Comments on: Frugal Things To Do In Dallas, TX http://ptmoney.com/frugal-things-to-do-in-dallas-tx/ Real Personal Finance for a Life Without Limits! Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:51:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Philip Taylorhttp://ptmoney.com/frugal-things-to-do-in-dallas-tx/comment-page-1/#comment-18698 Philip Taylor Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=646#comment-18698 Thanks for the extra info, Annie. I've heard good things about that Fort Worth Zoo. Thanks for the extra info, Annie. I’ve heard good things about that Fort Worth Zoo.

]]> By: anniehttp://ptmoney.com/frugal-things-to-do-in-dallas-tx/comment-page-1/#comment-18696 annie Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=646#comment-18696 FYI, the Fort Worth Zoo is half price on Wednesdays. Across the street from it is the Log Cabin Village, where they have a collection of cabins that actually belonged to historical figures in Texas history. There are people dressed according to the period and can tell you everything you'd ever want to know about the mementos in the cabin and the people who lived there. They also do various demonstrations, blacksmithing, candlemaking, etc. It's only about $4.50/adult, $4/kids 4-17, free for kids under 3. FYI, the Fort Worth Zoo is half price on Wednesdays. Across the street from it is the Log Cabin Village, where they have a collection of cabins that actually belonged to historical figures in Texas history. There are people dressed according to the period and can tell you everything you’d ever want to know about the mementos in the cabin and the people who lived there. They also do various demonstrations, blacksmithing, candlemaking, etc. It’s only about $4.50/adult, $4/kids 4-17, free for kids under 3.

]]> By: dfwruleshttp://ptmoney.com/frugal-things-to-do-in-dallas-tx/comment-page-1/#comment-5954 dfwrules Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=646#comment-5954 this was awesome, :) thanks. this was awesome, :) thanks.

]]> By: Irirshredroses9309http://ptmoney.com/frugal-things-to-do-in-dallas-tx/comment-page-1/#comment-3953 Irirshredroses9309 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=646#comment-3953 On a different note I would like to say thank you to the person who put this website together. I have lived here a long time and know most every thing there is to do, free or not, but this website has actually given a couple of new things I have never found any where else! So thanks again!! On a different note I would like to say thank you to the person who put this website together. I have lived here a long time and know most every thing there is to do, free or not, but this website has actually given a couple of new things I have never found any where else! So thanks again!!

]]> By: Irirshredroses9309http://ptmoney.com/frugal-things-to-do-in-dallas-tx/comment-page-1/#comment-3952 Irirshredroses9309 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=646#comment-3952 Well I thought I would add to the list as well as give a few personal opinions. While this might not impress those who do not live here, Dog parks are becoming extremely popular (not to mention it's free) and they are being built all over the place. One is located near white rock lake and has bike and walking trails. It has a wonderful atmosphere and is a beautiful place just to get away and to stay outdoors. Now while these next places are not frugal they belong next to six flags on the list, Hurricane harbor (located across the highway from Six Flags in Arlington), Hawaiian Falls in Garland, and H20 water park. If you are here during the summer months, these water parks are the best way to cool off and have a blast with family and friends. Be forewarned that Hurricane Harbor is the most expensive water park here in the DFW area but it has the most rides and types of pools. If you make the trip to Fort Worth, stop downtown to see the Water Gardens. It is a free water "sculpture" garden in the middle of the downtown area. There are a couple of fountains but the main attraction is the massive "walk in" fountain and a one foot wading pool. Its a fun and free way to stay cool!! One last thing I can think of is the historic railroad in downtown grapevine. They run tours all through the year and one even goes directly to the Fort Worth Stockyards for a day of fun. Keep an eye on the Grapevine website because they do a couple of festivals a year and holiday things for the kids including real Thomas the Tank engine train rides and rides in to a Christmas town to see Santa. NOTE: If you want to go see one of the Dallas aquarium's keep in mind that the two are VERY different. The Dallas aquarium is only 4 dollars because it is just a large room with tanks. It has mostly local fish and an old tortoise. If you are in fair park it is worth seeing but if you want to see other kinds of fish and even some animals the Dallas World Aquarium is the place you want to go. It jumps in price to 17 dollars for an adult but it very impressive with its many tanks and animals. Try not to go on a holiday weekend (like mother's day weekend) or you will be EXTREMELY crowded. Well I thought I would add to the list as well as give a few personal opinions. While this might not impress those who do not live here, Dog parks are becoming extremely popular (not to mention it’s free) and they are being built all over the place. One is located near white rock lake and has bike and walking trails. It has a wonderful atmosphere and is a beautiful place just to get away and to stay outdoors.
Now while these next places are not frugal they belong next to six flags on the list, Hurricane harbor (located across the highway from Six Flags in Arlington), Hawaiian Falls in Garland, and H20 water park. If you are here during the summer months, these water parks are the best way to cool off and have a blast with family and friends. Be forewarned that Hurricane Harbor is the most expensive water park here in the DFW area but it has the most rides and types of pools. If you make the trip to Fort Worth, stop downtown to see the Water Gardens. It is a free water “sculpture” garden in the middle of the downtown area. There are a couple of fountains but the main attraction is the massive “walk in” fountain and a one foot wading pool. Its a fun and free way to stay cool!! One last thing I can think of is the historic railroad in downtown grapevine. They run tours all through the year and one even goes directly to the Fort Worth Stockyards for a day of fun. Keep an eye on the Grapevine website because they do a couple of festivals a year and holiday things for the kids including real Thomas the Tank engine train rides and rides in to a Christmas town to see Santa.
NOTE: If you want to go see one of the Dallas aquarium’s keep in mind that the two are VERY different. The Dallas aquarium is only 4 dollars because it is just a large room with tanks. It has mostly local fish and an old tortoise. If you are in fair park it is worth seeing but if you want to see other kinds of fish and even some animals the Dallas World Aquarium is the place you want to go. It jumps in price to 17 dollars for an adult but it very impressive with its many tanks and animals. Try not to go on a holiday weekend (like mother’s day weekend) or you will be EXTREMELY crowded.

]]> By: Jeremyhttp://ptmoney.com/frugal-things-to-do-in-dallas-tx/comment-page-1/#comment-1969 Jeremy Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=646#comment-1969 Thanks for the list! I'll have to try some of your suggestions next time I'm in Dallas (I live in Austin, so it's not far).As for frugal DFW eats, Celebration is very good and reasonable -- http://www.celebrationrestaurant.com.If you need somewhere to burn off that big meal afterwards, you can go for a jog on the Katy Trail -- http://www.katytraildallas.org/And if you like Asian art, the Crow Collection in downtown Dallas is free -- http://www.crowcollection.org-Jeremy Thanks for the list! I’ll have to try some of your suggestions next time I’m in Dallas (I live in Austin, so it’s not far).

As for frugal DFW eats, Celebration is very good and reasonable — http://www.celebrationrestaurant.com.

If you need somewhere to burn off that big meal afterwards, you can go for a jog on the Katy Trail — http://www.katytraildallas.org/

And if you like Asian art, the Crow Collection in downtown Dallas is free —
http://www.crowcollection.org

-Jeremy

]]> By: Ryan @ Smarter Wealthhttp://ptmoney.com/frugal-things-to-do-in-dallas-tx/comment-page-1/#comment-1940 Ryan @ Smarter Wealth Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=646#comment-1940 Great...except I live in Australia :( Great…except I live in Australia :(

]]> By: hankhttp://ptmoney.com/frugal-things-to-do-in-dallas-tx/comment-page-1/#comment-1939 hank Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=646#comment-1939 It's amazing what you can find when you really dig in to see what's out there! A good list if I ever make the trek down south! It’s amazing what you can find when you really dig in to see what’s out there! A good list if I ever make the trek down south!

]]> By: FFBhttp://ptmoney.com/frugal-things-to-do-in-dallas-tx/comment-page-1/#comment-1938 FFB Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=646#comment-1938 DFW looks like fun. I'd love to visit that part of the country! DFW looks like fun. I’d love to visit that part of the country!

]]> By: Kaciehttp://ptmoney.com/frugal-things-to-do-in-dallas-tx/comment-page-1/#comment-1936 Kacie Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 http://ptmoney.com/?p=646#comment-1936 Looks like a great place to visit! I've never been to Texas, but if I ever go, I'd definitely want to hit up DFW Looks like a great place to visit! I’ve never been to Texas, but if I ever go, I’d definitely want to hit up DFW

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