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DFW / Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport Layover
Where to go, what to do, how much time?
Where to go, what to do, how much time?
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Layover at DFW - where to go, what to do, how much time?
Jun 12, 2013, 7:56 pm
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I have a few hours in DFW later this week...is the wifi free?
Jun 12, 2013, 9:51 pm
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Jun 14, 2013, 1:58 pm
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Jun 19, 2013, 8:49 pm
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DFW Connection
Heya
Sorry if this is the wrong area, I don't really have an idea where to post this.
I'm going back home for the summer on July 3rd and I had an opportunity to fly AAs new 77W so I'm flying LHR-DFW-YYC instead of my usual LHR-YYC on BA. I have a 7 hour connection at DFW and I figure I'll have about 5 hours to spend, so I was wondering what are some stuff I could do? I would really fancy going outside the airport into either Dallas or Forth Worth, I heard there's a train that can take you into downtown from airport. Would like to grab a nice lunch or something. Or would it wiser to stay in DFW - its Terminal D which I heard is the new decent one. I'm Canadian so no issues about Visa. What would you guys recommend?
Thanks!
EDIT: Some extra details - I will be arriving 13:15 and departing 20:05. Ideally I want to grab some food and also look at couple of shops and/or unique things at Dallas or Ft. Worth. I'm 19 so I don't think I'll be able to rent a car (I do have a Canadian drivers license so I may be able) so it will be TRE or cabs for me!
Sorry if this is the wrong area, I don't really have an idea where to post this.
I'm going back home for the summer on July 3rd and I had an opportunity to fly AAs new 77W so I'm flying LHR-DFW-YYC instead of my usual LHR-YYC on BA. I have a 7 hour connection at DFW and I figure I'll have about 5 hours to spend, so I was wondering what are some stuff I could do? I would really fancy going outside the airport into either Dallas or Forth Worth, I heard there's a train that can take you into downtown from airport. Would like to grab a nice lunch or something. Or would it wiser to stay in DFW - its Terminal D which I heard is the new decent one. I'm Canadian so no issues about Visa. What would you guys recommend?
Thanks!
EDIT: Some extra details - I will be arriving 13:15 and departing 20:05. Ideally I want to grab some food and also look at couple of shops and/or unique things at Dallas or Ft. Worth. I'm 19 so I don't think I'll be able to rent a car (I do have a Canadian drivers license so I may be able) so it will be TRE or cabs for me!
Last edited by AbuAK; Jun 20, 2013 at 9:01 am Reason: Extra details!
Jun 19, 2013, 8:59 pm
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Heya
Sorry if this is the wrong area, I don't really have an idea where to post this.
I'm going back home for the summer on July 3rd and I had an opportunity to fly AAs new 77W so I'm flying LHR-DFW-YYC instead of my usual LHR-YYC on BA. I have a 7 hour connection at DFW and I figure I'll have about 5 hours to spend, so I was wondering what are some stuff I could do? I would really fancy going outside the airport into either Dallas or Forth Worth, I heard there's a train that can take you into downtown from airport. Would like to grab a nice lunch or something. Or would it wiser to stay in DFW - its Terminal D which I heard is the new decent one. I'm Canadian so no issues about Visa. What would you guys recommend?
Thanks!
Sorry if this is the wrong area, I don't really have an idea where to post this.
I'm going back home for the summer on July 3rd and I had an opportunity to fly AAs new 77W so I'm flying LHR-DFW-YYC instead of my usual LHR-YYC on BA. I have a 7 hour connection at DFW and I figure I'll have about 5 hours to spend, so I was wondering what are some stuff I could do? I would really fancy going outside the airport into either Dallas or Forth Worth, I heard there's a train that can take you into downtown from airport. Would like to grab a nice lunch or something. Or would it wiser to stay in DFW - its Terminal D which I heard is the new decent one. I'm Canadian so no issues about Visa. What would you guys recommend?
Thanks!
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/texas...me-thread.html
Whether you leave the airport or not, you'll be clearing US customs & immigration.
If you post the time of your arrival & departure, maybe we can make specific recommendations.
Jun 20, 2013, 6:16 am
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Layover at DFW
Hi
I have a layover at DFW on July 3rd - my flight arrives at 13:15 and my next flight departs at 20:05 - both from Terminal D. I'm Canadian so I can leave the airport with no visa problems. I was wondering what are some things I could do in Dallas seeing as it gives me around 5 hours once I take Custom/Immigration/Security into consideration. I know theres the TRE and I would be quite interested to going into downtown Dallas, get some nice lunch or something.
Thanks!
I have a layover at DFW on July 3rd - my flight arrives at 13:15 and my next flight departs at 20:05 - both from Terminal D. I'm Canadian so I can leave the airport with no visa problems. I was wondering what are some things I could do in Dallas seeing as it gives me around 5 hours once I take Custom/Immigration/Security into consideration. I know theres the TRE and I would be quite interested to going into downtown Dallas, get some nice lunch or something.
Thanks!
Jun 20, 2013, 6:57 am
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What time of day do you arrive? What are you looking for? Museums? Something unique to the area? Do you want to eat?
Are you on AA51, arriving just after 1pm local time?
That thread is great, but I’m sure some of us would give you some more ideas if you post a few more details.
Are you on AA51, arriving just after 1pm local time?
That thread is great, but I’m sure some of us would give you some more ideas if you post a few more details.
Jun 20, 2013, 8:50 am
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What time of day do you arrive? What are you looking for? Museums? Something unique to the area? Do you want to eat?
Are you on AA51, arriving just after 1pm local time?
That thread is great, but I’m sure some of us would give you some more ideas if you post a few more details.
Are you on AA51, arriving just after 1pm local time?
That thread is great, but I’m sure some of us would give you some more ideas if you post a few more details.
Sorry for the few details.
I'm arriving on AA51 at 13:15 and I'll be departing at 20:05. I want to go eat and maybe also look at some shops. I'm 19 so I doubt I would be able to rent a car, so it would be either the TRE or cab for me.
And I've also posted on that thread with details, thanks !
Jun 20, 2013, 12:28 pm
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You might consider Grapevine; it's near enough the airport that you could take a taxi and there are some great places to eat and shopping in the historic downtown area. It's maybe 10-15 minutes away.
Getting to Dallas or Ft Worth would be possible but depending on train schedules (and the TRE doesn't leave straight from the airport; there is a shuttle bus), the getting there may eat up a lot of the time you have available.
Downtown Ft Worth is very nice, especially the Sundance Square area.
Getting to Dallas or Ft Worth would be possible but depending on train schedules (and the TRE doesn't leave straight from the airport; there is a shuttle bus), the getting there may eat up a lot of the time you have available.
Downtown Ft Worth is very nice, especially the Sundance Square area.
Jun 20, 2013, 12:49 pm
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You might consider Grapevine; it's near enough the airport that you could take a taxi and there are some great places to eat and shopping in the historic downtown area. It's maybe 10-15 minutes away.
Getting to Dallas or Ft Worth would be possible but depending on train schedules (and the TRE doesn't leave straight from the airport; there is a shuttle bus), the getting there may eat up a lot of the time you have available.
Downtown Ft Worth is very nice, especially the Sundance Square area.
Getting to Dallas or Ft Worth would be possible but depending on train schedules (and the TRE doesn't leave straight from the airport; there is a shuttle bus), the getting there may eat up a lot of the time you have available.
Downtown Ft Worth is very nice, especially the Sundance Square area.
Jun 20, 2013, 2:27 pm
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If you're into wineries and little cafes, downtown Grapevine has many of both.
Jun 20, 2013, 8:11 pm
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Welcome to the mass transit desert. As others have said Grapevine would probably be your best bet. Another option would be to take the DART bus to the Orange line and head downtown, but it will be a lot more time consuming.
Jun 25, 2013, 7:21 am
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I'll end up going to Grapevine most likely!