While in Dallas it may not be hard to find places to go, but we have a list of great places that any tourist should see. Whether you’re interested in live music or sports, we have compiled several lists for visiting BPA students. We aim to show you the best in Dallas, without forcing you to spend a lot of money.
Around Dallas we have found several great sports venues. You can see the Texas Rangers play Oakland. We have also found a few inexpensive golf courses, such as Cedar Crest Golf course and Stevens Park Golf Course, both of which you can play for less than $15 after 1 p.m. If you would rather play golf on a smaller scale but less than $10, you can go to Parklane Ranch or Adventure Landing for miniature golf. Do you want more of a thrill then Baseball or Golf? Then you should go to Speedzone for go kart racing and video games.
If you don’t have the money to rent a car or just don’t want to with gas prices then you can use Dallas’ public transportation. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is very inexpensive and at 2.50 day pass it’s convenient for getting around downtown Dallas. Trinity Railway Express is a train that you can ride for $5 all the way to Ft. Worth and then ride all the buses you want. The M-line is the only transit line to use restored street cars, all rides are free. There are also a few cab companies to get you around town. Yellow cabs have begun using hybrid cars for their services and are available at all times. Dallas taxi is another company that offers cab service but you should check the cab fairs before using them as they can become an expensive way to get around. However, if you plan on walking to get to your destination you should bring comfortable shoes.
For those who want to walk around, Dallas on average in May is between 65 and 84 degrees. However, the humid weather can make it seem a lot hotter. I would recommend bringing shorts and short sleeve shirts. Also make sure you have plenty of drinks to keep from being dehydrated. There can also be a lot of thunderstorms around this time. So you may want to bring an umbrella.
If you don’t want to walk every where but still want to get a work out then visit one of Dallas’ many gyms. All gyms give you a seven day trial membership and there are no contracts. Trophy Fitness and Pulse Fitness both have world class trainers. The Texas Club has inside track, racquetball courts, basketball courts, kickboxing, yoga, boot camp, cardio. They have TV screens on all of the cardio machines if you want to watch a show as well. Energy Fitness, located near downtown Ft. Worth, is adjacent to bike and running trails on Trinity Park.
When it comes to getting more for your money, these are the places to go. The inexpensive transportation can get you anywhere that you want to go in Dallas/Ft. Worth. And Fitness centers can help you keep your workout schedule when you’re not in your hometown. You can visit each of these places and still have money in your pocket at the end of the day.