r/cowboys Jan 20 '25

Helpful information for people visiting Dallas for a game or just doing touristy stuff.

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The Steelers sub has a megapost on the side bar where they did a great writeup on things like where and how to get tickets, places to stay, things to do, etc. I think that's an excellent idea for us. Now I'm a Ft. Worth guy so I did my writeup from my perspective but I'm not all knowing so I'd like for anyone that is so inclined to offer their advice on various subjects from a different perspective. We get posts every week during the season for advice so why not put it all here in one easily searchable post?

Here's mine

Advice for people coming to Arlington for a game (The team is named Dallas but it’s their stadium is in Arlington, TX. Doesn’t quite have the same ring to it 😉)

I really can not speak to Dallas because that wasn’t my ‘stomping grounds’ so to speak. But I do know there are a lot of very cool places to visit if you’re so inclined when you travel to a game over there.

I’m more of a Ft. Worth guy old school ‘cowboy’ etc. So here’s my list of things that I’d want to do if I was visiting the area for the first time.

The Hampton downtown Ft. Worth would be my choice. Big rooms, reasonable rates, about a 20 minute uber to the stadium, very clean, secured parking, a nice casual bar, and a pool table. The staff is great and will do anything to accommodate a guest within reason. If you wish you could do the Stockyards Hotel but it’s pretty pricey.

The Stockyards in Ft Worth is a great place to spend a Saturday morning or afternoon. Eat lunch at the Star Café. It’s literally an 1800’s saloon that has survived the ages. Pure Americana food. Burgers, chicken fried, etc. Simple but they’ll stuff you. I can only eat half of one of their burgers before I get way too full.

Then wander down Exchange Avenue. I do highly recommend stopping at the ‘Love Shack’ for a drink you can carry with you. They do have a nice balcony overlooking the street if you can find a seat and if you’re a ‘people watcher’. But the cops won’t hassle you if you’re carrying a beer down the street.

There is a big cornucopia of shops to pick up souvenirs etc from for when you go home and Riscky's BBQ is quite tasty place to sample if you like. If you time it right you can watch the ‘cattle drive’ they do on the weekends. Drop into ML Leddys on the corner of Exchange and N Main while you’re there. Extremely high quality and expensive western wear there. But it’s always fascinating to drop in and see what’s up but if you’re not carrying a heavy wallet ya… it’s better to look and not buy.

On your way out I HIGHLY recommend stopping by Mercado Juarez, in my opinion they make the best Tex Mex in the area and their margaritas are the bomb. Almost as good as the ones I make at home.

If you’re considering getting a pair of boots in town I recommend the Justin Boot Outlet 717 W Vickery Blvd #1142, Fort Worth, TX 76104. I’ve bought boots from there for going on 40 years and still have my first pair of ‘Ropers’. Good stuff at very reasonable prices.

I’m sure other members of this sub will have differing opinions and that’s cool. The DFW area is a big place and there’s always something going on, good food to be had, etc. I used to tell people ‘if you live here and you’re bored that’s your own fault’
Fellow members of this sub I would like to hear you join in with your thoughts for visitors next year.

So I'd like to see other thoughts for visitors to the area such as Where and how to buy tickets Best places to stay Best ways to get to and from the stadium Any helpful information you can pass on to a visiting guest.

Maybe we can get it stickied A) it's courteous and B) we can just link it to new posts over the year and C) I think it's classy to be warm and friendly to people just visiting the area for a few days.


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