Trip to Dallas
Apr 28th, 2007, 07:21 AM
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I have been in Dallas all my life and can tell you that the temperatures the first 2 weeks of July can range from the low 90's to 105... Last year I went to rodeo on July 4th and it was very nice (in the shade) at 93.
I always carry an umbrella and wear light, loose fitting clothes.
I always carry an umbrella and wear light, loose fitting clothes.
Apr 29th, 2007, 02:33 AM
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We booked the Adolphus as it is only a few minutes walk from Dealey Plaza,which was the purpose of the visit,the Grayline tours pick up from outside the 6th floor museum,the Palomar is 4 miles from downtown ,I would recommend the Adolphus,large comfortable rooms and helpful staff,the Grayline tour to Fort Worth is very good and highly recommended.
Apr 29th, 2007, 08:27 AM
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Yes,we did book the tour.you can access their site online and book,is your husband interested in the JFK stuff??The museum is worth a visit,make sure you take the audio tour,it does nothing to support a conspiracy though.
I can recommend the Fort Worth tour but the Southfork tour we decided not to do,we did the FW trip on a Wednesday and were the only 2 on the bus!!
I can recommend the Fort Worth tour but the Southfork tour we decided not to do,we did the FW trip on a Wednesday and were the only 2 on the bus!!
Apr 29th, 2007, 08:39 AM
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Thanks for that dabber, I'll get onto it. We don't arrive till late afternoon on our first day and will have been up since around 2am so it might be better leaving the bus tour till our 2nd full day. Hope you don't mind us pinching your itinerary!
Apr 29th, 2007, 10:03 AM
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I went to Lefty's for the first time a month or so ago.
Great Lobster and Lobster Bisque.
If they would only prohibit smoking in Addison, it would be perfect!
The Dallas area is perfect for people who like to eat. So many excellent choices!
There are more restaurants per capita than any other city in America.
Great Lobster and Lobster Bisque.
If they would only prohibit smoking in Addison, it would be perfect!
The Dallas area is perfect for people who like to eat. So many excellent choices!
There are more restaurants per capita than any other city in America.
Apr 29th, 2007, 11:27 AM
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Southfork tour is SUCH a rip-off. It's around $15 per person. None of the interior of the house was ever used in filming, and the farm buildings are nothing special. For free, you can have someone take your picture standing by the main gate and you'll have a good memento and not have wasted 2 hours of your vacation.
Apr 29th, 2007, 11:37 AM
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you will probably get some people advising you to visit Austin or other places,I dont know if they are ashamed of Dallas,my wife and I found plenty to do and see in the downtown area.
you will probably get some people advising you to visit Austin or other places,I dont know if they are ashamed of Dallas,my wife and I found plenty to do and see in the downtown area.
Apr 29th, 2007, 10:22 PM
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Thanks for that advice re Southfork---might give that a miss then! Dabber, thanks for your comment. This is the first leg of our 3 week trip ( moving to Seattle next) and I think it might be nice to have a change of pace ( for us anyhow)and maybe slow it down for the first few days of the trip. The Adolphus looked a great deal for a good hotel.
I saw in your report that you went to the Corner Bakery---we've been to a one in Chicago and liked it. Is it close to the hotel?
I saw in your report that you went to the Corner Bakery---we've been to a one in Chicago and liked it. Is it close to the hotel?
Apr 30th, 2007, 06:36 AM
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I live just down the street from Southfork. I would not only suggest that skip the tour, but really it would be a waste of time to even make the trip out here for a photo from the road.
The house is small by today's rich-people standards and was made to look much larger on TV.
It's a long drive from Downtown to Murphy, Tx.
They have built a conference center at Southfork and it is a great place for a High School Prom... that's about it.
The house is small by today's rich-people standards and was made to look much larger on TV.
It's a long drive from Downtown to Murphy, Tx.
They have built a conference center at Southfork and it is a great place for a High School Prom... that's about it.
Jun 1st, 2007, 09:16 AM
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My family and I are leaving this Sunday for a week or so in the Dallas area. This thread is going to be SO much help. I am going to pore over it and will be back later if I have any questions.
Thanks again to all posters!
Thanks again to all posters!
Jun 5th, 2007, 09:35 PM
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The thing about Dallas/Fort Worth, is that in terms of sheer geographical size, it is the largest metropolitan DMA in the United States that is not bounded by a coastline.
So, its bigger than Chicago, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Minneapolis/St Paul, Kansas City,Atlanta, etc.
If youre not allowing yourself ample time, you really wont be able to take in a lot of the sights. Some of the sites mentioned are usual visitor staples, and are excellent recommendations.
My honest suggestion, would be to conduct your own research based upon the feedback youve recieved and info youve obtained, decide what appeals to you best and set out to explore those attractions.
Truly, a return visit may be needed to fill in the gaps of places you werent able to see on your initial visit.
Take lots of money if shopping is your thing, as DFW boasts 21 area shopping malls, more than any other metropolitan area in the United States.
So, its bigger than Chicago, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Minneapolis/St Paul, Kansas City,Atlanta, etc.
If youre not allowing yourself ample time, you really wont be able to take in a lot of the sights. Some of the sites mentioned are usual visitor staples, and are excellent recommendations.
My honest suggestion, would be to conduct your own research based upon the feedback youve recieved and info youve obtained, decide what appeals to you best and set out to explore those attractions.
Truly, a return visit may be needed to fill in the gaps of places you werent able to see on your initial visit.
Take lots of money if shopping is your thing, as DFW boasts 21 area shopping malls, more than any other metropolitan area in the United States.
Jun 11th, 2007, 06:25 AM
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mireaux7,
I totally agree with the geographical size of the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex.
Because it's not on a coast, it can sprawl in each and every direction. However, at this moment, it is really only sprawling northward, driven racially I suppose (that would answer why it isn't growing southwards).
Dallas is a huge mess of freeways, buildings, office parks, etc... like L.A. but without pretty hills, without a beautiful ocean, without good weather, and with much less infill.
I totally agree with the geographical size of the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex.
Because it's not on a coast, it can sprawl in each and every direction. However, at this moment, it is really only sprawling northward, driven racially I suppose (that would answer why it isn't growing southwards).
Dallas is a huge mess of freeways, buildings, office parks, etc... like L.A. but without pretty hills, without a beautiful ocean, without good weather, and with much less infill.
Jun 11th, 2007, 02:15 PM
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driven "racially"??..dont you mean commercially?..economically, perhaps? only the northside is growing? ..theres a housing boom in southwest fort worth currently. the boom you are referring to has its epicenter in frisco, and sprawls out to plano, the colony, the 75 corridor and the 380 corridor.
there are pretty nice hills south on beltline and I-20 before you get to cedar hill.
the metroplex has one of the best designed highway systems in america, although congested at times. in comparison with cities with similiar populations, the traffic densities are not as bad in dallas as they could be if not for the ever-improving highway system.
the weather here is gorgeous. i will admit that a lot of transplants do complain about the humidity, cause it is a stark contrast in comparison with, say new england, for example.
there are pretty nice hills south on beltline and I-20 before you get to cedar hill.
the metroplex has one of the best designed highway systems in america, although congested at times. in comparison with cities with similiar populations, the traffic densities are not as bad in dallas as they could be if not for the ever-improving highway system.
the weather here is gorgeous. i will admit that a lot of transplants do complain about the humidity, cause it is a stark contrast in comparison with, say new england, for example.
