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A little late to the game here but I posted previously with a plan for plane travel but we came to Dallas by car instead. So, I need ideas for where to go on the East side of town to have a good view of the eclipse, and I need help figuring out how early to leave our hotel to get to that side of town to avoid being stuck on the interstate somewhere when the eclipse starts. We are staying at The Colony.
posted by crunchy potato around Dallas, TX at 9:32 AM - 10 answers

Looking at booking a hotel in Dallas to see the eclipse. I want an area that is safe and affordable, that is easy to get to from the airport (DFW) via rental or Lyft. Which neighborhoods should I consider and which ones should I avoid? [more inside]
posted by crunchy potato around Dallas, TX at 8:38 AM - 7 answers

Is it possible/practical to get bivalent booster during a 10 hour layover at DFW? [more inside]
posted by onya around Dallas, TX at 12:29 AM - 19 answers

Starting this Saturday I will be in Dallas for a conference for five days. Most of Sunday will be free. What are some nice things to do to explore a bit of the city in one day? I love just walking around a new-to-me city, what would be a good area to do that, and how do I get there? I will be staying near East Transfer Center. Any advice on cheapish breakfast options around there are also appreciated.
posted by PaulZ around Dallas, TX at 12:42 PM - 5 answers

I'm traveling to Dallas/ Fort Worth with a friend and a six month old for five days this fall. Any recommendations for interesting or even typical places (more like great man-made lakes rather than great nature trails) to stay in or explore that are located between Dallas and Forth Worth but well outside the city centers? [more inside]
posted by Mayma Hosey around Dallas, TX at 1:33 PM - 5 answers

Your travel tips for first-time visitors to Dallas-Fort Worth, Shreveport & Texarkana. [more inside]
posted by smorgasbord around Dallas, TX at 10:24 AM - 7 answers

What websites, blogs, radio stations (do those even exist), newspapers, etc. do I need to look for to keep up with the Dallas music scene? Rock, preferably, some country.
posted by myselfasme around Dallas, TX at 11:21 AM - 3 answers

Please share some cool things to do there by myself during the day! [more inside]
posted by Shadow Boxer around Dallas, TX at 8:09 AM - 6 answers

I will be arriving around 5 PM, might take me until 6 PM to get to the hotel on Sunday. It's a business related trip, but since I'll be working normal office hours, I can work around it and still try to have some kind of fun. I've never been to Dallas. What can you suggest to me that might be fun? [more inside]
posted by camylanded around Dallas, TX at 2:30 PM - 5 answers

I am attending the Roller Derby World Cup in Dallas, TX on December 4-7, 2014. The event will be held at Fair Park (the Dallas fairgrounds). I am wondering if it would be feasible to rent a bike as my mode of transportation in Dallas. [more inside]
posted by stompadour around Dallas, TX at 2:25 PM - 7 answers

What can I put together for a Christmas present to help my parents make their farewells to the Dallas/Fort Worth area? [more inside]
posted by linettasky around Dallas, TX at 2:12 PM - 7 answers

How easy is it to get in and out of Dallas/Fort Worth airport to go get some tasty BBQ on a Wednesday around lunchtime? [more inside]
posted by Grither around Dallas, TX at 6:32 AM - 13 answers

I'm headed to Dallas, TX, this weekend. I'm vegetarian. Where should I eat? I will be in the downtown area with no car. [more inside]
posted by aabbbiee around Dallas, TX at 8:03 AM - 12 answers

Dallas/Ft. Worth - What to see, do and eat off the beaten path? [more inside]
posted by trixare4kids around Dallas, TX at 11:26 AM - 21 answers

Where do I go in Dallas, TX today for vintage western shirts without breaking the bank? Hopefully in an area with books, CDs and records, etc. Also, where for lunch? [more inside]
posted by brokeaspoke around Dallas, TX at 5:58 AM - 12 answers

What's a unique/interesting/weird New Year's Eve place/event that is 3 hours driving or 2 hours flying from Dallas, TX?
posted by unknowncommand around Dallas, TX at 9:17 PM - 3 answers

My younger brother was forced to check his laptop on an American Airlines flight out of Dallas/Fort Worth. You can probably see what's coming, but... [more inside]
posted by bokane around Dallas, TX at 7:28 AM - 17 answers

We decided to make the 3 hour drive to Dallas to spend a couple days for my wife's b-day. I've never been there so I could use some help finding a place to stay and some stuff to do. [more inside]
posted by jluce50 around Dallas, TX at 1:44 PM - 14 answers

Best / cheapest hotel to stay at by the new Dallas Cowboy's stadium? [more inside]
posted by cowmix around Dallas, TX at 10:41 PM - 3 answers

Impress a girl in Dallas? This weekend I'm going to Dallas to pick up a girl at the airport and I need some ideas (locations) to impress her. She loves parks and water...so I was thinking of taking her there for a while. I would also like places in Dallas that have an awesome view (from up high)...even a roof top garden (if you knew of one). I'm open for ideas...Do you know of any cool parks near water that are beautiful?
posted by 4chrisd around Dallas, TX at 8:08 AM - 12 answers