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53. Cowboys Golf Club

Cowboys Golf Club

31 km
from city center
53 out of 244
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The Cowboy Golf Club is the first and only NFL-themed golf club in the world. It was constructed in 2001 designed by Jeffery D. Brauer in the style of a resort, a daily – fee golf course. It is equipped with 18 regulation holes and spans up to 7,017 yards in length. Due to its terrific staff and maintenance service, it has been heralded as one of the most enjoyable golf courses and venues to have a gathering.

54. The Courses at Watters Creek

The Courses at Watters Creek

34 km
from city center
54 out of 244
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The Courses at Watters Creek is a public golf course. The unique feature of this course is that it offers multiple courses to accommodate all tiers of players. The course has a traditional layout and spans over 7015 yards in length and is equipped with 33 holes. It is a popular venue to host formal and semi-formal events. The course is especially crowded at weekends due to its popularity amongst the locals.

55. Trinity Forest Golf Club

Trinity Forest Golf Club

10 km
from city center
55 out of 244
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The Trinity Forest Golf Club was the host to the PGA’s, AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament (2018-2019). It is home to the SMU Mustangs College golf teams. It is a private golf course constructed in a Link style on top of a landfill in 2016. Spanning up to 7,450 yards in length, it is a challenging course with lots of angles and options to consider.

56. Lewisville Lake

Lewisville Lake

40 km
from city center
56 out of 244
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The largest lake in North Texas, the Lewisville lake spans over 46 acres of land and 233 miles of the shoreline. The Lewisville lake provides water to the Dallas suburbs and with the amount of natural vegetation around the lake is home to several birds, animals and insects. The lake also has much fish that are constantly moving around in the cool waters of Lewisville.

57. Grapevine Lake

Grapevine Lake

30 km
from city center
57 out of 244
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Home to the most exciting outdoor activities the Grapevine lake is located in the North of Texas with green parks and extensive walking trails that surround the park. The lake primarily works as a reservoir and a flood control measure in the area. Home to a wide variety of fish, insects and vegetation the Grapevine attracts a large audience with its mesmerizing beauty and exhilarating activities.

58. Mountain Creek Lake

Mountain Creek Lake

19 km
from city center
58 out of 244
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Located in the midst of greenery and 8 miles south of Dallas is the 11 kilometer square Mountain Creek lake which is also considered to be a natural reservoir in the city of Dallas. The lake is not only home to a species of the water plants but also a wide range of fish which are majorly concentrated in near the northeast where there is an abundance of lotus' planted.

59. Cedar Creek Reservoir

Cedar Creek Reservoir

74 km
from city center
59 out of 244
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Located in Henderson the Cedar Creek reservoir is mainly known for its aquatic vegetation and predominant fish. The reservoir also has a drainage system of around 1000 square kilometers and is currently managed by the Texas parks and wildlife department. In Addition to this there are also several aquatic birds that reside in and around the park.

60. Lake Tawakoni

Lake Tawakoni

45 km
from city center
60 out of 244
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Lake Tawakoni is a 37,879-acre reservoir located approximately 48 miles east of Texas. The lake is a popular destination known not just for recreation but also its extensive flora and fauna. The lake area is also very popular for hikers with different trails each stretching 5 miles or more.

61. Lake Cliff

Lake Cliff

3 km
from city center
61 out of 244
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Lake Cliff is a freshwater lake located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas. The lake was built at the beginning of the 20th century and was primarily called Lake Llewellyn. The lake helped the area become very prosperous and popular during its early years. Lake Cliff and the park alongside were also dubbed at the greeted amusement park of the South West in its early years.

62. Fishtrap Lake

Fishtrap Lake

62 out of 244
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The fishtrap lake park is a county in the town of Kentucky. The lake park is home to a wide range of fish and has several facilities that are around the park that help the visitors have a comfortable and friendly stay. The camping and lodging facilities are known to be extremely comfortable and homely for its visitors.

63. Lake Ray Hubbard

Lake Ray Hubbard

29 km
from city center
63 out of 244
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Lake Ray Hubbard is a 22,000 acre lake known for fishing, skiing, relaxing and boating. The lake was formed in 1968. Due to its location, the lake is an important point filled with numerous causeways and bridges. Originally called Forney Lake, the lake was renamed after Ray Hubbard, the president of Dallas parks and recreation system board.

64. Joe Pool Lake

Joe Pool Lake

45 km
from city center
64 out of 244
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Highlights: The Four Parks Within Joe Pool Lake, Activiti (Read More)es Around the Lake

The Joe Pool lakes are one of the major lakes in Texas that was built after intense years of major research and construction. The lake has several parks around it like Cedar Hill State Park and Loyd Park. The lake park is a man-made lake park in Dallas Metroplex. The lake is 7750 acres in area and is known for its rich history and recreational activities.

65. Phelps Lake

Phelps Lake

38 km
from city center
65 out of 244
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Phelps Lake is arguably the most popular lake for finishing among others in Dallas. Its abundance in Largemouth Bass, Catfish and Crappie make fishing the most popular activity in the lake. Not to mention, all the types of sunfish available in the lake. Other than fishing, Kayaking is another activity for which Phelps Lake is famous. It has its own Kayak lounge as well.

66. Lemmon Lake

Lemmon Lake

11 km
from city center
66 out of 244
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One of the shallow lakes of Dallas, Lemmon lake has its own significance. Located at South Dallas, the lake was earlier called Miller lake, named after the Miller family which owned the lake and much of South Dallas. Only a few hundred acres in size, Lemmon Lake is quite a seasonal lake going dry many times in the summers. The lake receives much of its water from the 5-mile creek that in the late 1980s and has since helped serve water to various households in South Dallas.

67. African American Museum of Dallas

African American Museum of Dallas

15 km
from city center
67 out of 244
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The African American Museum of Dallas is a 10-minute drive from the city center. The Museum showcases the largest folk art collection in the entire United States and owns a collection of African American art which teaches the importance of the African American eras and the black heritage. The Museum conducts many exhibitions throughout the year at an affordable price.

68. The Old Red Museum of Dallas County History and Culture

The Old Red Museum of Dallas County History and Culture

140 km
from city center
68 out of 244
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The Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture was built in the year 1892 and the building itself is considered historical. The museum is located only 5 minutes away from the Dallas city centre. It is a perfect place for any visitor, be it a student or a tourist to learn more about the History of Dallas through their display of numerous artefacts and several events and programs throughout the year.

69. The Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas

The Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas

69 out of 244
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The Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas was established in the year 1998 committed to appreciating the culture and arts of the Asian countries. It is located about 1.2 miles (7 minutes) from the city. The museum possesses over 1000 artefacts from countries like India, Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand, Japan, and few other neighbouring countries. The museum also has a collection of 12,000 books, journals, and catalogues.

70. Museum of Biblical Art

Museum of Biblical Art

70 out of 244
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The Museum of Biblical Art, as the name suggests, showcases the biblical art or the Christian and Jewish themed art. It is located about 15-16 minutes away from the city centre of Dallas. The museum showcases intriguing figurines and vast information about the holocaust, rare books, and lithographs related to the theme. Audio tours and other exhibitions are conducted throughout the year to provide more information about these artefacts.

71. Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

71 out of 244
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Perot Museum of Nature and Science was established in the year 2006 dedicated to natural history and science. It is located 5 minutes away from the city center and comprises a primary campus in Victory Park and a secondary campus in Fair Park. The Museum also includes a shop to purchase memoirs, five floors of exhibits, a 300 – seat multimedia Theatre, simulations, etc.

72. The Dallas Firefighters

The Dallas Firefighters

5 km
from city center
72 out of 244
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Founded in the year 1972, the Dallas Firefighters Museum aims to teach the teach fire safety and to honour the Heroes Department, and also to safeguard the heritage of firefighting. This museum owns rare antique fire vehicles and located 7 minutes away from the city of Dallas. Kids are even given souvenirs.

73. Museum of Geometric and MADI Art

Museum of Geometric and MADI Art

3 km
from city center
73 out of 244
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The Museum of Geometric and MADI Art, committed to Geometric Art and the MADI Movement was founded in the year 2002 by Art collectors Bill and Dorothy Masterson. The Museum is located 15 minutes away from the city centre.

74. Dallas Heritage Village

Dallas Heritage Village

74 out of 244
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Dallas Heritage Village houses the largest collection of the 19th Century Victorian homes and commercial buildings in Dallas, Texas. It is located 5 minutes away from the Dallas city. The main aim of the Dallas Heritage Village is to safeguard teach the history of Dallas to the visitors, they can also walk around the blacksmith shop, general store, and the Church, etc., the site provides a look into how Texas looked 100 years back.

75. Dallas Contemporary

Dallas Contemporary

0 km
from city center
75 out of 244
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Dallas Contemporary was founded in the year 1978 in the Design District of Dallas, dedicated to Design. The Museum conducts exhibitions of their artwork throughout the year each in a different form from one another.

76. The Warehouse Dallas

The Warehouse Dallas

23 km
from city center
76 out of 244
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Located 17 minutes away from the Dallas city center, the Warehouse Dallas showcases works of Howard and Cindy Rachofsky and the late Vernon Faulconer to be available to scholars, critics, students, etc., around 18,000 square feet exhibition space.

77. Texas Museum-Automotive History

Texas Museum-Automotive History

2 km
from city center
77 out of 244
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Texas Museum-Automotive History was founded in the year 1984 which educates the visitors about the history of the automobile and the relation between racing and commercial car developments from the years 1901 – 1984.

78. Museum of Earth History

Museum of Earth History

2 km
from city center
78 out of 244
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Museum of Earth History is located 10 minutes away from Downtown Dallas. This Museum provides the visitor with an educational and enjoyable experience by showcasing Creation and Earth history-related artifacts and data through a biblical point of view.

79. The Museum of Illusions

The Museum of Illusions

79 out of 244
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Located 5 minutes away from the Dallas city centre, the Museum of Illusions allows visitors to experience fascinating both visual and educational. The Museum owns more than 60 illusions and even provides visitors with challenging games and souvenirs.

80. George W. Bush Presidential Center

George W. Bush Presidential Center

25 km
from city center
80 out of 244
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George W. Bush Presidential Center was established in the year 2013, on April 25th. It is a Museum and a Library that showcases 43,000 exhibits including the replica of ‘The Oval” Office, The Texas Rose Garden, and several other exhibits set on the 15 – acre land.

81. Play Street Museum - Lake Highlands

Play Street Museum - Lake Highlands

17 km
from city center
81 out of 244
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Play Street Museum - Lake Highlands is located 18 minutes away from the Dallas city. It is a Children’s Museum that has several Kid activities and an indoor play centre related Science and data encouraging them to solve problems and stimulating their imaginative minds.

82. First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

82 out of 244
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The First Baptist Church was founded in 1886 and is now a Southern Baptist megachurch located in the city of Dallas. The church is home to almost 27,000 visitors who come weekly. The church is currently the owner of several schools, colleges and radios.

83. Fellowship Church - Dallas Campus

Fellowship Church - Dallas Campus

0 km
from city center
83 out of 244
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The fellowship church located in the Dallas campus is one of the most popular destinations in the vicinity. Located at Rose Avenue, the church is easily accessible from all over the city of Dallas. Part of the fellowship church group, the reputed Dallas church is very popular for its kids programs as well.

84. First Presbyterian Church of Dallas

First Presbyterian Church of Dallas

0 km
from city center
84 out of 244
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Located in downtown Dallas, the First Presbyterian Church was formed in Dallas in 1856. Being the mother church and first Southern United States Congregation, many other Presbyterian Churches have emerged in the district as a result of the first one. The church originally began with just 11 members. The church’s first-ever building and place of worship were formed in 1873.

85. First Unitarian Church of Dallas

First Unitarian Church of Dallas

0 km
from city center
85 out of 244
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The First Unitarian Church of Dallas is one of the oldest and most renowned churches in the city. The churches main aim is to work towards the holistic development of not only the religion but also the person. The church does soulful reading of texts that gives them a deeper and better understanding of several things.

86. Highland Park United Methodist Church

Highland Park United Methodist Church

6 km
from city center
86 out of 244
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The Highland Park United Methodist Church was founded inside the Southern Methodist University in 1916. Construction for a new church location began soon in 1917. The latest church building completed construction in 1927 and is a common place of worship for a community of more than 15,000 people.

87. Watermark Community Church

Watermark Community Church

12 km
from city center
87 out of 244
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The Watermark Community Church was founded in 1999. The church mainly works at ministering the “unchurched, dead-churced and the unmoved” it is basically a nondenominational evangelical church. This basically means it works towards the upliftment of humanity more than working towards a particular set of beliefs and rules.

88. Fellowship Church

Fellowship Church

14 km
from city center
88 out of 244
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Fellowship Church Dallas is another extraordinary church, very popular among the masses. The church has installed itself with modern values and mission which make it very sophisticated and a bridge between the past and the new values. The church has many ministries as well that indulge kids, adults and seniors alike in its work and activities.

89. Gateway Church Dallas Campus

Gateway Church Dallas Campus

12 km
from city center
89 out of 244
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The Gateway church in Dallas was founded in 2000 by Pastor Robert Morris. The church is a non- denominational church and has an approximate of 30,000 attendees each week, making it one of the largest congregations in the city of Texas. The church believes that it is for the people since God himself is only for the people. At the church they read bibles and sing hymns with the entire idea of God bein there for them.

90. Highland Park Presbyterian Church

Highland Park Presbyterian Church

6 km
from city center
90 out of 244
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The Highland Park Presbyterian Church was established in 1926 with 290 members. The church got its first building and place of worship a year later in 1927. The church went through a kind of revolution in 1991, when some of the members voted to opt out of the Presbyterian Church and form a church of its own. Although it failed in its objectives, the Church did get released from Presbyterian Church for a hefty fine in 2014.

91. Wilshire Baptist Church

Wilshire Baptist Church

13 km
from city center
91 out of 244
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Wilshire Baptist Church was founded in 1951 and ever since considers itself to be a different baptist church among all the others in the city of Dallas. The church is welcoming towards all type people whether they’re male or female, married or divorced or straight of gay. It offers its attendees a platform to wrestle among the questions of their existence and purpose to serve god. The church community challenges the people to think beyond the normal lines and learn from others and grow as better individuals.

92. Northwest Bible Church

Northwest Bible Church

20 km
from city center
92 out of 244
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The Northwest Bible church is one of the main churches in Dallas that believes solely in the teachings of the Lord Jesus. The church believes in the sincerity of the attendees and aims to expand its horizon around the city with the aim of spreading Christianity and the teaching of the bible.

93. The Life Church

The Life Church

4 km
from city center
93 out of 244
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The Life Church at Dallas is a church for all people. The church believes that God is creator of the Universe and has the power to forgive, heal , enlighten and love all the people. They church talks about the resurrection of Christ and the final judgement where people will either survive or die.

94. C3 Trinity Church

C3 Trinity Church

9 km
from city center
94 out of 244
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The C3 trinity church in Dallas was founded in 1995 by two pastors, Nancy and Joe. They believe in helping passionate people who are willing to go to extends to find more of God himself. The church also has a community of people who help in the growth of this same cause.

95. Munger Place Church

Munger Place Church

5 km
from city center
95 out of 244
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The Munger Place church is located on Bryan street in the city of Dallas. The church hosts several events and sermons. The church is known for its community service programs and workshops for the people. The church worships the best of both the new as well the old world, aiming to collect the youth as well as the adults to their services.

96. East Dallas Christian Church

East Dallas Christian Church

19 km
from city center
96 out of 244
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The East Dallas Christian Church in Texas is one of the oldest churches that believes in the true of Jesus. The traces of the church date back to 1903 when a group of disciples of Christ were summoned with the aim of building a church on the same grounds.

97. Grace United Methodist Church

Grace United Methodist Church

97 out of 244
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The Grace United Methodist Church is one of Dallas’ most versatile churches. They believe to live upto the diversity of the city with their worship, education and practices. The church is known for its revival of gothic architecture that was built in 1903.

98. Antioch Community Church

Antioch Community Church

98 out of 244
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The approach of the Antioch Community church is completely different from the other churches in Dallas. Their vision is to help grow into the beautiful like Jesus had given them. The community church focuses on the youth and they wish to see the city of Dallas on the path of goodness and gospel truth.

99. Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park

Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park

16 km
from city center
99 out of 244
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The Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park is a 20-25-minute drive from the city of Dallas and is a popular tourist spot in Dallas. This Amusement park is the only world’s only “Thrill Amusement Park” and owns about 5 different high-intensity thrill rides. The park also offers other rides like the Nothin' But Net and Bungee Jump among the others they own. Exploring and enjoying a day in the park is the best way to have a memorable time with your family or friends.

100. Adventure Landing Dallas

Adventure Landing Dallas

100 out of 244
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Adventure Landing Dallas is located 35-40 minutes away from the Dallas city centre. The Landing Dallas amusement park features adventure activities like the Adventure Golf which has three 18 - hole miniature golf courses, Go-karting areas, Laser tag, Adventure landing among many activities more to provide hours of entertainment and is a perfect location for a day put with kids.

101. Trinity Forest Adventure Park

Trinity Forest Adventure Park

9 km
from city center
101 out of 244
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Texas’ first Aerial adventure park located about 25 minutes away from the Dallas city centre is the Trinity Forest Adventure Park. The park features a series of high rope activities, obstacle courses, cargo nets and zip lines, etc., among around 70 other fun activities spread over the 7 acres of land and ensures to provide hours of entertainment for any age group.

102. Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden at the Dallas Arboretum

Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden at the Dallas Arboretum

9 km
from city center
102 out of 244
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Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden is a part of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. It is designed with the purpose to impart education to children, develop scientific acumen, and bring them closer to nature.

103. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

 Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

25 km
from city center
103 out of 244
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Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park is an indoor amusement park located 20 – minutes away from the Dallas city centre. It features 25 different activities and is more than just a Trampoline Park. Some of the activities include rope courses, APEX Trampolines, Warrior Courses, Tubes Playground, Dodgeball, Battle beam, and Trapeze among other activities and is a great place of activities for the kid’s day off at this park. The park also offers entertainment for all ages including adults.

104. Hawaiian Falls Garland

Hawaiian Falls Garland

25 km
from city center
104 out of 244
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Hawaiian Falls Garland is a Hawaiian themed waterpark located about 25-20 minutes away from the Dallas city centre. The park is known for its cleanliness and family-friendly environment and features multiple extreme water slides like the high-intensity thrill Torpedo twin speed slides and launch capsules etc., A thousand - gallon dump bucket, a lazy river to float by, etc., around the 14 - acres land and is a crowd favourite during the summers offering something for everyone be it, kids or adults.

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What are the top sightseeing places in Dallas?

The top sightseeing places in Dallas are The sixth floor museum, The reunion tower, Dallas Museum of art, Dallas zoo, Fontiers of flight museum, The Nasher sculpture center.

How can I commute within Dallas?

There are two main public transportation options in the city, DART and Super Shuttle service. The local light rail system is known as DART, and it provides 45 miles of service. An all-day pass is only USD 5. In addition to light rail, there is a Monday-Saturday commuter train called Trinity Rail Express that operates between Dallas and Fort Worth. Choosing either train to either city center costs USD 2.50/passenger. Taxi rides into either downtown can cost USD 40 USD or more. Consider using the Super Shuttle service, which is usually less expensive than a cab.
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