thebug Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 First of all, thanks to all those who gave me advice on a trip to San Diego. Was a great trip and got some good tips from you folks! My brother in law is a huge Cowboys fan, so we are going to the Oct 1st game against the Rams. Never been to Dallas, so any advice would be appreciated! Hotels, food, tailgating? any tips you have. Probably going to buy some decent seats on Stubhub, but open to other suggestions for sure! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) Bring lots of money! BTW, tailgating is weird, at least in the Cowboy lots. If you want to grill, have to be there early to claim on of the spots on the outside ring of the lot so grill can go on grass...can not grill in any of the interior spaces. When we went to the Bills game there a few years back was not to big a worry as a noon start, and not as big of a tailgate crowd. But our host said 3 PM games tailgating is much bigger deal. Edited April 30, 2017 by plenzmd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Bring lots of money! BTW, tailgating is weird, at least in the Cowboy lots. If you want to grill, have to be there early to claim on of the spots on the outside ring of the lot so grill can go on grass...can not grill in any of the interior spaces. When we went to the Bills game there a few years back was not to big a worry as a noon start, and not as big of a tailgate crowd. But our host said 3 PM games tailgating is much bigger deal. Yeah it's a noon kick-off so we will likely just get into the stadium early and tour around in there...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Yeah it's a noon kick-off so we will likely just get into the stadium early and tour around in there...... need to talk to CGF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Yeah it's a noon kick-off so we will likely just get into the stadium early and tour around in there...... They do a great job pregame once in the stadium. Cheerleaders doing dance numbers and bands playing on stages around the interior of the gates, store is cool, just walking around is cool. Can see getting in at 10:30 and not being bored for one second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 need to talk to CGF. Yeah sent her a PM...... They do a great job pregame once in the stadium. Cheerleaders doing dance numbers and bands playing on stages around the interior of the gates, store is cool, just walking around is cool. Can see getting in at 10:30 and not being bored for one second Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 If you have time to check out the city, Dealey Plaza is fascinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 If you have time to check out the city, Dealey Plaza is fascinating. Going Friday to Monday, so should have some time to tour around a bit. Thanks! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Thanks! Don't mention it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Go to Austin for the F1 race instead. Humans live there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 Go to Austin for the F1 race instead. Humans live there. No thanks! I'm not very fond of humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 No thanks! I'm not very fond of humans. That's why we hang out here right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 That's why we hang out here right? Exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Wear lots of rainbow colored clothes and an "I'm With Her," t-shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 Wear lots of rainbow colored clothes and an "I'm With Her," t-shirt. Will I be allowed in the stadium with rainbow short shorts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Will I be allowed in the stadium with rainbow short shorts? As long as you go to church first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 As long as you go to church first. We will probably start on the beers pretty early. Are beers allowed in church in Dallas? Sorry for the questions, but I've never been to Dallas (or church for that matter.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 We will probably start on the beers pretty early. Are beers allowed in church in Dallas? Sorry for the questions, but I've never been to Dallas (or church for that matter.) You should probably rent a Prius so you don't look like an out of towner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocemur Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Rick's Chophouse in Mckinney has some great steaks. You're in Texas, get a good steak and some good Mexican food. Just remember if you or your friends like to get rowdy, roughly every third person you see is concealed carrying a gun, so be polite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 We will probably start on the beers pretty early. Are beers allowed in church in Dallas? Sorry for the questions, but I've never been to Dallas (or church for that matter.) I doubt there's any beers in church here in the Dallas Fort Worth Texas area. The closest would be having wine at communion. Speaking of beer...a heads up...better buy it on Saturday before 9 PM. Beer can't be sold until noon on Sunday. I believe when the Bills were here last some didn't buy beer on Saturday and had none for their tailgate then those that did ran out and couldn't buy more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Beer can't be sold until noon on Sunday. Is this so that everyone goes to heaven? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 You should probably rent a Prius so you don't look like an out of towner. Uber. I doubt there's any beers in church here in the Dallas Fort Worth Texas area. The closest would be having wine at communion. Speaking of beer...a heads up...better buy it on Saturday before 9 PM. Beer can't be sold until noon on Sunday. I believe when the Bills were here last some didn't buy beer on Saturday and had none for their tailgate then those that did ran out and couldn't buy more. Thank you! Actually happened to me many moons ago in Buffalo! That sucked! What about bars near and in the stadium, can they serve alcohol before noon? Rick's Chophouse in Mckinney has some great steaks. You're in Texas, get a good steak and some good Mexican food. Just remember if you or your friends like to get rowdy, roughly every third person you see is concealed carrying a gun, so be polite. Thank you! Definitely will find a steakhouse! We will have fun, but also be respectful, so no worries there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Is this so that everyone goes to heaven? I don't think beer consumption or non beer consumption is the main make or not make to heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I don't think beer consumption or non beer consumption is the main make or not make to heaven. I binge and purge throughout the year. I'm getting in one way or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) If you have time to check out the city, Dealey Plaza is fascinating.If you have time, go to 6th floor museum. the weather should be nice. Could still get hot, but not summer hot. (I was born in Dallas and lived there 40+ years) Also, go to Sonny Bryan's on Inwood. Any El Fenix, or better yet, go to any hole in the wall Mexican place. It's a redneck state, so weed is illegal. Have fun! Edited May 4, 2017 by reddogblitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 If you have time, go to 6th floor museum. the weather should be nice. Could still get hot, but not summer hot. (I was born in Dallas and lived there 40+ years) Also, go to Sonny Bryan's on Inwood. Any El Fenix, or better yet, go to any hole in the wall Mexican place. It's a redneck state, so weed is illegal. Have fun! Thanks! Yes steakhouse, BBQ and mexican will be part of the plan for sure. By the sounds of it, all we will be doing is eating, drinking and watching football. Sounds good to me. Won't be partaking in the weed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 My greatest memory of visiting Dallas was ripping a blunt on the grassy knoll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 My greatest memory of visiting Dallas was ripping a blunt on the grassy knoll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 If you only do one thing: Go to Bob's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 If you only do one thing: Go to Bob's. 28oz Porterhouse. Hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I've never been to Bob's but it's a good recommendation. It's a place you'd go if you were splurging. Texas Roadhouse is a favorite of mine. El Fenix is also a good recommendation. Also there's Joe T Garcia's there in Fort Worth Texas. Many celebrities have dined there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 F texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Their airport sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Their airport sucks Love Field or DFW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Love Field or DFW? DFW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 DFW Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Why? It's the worst laid out airport I've ever flown through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Yep...can be stressful...going to see the Bills play in San Diego my original flight was seriously delayed...to get to a better flight I had to switch terminals..had never done it and was petrified I get outside of security and couldn't get back in because I had no boarding pass for the better flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 It's the worst laid out airport I've ever flown through. But, more importantly, how are the bars? We flew out of Atlanta last month and had time for a little breakfast in the Delta Sky Club. I get that when something is free you want to make the most of it, but I was surprised to see how many people were at the bar with mimosa's and Bloody Mary's before 8:00am. Some even seemed hunkered down with some scotch in front of them. I'm no prude, and I get all different time zones, but that took even me by surprise. Airports are like casinos that way - time matters not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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