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Greenville, Texas
Half a day or a meal stop on I-30 between Dallas and Texarkana: the Audie Murphy museum and a Tex-Mex lunch, then move on.
Greenville is a small Blackland Prairie city on I-30, 80 km northeast of Dallas. Its main draw is the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum; the rest is a quick Tex-Mex meal and a waterpark in summer. Most travellers pass through in under 4 hours.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airports
- DFW · DAL
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Greenville, Texas911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Hunt Regional Medical Center+1 903 408-5000
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Greenville, Texas, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyGreenville is a safe small city.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 903 408-5000 Hunt Regional Medical Center
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDFW Dallas/Fort Worth International (About 1 h 15 min drive west on I-30).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- BeerBeer at a bar$4–6
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi$12–18
- Budget bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$60
- Mid-range bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$80
- High-end bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$100
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DFW Dallas/Fort Worth International (About 1 h 15 min drive west on I-30) · DAL Dallas Love Field (About 1 h drive west on I-30)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Greenville, Texas: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. I-30 and US 69 cross the city; parking is free and plentiful at the museum and strip-mall restaurants.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 1 h
US 69 north then US 82 east, about 1 h
Eiffel Tower replica and antique shops.
Door to door: 1 h
US 175 south, about 1 h
Lake Athens and the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
I-30 corridor
Chain hotels (Hampton Inn, Best Western) near the interstate; easy on/off for a one-night stop.
Downtown Greenville
Limited options; a few local motels, walkable to the museum and a handful of restaurants.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain hotel room (Hampton Inn, Best Western)1 × 1 night × US$130 | US$130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum entry2 × US$10 · check | US$20 |
| Splash Kingdom waterpark entry2 × US$25 · check | US$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$44 |
| Trip total≈ US$242 per person per day, bed included | US$484 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Tex-Mex combo (Tamolly's) | $10–15 |
| Pecan pie slice (Mary of Puddin Hill) | $5–8 |
| Beer at a bar | $4–6 |
| 5 km taxi | $12–18 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat: July and August highs above 35 °C (95 °F); carry water.Summer heat: July and August highs above 95 °F (35 °C); carry water.
- Splash Kingdom waterpark is seasonal (check opening dates).
- I-30 construction delays possible; check traffic before heading east or west.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Hunt Regional Medical Center
- +1 903 408-5000
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- DFW → Greenville (rental car): about 1 h 15 min, tolls on some routes
- Greenville → Dallas (I-30): about 1 h, no tolls
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- Howdy — Hello (how-dee)
- Thank you — Thank you (thank yew)
- How much is it? — How much is it? (how much iz it)
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom? (wair iz the rest-room)
English is universal; Spanish is also common.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Greenville, Texas. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum and Splash Kingdom with verified hours and seasonal closures.
- Eat pages for Tamolly's and Mary of Puddin Hill with last-order times.
- Walking cluster for downtown: museum, courthouse square, a few restaurants.
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