Rockwall

Rockwall is an extremely fast growing suburb of Dallas. It is adjacent to Lake Ray Hubbard, a major water supply for Dallas and popular lake for recreation. On clear days, the skyscrapers in Downtown Dallas can be seen to the southwest.
Many commuters that live in Rockwall work in Dallas. In addition, many people from less populated areas from the east shop and eat in the city's many stores and restaurants.
Since the area is growing quickly, many areas of Rockwall are constantly under major construction, although conditions are slowly improving and becoming more stable.

By plane

You can fly into DFW Airport (35 miles west), which has most major airlines, such as American. Or fly into Love Field (25 miles west) if you are traveling on Southwest.
There is no bus or light rail service from either airport to Rockwall. Get a taxi, rental car, or private car instead.

By car

Take I-30 if you are coming from the west (Dallas) or east (Greenville). If you are coming from the north (McKinney) or south (Terrell), use SH (State Highway) 205 (locally known as Goliad Street).
Traffic can get heavy on the I-30 bridge over Lake Ray Hubbard, especially during rush hour when commuters are going to or coming from work. If you are coming from Rowlett or Garland, SH 66 could be faster.

By car

Many stores and restaurants are along I-30. However, you have to use the busy frontage roads to access them, which can be a bit tricky for travelers not from the area.
SH 205 (Goliad Street), SH 66, and FM (Farm-to-Market Road) 740 (Ridge Road) are other major streets that run through Rockwall. Most businesses in the city are located along these roads.

By foot/bicycle

Most major streets in Rockwall have good sidewalks.

• The Harbor

  address: 2074 Summer Lee Dr
  Overlooks Lake Ray Hubbard. Has many shops, restaurants, activities, and a Cinemark Theatre.

There are many shops on the south side of I-30 between Ridge Road (FM 740) and Goliad Street (SH 205).

There are many restaurants on either side of I-30, particularly the south side.

• Chiloso Mexican Bistro

  phone: +1 972 722-8226
  address: 2455 Ridge Rd
  Great local "Tex-Mex" food: burritos, tacos, nachos, salads, and tortilla soup. Catering and takeaway.

• Joe Willy's

  phone: +1 972 772-9432
  address: 2006 South Goliad St
  A popular place for locals to eat. Main: burgers (~$6), sandwiches (~$6.50), salads ($2-8), chicken fried steak, and chicken strips. Sides: fries, onion rings, fried mushrooms and fried pickles, and chips. Drinks: all the usual, plus bottled pop and hand-dipped shakes (~$3.50).

• Rockwall County Library

  phone: +1 972 204-7700
  address: 1215 E. Yellowjacket Ln
  Completed in 2008. Has patios and balconies, café with vending machines, free wireless internet, meeting spaces and study rooms, children's area, teen center, public computers.