Mansfield, Texas travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Mansfield (Texas) is a fast growing city south of Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth.

1 sights · 2 things to do

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Best things about Mansfield

Historic Downtown Mansfield

An area of historic buildings, now occupied by boutique shopping and dining establishments as well as the offices of the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce. The historic Farr Best Theater is located in this district.

Farr Best Theater

Hawaiian Falls Mansfield

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 96°F; winter lows dip to about 35°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Oct and May. (climate data from nearby Fort Worth)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
FTW Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, Fort Worth — 22 mi away. Directions
DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth — 23 mi away (major hub). Directions

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) is the closest major Airport. Approximate travel time from DFW to downtown Mansfield is 45 minutes.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Hawaiian Falls Mansfield, Historic Downtown Mansfield
Afternoon Farr Best Theater

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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Get in

By plane

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) is the closest major Airport. Approximate travel time from DFW to downtown Mansfield is 45 minutes.

Love Field (DAL) is nearby in Dallas. Approximate travel time from Love Field to downtown Mansfield is 55 minutes.

Go

⚠ Last checked May 2019 — confirm before you go

Maps

Spinks Airport (FWS) is the closest private jetport. Approximate travel time from Spinks to downtown Mansfield is 25 minutes.

By car

Mansfield is located off US 287 South of I-20.

By train

There are two Amtrak routes which serve Dallas/Fort Worth, the Texas Eagle between San Antonio and Chicago, and the Heartland Flyer between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. The closest stations are in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Cleburne.

By bus

The closest Greyhound terminal is in Arlington.

Get around

Mansfield lacks public transportation.

There are several taxi and limo services that serve the Mansfield area. These can be located via the Yellow Pages. A sample of those services includes:

Kari's Limo & Taxi Service 817-458-4444
Quick Taxi Service 469-867-5426

See

See Historic Downtown Mansfield

📍 Main Street at Broad Street

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Do

Do Farr Best Theater

The Farr Best Theater was built in 1917. In 2007, the theater was restored to its original glory by the Meadows family. The theater provides an intimate, 153-seat venue with outstanding acoustics and state-of-the-art sound, lighting and AV systems. The theater regularly hosts bands from across Texas, and it also hosts a music showcase, the Farr Best Opry, three Saturdays per month.

📍 109 N. Main Street100 feet north of the intersection of Main St. and Broad St.

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