{"id":20425,"date":"2017-08-18T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2017-08-18T09:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=20425"},"modified":"2017-10-11T02:24:57","modified_gmt":"2017-10-11T02:24:57","slug":"8-totally-spontaneous-day-trips-from-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/8-totally-spontaneous-day-trips-from-dallas\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Totally Spontaneous Day Trips from Dallas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Going anywhere fun this weekend? It\u2019s a question that frequently comes up in conversation at the Travelocity office in Dallas, after all we\u2019re always in a vacation state of mind. But when the answer is not yet on a Friday afternoon, that doesn\u2019t have to mean a weekend of binge watching is ahead (unless you want it to be.) We\u2019re not here to judge how you spend your free time, but maybe you have something a little more adventurous in mind. In that case, you&#8217;ll find inspiration from our list of day trips from Dallas that require zero planning, so you can escape on a whim. Go ahead, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Cars?mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.gina-tagliarino.8-totally-spontaneous-day-trips-from-dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rent a car<\/a> and hit the road for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Hotels?mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.gina-tagliarino.8-totally-spontaneous-day-trips-from-dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spontaneous getaway<\/a> you won\u2019t regret \u2026<\/p>\n<h2><b>Live Like a Cowboy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Dallasites don\u2019t have to travel far to find a whole new world of adventure, with Fort Worth practically at our doorstep. Take a quick 45-minute jaunt to the western side of DFW and you\u2019ll see what all the fuss is about at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fortworthstockyards.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fort Worth Stockyards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20452\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20452\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/StockyardsCattleDrive.jpg\" alt=\"Fort Worth, TX - Day Trips from Dallas\" width=\"1024\" height=\"707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/StockyardsCattleDrive.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/StockyardsCattleDrive-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/StockyardsCattleDrive-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20452\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Stockyards District of Fort Worth, TX features a cattle drive twice daily.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Here you\u2019ll find the Western heritage everyone associates Texas with, from quirky boutique shops to twice-daily cattle drives. For a truly authentic cowboy experience, check out the world\u2019s only year-round rodeo. Savor Tex-Mex at its finest (don\u2019t forget the margaritas!) at <a href=\"https:\/\/joetgarcias.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe T. Garcia\u2019s<\/a> \u2014 a delicious tradition since 1935. And while you\u2019re at it, pull on those cowboy boots you just purchased and two-step the night away at <a href=\"http:\/\/billybobstexas.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Billy Bob\u2019s Texas<\/a>, the world\u2019s largest honky tonk which frequently hosts some of country music\u2019s hottest acts. Complete your escape with a stay at one of the nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Fort-Worth.d178258.Destination-Travel-Guides?mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.gina-tagliarino.8-totally-spontaneous-day-trips-from-dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">downtown hotels<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2><b>Take the Scenic Route<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>I grew up in Oklahoma City, but somehow I had never been to the state\u2019s natural gem of Beavers Bend until recently. That\u2019s probably because, truth be told, it\u2019s actually closer to Dallas at just under a 3-hour drive! Located in the southeastern corner of the Sooner State in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Broken-Bow.d6058745.Destination-Travel-Guides?mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.gina-tagliarino.8-totally-spontaneous-day-trips-from-dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Broken Bow<\/a>, OK, Beavers Bend State Park is a nature lover\u2019s dream, with cozy log cabins, lush landscapes and the clearest lake water you\u2019ve ever seen.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20453\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20453\" class=\"wp-image-20453 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/BeaversBend.jpg\" alt=\"Broken Bow, OK - Day Trip from Dallas\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/BeaversBend.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/BeaversBend-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/BeaversBend-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/BeaversBend-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beavers Bend State Park in Broken Bow, OK offers a scenic escape from city life.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Spend an afternoon on the water of picturesque Beavers Bend Lake via kayak, jet ski or boat; check out local restaurants, shops and wineries in nearby Hochatown like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thegirlsgonewine.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Girls Gone Wine<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abendigos.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abendigo\u2019s<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/gratefulheadpizza.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grateful Head Pizza<\/a>; or simply let go and relax on your personal patio. It\u2019s just the reprieve you need from the hustle and bustle of city life, if only for a weekend.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Visit Bear Country<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Once a quiet town known as the home of the University of Baylor Bears, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Waco.d286.Destination-Travel-Guides?mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.gina-tagliarino.8-totally-spontaneous-day-trips-from-dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waco<\/a> has grown into quite the tourist attraction these days. And a little show called <em>Fixer Upper <\/em>has a lot to do with it. Drive 1.5 hours south to find <a href=\"https:\/\/magnoliamarket.com\/silos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Magnolia Market at the Silos<\/a>, an HGTV fan&#8217;s heaven, where fans of Chip and Jo have flocked to since its opening in 2015.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20454\" style=\"width: 1234px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20454\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/MagnoliaMarket.jpg\" alt=\"Waco, TX - Day Trips from Dallas\" width=\"1224\" height=\"918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/MagnoliaMarket.jpg 1224w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/MagnoliaMarket-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/MagnoliaMarket-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/MagnoliaMarket-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/MagnoliaMarket-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/MagnoliaMarket-1080x810.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1224px) 100vw, 1224px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20454\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Magnolia Market in Waco, TX is a home improvement lover&#8217;s dream come true. Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.trover.com\/u\/2835327652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derek Kay<\/a> via Trover<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Bring your wallet, your home improvement ideas and your appetite for the full Magnolia experience! Thirsty for more? Head over to the Dr. Pepper Museum for a taste of history, nostalgic and pure Pepper fandom.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Head for the&nbsp;Hills&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019d be hard pressed to find a Dallas resident who hasn\u2019t visited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Austin.d178234.Destination-Travel-Guides?mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.gina-tagliarino.8-totally-spontaneous-day-trips-from-dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Austin<\/a> at least once, but I\u2019ll bet it was fueled by a night of dive bar hopping through 6th&nbsp;Street or fighting concert crowds for backstage access. This time, why not head to the Hill Country for a some well-deserved R&amp;R?<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20455\" style=\"width: 1050px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20455\" class=\"wp-image-20455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/OasisLakeTravis.jpg\" alt=\"Austin, TX - Day Trips from Dallas\" width=\"1040\" height=\"693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/OasisLakeTravis.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/OasisLakeTravis-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20455\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Catch a stunning sunset at Austin, TX&#8217;s Oasis on Lake Travis. Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.trover.com\/u\/jimnix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jim Nix<\/a> via Trover<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Austin-Hotels-Travaasa-Austin.h2695351.Hotel-Information?mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.gina-tagliarino.8-totally-spontaneous-day-trips-from-dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travaasa Austin<\/a> is just the right blend of rustic sophistication, with rooms that feature canyon views for an experience that makes you forget you\u2019re just 3 hours from home. Or families will appreciate the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Austin-Hotels-Omni-Barton-Creek-Resort-Spa.h687230.Hotel-Information?mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.gina-tagliarino.8-totally-spontaneous-day-trips-from-dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omni Barton Creek Resort &amp; Spa<\/a>, a sprawling 4,000-acre escape featuring kid-friendly amenities like a miniature golf course and outdoor children\u2019s pool. Don\u2019t forget to enjoy a sunset dinner at <a href=\"http:\/\/oasis-austin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Oasis on Lake Travis<\/a>, where a meal on their outdoor deck overlooking the lake is worth the drive in itself.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Wine Down<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Also in Texas Hill Country, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Fredericksburg.d6059096.Destination-Travel-Guides?mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.gina-tagliarino.8-totally-spontaneous-day-trips-from-dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fredericksburg<\/a> offers the charming break you didn&#8217;t even realize you needed \u2014 and the perfect backdrop for a girls\u2019 getaway or romantic escape. The uneventful 4-hour drive from Dallas leads you through small towns you&#8217;ve probably never heard of, but isn\u2019t that half of the appeal? This, my friends, is a <em>true getaway <\/em>from your ordinary rushed lifestyle.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20457\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20457\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Fredericksburg.jpg\" alt=\"Fredericksburg, TX - Day Trips from Dallas\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Fredericksburg.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Fredericksburg-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Fredericksburg-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fredericksburg, TX becomes a sea of bluebonnets each spring, for the perfect scenic road trip.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Once you arrive in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/radar-destination-fredericksburg-tx\/?mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.gina-tagliarino.8-totally-spontaneous-day-trips-from-dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fredericksburg<\/a>, you\u2019ll wonder why you haven\u2019t visited before. With over two dozen local wineries, the tasting opportunities abound, as do the chances to make memories. You\u2019ll also want to make time to stroll the historic streets (there\u2019s more than 700 historically significant structures!) and shop its local boutiques. Why not stop and stay awhile? (Or at least a night.)<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Relax on the River<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Alamo. The River Walk. The restaurants, the shops, the history! With so much to explore in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/San-Antonio.d178303.Destination-Travel-Guides?mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.gina-tagliarino.8-totally-spontaneous-day-trips-from-dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Antonio<\/a>, perhaps this is more of a 2- or 3-day getaway. &nbsp;After all, it was named one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/best-places-to-visit-in-the-usa-in-2017\/?mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.gina-tagliarino.8-totally-spontaneous-day-trips-from-dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cBest Places to Visit in the USA in 2017\u201d<\/a> by Gnational Gnomad Cacinda Maloney. But even with all San Antonio has to offer, at less than a 5-hour drive from Dallas it\u2019s definitely possible to visit without a lot of planning ahead.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20458\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20458\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Canal.jpg\" alt=\"San Antonio, TX - Day Trips from Dallas\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Canal.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Canal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Canal-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stay on San Antonio, TX&#8217;s famous River Walk for dining, shopping and people watching within steps of your room.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I\u2019ve taken a couple of weekend trips with my husband to San Antonio, and found it was the perfect opportunity to refresh without much fuss. Stay in the heart of the action at the chic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/San-Antonio-Hotels-Mokara-Hotel-Spa-San-Antonio.h988490.Hotel-Information?mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.gina-tagliarino.8-totally-spontaneous-day-trips-from-dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mokara Hotel &amp; Spa<\/a>, which features a full-service spa and rooftop caf\u00e9 \u2014 so you can take your pick of relaxing or refueling till your heart\u2019s content.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tempt Lady Luck<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Cross over the Oklahoma border, and you\u2019ll immediately find some of the best casinos you can test your luck at outside of Las Vegas. Both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Ardmore-Hotels-Winstar-World-Casino-Hotel.h2832186.Hotel-Information?mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.gina-tagliarino.8-totally-spontaneous-day-trips-from-dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winstar World Casino<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Durant-Hotels-Choctaw-Casino-Resort-Durant.h3374609.Hotel-Information?mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.gina-tagliarino.8-totally-spontaneous-day-trips-from-dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Choctaw Casino<\/a> are about 1.5 hours from Dallas, offering plenty of gaming opportunities \u2014 but also, resort-style rooms, restaurants, golfing and even an arcade and movie theater to keep the kids entertained. This is the kind of escape that\u2019s genuinely possible to enjoy with zero planning, just jump in the car and drive! And with both casinos offering luxurious hotel rooms, you might decide to cash in your winnings on a relaxing overnight stay \u2026 because, why not?<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20460\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20460\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ChoctawCasino.png\" alt=\"Durant, OK - Day Trips from Dallas \" width=\"1024\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ChoctawCasino.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ChoctawCasino-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ChoctawCasino-768x550.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, OK features something for everyone, from high-energy gaming to a world-class spa.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re still feeling lucky, or want to try your luck in Louisiana instead, you\u2019ve got plenty of options there, too. A little less than a 3-hour drive east of Dallas will find you even more casinos between Shreveport and Bossier City, LA, including well-known names like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Shreveport-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Casino.h6334931.Hotel-Information?mcicid=page.Inspire.Gnomads.gina-tagliarino.8-totally-spontaneous-day-trips-from-dallas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Margaritaville<\/a> and Harrah\u2019s.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get Back to Nature<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Head 30 more minutes north of WinStar Casino on I-35 to Oklahoma\u2019s Arbuckle Mountains area, and you\u2019ll find scenic landscape, eye-catching windmills and refreshing waterfalls. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.turnerfallspark.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turner Falls Park<\/a> in Davis, OK is a great mini-escape for families, offering hiking trails, caves, wildlife and a 77-foot waterfall.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20461\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20461\" class=\"wp-image-20461 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Waterfalls-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Davis, OK - Day Trips from Dallas\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Waterfalls-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Waterfalls-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Waterfalls-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Waterfalls-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Waterfalls-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Waterfalls.jpg 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Turner Falls in Davis, OK is the perfect place to enjoy Mother Nature. Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.trover.com\/u\/2829078386\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gwenthalyn Williams<\/a> via Trover<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Grab a swimsuit and a towel and head out the door, that\u2019s all you&#8217;ll need for this adventure! The park features refreshing swimming areas, sandy beaches and plenty of snacks to nosh on before (or during) the drive back home.<\/p>\n<p>So, you going anywhere fun this weekend? I know I am!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Going anywhere fun this weekend? It\u2019s a question that frequently comes up in conversation at the Travelocity office in Dallas, after all we\u2019re always in a vacation state of mind. 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