Mesquite
Mesquite, also known as the Rodeo Capital of Texas, and prior hangout of outlaw train robber Sam Bass, is an eastern suburb of Dallas.
Get in
[edit]Get around
[edit]Come with some thick skin if driving around on I-635, or any DFW Metroplex roadway, for that matter.
See
[edit]- 1 Florence Ranch Homestead, 1424 Barnes Bridge Rd, ☏ +1 972 204-4933. Old farmstead circa 1871-1872, a Mesquite landmark.
- 2 Samuell Farm, 100 US-80, ☏ +1 214 670-8740. Open but developed farmland with pond and woods and a strange tractor contraption where people can explore and play.
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- 3 Opal Lawrence Historical Park, 701 E Kearney, ☏ +1 972-216-6468. Tours Tu-F 10:30AM-3:30PM, Sa 10AM-2PM. Adults $5, Children (3-12) $3. Free on 4st Sa of month.
Do
[edit]- Mesquite Championship Rodeo, 1818 Rodeo Dr, ☏ +1 972 285-8777. Rodeo performances, pony rides, a petting zoo, and more every Friday and Saturday evening from April to September.
- 1 AMC Dine-In Mesquite 30, 19919 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, ☏ +1 972 329-3992. Oversized movieplex, with IMAX theater.
- 2 Celebration Station, 4040 Towne Crossing Blvd, ☏ +1 972 279-7888. Kiddie place with amusement rides and arcade.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Town East Mall, 2063 Town East Mall, ☏ +1 972-270-4431. Some 160 stores. Anchors are Macy's, JCPenny, Dillard's, and Dick's Sporting Goods.
Eat
[edit]- Mesquite Bar-B-Q, 145 E Davis St, ☏ +1 972-285-6573. M-Sa 10:45AM-8PM.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 Quality Inn & Suites North Mesquite I-30, 3424 Sorrento Dr., ☏ +1 972-682-0400. Has divans and slate grey hues. $68 (Jan 2022).
Go next
[edit]| Routes through Mesquite |
| Fort Worth ← Dallas ← | W  E |
→ Garland → Texarkana |
| Texarkana ← Rockwall ← | N  S |
→ Dallas → San Angelo |
| END ← Dallas ← | W  E |
→ Forney → Shreveport |