7 days in Waco & Dallas Itinerary

Sightseeing in Waco offers many possibilities in a medium-sized town on the Brazos River in central Texas.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Waco: Fossil Rim Wildlife Center (in Glen Rose) and The Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge (in Clifton). The adventure continues: trot along with Brazos Bluffs Ranch, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Cameron Park Zoo, look for gifts at Magnolia Market Silos, and examine the collection at Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Waco travel route planner.

Montgomery to Waco is an approximately 13-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. In May in Waco, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 62°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Dallas.

One of the country's most popular shopping destinations, Dallas and its sprawling suburbs include more shopping centers per capita than any other urban center in America.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): take in nature's colorful creations at Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, then see the interesting displays at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, and then pause for some photo ops at John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy breathtaking views from Reunion Tower, appreciate the extensive heritage of Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, and then steep yourself in history at Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District.

To see maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Dallas trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Waco to Dallas in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and tram. In May, daytime highs in Dallas are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can travel back home.