My dad and I are taking a father/son trip to Dallas this weekend for the game. Super psyched as this will be our first time in Dallas and at AT& T stadium.
I'm curious if any BBIers have any recommendations for fun things to do in Dallas or at the stadium for game day.
Any giants fans want to meet up for a tailgate beer before the game?
Arlington itself, mehhh
Dallas the city is pretty interesting. How much time will you be there for?
And of course get some barbecue
Arlington itself, mehhh
Dallas the city is pretty interesting. How much time will you be there for?
We are going to be there this afternoon through Monday morning. Planning to check out Ft. Worth tonight and then hang around Arlington for the game
Avoid anything that looks like a trendy/hip restaurant or bar or you'll be surrounded by late 20's/early 30's insufferable people that think they are on the Real House Wives of Dallas
Also be prepared to pay $12 for a hot dog and $14 for a bud light at Jerry World
And of course get some barbecue
+1. I did not live through Kennedy’s assassination, but taking all of that in was indeed moving. And I always make it a point to get some brisket when I’m in Dallas.
Have fun and Go Giants
https://www.meetup.com/BigBlueDFW/events/281178202/
I visited the book depository in the mid-nineties.
They had the "sniper's next" partitioned off with Plexiglas, so that they could stage the scene for visitors without it being disturbed.
I went to the adjacent window and looked down to the street below, getting almost the exact same view that Oswald allegedly had. On the sidewalk a number of people were all looking up at the window and some were pointing. Very freaky feeling.
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Going to Dallas next month for Army vs. Air Force in Arlington. I'm definitely looking to hit up the Texas School Book Depository. I'll probably get chills.
I visited the book depository in the mid-nineties.
They had the "sniper's next" partitioned off with Plexiglas, so that they could stage the scene for visitors without it being disturbed.
I went to the adjacent window and looked down to the street below, getting almost the exact same view that Oswald allegedly had. On the sidewalk a number of people were all looking up at the window and some were pointing. Very freaky feeling.
sniper's NEST, not "next".
I agree with DannyDimes. Hard8 BBQ is on a different level. There's one 10 min or so from the airport and also another not too far from Fort Worth. It's a must!
Lots of places of interest. You will no doubt note lots of ladies some with classic Texas big hair.
Best BBQ - HEIM BBQ
Best Brewery - Maple Branch
Best Pizza - Cane Rosso
Best Steak - pick any of the national chains. Capital Grill, Ruth's Chris, Del Friscos
Best Tacos - Arlington may be better for hole-in-the-wall joints. If in Fort Worth, check out Fuel City. Big gas station joint with street tacos and fried pies.
Best Cocktails - Thompson's Bookstore in Sundance Square(downtown). It has a "speakeasy" bar downstairs if you know the password to get passed the doorman (find it on their Instagram or Twitter)
Best Jazz bar - Scat Lounge in Sundance (downtown)
Best Tex-Mex - All tastes the same to me but Joe T. Garcia's is a legend for their margeritas. It's in the Stockyards area.
Roadhouse/Honky Tonk - Billy Bob's Texas - in Stockyards
Also check out Texas Live which is next to the stadium. Enormous sports bar venue
Enjoy your visit!
https://www.meetup.com/BigBlueDFW/events/281178202/
This is the answer. The DFW guys host one of the best Giants tailgate anywhere on the road. Lot's of great people. We first met them in 2011 and have since enjoyed other tailgates there and on the road with them.
Our BBQ spot is in Euless called the North Main BBQ. Get the all you can eat plate, and BYOB as they don't serve Alcohol but will gladly let you bring your own.
Have fun and bring home the win for us!!
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