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Ennis

201 NW Main Street · Ennis, TX

Why you should go…

The Ennis Convention and Visitors Bureau markets Ennis, the officially designated Bluebonnet City of Texas, located along Interstate 45 south of Dallas. The bureau operates the Ennis Welcome Center and promotes the town's springtime Bluebonnet Trails, its parks and lakes, and the Texas Motorplex drag racing venue. It also publishes a free visitor travel guide.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Ennis, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Waxahachie

    Free

    Historic Ellis County town south of Dallas known as the Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas.

    15 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Texas Zoofari Park

    Under $25

    A 900-acre drive-thru and walk-thru safari park near Dallas with more than 1,300 animals.

    29 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Hawaiian Falls Waterpark Mansfield

    $25–$50

    A seasonal Dallas-Fort Worth water park with slides, a wave pool and a lazy river.

    31 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Reunion Tower

    Under $25

    The geodesic-domed GeO-Deck delivers 360-degree views of the Dallas skyline from 470 feet up.

    33 mi awayMore like this

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie Favorite

    Pecan Lodge

    Under $25

    Deep Ellum's line-out-the-door brisket has made this Dallas BBQ joint a pilgrimage stop.

    33 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Mesquite

    Free

    A Dallas area city known as the Rodeo Capital of Texas, with a championship rodeo arena, parks trail and large retail district.

    33 mi awayMore like this