Originally Posted by
srbrenna
Hello all
I am transiting in Dallas in August. I have 12 hours or so - actually make it about 8 or nine once I have dispensed with the airport niceties. I have never been to Texas so was wondering if you had any recommendations? Of particular interest is a good bbq restaurant for lunch! Also are there any sights to see etc?
Thanks!
Hard 8 is great for barbecue and pretty close to the airport.
If you don't mind a 30 minute drive, you might enjoy the Ft. Worth stockyards and/or downtown Ft. Worth/Sundance Square. You say you have never been to Texas and FW is definitely more of a Texas feel than Dallas.