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nickswe · 06-11-2015, 08:41 PM

Only a few weeks left in Texas before moving home to Sweden. Saturday is all planned, but I need something for Sunday.

I have a rental car (as my Camaro is currently on its way to Sweden), and I have a full day of hours to spend.

The weather is going to be a bit boring in the DFW (and anything east of it) area, so I was thinking on driving towards El Paso.

Any recommendations for a good roadtrip that you can do in one day?

I was thinking going I20 from Dallas down to El Paso and just see whatever I can see while driving by...

Or do you have any better alternatives?

WIPLASH · 06-11-2015, 09:35 PM

If you want a there and back road trip, drive to Austin and back. Stop in West on the way back at Czech Stop for colaches. (If they're open on Sunday). It's a nice drive and you can get there in 3 hours. Have fun and drive safely!

nickswe · 06-11-2015, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by huligan

If you want a there and back road trip, drive to Austin and back. Stop in West on the way back at Czech Stop for colaches. (If they're open on Sunday). It's a nice drive and you can get there in 3 hours. Have fun and drive safely!

Thanks for the tip! I have Austin and San Antonio on my to-do list, but the problem is that the weather forecast for this Sunday says its going to be rather crappy over there (just like in the DFW area). That's the reason why I am planning for heading South West.

ac223mal · 06-12-2015, 03:54 AM

Getting to El Paso is going to take around 10 hrs + (depending on how you drive & amount of stops) so Im not sure it will make a good day trip unless your planning on staying a couple of days. Also from making the trip several times, there is not a whole lot of to see. To me its one of the most boring road trips to take. You might look into a cruise through Palo Duro it's west of Dallas (south of Amarillo) and has pretty scenery. That also might be a stretch though its 6 hrs one way, but if you're looking just to drive, it would be a good trip. Amarillo has a steakhouse that seems to be on all the must eat steaks in the US, but I can't attest to that, as I have never eaten there.

http://bigtexan.com/

And it's on Route 66.

Hope that helps

AKA chaoss · 06-12-2015, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ac223mal

Getting to El Paso is going to take around 10 hrs + (depending on how you drive & amount of stops) so Im not sure it will make a good day trip unless your planning on staying a couple of days. Also from making the trip several times, there is not a whole lot of to see. To me its one of the most boring road trips to take. You might look into a cruise through Palo Duro it's west of Dallas (south of Amarillo) and has pretty scenery. That also might be a stretch though its 6 hrs one way, but if you're looking just to drive, it would be a good trip. Amarillo has a steakhouse that seems to be on all the must eat steaks in the US, but I can't attest to that, as I have never eaten there.

http://bigtexan.com/

And it's on Route 66.

Hope that helps

I've eaten there and it's worth going if you are in the area but not a special trip I don't think. As for a texas road trip, to me there is nothing better than a drive through the hill country. Google texas hill country and plan yourself a route. However, #1 you're gonna wish you were in the Camaro and #2 you may cancel your plans to move out of Texas!

hazy · 06-12-2015, 08:01 AM

My vote would be for a Three Sisters run. About 6 or 7 years ago, I went with a group on motorcycles. Have been dying to go with the car since the day I purchased it, but life circumstances have changed, and I have not been able to find the time to do it.

It's a gorgeous ride, and closer to you than El Paso. Plenty of great food in the area, and absolutely gorgeous Texas Hill Country scenery.

ac223mal · 06-12-2015, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hazy

My vote would be for a Three Sisters run. About 6 or 7 years ago, I went with a group on motorcycles. Have been dying to go with the car since the day I purchased it, but life circumstances have changed, and I have not been able to find the time to do it.

It's a gorgeous ride, and closer to you than El Paso. Plenty of great food in the area, and absolutely gorgeous Texas Hill Country scenery.

That looks good, shame it take me 6 hrs to just get there.

sherob · 06-12-2015, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by hazy

My vote would be for a Three Sisters run. About 6 or 7 years ago, I went with a group on motorcycles. Have been dying to go with the car since the day I purchased it, but life circumstances have changed, and I have not been able to find the time to do it.

It's a gorgeous ride, and closer to you than El Paso. Plenty of great food in the area, and absolutely gorgeous Texas Hill Country scenery.

+1 have something to eat at Mac and Ernies too in Tarpley!

http://www.macandernies.com/

06-11-2015, 08:41 PM	#1
nickswe A Swede lost in Texas Drives: Camaro ZL1 2014 Black M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 489	Any ideas for a road trip on Sunday? Only a few weeks left in Texas before moving home to Sweden. Saturday is all planned, but I need something for Sunday. I have a rental car (as my Camaro is currently on its way to Sweden), and I have a full day of hours to spend. The weather is going to be a bit boring in the DFW (and anything east of it) area, so I was thinking on driving towards El Paso. Any recommendations for a good roadtrip that you can do in one day? I was thinking going I20 from Dallas down to El Paso and just see whatever I can see while driving by... Or do you have any better alternatives? __________________ Former owner of a 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edition. Currently driving a 2014 Camaro ZL1 Coupe.

06-11-2015, 09:35 PM	#2
WIPLASH WIPLASH Drives: '15 SW/2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 296	If you want a there and back road trip, drive to Austin and back. Stop in West on the way back at Czech Stop for colaches. (If they're open on Sunday). It's a nice drive and you can get there in 3 hours. Have fun and drive safely!

06-12-2015, 03:54 AM	#4
ac223mal Drives: car Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: location Posts: 571 View My Garage	Getting to El Paso is going to take around 10 hrs + (depending on how you drive & amount of stops) so Im not sure it will make a good day trip unless your planning on staying a couple of days. Also from making the trip several times, there is not a whole lot of to see. To me its one of the most boring road trips to take. You might look into a cruise through Palo Duro it's west of Dallas (south of Amarillo) and has pretty scenery. That also might be a stretch though its 6 hrs one way, but if you're looking just to drive, it would be a good trip. Amarillo has a steakhouse that seems to be on all the must eat steaks in the US, but I can't attest to that, as I have never eaten there. http://bigtexan.com/ And it's on Route 66. Hope that helps

06-12-2015, 08:01 AM	#6
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	My vote would be for a Three Sisters run. About 6 or 7 years ago, I went with a group on motorcycles. Have been dying to go with the car since the day I purchased it, but life circumstances have changed, and I have not been able to find the time to do it. It's a gorgeous ride, and closer to you than El Paso. Plenty of great food in the area, and absolutely gorgeous Texas Hill Country scenery.