Irving Traveler's Guide
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IRVING CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Traveler’s Guide Welcome to Irving, Texas 1 2 Getting to and around Irving 6 Staying in Irving 16 Hotel Location Map 18 Having Fun in and around Irving 18 Irving Fun Mustangs of Las Colinas, Irving Skyline / L > R 21 Shopping Fun 23 List of Shopping Venues Irving, Texas will cure your fancy with its Shopping Centers/Malls, easy-going spirit and exceptional opportunities Outlet Malls, Specialty Shopping, Western/Texana for recreation and relaxation. Whatever your 28 Sporting Fun ideal leisure activity, you’ll find it here or near. 30 Nightlife Fun 32 Family Fun Championship golf courses. Boutiques, antiques 33 List of Attractions and malls. A world-class equestrian center. The Arts & Museums, Science & Nature, History Amusement parks, water parks and zoos. First- & Southwestern Culture, rate accommodations and dining. Ballet, theatre Professional Sports, Sports Venues, Golf Courses, companies, symphonies and art museums. Family Entertainment, History, science and nature. Professional football, Nightlife & Concerts baseball, basketball, soccer and ice hockey. With Attractions Map a central location between Dallas and Fort Worth, 44 Dining in Irving Irving is your gateway to unlimited adventure. American Grill, Bakery, Barbecue, Chinese, Coffee/Ice Cream/Yogurt, Eclectic, Family/Cafeteria, Greek/Mediterranean, Home-Style Cooking, Hotel Restaurants, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican/Southwestern/ Tex-Mex, Sandwiches/ Salad/Soup, Steaks/ Seafood, Thai, Theme Restaurants, Vietnamese 60 Important Numbers 2 Getting to and around Irving Getting to and around Irving 3 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport – Terminal D Interior Terminal D, DART Rail Orange Line [photo by DART] / L > R Arriving & Departing By Bus or Rail It’s easy to get to Irving. We are centrally located Greyhound Bus Lines (214-849-8966, greyhound.com) serves Irving through its terminal at 969 E Irving Blvd. DART offers between Dallas and Fort Worth in North Texas, and convenient service within the Metroplex including commuter in the center of the U.S. By air, Irving is less than rail service on the Trinity Railway Express (817-215-8600, four hours from any major metropolitan area in the trinityrailwayexpress.org) between Irving’s South Irving Station (Rock Island Rd and O’Connor Rd), West Irving Station continental U.S. (Esters Rd and Conflans Dr), downtown Dallas, DFW Airport and downtown Fort Worth. Additionally, Dart Rail Orange By Air Line includes stations at the Irving Convention Center at Las If you’re arriving by air, DFW International Airport (972-574- Colinas, the University of Dallas, the Las Colinas Urban Center 6000, dfwairport.com), one of the world’s busiest airports, is and the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. DART also has probably on your itinerary. Ground transportation is available special services for disabled visitors (214-515-7272). 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via SuperShuttle (817-329- 2000, supershuttle.com). If you rent a car, exit the airport via Amtrak Rail Service (214-653-1101 or 800-872-7245, amtrak. the south entrance (Airport Frwy/SH-183), or north via SH-114. com) offers limited passenger service via Dallas Union Station. Rail access to and from DFW Airport is also available via Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (214-749-DART, dart.org) Orange Line, By Car with five Irving stations: Belt Line, North Lake College, Irving You can get to Irving from any direction, including I-35E Convention Center at Las Colinas, Las Colinas Urban Center and US-75 (north-south), I-30 and I-20 (east-west), and I-45 and University of Dallas. (from Houston). The city itself is bordered by four highways: I-635 to the north, Loop 12 (also known as Northwest The Metroplex’s other major airport is Dallas Love Field (214- Highway) to the east, I-30 to the south, and SH-360 to the 670-6073, dallas-lovefield.com), located at Cedar Springs Rd west. The major arteries within the city limits are O’Connor and Mockingbird Ln in Dallas. Love Field handles more than Road and MacArthur Boulevard (north-south), Airport 100 intrastate and regional flights daily. Shuttle service is Freeway (SH-183) and Irving Boulevard (east-west). State available through SuperShuttle. DART’s Orange Line stops at Highway 161 (also known as the President George Bush Burbank Station, which services Love Field. Turnpike) runs from far west Irving to far north Irving, offering a shortcut from SH-183 to SH-114 and I-635. 4 Getting to and around Irving Getting to and around Irving 5 L > R / Taxi Service, Las Colinas Monorail Limousine Service, DART Bus Network / L > R Local Transportation Car Rentals You can explore Irving on foot, and it’s recommended Most rentals are available at the airports, while others offer in Las Colinas’ Mandalay Canal area, where you can shuttle service to locations off airport property. National also take advantage of the Las Colinas Monorail system. agencies include: If you plan to visit the neighboring cities of Dallas and n Advantage n Dollar Rent-A-Car Fort Worth, you have several options. (800) 777-5500 (800) 800-4000 advantage.com dollar.com n Alamo n Enterprise Shuttle Service (800) 327-9633 (972) 790-0985 Go Yellow Checker Shuttle, (214) 841-1900 and ExecuCar/ alamo.com enterprise.com SuperShuttle, (817) 329-2000 or (800) 258-3826, offer a n Avis n Hertz variety of services, including city tours, private charters, (800) 831-2847 (800) 654-3131 avis.com hertz.com limousine service and airport shuttles. n Budget n National Car Rental (800) 527-0700 (800) 227-7368 Taxi Service budget.com nationalcar.com Cabs are metered at $2.25 minimum, plus $1.80 per each additional mile. There is a fuel surcharge when gas exceeds In addition, for your convenience, there is an Enterprise office $2/gallon and each additional passenger costs $2. Cabs located inside the Irving Convention Center: (972) 409-7073. can be hailed at the airports, hotels, in the Las Colinas Urban Center, in Dallas and in Fort Worth. In other areas, it’s usually Bus/Rail Service necessary to call one from your location. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (214-749-DART) offers convenient service within the Metroplex including commuter rail n n Executive Taxi Service Yellow Cabs service on the Trinity Railway Express (817-215-8600, (972) 554-1212 (972) 222-2000 trinityrailwayexpress.org) from these Irving Stations: South goldencabonline.com n Yellow & Checker Cab Co. (201 Rock Island Rd), North (5601 Riverside Dr), and West n Golden Cab Co. (214) 841-1900 (972) 484-4848 (817) 267-5150 (4200 Jackson St near Esters Rd). Additionally, Dart Rail goldencabonline.com goyellowcheckershuttle.com Orange Line includes stations at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, the University of Dallas, the Las Colinas Urban Other Car Services Center and the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. DART n Uber – Download the App n Lyft – Download the App also has special services for disabled visitors and for special For details: Uber.com. For details: Lyft.com. concerts and events. 6 Staying in Irving Staying in Irving 7 L > R / Four Seasons Guest Room, Trevi’s at the Omni Dallas Marriott Guest Suite, Four Seasons Pool / L > R In Irving, you’ll find excellent hotels and lodging to fit 4. DFW Airport Hotel & Conference Center 4440 W Airport Frwy, (972) 399-1010 every occasion and budget. Whether you plan to stay dfwairporthotelsouth.com overnight, for the weekend or longer, Irving’s 75+ hotels offer you the best in comfort and convenience…and 5. DoubleTree by Hilton – DFW North you’re just minutes from everywhere you want to be! 4441 W John Carpenter Frwy, (972) 929-8181 / (800) 222-TREE dfwairportnorth.doubletree.com Legend = Accessible Room = Room Service = Meeting Space = Kitchenette 6. Embassy Suites – DFW Airport South = Restaurant = Health Club 4650 W Airport Frwy, (972) 790-0093 / (800) 362-2779 www.esdfwsouth.com = Airport Shuttle = Indoor Pool = Hotel Courtesy Car = Outdoor Pool = Free Guest Parking = Pets Welcome 7. Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas = Motorcoach Parking = Golf 4150 N MacArthur Blvd, (972) 717-0700 / (800) 332-3442 fourseasons.com/dallas Luxury & Full-Service/Meeting Properties 1. Atrium Hotel and Suites 4600 W Airport Frwy, (972) 513-0800 / (800) 670-7275 8. Hilton Garden Inn – DFW Airport South atriumhotelandsuites.com 2001 Valley View Ln, (972) 313-2800 / (877) STAY HGI dfwairportsouth.hgi.com 2. Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott 8440 Freeport Pkwy, (972) 929-8800 / (888) 489-2647 9. Hilton Garden Inn – Las Colinas marriott.com/DFWAP 7516 Las Colinas Blvd, (972) 444-8434 / (877) STAY HGI lascolinas.stayhgi.com 3. Dallas Marriott – Las Colinas 223 W Las Colinas Blvd, (972) 831-0000 / (800) 264-1178- 10. Hotel Las Colinas marriott.com/DALCL 110 W John Carpenter Frwy, (972) 650-1600 hilascolinas.com 8 Staying in Irving Staying in Irving 9 11. NYLO Dallas – Las Colinas 20. Extended Stay America – Carnaby 1001 W Royal Ln, (972) 373-8900 / (866) 391 NYLO 5315 Carnaby St, (972) 756-0458 / (800) EXT STAY nylohotels.com/irving extendedstayhotels.com 12. Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas 21. Extended Stay America – DFW North 221 E Las Colinas Blvd, (972) 556-0800 / (800) THE OMNI 7825 Heathrow Dr, (972) 929-3333 / (800) EXT STAY omnimandalay.com extendedstayhotels.com 22. Extended Stay America – Green Park 13. Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel 5401 Green Park Dr, (972) 751-0808 / (800) EXT STAY 4440 W John Carpenter Frwy, (972) 929-8400 / (800) 345-5251 extendedstayhotels.com sheraton.com/dfwairport 23. Extended Stay America – Meadow Creek 14. Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport 605 Meadow Creek Dr, (972) 871-0117 / (800) EXT STAY 4545 W John Carpenter Frwy, (972) 929-4500 / (800) 937-8461 extendedstayhotels.com westin.com/irving 24.