Find the coveted Texan
experience in
Mesquite, Texas. Just
15 minutes east of Downtown
Dallas, bring the family and reunite
with old friends where real
authentic Texas culture is thriving.
Declared the “Official Rodeo Capital of
Texas", Mesquite has held on to the
traditions of rodeo and BBQ at the
Mesquite Championship Rodeo
in the air-conditioned
Mesquite Arena. This world-famous rodeo has
been thrilling visitors since 1958.
Just like the sport of rodeo, the
arena has evolved into a top-notch
concert facility hosting thousands
of acts like the Charlie Daniels
Band, the Temptations, and Keith
Sweat. As it has transformed into a
premier venue and as rodeo season
approaches in June, the Mesquite
Championship Rodeo was thrilled to
have Mark Chestnutt kick off the
season with a performance in June of 2020 and Clay Walker ending another
thrilling season as the finale
performer in Aug 2020. More recently other well-known performers like Air Supply and Dwight Yoakam have also made appearances at the arena.
Along with the rodeo, take
advantage of the multitude of
entertainment options found in
Mesquite. Head to the adrenaline-pumping
Devil’s Bowl Speedway for the fastest boxcars at the
Southwest’s most famous dirt track.
Purchase a pit pass to watch the
race in the center of the unique,
D-shaped track and take great
pictures inside the cars. Get in the
driver’s seat and press the gas to
race go-carts at
Celebration Station.
Play the ultimate mind games in
the escape rooms of
XCape Adventures. Enjoy shopping at
Town East Mall with close to 200
stores and a food court to satisfy
any taste or head to
Downtown Mesquite to show some local love
to Mesquite’s unique shops and
eateries.
Make sure to mark your
calendars with Mesquite’s fun events this summer including
Movies in the Park in June,
Doggie Splash Day, and
the
Dive-In Movie in Aug. Also
during the summer, enjoy time at
the
Mesquite Arts Center with a
great rotation of local artists in the
gallery and performances by the
Mesquite Symphony Orchestra and
Mesquite Arts Theatre.
A weekend away would not be
complete without great food. From
savory barbecue to traditional TexMex favorites, Mesquite elevates
and diversifies Texas flavor. Find
unique options such as Caribbean,
Greek, and South American flavors
in some of the local Mesquite gems.
Be sure to check out our list of
Zagat-rated eateries and our newest
restaurant,
Rosa's Cafe which
offers Mexican dinner plates, sour cream chicken enchiladas, taco salads, burritos, tostadas, tamales, and made-from-scratch tortillas and sopapillas.
Mesquite is the prime place to
bring family and friends together
for reunions. Picturesque
City Lake Park encompasses 20 acres
and covered picnic pavilions right
next to a serene lake. Plan the
perfect reunion with plenty of
space for games and activities.
After a packed day exploring
Mesquite and making memories,
rest your head at one of our
five premier hotels. TownePlace Suites,
Courtyard, and Fairfield Inn are
the three Marriott properties that
happily call Mesquite home along
with the Holiday Inn Express
and the Hampton Inn and Suites
connected to the Mesquite
Convention Center and a short
walk from the
Mesquite Arena.
These fabulous hotels come with
various, luxury amenities and are
pet-friendly, so feel free to bring
the furriest family member on
your vacation.
Mesquite offers a welcoming
community and entertainment,
dining, and lodging options for an
affordable price. We encourage you
to check out
VisitMesquiteTX.com
for more information on how to
plan your trip.
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