| Address:
3200
East Airfield Drive, DFW Airport, TX 75261
Distance
from Dallas:
15 miles (24 km)
Distance
from Fort Worth:
18 miles (29 km)
Time
Zone: CST (GMT -6)
Airport
Code: DFW
Tel:
+1 972 574-8888
Driving
Directions
There are airport connections from the south on Hwy-183
or Hwy-360, or from the north, on Hwy-114, Hwy-121
or Hwy-635. All exits are on the left. From central
Dallas, head north on I-35E, continue (northwest)
on Route 183, turn off onto Ramp DFW Airport, and
then continue (north) on International Parkway North
(toll road). From central Fort Worth, head north on
I-35 West, at Exit 52A turn off onto Ramp Route 121
north, merge onto Route 121 (Airport Freeway), continue
(north) on I-820, continue on Route 121 north then
Route 183 East, turn off onto Ramp DFW Airport/Amon
Carter Boulevard, and then continue (north) on International
Parkway North (toll road).
Car
Hire
The car hire center is a 10-minute shuttle ride from
the airport; shuttles depart from the lower level
of each terminal. Car hire and pick-up is arranged
here. Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise,
EZ Rent, Hertz, National and Thrifty are all represented;
courtesy telephones are located by baggage reclaim.
Information
and Help Desks
Multilingual information boards can be found throughout
the airport. Interactive visitor information centers
are located near the baggage reclaim areas providing
information and direct dialing to some transportation
options from the airport. Travelers Aid offices are
located in Terminals B and D. DFW Airport Ambassadors
are stationed throughout all terminals to provide
assistance, including directing passengers to connecting
flights, bag claim and other airport facilities.
Airport
Facilities
Money and communications: The airport has ATMs, bureaux
de change and post office services. Fax and Internet
kiosks can be found in all terminals. Wireless Internet
is also available throughout the terminals.
Eating and drinking: There are numerous food and drink
outlets located around the airport.
Shopping: Duty-free shopping is available in Terminals
A and B.
Luggage: Trolleys are available throughout all terminals.
Other facilities: Barber shops, manicure, massage
and shoeshine services are available, and there are
chapels (meditation rooms) in all terminals.
Conference
and Business Facilities
High-speed Internet kiosks and dataports are located
in all terminals. Samsung mobile travel centers and
24-hour business centers are located in terminals
A, B, C and E, and Skylink stations. Features include
work counters, semi-private workstations, electricity
and phone outlets at each seat, Wi-Fi and dial-up
Internet access. A Laptop Lane business center provides
private workstations with computers, IDD telephones,
fax, printing and Internet. Smathers Business Center
(tel: (972) 615 6855), located in the on-site Hyatt
Regency DFW Hotel, offers computers, Internet access,
copying, postal and courier services, fax, equipment
hire, printing and graphics. The hotel also has 74
meeting rooms, exhibition hall and two ballrooms.
Facilities
for Disabled Travelers
Wheelchairs are available from individual airlines
in each terminal; passengers should request any special
assistance from their airline prior to travel. There
is disabled parking available in all car parks. The
inter-terminal Terminal Link vans are wheelchair accessible.
There are TDD telephones, amplified receivers and
lowered telephones throughout all terminals.
Terminal
A
Terminal
A serves American Airlines and contains gates A2 -
A39. This terminal features baggage claim, ticket
counters, security checkpoints, skylink, and pedestrian
connector. Bus services are located on the lower level
of Terminal A. Additional passenger services available
in Terminal A include Internet service, FedEx, business
center, chapel, and ATM.
Terminal
B
Terminal
B serves American Eagle and United Airlines, and contains
gates B2- B39. This terminal features adjoined parking
garage, security checkpoints, baggage claim, ticket
counters, pedestrian connector, and skyline. The upper
level of Terminal B contains ground transportation
services such as free car rental shuttle, free airport
shuttle, and taxicab services.
Terminal
C
Terminal
C serves American Airlines and contains gates C2 -
C39. This terminal features security checkpoints,
baggage claim, ticket counters, upper level ground
transportation, skylink, attached parking garage,
U.S Postal Service, and banking services. Other passenger
conveniences located in Terminal C include ATM, business
services, Internet kiosk, and calling card machines.
Terminal
D
Terminal
D serves Air Canada, American Airlines, American Eagle,
British Airways, Champion Air, Korean Air, Lufthansa,
Mexicana Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and TACA.
This terminal contains gates D6 - D40, and features
airport security checkpoints, baggage claim, ground
and public transportation, ticket counters, international
arrivals, parking garage, pedestrian connector, and
skylink.
Terminal
E
Terminal
E serves Airtran Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American
West, ATA, Continental, Delta Airlines, Frontier,
Mesa, Midwest, Northwest Airlines, and U.S Airways.
This terminal contains gates E2 - E38 and offers several
airport services and passenger amenities. Terminal
E features ticket counters, baggage claim, security
checkpoints, parking garage, ground transportation,
and skylink.
Information
As
the seventh busiest passenger airport in the world,
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has an excellent
range of facilities. There are more than 100 shops
selling everything from electronic items to souvenirs.
Those
looking to snap up some last-minute Texan gifts will
find a good selection at the airport, with stores
including the Jethro Pugh Western Shop, JP's Dude
Ranch and Lone Star Attitude.
Other
outlets include Buckaroo Duty Free, Natalie's Candy
Bar and the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
When
it comes to dining, all tastes are well catered for.
Naturally, there are no shortage of places serving
up burgers and BBQ spare ribs; however, passengers
will also find two Asian restaurants and several Italian
eateries.
There
are also several Mexican eateries including the Blue
Mesa Taco and Tequila Bar and Cantina Laredo.
Passengers
will find internet kiosks located throughout all terminal
buildings and there are also several business centres
offering work stations, phone services and fax facilities.
Travellers
with some extra time on their hands can also indulge
in some personal grooming and ensure they look good
and feel refreshed for their flights. The airport
has two barber shops and a salon, as well as a spa,
manicure bar, massage therapist and shoe shine area.
Children
are well catered for at the airport, with a Pepsi
Junior Flyers Club located in Terminals B and C, along
with a McDonald's play area in Terminal D.
Dallas-Fort
Worth International Airport also runs a multi-million
dollar public art programme, showcasing the work of
more than 30 local and international artists around
terminal buildings and in the Skylink station.
Top
Ten Things To Do In Dallas
1.
Dallas World Aquarium
1801
North Griffin Street
Dallas, TX 75202-1503
+1 214 720 2224
info@dwazoo.com
Open Hours10a-5p daily
http://www.dwazoo.com
Discover
a South American rainforest filled with unique plants
and animals such as monkeys, colorful toucans, crocodiles,
manatees and otters. The aquarium portion features
85,000-gallons of saltwater with marine life from
around the world. Rare sea dragons, giant clams and
endangered sea turtles are but a few of the intriguing
animals on display. An outdoor lagoon-like exhibit
features Black-footed penguins. See their website
for information on special exhibits.
2.
Dallas Arboretum
8525
Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75218-4335
+1 214 515 6550
events@dallasarboretum.org
Open Hours9a-5p M-Su, Closed on Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Day and New Years Day
http://www.dallasarboretum.org/
Off
the shores of White Rock Lake lies the garden of a
lifetime. The 66 acres of lush, perfectly manicured
landscapes hold a treasure trove of trees, bushes
and flowers are sure to make anyone green with envy.
Quaint and quiet walkways meander throughout the grounds
with countless coves. The DeGolyer House, a 1940s-style
Spanish mansion, is also located on the grounds. Tours
of the house and its sculpture garden are offered.
The Johnson Color Gardens, the Woman's Garden, and
the Lay Ornamental Garden with water walls are exquisite
features of the picturesque grounds.
Dallas
Car Rental
3.
Dallas Museum of Art
1717
North Harwood Street
Dallas, TX 75201-2315
+1 214 922 1200
humanresources@DallasMuseumofArt.org
Open Hours11a-5p Tu-W, 11a-9p Th, 11a-5p F-Su
http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org
The
cornerstone feature of the Arts District, this museum
holds a renowned collection of treasures and timeless
exhibits. Permanent collections include Ten Treasures,
highlighting the key areas of the museum's interests
and the Wendy & Emery Reves Collection, a personal
gathering of quality pieces from their mansion. A
multitude of temporary exhibits travel into and out
of various galleries, such as the Tutankhamun and
the Golden Age of the Pharaohs .
4.
White Rock Lake
8300
East Lawther Drive
Dallas, TX 75218-3308
+1 214 670 8740
Open Hours6am-midnight daily
http://www.dallasparks.org/Parks/whiterock.aspx
White
Rock Lake has 9-plus miles of waterfront trails;the
complete loop around the lake takes about three hours.
Also offered are fishing, sailing and horseback riding.
Those who enjoy bird watching will find that the lake
attracts a wide variety of birds; note especially
the green parrots at the south end of the lake. There
are also several playgrounds and picnic areas are
reservable. An experimental ecology center is in the
making.
5.
Reunion Tower
300
Reunion Boulevard E.
Dallas, TX 75207-4409
+1 214 651 1234
Open Hours10a-midnight F, 9a-midnight Sa, 10a-10p
Su-Th
This
Dallas landmark has graced the downtown skyline since
1978. Three levels of activity top the 50-story structure,
which are encircled in a dome of lights. The triangle
formations of the structural cylinders encase the
elevators that carry passengers to the top levels
in 68 seconds. For the more actively inclined, an
837-step stairwell is located in the middle of the
tower. Over 200 lights add shimmer to the geodesic
dome, which can be programmed to form an infinite
number of patterns...
6.
Ice Skating Center at the Galleria
13350
Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75240-6605
+1 972 392 3361
Open
HoursHours vary
http://galleriaiceskatingcenter.com/
Take
to the ice in the middle of the Galleria Dallas .
This unique ice skating rink is located in the center
of the mall and is surrounded by four levels of grand
shopping. The Center offers "broomball,"
beginner to advanced skating lessons, open public
skating sessions, and has provisions for private parties.
Rental equipment is available at a nominal charge.
This is a great place for children to use up some
of their inexhaustible energy or as a terrific family
outing.
7.
Dallas Zoo
650
S R.L. Thornton Freeway
Dallas, TX 75203-3013
+1 214 670 5656
info@dalzoo.org
Open
Hours9a-4:30p M-Su
http://www.dallaszoo.org
Dallas
Zoo encompasses 95 acres of exotic and traditional
zoo animals. Visitors are greeted at the entrance
by the tallest statue in Texas—a 67.5 foot giraffe.
The Wilds of Africa attraction includes the chimpanzee
forest, the gorilla center and an aviary on a quarter-mile
nature trail where six natural habitats are featured:
forest, mountain, woodland, river, desert and brush.
A 20-minute monorail ride runs the course of the attraction
and costs an additional fee. The ZooNort...
8.
Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art
2010
Flora Street
Dallas, TX 75201-2335
+1 214 979 6430
dskliris@crowcollection.org
Open
HoursTu-Su 10a-5p, Th 10a-9p
http://www.crowcollection.org
This
fine collection of Asian art includes more than 300
paintings, sculptures and architectural items that
have been part of the personal collection of real
estate czar Trammell Crow and his wife for more than
30 years. Although originally acquired for personal
enjoyment, many pieces in this vast collection are
museum quality. Highlights include a 120-item exhibit
from the Crows' 1,200 piece Chinese jade collection,
the world's second-largest impeccable crystal ball
(19th century...
9.
Old Red Courthouse
100
South Houston Street
Dallas, TX 75202-3502
+1 214 745 1100
info@oldred.org
Open
Hours8a-4:30p M-F, by appointment only Sa-Su
http://www.oldred.org/oldredcourthouse.html
The
Old Red Courthouse is an outstanding feature of the
Dallas County Historic Plaza. It was built in 1892
in Romanesque Revival style. It is constructed of
rough-cut, red pecos sandstone and trimmed in Arkansas
blue granite. The courthouse is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places as a City of Dallas Landmark
and a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark. Four prior
courthouses have graced the same location. The Visitor
Information Center is on the ground level, and the
high tech Internet Cafe is housed in one of the turrets.
10.
Plaza of the Americas
700
North Pearl Street
Dallas, TX 75201-2824
1 214 720 8000
Open
Hours Vary
Known
for its exquisite architectural style, Plaza of the
Americas consists of an upscale shopping center, as
well as two 25-story mirrored office towers located
on the north and south ends of the blocks, Le Meridien
Hotel on the west end of the block, and a connecting
atrium which houses a popular ice skating rink. Located
on the northeast end of Downtown Dallas, the stylish
shopping mall features more than 40 restaurants, services
and shops.
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