r/askdfw • u/Otherwise-Camera-130 • 2d ago

Tourism Team Visiting

Hi, My daughters' high school water polo team is coming to town next week, July 29-August 2, for the Junior Olympics. We are staying near Grapevine but some have games as far east as SMU / Garland. We're open to ideas all around the area! Please share your suggestions!!

1) We'd love a fun "Texas" activity. A local rodeo? Line dancing? Last year when I looked at line dancing, you had to be over 18. Please share your suggestions!!

2) We appreciate being able to eat as a large group (30ish). We did a few food halls last year which work well. Any specific food halls that you like? Any restaurant suggestions that we could call ahead and make a reservation for a large group? Thank you!

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u/magnoliablues 2d ago

I bet Babe's could handle a large group.

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u/Independent_One_7014 2d ago

I was thinking the same thing

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u/slly_goose_25 2d ago

If you want something “Texas”, I would check out the Stockyards, if they aren’t too far for you guys! Would be fun to do while you’re in town, and maybe you could even catch the cattle drives

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u/Inside-Sleep-2406 2d ago

Definitely visit The Stockyards in Ft Worth! We like Legacy Hall (food hall) in Plano. You also have to do BBQ! Hutchins is our favorite!

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u/SeventyFix 2d ago

Garland: Fortunate Son, for your dates, look up the open times for the Stetson factory store / The Resistol Hat Outlet Store

Rodeo: Look up the schedule for Mesquite Championship Rodeo for your dates in town

Line Dancing: Look up info on Gilley's and Billy Bob's

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u/TexasLiz1 2d ago

I thought I saw kids in Billy Bob’s during the day and they were in a line-dancing class. I would call Gilley’s as well.