Posted on 04/28/2024 9:42:19 AM PDT by Redcitizen
Hello,
I'm planning a trip to Dallas in the next couple of weeks. I know nothing about Dallas so I am relying on your collective experience to help me out.
I plan on making a trip to Dealy Plaza and visit the 6th Floor Museum. Not much of an itinerary but that is what I got.
I plan on being there on a weekday afternoon, spend one full day and fly out the next day.
Looks like Dallas Fort Worth Airport will be my starting point.
Any suggestions on motel/hotel places to stay-no AirBNB, good tourist places to visit during the day?
Any good places to eat, places to avoid? I don't plan on going anywhere after dark.
Does Dealy plaza have a post office so i can mail post cards to family and friends if I can find post cards?
Your thoughts and suggestions are appreciated.
Dallas? Why?
I knew a comment like that would show up but not that soon.
I used to work downtown up to a few years ago, so I rarely go to downtown Dallas anymore, I was stunned a few months ago as to how much the skyline has changed, so many new buildings.
Not all, but some of the skyscrapers have viewing decks from which you can view the entire city and surrounds. If you’re Catholic, there’s a beautiful little chapel in the middle of downtown. North of town there’s a collection of restaurants run by the same Greek family with names like Pappasitos (Mexican), Pappas (Greek), Pappadeaux (Cajun) that are all very good.
I think for a tourist, Fort Worth actually has more to offer.
Institute of Creation Research northwest Dallas.
Get tickets ahead of time.
icr.org
Interactive map of eateries near Dealey Plaza.
We live in North Dallas, moving here after being born and raised in Southern California. North Dallas is exploding in growth. Frisco especially. Friso star is where the Cowboys train and the new PGA headquarters is in Frisco. 2 championship golf courses, hotel, resort, lakes, etc. Old Town McKinney is just minutes away and Warren Buffet’s Grandscape gigantic retail, restaurant, amusements, etc is nearby in The Colony.
This would require about 15 to 20 minutes from DFW.
I hope you enjoy your stay and have a good time.
Yes the JFK stuff, George W. Bush presidential library. Can’t do football right now so stop by a mega church for the experience?
Downtown Grapevine, not far from the DFW Airport is nice.
And the Stockyards in Ft. Worth is a worthwhile visit.
And you can actually take a train (TRE) between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Globe Life where the Rangers play is nice, you’ve got Texas Live there, full of restaurants next to the stadium.
That was informative and helpful! Thanks for sharing
Everything is really, really big. Not kidding.
But at least they provide places to turn around on the interstates and head the other way.
That being said the Gaylord is kind of nice to visit. And there’s lots of stuff for kids there if you’re taking one with you.
Interesting okay. Being from Los Angeles, what I’ve enjoyed most in my visits to TX (though it’s mostly been Austin and only once to Dallas) is BBQ brisket. Can’t really get that here. LoL
Oh good one. I’ll research it.
Yes, The Great Wolf Lodge is right next to the Gaylord.
If you’re a fan of tv’s DALLAS, take in South Fork Ranch and museum! I had the honor of meeting and chatting with Patrick Duffy last December and they make frequent cast appearances there. If not, use some time to go visit the nearest Buc-ees.
When you visit the Depository, be sure to take lots of time and read the articles on the walls. They help clear the decades of fog and take you back to how it really was back then, and there are hints that the priority among many was to avoid a war with Russia due to Oswald’s connection with the Soviets...at least that’s what I got out of it.
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