7 days in Athens & Dodge City Itinerary

Athens is a city in Henderson County, Texas, in the United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Canton (Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark & First Monday) and Sulphur Springs (Hopkins County Courthouse, Glass Restrooms, &more). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, learn about winemaking at Tara Vineyard & Winery, relax and rejuvenate at The Retreat Massage & Day Spa, and admire the majestic nature at Purtis Creek State Park.

For where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Athens online road trip planner.

Dallas to Athens is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. In June, Athens is slightly colder than Dallas - with highs of 87°F and lows of 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Dodge City.

Dodge City is the county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States, named after nearby Fort Dodge. Dodge City is known for museums, casinos, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at Boot Hill Museum, pause for some photo ops at El Capitan, don't miss a visit to Cattle Feedlot Overlook, and steep yourself in history at Home of Stone.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Dodge City trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Athens to Dodge City with the Route module. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Athens in June since evenings lows in Dodge City dip to 63°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to go by car back home.