Read these Best Dallas Fort Worth Travel Tips before you leave home… so you don’t miss any of the fun!
So are you planning a trip to the Dallas and Fort Worth area?
There really are so many things to do in Dallas Fort-Worth, from unique attractions to hidden gems. And go prepared to EAT! With top-notch Tex-Mex and drool-worthy iconic Texas barbecue, Dallas has some outrageous eats!!
Whether you’re planning a day trip, weekend getaway, or weeklong vacation, it’s time to start dreaming about some super sized Texas style fun!
These are the Dallas Fort Worth Travel Tips you need to know BEFORE you go…
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{thanks to frugal friend Andrea for sharing this beautiful Dallas skyline photo above… taken from Trinity River Bottoms}
So You’re Planning a Trip to the Dallas Fort Worth area?
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How to Get Cheap Flights to Dallas and Fort Worth:
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Where to Stay in Dallas and Fort Worth:
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In addition to hotels, be sure to also check out VRBO for lodging on your trip to Texas. They have so many vacation rentals listed by owner. I’ve personally stayed at multiple VRBO rentals, and loved every one. Not only were they often significantly cheaper than the nearby hotels, they also came with a full kitchen. One even had in-room laundry!
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Dallas Fort Worth Travel Tips
Dallas and Fort Worth truly offer the best of what Texas has to offer!
What to Do in Dallas Texas:
Here are my top tips from our visit to Dallas, favorite hidden gems, and fun suggestions from your frugal friends…
Attend a Friday Night Rodeo at the Fort Worth Stockyards!
Shop at the City View Antique Mall
Then Take a FREE Tour of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Fort Worth!
Niki writes: “First Monday – wear tennis shoes. Fort Worth Stockyards… FUN! West end, FUN… Babes Chicken… o yeah! GOD BLESSED TEXAS!”
Alice writes: “Go to Canton first on Mondays. The largest Flea market in the country!!!”
Sheba writes: “I live in Dallas! Visit Perot Museum, Arboretum, Dallas Zoo, Fort Worth Zoo, Aquarium”
Glenn writes: “I lived there for years. The Mesquite Rodeo is a must see.”
Amy writes: “I’m a Dallas native. Visit the dinosaur park is in Glen Rose, Tx, not too far from Dallas. It’s called Fossil Rim Wildlife Park. You can also ride horses at Park Lane Equestrian.”
Audrey writes: “Visit Klyde Warren Park, Holocaust Museum, The Star in Frisco.”
Rosanna writes: “The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza”
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Kelly writes: “Fort Worth Stockyards. Cattle drive twice a day and a huge maze. The Fort Worth Zoo is great, too! Dallas has new Perot Museum. I’ve heard it’s amazing, but have not been. Tickets in advance…many friends were disappointed when they drove there and it was sold out.”
Katherine writes: “The Fort Worth Zoo is wonderful… even when it is hot. The Sixth Floor Museum is good if you like history.”
Hillary writes: “I had the best hot air balloon ride over Dallas when in the area for military duty. The sights were awesome!”
One of my top Dallas Fort Worth Travel Tips is to Score a Deal on your Dallas and Fort Worth Car Rental! There are so many beautiful places to explore around Dallas… and you’ll need a car to see most of them! There are a few easy Rental Car Hacks to slash your costs that you’ll want to put to use! Here are my favorite tricks to save BIG on car rentals…
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Ann writes: “I like visiting West Village in uptown Dallas.”
Tryphania writes: “The Japanese Gardens which have a minimal entrance fee, Central Market and Sam Moons are both great shopping stops; The Titanic Exhibit is still at the Science and History Museum and a great stop for kids; downtown FW has lots of fun places to eat and nice to walk around in the evening. Ooo .. and the Kimbell Art Museum and Amon Carter Art Museum are right next to the Science and History Museum and all free to get into!”
Katherine writes: “If you like animals the Dallas World Aquarium is awesome! One of my favorite places.”
Pamela writes: “If you have kids with you, the Zoo is great. In Dallas, the 6th Floor Museum, a carriage ride through the West End after dark, and the view from the top of Reunion Tower.”
Jennifer writes: “Ft Worth Stockyards, Dallas World Aquarium.”
Andrea writes: “Dallas ~ Aquarium, Ripleys Believe It or Not and the Wax Museum (all in the same building), Dealey Plaza (where JFK was killed), tour the Dallas Cowboys stadium.”
Tonya writes: “Fort Worth Botanical Gardens”
Donna writes: “In Fort Worth they have a Water Gardens. Very neat to see.”
Mesha writes: “Go to Six Flags, and visit the West End Historic District”
Nanette writes: “Sam Moon! If you want to shop for cute, cheap accessories.”
Whitley writes: “Harry Hines Blvd, Ranger Stadium and Dallas Cowboy Stadium! Ohhh and First Monday Trades Days at Canton.”
Jennifer writes: “The Old Red Museum!”
Dana writes: “My son is really into trains, so we rode the train from OKC to Ft. Worth and then took a bus to Stockyard Station. There were places to shop and a couple of museums within walking distance and there is a train there that you can ride to Grapevine Mills to go shopping. We left on Friday morning and came back on Sunday night and had a great time.”
Tammie writes: “The Cowgirl Museum in Fort Worth and Bass Hall for sure.”
Patti writes: “Pocket Sandwich Theater!”
Amanda writes: “Grapevine Mills mall is awesome. It has the SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium and Legoland Discovery Center Dallas / Fort Worth in it. The Dallas Zoo is great and so is Six Flags Over Texas.”
Trina writes: “Go to the Neiman Marcus flagship store in the heart of downtown. Amazing, especially at Christmas. We love the Knox-Henderson area too… lots of cool shopping. Mockingbird Station shopping is unique, as is the shopping in Snyder Plaza. The children’s thrift shop in Snyder Plaza is amazing. Hope that helps!”
Natalie writes: “Top 3 picks… in this order…. #1 – Can’t miss Canton – it’s AMAZING!, #2 – Babe’s!!, #3 – Sam Moon (although you can shop online at Sam Moon too).”
Madina writes: “Visit Medieval Times”
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Jacque writes: “Downtown Fort Worth Sundance Square, the Modern Museum, Casa Mañana Theater, The Omni Theater @ the Fort Worth Science and History Museum, The Botanical Gardens/Japanese Gardens, if you go in April – Main Street Art Festival, in May go to Mayfest. Can you tell I am from Fort Worth? In Dallas you need to see the Book Depository Museum, the arboretum in Arlington : the Texas Ranger Stadium, the Dallas Cowboy Stadium and Six Flags over Texas!”
Michelle writes: “US Bureau of Engraving (free & get to see lots of money!), Stockyards, Great Wolf Lodge or Gaylord Texan.”
Where to Eat in Dallas Texas:
Be sure to load up on some drool-worth Texas Barbecue! That was definitely my hubby and teenage boys’ favorite part of the trip! 🙂
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Katie writes: “Pecan Lodge is a MUST!! Go early, they sell out of meat on a regular basis!”
April writes: “Eat at Babe’s Chicken Dinner House!!!!”
Stephanie writes: “You have to go to Babe’s Chicken in Roanoke! It’s the original! Best chicken ever!!”
Susan writes: “Babes is amazing! A must! Hard 8 BBQ is an experience you will never forget!”
Ann writes: “Komeli’s in Dallas is a great restaurant.”
Amanda writes: “Joe T Garcia’s Tex-Mex has such a nice atmosphere – it’s in Fort Worth Stockyards”
Joy writes: “Joe T Garcia’s in Fort Worth is really good and legendary.”
Kelly writes: “Eat at Chuy’s (Tex Mex)”
Michelle writes: “Tillman’s Roadhouse!! Whole menu is fantastic but the tabletop S’mores are divine!!”
Traci writes: “Truluck’s for some great eats!”
Lindsay writes: “Campisi’s, Brother’s, and Dos Charros were some of our favorite restaurants when we lived there.”
Linda writes: “Love Hutch’s Fried Pies in Weatherford. Yummy.”
Sue writes: “Spring Creek Barbecue”
Jaelan writes: “Eat at Love Burger in Ft. Worth.”
Pamela writes: “Definitely eat German Pancakes at Ol’ South Pancake House.”
Charlotte writes: “Eat at Twisted Root Burger Co!”
Tracey writes: “Klyde Warren Park has a lineup of awesome food trucks nearby, as well as being close to one of the free Dallas museums and the McKinney Street trolley – also free!”
You Can Even Score Free Coffee at Starbucks! With so many things to do exploring all over town… you just might be needing a caffeine fix! There are so many Starbucks locations all around the Dallas and Fort Worth area, so check this out…
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Frugal Restaurant Tip: Save money when you use my easy Eat Out Cheap Ideas. Making a trip to your favorite restaurant is about to get a whole lot more fun!
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So now that you’ve read my Dallas Fort Worth Travel Tips… have YOU ever been to Dallas or Fort Worth before?
What are some of your favorite places to see, things to do, etc?
Leave a comment & share!
Penelope Smith says
Traveling to Texas seems like a fun vacation for the whole family. Going to see the ranch seems like it would be super fun. Also, it might be smart to get a pair of cowboy boots or a hat.
Tyler Johnson says
Those Japanese gardens look beautiful! I had no idea that Dallas had so many things to do. That Dallas CityPASS that gives you 39% off attractions sounds like an awesome idea. I’m thinking about visiting Dallas for a Cowboys game, and I need some other things to do while I’m there. I’ll have to look into that pass so I can save some money.