South - 5/6 hour layover in DFW - suggestions on what to do

I'm flying back from EZE next Sunday and am looking for suggestions to do during an 5/6 hour layover (arrive 6:15, depart 14:15 - 8 hours technically, but I've arranged to meet some people from noon on).

I'm interested in sights to see and maybe some shopping.

I'm flying back from EZE next Sunday and am looking for suggestions to do during an 5/6 hour layover (arrive 6:15, depart 14:15 - 8 hours technically, but I've arranged to meet some people from noon on).

I'm interested in sights to see and maybe some shopping.

Paul,

Do you want to rent a car for the day, or rely on public transportation? GrapevineMillsMall.com would be the closest place to go shopping, but might not open until noon on Sunday. I'm not much of a store shopping guy, someone else will know opening hours better than I.

This may seem overly obvious, but have you been to the JFK museum? You can reach it easily from DFW using the TRE commuter train. There is a bus that will take you to the Centreport station (next to AA hdqtrs.) then about a 15 min. ride to Union Station in downtown Dallas. Museum is two blocks away. There won't be much other activity in downtown on a Sunday, but you can connect to DART light rail at Union Station to get to other parts of Dallas. Look into the Uptown/McKinney Ave. area for shops, restos, etc.

Fort Worth has a terrific museum district, but you'll have the same problems with opening hours on Sunday. If you want to see some remnant of Old West heritage, the Stockyards area of north Fort Worth might be worth a look. TRE train also goes to downtown FW from DFW. [URL="www.trinityrailwayexpress.org"]

I live in Fort Worth, so any other questions feel free to PM me.

OK, sorry, I'm an idiot! I just realized the TRE doesn't run on Sunday. That pretty much leaves your options to renting a car or taxi to d/t Dallas or Fort Worth. I'd estimate @ $60 each way for either city. Not attractive, but this an extremely automobile-centric area.

DART in Dallas www.dart.org or city buses in Fort Worth www.the-t.com would still get you around either city if so inclined. A taxi to Grapevine Mall should be much less expensive, $20 or so each way. Again, feel free to PM with any more specific ???s

Are there any buses that run from DFW to Dallas or Fort Worth?

I've been to the JFK Memorial before, but wouldn't mind going again to put down some time. I suppose arriving at 6am on a Sunday doesn't leave me with much options!

There are buses to Dallas from the North & South remote parking lots, but it's a major schlep. There's a trip planner at dart.org you can try. Try using CBD West Transit Center as your downtown destination. I'd allow a half hour after you clear customs due to the wait for thefree airport shuttle to the parking lot.

What I found was a 7:29 bus from the South lot (route #408), a 15 minute transfer at Mockingbird & Harry Hines to the #44, arriving downtown at 9:15 am. I'd hate to do that after a long overnight flight, myself.

If you really want to get downtown, I'd suggest a cab ($45 flat rate), Supershuttle, or trying for a cheap rental car using Priceline.

For someone looking to make the most of a layover in DFW I always recommend downtown Grapevine, which is very charming with a lot of local restaurants, shops and wineries. However, a Sunday morning is not the optimal time to visit. Still, it's a very short drive/cab ride from the airport; logistically it's an ideal choice and most other times there is plenty to do.

If you find yourself without adequate time to venture outside, I'd recommend sitting down at Tigin in Terminal D and enjoying a few rounds of Black and Tans (or whatever draft you prefer) -- food is pretty good to