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Waxahachie
Half a day or one night: see the courthouse and Munster Mansion, then move on. Not a base.
Waxahachie is a small Blackland Prairie town 40 minutes south of Dallas, known for its 1897 Romanesque Revival courthouse and the replica Munster Mansion. Most visitors pass through on I-35E or come for the Scarborough Renaissance Festival (weekends April–May). You can see the main sights in a few 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 and 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
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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 Waxahachie911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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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 Waxahachie, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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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
- 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.
- AirportcheckDFW Dallas/Fort Worth International (About 45 min north via I-35E; check traffic.).
- 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$3–5
- Sit-down mealLunch at a pub$10–15
- BeerBeer at a bar$4–7
- Budget bedMotel or chain hotel room, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedMotel or chain hotel room, a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedMotel or chain hotel room, a night, per roomUS$150
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 45 min north via I-35E; check traffic.) · DAL Dallas Love Field (About 40 min north; closer to downtown Dallas.)
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
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°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
Waxahachie: next 7 days
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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)
6 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 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. The town is compact but sights (Munster Mansion, festival grounds) are a short drive from the square. Parking is free and easy.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dallas
goDoor to door: About 45 min
I-35E north, about 40 min
Museums, food, and nightlife; a full day.
Corsicana
goDoor to door: About 35 min
US 287 east, about 30 min
Historic downtown and the Collin Street Bakery.
Waco
goDoor to door: About 1 h 10 min
I-35E south, about 1 h
Magnolia Market and the Dr Pepper Museum.
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.
Historic Town Square
Walkable to the courthouse and a few eateries; limited options.
I-35E corridor
Chain hotels near the highway; convenient for a stopover.
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
| Motel or chain hotel room1 × 1 night × US$100 | US$100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Scarborough Renaissance Festival ticket (adult gate price)2 × US$22 · check; online may be cheaper | US$44 |
| Gas from Dallas, round trip1 × US$15 | US$15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$40 |
| Trip total≈ US$220 per person per day, bed included | US$439 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Lunch at a pub | $10–15 |
| Dinner at a sit-down restaurant | $15–25 |
| Beer at a bar | $4–7 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3–4 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Scarborough Renaissance Festival runs weekends only, April through Memorial Day; buy tickets online to avoid the gate queue.
- Munster Mansion is a private home: view from the gate only, except the Halloween Bash (last weekend of October) when interior tours are possible.
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water if walking the square.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- DFW → Waxahachie by car: about 45 min via I-35E
- Dallas → Waxahachie by car: about 40 min via I-35E
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English is universal; no language barrier.
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 Waxahachie. 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 and 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the courthouse, Munster Mansion, and Scarborough Festival with verified hours and ticket links.
- Eat pages for College Street Pub and other square restaurants with last-order times.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for I-35E exits.
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