Two weeks in Texas gives you enough time to attend multiple matches at AT&T Stadium, watch the Texas Rangers play at Globe Life Field, road trip to Austin and San Antonio and still have days to recover from the heat and the barbecue. Texas is a big state, but the distances between its major cities are manageable, and each stop feels like a different world.
Here is the day-by-day plan.
Fly into DFW Airport and head to the Arlington Entertainment District. A rideshare costs about $35 and takes 20 to 25 minutes. Walk the district to get your bearings. Globe Life Field, AT&T Stadium and Texas Live! are all within a five to 13-minute walk of each other.
For dinner, try Lockhart Smokehouse at Texas Live! or walk to Hurtado Barbecue in Downtown Arlington, about a half-mile from the stadiums.
Head to the Entertainment District about four hours before kickoff. Texas Live! runs coverage on its 100-foot LED screen. After the match, eat in the district or explore the bars at Sports and Social Arlington and PBR Texas.
Drive 25 minutes east to Dallas. Start at the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, walk through Klyde Warren Park and visit the Dallas Museum of Art (free admission). For dinner, head to Deep Ellum for Terry Black’s Barbecue or Pecan Lodge.
Drive 30 minutes west to the Fort Worth Stockyards. Catch the longhorn cattle drive at 11:30 a.m. CT. Eat at Cattlemen’s Steak House (steaks since 1947) or Joe T. Garcia’s (Tex-Mex, cash only). In the evening, Billy Bob’s Texas has live country music and indoor bull riding.
Spend the morning relaxing or touring AT&T Stadium. In the evening, get tickets to see the Rangers in 2026 and experience your first baseball game. Gates open two hours before first pitch for night games. Walk the concourse, find the Nolan Ryan statue at the North Entrance and try the Boomstick or Hurtado Barbecue at Section 141.
Globe Life Field has a retractable roof and air conditioning, so the Texas heat is not a factor once you are inside.
Austin is about three and a half hours south of Arlington on I-35. Leave in the morning, check into your hotel by early afternoon and spend the rest of the day exploring South Congress Avenue, known for its independent shops, food trucks and live music venues.
Visit Zilker Park and the Hike and Bike Trail along Lady Bird Lake in the morning before the heat builds. Walk through the 2nd Street District downtown. Tour the Texas State Capitol, which offers free guided tours. In the evening, explore the Rainey Street Historic District, a stretch of converted bungalows that now serve as bars and restaurants.
Austin’s food scene leans into tacos, barbecue and Tex-Mex. Franklin Barbecue is the most famous name in town (expect a long line). La Barbecue and Micklethwait Craft Meats are strong alternatives with shorter waits.
If you have energy, drive 30 minutes west to Dripping Springs for Hill Country wineries and distilleries. If you need a recovery day, swim at Barton Springs Pool (a natural spring-fed pool in Zilker Park) and keep the pace slow.
San Antonio is about an hour and 20 minutes south of Austin on I-35. Check in and walk the River Walk, a network of walkways along the San Antonio River lined with restaurants, shops and hotels. The River Walk is the heart of the city and one of the most visited attractions in Texas.
Visit the Alamo in the morning. The site of the 1836 battle is free to enter and sits in the center of downtown. Walk to the Pearl District for lunch, a redeveloped brewery complex with restaurants, a farmers market and local shops.
In the afternoon, explore the San Antonio Missions, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with four Spanish colonial missions along the river. Southtown is the neighborhood for art galleries, murals and evening dining.
Use this day to revisit favorites, explore the King William Historic District or take a river barge cruise. If you are a theme park fan, Six Flags Fiesta Texas is about 20 minutes from downtown.
The drive from San Antonio to Arlington takes about four hours on I-35. Arrive in time for dinner at Texas Live! or Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch in Arlington for Tex-Mex.
If your schedule includes a second match, head to AT&T Stadium. If not, use the day for anything you missed: Meow Wolf Grapevine (20 minutes north), Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington or a second Rangers game. Check the promotions schedule for bobblehead giveaways or theme nights.
Pack in the morning and head to DFW Airport. The drive from Arlington takes 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic. Leave extra time during peak hours.
About three and a half hours south on I-35, roughly 200 miles.
About an hour and 20 minutes south on I-35, roughly 80 miles.
No. Between soccer matches, a Rangers game, Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio, two weeks fills comfortably. Rest days are essential because the summer heat demands them.
Yes. A rental car is the most practical option for the Austin and San Antonio legs. Within the Arlington Entertainment District, everything is walkable, but the road trip portions require a vehicle.
Early morning departures avoid the worst of the heat and traffic. I-35 between Austin and San Antonio can be congested during rush hours and weekends.
Yes. The Rangers play home games throughout the summer. Check the schedule for dates that line up with your arrival and return to Arlington.
