Southlake
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Get in
From Dallas, take TX-114 W toward Grapevine, take the exit toward FM-1709/Southlake Blvd. From Fort Worth, take TX-121 N, exit at William D. Tate Ave. From Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, take TX-114 W, exit at Southlake Blvd.
Get around
To get around Southlake you'll definitely want to have a car. Taxis services to the airport (which is less than 10 minutes away) are available.
See
Southlake Town SquareA huge high-end shopping center styled as an old town square. Newer additions include a European style plaza, 14-screen movie theatre, and more shops. For a list of shopping and dining options see the square's website.
Southlake Community BandA group of 70 volunteer muscians; see website for upcoming performances.
Bob Jones ParkHas hiking trails, a fishing pond, athletic fields, and a dog park.
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Southlake Dragon Stadium
address: 1085 S. Kimball RdA $15-million high school sports stadium that houses the Southlake Carroll Dragons American football squad, one of the best high school teams in the country. If you are in town anywhere from late September to December attend a game; tickets go for around $7 a person, open seating.
Do
- Shop, in Town Square and around the rest of the town.
- Fish, at Lake Grapevine or Bob Jones Park.
- Attend a Football Game, at Dragon Stadium.
Eat
Southlake Town Square, has many restaurants on all budget levels.
Drink
The nearby town of Grapevine has a few wineries; hence the name.
Sleep
Many other hotels are near the airport, within minutes of Southlake.
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address: 1501 Gaylord Trl, GrapevineA beautiful hotel on the edges of Lake Grapevine; minutes away from Southlake.
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Hilton Hotel Southlake
phone: +1 817 442-9900Under construction. -
Baymont Inn & Suites DFW Airport
address: 301 Capitol St