From a city beach to dinosaur tracks, 10 Texas towns that'll make perfect summer getaways

Memorial Day weekend lifts the curtains for summer fun, with many families gearing up for weekend trips. Since 1971, Memorial Day has been recogniz...

May 25, 2023
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Memorial Day weekend lifts the curtains for summer fun, with many families gearing up for weekend trips. Since 1971, Memorial Day has been recognized as a federal holiday observed on the final Monday of May. The holiday was established as a way to honor those who died fighting in the Civil War, but grew to cover soldiers lost in all wars, according to the History Channel. The three-day weekend gives families plenty of time to plan a getaway. Here are 10 weekend trip destinations outside of Fort Worth: Distance from Fort Worth: One hour Major attractions: Dinosaur Valley Park, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center and downtown Glen Rose Better known as the 'Dinosaur Capitol of Texas,' Glen Rose offers a plethora of activities for families.

Brayden Garcia