Prairies and Lakes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful Bluebonnets blossom along a lake at nature park in Ennis, Texas, USA. It is the state flower of Texas blooming in springtime. Wildflower meadow natural panorama background
Beautiful Bluebonnets blossom along a lake at nature park in Ennis, Texas, USA. It is the state flower of Texas blooming in springtime. Wildflower meadow natural panorama background
Texas tulips was this amazing Pick your own Tulip place in North Texas. The drive to Pilot Point was filled with green fields and ponds! There is no entry fee but the cost of a tulip is $2.50. There are picnic tables for lunches and a small hay maze! Great idea for a day trip with the kids!!!
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Texas-tulips is the first place that has tulips blooming in season. It's about a few miles north of The Colony and the views were breathtaking! The tulips are available at the rate of $2.50 a tulip and they are pick your own! They had close to 12 varieties of different colours. Great way for a day trip!
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While driving to South Padre Island to #optoutside and welcome the new year, I found this little gem in a tiny detour. Mr Newman, the owner of Newman Castle, built the castle himself with the help of one other person. It took him ten years to move in (he actually lives there) and now he opens the doors of his home to people. I arrived right at the perfect time when he was starting the tour. He dubbed me Dame Maribeth with his sword (I don't think he ever heard of a Maribel before). The place is amazing and he even gave us water, sandwiches, donuts, and cookies. Before leaving, Mr Newman opened a tiny treasure chest and gave me a tiny "gold nugget" in payment for helping him guard his castle from enemy invasion. The entire time, I carried a wooden sword he gave me at the beginning of the tour. It was a nice a little pleasant surprise.
#roadtrip #AquaTrove

Where to stay in Prairies and Lakes

Reunion Tower showing landscape views, a sunset and a skyscraper

Downtown Dallas

4/5(21 area reviews)

Downtown Dallas is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Majestic Theater and Dallas World Aquarium. See more of Dallas by jumping on the metro at Akard Station or Saint Paul & Federal Tram Stop.

Downtown Dallas
Fort Worth Stockyards which includes a small town or village and signage

Fort Worth Stockyards

Fort Worth Stockyards is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District and Livestock Exchange Building while you're in town.

Fort Worth Stockyards
Sundance Square featuring a high-rise building

Downtown Fort Worth

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Downtown Fort Worth is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sundance Square and Bass Performance Hall while you're in town.

Downtown Fort Worth
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Carolynn Estates

You might make a stop by Cedar Creek Reservoir while you're exploring Carolynn Estates.

Carolynn Estates
Downtown Dallas, Reunion Tower, Margaret Hunt Bridge

Love Field

While you're in Love Field, take in top sights like Frontiers of Flight Museum and jump on the metro at Burbank Station to see more of the city.

Love Field
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Las Colinas

3.5/5(7 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Toyota Music Factory while getting to know Las Colinas, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Hidden Ridge Station or North Lake College Station to see more of the area.

Las Colinas
Omni Dallas Hotel

Omni Dallas Hotel

4 out of 5
555 S Lamar St Dallas TX
The price is 5.503.544 ₫ per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
5.503.544 ₫
6.552.493 ₫ total
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dallas. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,203 reviews)
My stay was wonderful. The staff was great when I checked in she was super friendly asked about my stay recommended food etc. I was also never in need for towels etc in my room. Wonderful experience, beautiful view. I will be back

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Omni Dallas Hotel
The Westin Dallas Park Central

The Westin Dallas Park Central

4 out of 5
12720 Merit Dr Dallas TX
The price is 2.683.406 ₫ per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
2.683.406 ₫
3.237.603 ₫ total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,761 reviews)
The cleanliness of the hotel was excellent. The staff were professional, friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the amenities and overall ambiance of the hotel. A++

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

The Westin Dallas Park Central
Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown

Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown

4 out of 5
1401 Commerce St Dallas TX
The price is 2.372.240 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
2.372.240 ₫
3.346.284 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,514 reviews)
A good stay

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Canvas Hotel Dallas

Canvas Hotel Dallas

4 out of 5
1325 S Lamar St Dallas TX
Stay at this boutique aparthotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,840 reviews)
This hotel is always on our list to return too when we are in the area. Especially if there is a concert at the Ballroom. Its just a few mins walk from there. Also, the food the hotel offers is pretty good. Win win all around.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Canvas Hotel Dallas
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

5 out of 5
2821 Turtle Creek Blvd Dallas TX
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (786 reviews)
Great staff!

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Hotel ZaZa Dallas

Hotel ZaZa Dallas

4.5 out of 5
2332 Leonard St Dallas TX
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,728 reviews)
Overall really nice

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hotel ZaZa Dallas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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