Traveling to Dallas, TX in September - need some advice

[marrelam]

Great advice! We're leaning towards Hilton Bella Harbor @ $118/night. It looks really beautiful (right on Lake Ray Hubbard) and seems like there's plenty of attractions we can walk to there.

I'm still all ears for more info!

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Will be there soon! REAL soon!!

[LinderVee]

Will you have your own transportation? The DFW area is vast, so it does help to have your own transportation, especially if you're staying so far outside of downtown. Otherwise, the mass transit here is pretty good. I agree that staying off Lake Hubbard sounds nice. The advice given by users so far is great.

If you've never been to Dallas, you've got to check out Dealy Plaza, where JFK was assassinated. It's also where the Sixth Floor Museum (that someone already suggested) is located. The museum is well worth the price of admission. The JFK Memorial is only about a block away.
Home | The Sixth Floor Museum

There is also a Holocaust museum within a couple of blocks from there, though I've yet to visit that one. The Dallas World Aquarium is nearby, though a bit further to walk. http://www.dwazoo.com/

There are plenty of places to eat if you spend an afternoon there, along Market Street or Houston Street.

I think someone may have suggested the Museum of Nature & Science
Museum of Nature & Science | Dallas, Texas
It's located at Fair Park. If you're lucky enough to visit during the State Fair, you'll want to devote an entire day to the event. I've actually spent from morning until closing time at the fair. The location is home to many great places to learn: Railroad museum, Women's museum, African American museum, Aquarium, Planetarium, Texas Discovery Gardens, and the already mentioned Nature & Science. These are all on the fair grounds. Like I said, all day. However, if you do go during the State Fair, find out about parking ahead of time. I prefer public transportation for this event.
I just checked and the State Fair runs from Sept 30-Oct 23 this year, so you won't have a problem with parking if you go before then.

Great Wolf Lodge sounds like a great idea if your kids love water parks. It's pricey though, and a good 45 minute drive from where you're staying.
Grapevine Water Park - Great Wolf Resorts - Grapevine Family Resort

I found this link of free things to do Free Things to Do in Dallas | Attractions, Entertainment & More
some of what I've mentioned is on the list. The Arts District is also a great place to check out, though it's a work-in-progress. The Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center are across from each other. If you're doing the downtown/Dealy Plaza attraction, you might as well stop by the Old Red Courthouse which is diagonally across from the Sixth Floor museum and home to the Dallas Tourist Info Center.
Hope that helps and feel free to PM me if you have any questions. I've lived in Dallas my entire life.