Best Cheap Holiday Escapes Near DFW
The bright lights of DFW might be exciting for some during the holidays, but for others, a quick escape out of town may be the perfect way to add some festive cheer to the season. Whether it's a holiday vacation with your clan or a romantic rendezvous with your sweetie, these nearby getaway destinations provide a welcome change of scenery without having to break the bank.
The Greer Farm
1444 County Road 1125
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-3232
www.greerfarm.com
Leave suburbia behind for an idyllic vacation experience at Sid and Eva Greer's working family farm and ranch, located around 130 miles east of Dallas. The 1850's farmstead comes complete with four fully furnished log cabins and a loft apartment, all resting along the banks of an 11-acre lake. There's plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained including fishing, canoeing, biking and hiking. Kids will enjoy feeding the farm animals and collecting fresh eggs for breakfast. Additionally, the Greers sell grass-fed meat, freshly made jams and homemade bread so you can prepare a farm-to-fork feast in your cabin. Be sure to check out the wines at nearby Los Pinos Ranch Vineyard and make time to visit Daingerfield State Park. Nightly rates start at $145 for two adults and $10 for each additional person.
Deer Creek Meadows
18141 FM 315
Palestine, TX 75803
(800) 657-2455
www.deercreekmeadows.com
For the ultimate country experience, head 95 miles east of Dallas for a stay in one of the fully furnished cottages or barns on this 68-acre farm and wildlife management area. After you explore the nature trails, fish and chill out in the hot tub, head over to the Palestine train depot for a ride on the Polar Express every weekend until the end of December. Or take a 30-minute drive to Adrenaline Rush in Rusk to ride one of Texas' longest zip-line tours through lights at night during the holiday season. Nightly rates at Deer Creek Meadows range from $95 to $115.
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Wildcatter Ranch
6062 Highway 16 S.
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-3500
www.wildcatterranch.com
The North Texas Hill Country serves as a backdrop to this little slice of paradise located just 85 miles west of Fort Worth. Whether you want to have a romantic getaway or a ranch adventure, Wildcatter Ranch has it covered—offering everything from horseback riding, skeet shooting and archery to canoeing, jeep tours and spa massages. You can hike or bike over seven miles of trails before relaxing in the heated infinity pool overlooking the valley below. The ranch offers both hotel rooms and 16 beautifully appointed cabins that come fully equipped with fireplaces, microwaves, mini refrigerators and stunning views of the Palo Pinto countryside. When hunger strikes, you can walk over to the Wildcatter Steakhouse for some of the best steaks and burgers in the state. Nightly rates, including breakfast, start at $99 for hotel rooms and $129 for cabins.
Cabins In Warren Woods
3130 Classen Road
Davis, OK 73030
(580) 369-2125
www.davisokcabins.com
Davis Oklahoma, located 132 miles from DFW, offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great mountain wilderness without venturing too far from home. Start off by reserving either the mountain view cabin or the tree house at the Cabins in Warren Woods, situated on a 50-acre spread in the heart of the Arbuckle Mountains. You can hike and fish right outside of the door of your cabin or you can go up the road to pan for gold at Turner Falls, take an off-road adventure at the Cross Bar Ranch and go horseback riding with Arbuckle Trail Rides. Cabin rates at Warren Woods start at $120 nightly.
WinStar World Casino
777 Casino Ave.
Thackerville, OK 73459
(580) 276-4229
www.winstarworldcasino.com
For those wanting a getaway packed with non-stop action, look no further than WinStar World Casino, located only 80 miles from DFW. There are plenty of ways to stay entertained in this luxurious gaming palace. Want to see a show? You can see everyone from Dwight Yoakum on December 21 to Adam Lambert on New Year's Eve. You can also dance the night away in the club, choose from an array of gourmet dining options, relax in the spa, swim in the resort pool, play golf and test your luck in the eight themed gaming plazas. If possible, try to book a room in the recently opened luxury towers with rates starting at $179.
Ilene Jacobs is a freelance writer living in Dallas, Texas. Ilene enjoys writing about a variety of topics, ranging from food, fitness and travel, to kids, pets and senior care. You can find some of her work at Examiner.com.
