Dallas - Lawton - Oklahoma (Self Drive)

Dallas is a metropolitan city in the north of Texas that offers the perfect blend of the contemporary and the cultural. The city has a huge art and music scene, but is also a place of historical significance, following the assassination of John F. Kennedy on a visit here in 1963, putting Dallas in the international spotlight. Apart from the city's friendly ambiance, there are lots of things to see for the young and the young at heart. Those fascinated by Dallas history will find plenty to do here, as will anyone with a love of sports and the arts. Quirky, vibrant and trendy are just some of the words regularly used to describe the city, so if that sounds like somewhere you would like to explore further, take a look at our top things to do in Dallas in a day.

Explore The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dallas Museum of Art, Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Reunion Tower, Dallas World Aquarium, Dallas Zoo, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Klyde Warren Park, George W. Bush Presidential Center, Pioneer Plaza, Dallas County Courthouse, Dallas Heritage Village, and so much more!

Lawton is a city in southwest Oklahoma. Interactive exhibits at the Museum of the Great Plains include a trading post and a schoolhouse. Tribal, religious and military objects at the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center explore Native American history. The adjacent Elmer Thomas Park includes Lake Helen, a playground and paths. Northwest, the Lake Lawtonka area is popular for water sports, hiking and camping.

Explore the Museum of Great Plains, Lake Lawtonka, Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center, Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum, US Army Field Artillery Museum, Elmer Thomas Lake, Medicine Creek Park and much more.

Oklahoma City is the capital of Oklahoma. It's known for its cowboy culture and capitol complex, surrounded by working oil wells. The reflecting pool and empty glass and bronze chairs of the Oklahoma City National Memorial recall the victims of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. The Survivor Tree, an American elm nearly destroyed in the attack, is also part of the memorial.

Explore the Oklahoma City Zoo, Myriad Gardens, Bricktown, Frontier City Theme Park, Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and much more.