Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

As the preeminent mid-continental U.S. hub, the travel opportunities at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport are endless! DFW Airport ranks third in the world for takeoffs and landings and sixth in terms of passengers. The Airport contributes $16.6 billion annually to the North Texas economy and generates 305,000 jobs for a total of $7.6 billion in personal income. The Airport has won several awards for its outstanding facilities and customer service, both of which are evident in a wide range of amenities such as Wi-Fi access inside all terminals; combination business centers/Starbucks coffee shops; convenient and economical on-site parking; 20 security entrances as well as helpful customer service agents located throughout the Airport. Most importantly, passengers can travel nonstop to nearly 170 worldwide destinations from DFW.

All international flights are consolidated in International Terminal D, which is capable of handling 32,000 passengers a day. For travelers wanting to extend their stay, the luxurious DFW Grand Hyatt Hotel, integrated into International Terminal D, features pillow-top Grand Beds, baths in imported black granite and 32-inch flat screen televisions in every room.

For more information, visit www.dfwairport.com.

Love Field. As of March 2009, Southwest Airlines is proud to serve 65 cities in 33 states across the nation with over 3,400 daily flights. Southwest is recognized for its on time service, in-flight fun, Customer Service, and low fares. 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792); www.southwest.com

Amtrak provides passenger train service from Dallas’ Union Station (400 S. Houston St., 9:00 am – 6:30 pm daily) and from Fort Worth’s ITC Building (1001 Jones St., 8:30 am – 6:00 pm daily) to Oklahoma City, Chicago, San Antonio, Los Angeles and 500 other cities nationwide. Call (800) USA-RAIL or go to Amtrak.com.

DART: We’ll Take You There Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) gets you around Dallas and 12 surrounding cities with modern public transit services and customer facilities tailored to make your trip fast, comfortable and economical. Our extensive network of DART Rail, Trinity Railway Express (TRE) and bus services moves more than 200,000 passengers a day. DART Rail comprises two rail lines serving Dallas, Garland, Plano and Richardson with local and express bus routes serving Addison, Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, Farmers Branch, Glenn Heights, Highland Park, Irving, Rowlett and University Park. At Union Station in downtown Dallas, DART Rail connects to the 35-mile, TRE commuter rail line, and giving riders easy access to downtown Fort Worth via Irving. There’s also a convenient shuttle bus connection to DFW International Airport from CentrePort/ DFW Airport Station. For information about DART services call (214) 979-1111 to speak with a Customer Information representative. Information about DART services, fares and maps is always available at www.DART.org

Check out the routes to attractions, events and more through DART Rider Insider

The T: Cowboys and Culture -Transportation
Like Never Before. The T provides transportation to Fort Worth’s rich variety of entertainment and history including the Stockyards and Cultural District and between Fort Worth and Dallas via the Trinity Railway Express (TRE). Several bus and trolley routes deliver passengers to the
Historic Stockyards, Sundance Square, and Cultural District. From either Fort Worth’s Historic T&P Station or the Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) passengers can easily access service to Dallas via the 35-mile, TRE commuter rail line. There is also a convenient shuttle bus connections to DFW International Airport from CentrePort/DFW Airport Station. The T’s extensive network of rail, trolley and bus
services move thousands of North Texas residents and visitors across Tarrant County. For information about services call (817) 215-8600 to speak with a customer service representative. Information about The T services, fares, and maps are always available at www.The-t.com.

Dallas Love Field, located just 7 miles northwest of the downtown Dallas’ Central Business District, was used by approximately 7.8 million passengers in the past year. Dallas Love Field provides a convenient, efficient airport, serving both commercial airline and corporate user needs. For more information, call (214) 670-6080 or visit the website at www.dallas-lovefield.com.

Door-to-door service between your home, office or hotel and the airport. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

817-329-2000

Discover Dallas Tours is a specialty company providing exciting tours in the Dallas and Fort Worth area. Our tour guides are experienced and entertaining! From Dealey Plaza in Dallas to the Stockyards in Fort Worth, join one of our daily excursions and Discover Dallas and Fort Worth for yourself!

DD tours are offered by reservation only, with standard daily departure times of 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM. Tours include scheduled “highlight stops” at the top attractions for entertaining presentations by your DD guide. Our standard tours last three, fun filled hours; however, we have the flexibility to add more time exploring the attractions of your choice….just let us know! DD tours are taken at a leisurely pace with plenty of time for refreshment breaks, and relaxing exploration.

For reservations call 214-521-3737 with your tour selection(s) and contact information

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Portable capsule of everything there is to see & do in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. Includes detailed street map/street index of Dallas & Fort Worth, coupons, hotels, attractions, restaurants, historical & entertaining vignettes. Email maptexas@aol.com or visit mapamerica.com.

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TaxFree Shopping, Ltd. is a value added service for you, the international shopper! Texas offers the largest selection of sought-after international designers & top American brands. Over 2500 retailers participate throughout the state. TaxFree Shopping, Ltd showcases top malls & centers from Outlets to Designers. SHOPPING is now an attraction, with 11 conveniently located refund centers in Dallas, Houston, San Marcus, plus DFW & IAH International Airports. Come enjoy our hospitality, shop tax free and enjoy the experience..…Texas has it all!

Offering counseling in trip routing, attractions, lodging, literature, and emergency road assistance from 8 am – 6 pm CST, daily.

There are several construction projects going on in the region. Here are a few sites that you may find useful in your travels.

DFW Connector Project
Making $1 billion of improvements along 8 miles of SH 114/SH 121 – click here for lane closures

I-30 Mobility Improvement Project
The I-30 Mobility Improvement Project seeks to reduce congestion and improve regional mobility by expanding capacity along I-30. Construction between Cooper Street and Ballpark Way is scheduled to be completed in fall 2010. Click here for closures

Travelers assistance including crisis counseling, emergency travel assistance, car seat rental, foreign language translation, military assistance, Western Union, and area information.