and what to pack, so you know exactly what to expect before you go.
- Transport
Private transfer to and from the airport and between towns.
- Accommodation
The accommodation on this holiday consists of both historic and luxury hotels.
- Meals
Not included.
- Summary of Nights
Grapevine 2; Fort Worth 2.
- Weather
The Dallas and Fort Worth area can be visited year-round thanks to its mild climate. The spring and autumn seasons are the best periods to travel as you will have pleasantly warm days and cool nights perfect for outdoor exploration. Expect highs between 19°C and 27°C from March to May and October to November. Summers are hot and humid, making for at times uncomfortable conditions between June and August, and winters are milder than in other parts of the world with daytime highs ranging from 11°C to 18°C.
- Visasa
You will require an ESTA to visit the USA.
Why choose Journey Latin America for your holiday
We’ve been planning trips to Central and South America for over 45 years, longer than any other UK specialist. Every holiday is built around you by a Travel Expert who has been to the places they recommend, with support from your first enquiry to the day you fly home.
Rosie embarked on a year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. She is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others.
Finn discovered his passion for travel on an extensive 18-month trip to Latin America, experiencing the vibrant Carnaval in Rio, the end-of-the-world city of Ushuaia, trekking the Andes and volunteering on the Galápagos Islands.
Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.
Gary discovered what he had been missing with his first foray into the wilds of Latin America. In his role as Product Manager, he combines this personal obsession with years of industry experience to help ensure that travellers will fall for the region every bit as much as he has.
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