Mesquite (Texas)

Mesquite, also known as the Rodeo Capital of Texas, and prior hangout of outlaw train robber Sam Bass, is an eastern suburb of Dallas.

Come with some thick skin if driving around on I-635, or any DFW Metroplex roadway, for that matter.

• 🌍 Florence Ranch Homestead, 1424 Barnes Bridge Rd, ☏ +1 972 204-4933. Old farmstead circa 1871-1872, a Mesquite landmark. (updated Jan 2022)
• 🌍 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. (updated Jan 2022)

Florence Ranch Home

• 🌍 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. (updated Jan 2022)

• 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. 
• 🌍 AMC Dine-In Mesquite 30, 19919 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, ☏ +1 972 329-3992. Oversized movieplex, with IMAX theater. (updated Jan 2022)
• 🌍 Celebration Station, 4040 Towne Crossing Blvd, ☏ +1 972 279-7888. Kiddie place with amusement rides and arcade. (updated Jan 2022)

• 🌍 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. (updated Jan 2022)

• Mesquite Bar-B-Q, 145 E Davis St, ☏ +1 972-285-6573. M-Sa 10:45AM-8PM. (updated Jan 2022)

• 🌍 Quality Inn & Suites North Mesquite I-30, 3424 Sorrento Dr., ☏ +1 972-682-0400. Has divans and slate grey hues. $68 (Jan 2022). (updated Jan 2022)