How to get out Dallas
Denton, half an hour north on I-35E, has a charming historic town square, and an off-the-cuff nightlife scene driven by the city's disproportionately large number of musicians.
Joe Pool Lake lies to the southwest of the city, 4 miles past Grand Prairie. There are two popular parks to camp at along the shoreline, including Cedar Hill State Park and Loyd Park . The most popular day use park on Joe Pool Lake is Lynn Creek Park .
Lake Texoma is a popular spot an hour's drive north on US-75, on the border with Oklahoma.
Southfork Ranch, 3700 Hogge Rd, Parker, tel. 972-442-7800, . The ranch made famous by the TV series "Dallas". An easy day trip from Dallas. Tours run 364 days a year (except 25 Dec).
Waco, an hour south on I-35, has a number of attractions including the Dr. Pepper Museum and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame.
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