Before you travel it’s important to have the information needed for a safe, fun and enriching vacation; including where to stay, what the weather is like and what’s happening during a specific time of year.

Maps

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For your convenience, we’ve provided down-loadable maps to help plan out your vacation and trace out your adventure.

Dallas/Fort Worth

Texas

Getting Around

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Here is airport information for DFW International Airport as well as a list of car rental agencies to help you get around Dallas/Ft. Worth and beyond in a relaxing enjoyable manner.

 

DFW International Airport
3200 East Airfield Drive
DFW Airport, TX 75261
Main Number 972 973 8888
www.dfwairport.com

 

Car Rental Agencies
Advantage       800-777-5500     www.advantage.com
Budget            972-615-4400       www.budget.com
Dollar             866-434-2226       www.dollar.com
Enterprise       972-586-1100        www.enterprise.com
EZ Rent          972-574-3360       www.e-zrentacar.com
Thrifty             972-456-5980     www.thrifty.com

 

Car Rental Return
Start out going SOUTH on International Pkwy S/TX-97
Merge onto TX-183 East toward Irving/Dallas
Merge onto TX-161 North toward 161 Toll/President George Bush Turnpike
TX-161 North becomes President George Bush turnpike – Merge onto I-635
Take the Dallas North Tollway South Exit 22D, toward Dallas Pkwy
Take the exit toward Dallas Pkwy
Stay straight to go onto Lyndon B Johnson Fwy – I-635

When to Come

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Weather

 

With a high in the mid 50s and lows in the 30s in the winter and highs in the 90s in the peak of the summer, Dallas/Ft. Worth is a perfect destination all year round.

 

MAY EVENTS 2012

 

4   ENNIS: Fast Friday – Texas Motorplex, Texas Motorplex is the place for record performances and is fun for all, 800-MOTORPLEX or www.TexasMotorplex.com

 

4 – 5 FORT WORTH: Stockyard Championship Rodeo – Cowtown Coliseum, call 1-888-Cowtown,  817-625-1025 or visit www.cowtowncoliseum.com

 

4 – 6  WEATHERFORD: First Monday Trade Days,  antiques, jewelry, crafts, pottery, artwork, along with great festival food. Weatherford First Monday Trade Days; a Texas time-honored tradition! Call 1-817-598-4351 or visit www.weatherfordparks.com

 

6  ENNIS: Bracket Racing – Texas Motorplex, Texas Motorplex is the place for record performances and is fun for all, 800-MOTORPLEX or www.TexasMotorplex.com

 

11  ENNIS: Fast Friday: Chevy vs. the World! – Texas Motorplex, Texas Motorplex is the place for record performances and is fun for all, 800-MOTORPLEX or www.TexasMotorplex.com

 

11 – 12  FORT WORTH: Stockyard Championship Rodeo – Cowtown Coliseum, call 1-888-Cowtown,  817-625-1025 or visit www.cowtowncoliseum.com

 

12  ENNIS: Super Chevy Show – Texas Motorplex, Texas Motorplex is the place for record performances and is fun for all, 800-MOTORPLEX or www.TexasMotorplex.com

 

18   ENNIS: Fast Friday: MOPAR vs. the World! – Texas Motorplex, Texas Motorplex is the place for record performances and is fun for all, 800-MOTORPLEX or www.TexasMotorplex.com

 

18 – 19 FORT WORTH: Stockyard Championship Rodeo – Cowtown Coliseum, call 1-888-Cowtown,  817-625-1025 or visit www.cowtowncoliseum.com

 

20  ENNIS: Bracket Racing – Texas Motorplex, Texas Motorplex is the place for record performances and is fun for all, 800-MOTORPLEX or www.TexasMotorplex.com

 

25  ENNIS: Fast Friday – Texas Motorplex, Texas Motorplex is the place for record performances and is fun for all, 800-MOTORPLEX or www.TexasMotorplex.com

 

25 – 26 FORT WORTH: Stockyard Championship Rodeo – Cowtown Coliseum, call 1-888-Cowtown,  817-625-1025 or visit www.cowtowncoliseum.com

 

25 – 27  ENNIS: National Polka Festival – Downtown Ennis, 46th Annual Polka Festival offers an abundance of activities to be enjoyed by the entire family. Polka music, authentic cuisine, costumes of the Czech and Slovak heritage, parade, arts, crafts, dancing, 972-878-4748 or www.nationalpolkafestival.com

 

26 FORT WORTH: Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show – Cowtown Coliseum, a historical reenactment of the original Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show. Wholesome entertainment for the entire family, call 1-888-Cowtown, 817-625-1025 or visit www.cowtowncoliseum.com

 

26 – 27 ENNIS: Fast Friday – Texas Motorplex, Texas Motorplex is the place for record performances and is fun for all, 800-MOTORPLEX or www.TexasMotorplex.com

Where to Stay

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Grand Hyatt DFW

Grand Hyatt DFW is integrated into DFW International Airport’s Terminal D and is accessible from all terminals via SkyLink or Terminal Link. This luxurious hotel offers elegantly appointed guest rooms featuring pillow-top Grand Beds and oversized bathrooms with freestanding showers and separate soaking tubs. Take advantage of our complimentary 24-hour fitness center, relax in the sparkling rooftop pool, schedule a soothing massage and tempt your taste buds with a globally inspired dining experience. Call us at 972-973-1234 or visit www.grandhyattdfw.com.

 

Best Western
The Lone Star state and Best Western hotels invite you stay awhile with us in Texas. Here you’ll find convenient, comfortable lodging locations all across this big state. So many in fact that you’ll likely to find a Best Western hotel wherever your travels take you. From Dallas to McAllen, El Paso to San Antonio, Austin to Odessa, Lubbock to Houston, and everywhere in between, we’ve got you covered for a great night’s sleep and big Texan hospitality. For great rates, specials, and to reserve your room, visit www.bestwesternTexas.com.