Mesquite, TX Road Trips
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Trip Routes
4
Longest Drive
653.9 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 38m
Montopolis, TX
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Mesquite, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
148,848
Median Income
$71,843
Median Home Value
$226,500
Median Age
33.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Mesquite, TX at a Glance
Founded
1878
Elevation
495 ft
Area
46 mi²
Notable People from Mesquite, TX
A sampling of people born in Mesquite, TX.
Tara Davis-Woodhall
1999
American track and field athlete
Taylor Parks
1993
American actress and singer
Alyssa Edwards
1980
American drag queen
Lauren Stephens
1986
American cyclist
Ngozi Onwumere
1992
Nigerian bobsledder
Zach Woodlee
1977
American choreographer
Nikki Washington
1988
American soccer player
Taylor Gabriel
1991
American football player (born 1991)
Craig Wayne Boyd
1978
American Country singer-songwriter
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Mesquite, TX.
Stephen Decatur Lawrence Farmstead
historic place in Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas
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Traveler Guide to Mesquite, TX
Mesquite, also known as the Rodeo Capital of Texas, and prior hangout of outlaw train robber Sam Bass, is an eastern suburb of Dallas.
1 Florence Ranch Homestead, 1424 Barnes Bridge Rd, ☏ +1 972 204-4933. Old farmstead circa 1871-1872, a Mesquite landmark. (updated Jan 2022) 2 Samuell Farm, 100 US-80, ☏ +1 214 670-8740. Open but developed farmland with pond and woods and a strange tractor contraption where people can explore and play. (updated Jan 2022) 3 Opal Lawrence Historical Park, 701 E Kearney, ☏ +1 972-216-6468. Tours Tu-F 10:30AM-3:30PM, Sa 10AM-2PM. Adults $5, Children (3-12) $3. Free on 4st Sa of month. (updated Jan 2022)
Mesquite Championship Rodeo, 1818 Rodeo Dr, ☏ +1 972 285-8777. Rodeo performances, pony rides, a petting zoo, and more every Friday and Saturday evening from April to September. 1 AMC Dine-In Mesquite 30, 19919 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, ☏ +1 972 329-3992. Oversized movieplex, with IMAX theater. (updated Jan 2022) 2 Celebration Station, 4040 Towne Crossing Blvd, ☏ +1 972 279-7888. Kiddie place with amusement rides and arcade. (updated Jan 2022)
Mesquite Bar-B-Q, 145 E Davis St, ☏ +1 972-285-6573. M-Sa 10:45AM-8PM. (updated Jan 2022)
1 Quality Inn & Suites North Mesquite I-30, 3424 Sorrento Dr., ☏ +1 972-682-0400. Has divans and slate grey hues. $68 (Jan 2022). (updated Jan 2022)
Come with some thick skin if driving around on I-635, or any DFW Metroplex roadway, for that matter.
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