|
|
| (47 intermediate revisions by 18 users not shown) |
| Line 1: |
Line 1: |
| − | The '''Prairies and Lakes Region''' is located in the north central part of [[Texas]]. It is home to the [[Dallas]]/[[Fort Worth]] Metroplex, the fifth largest metropolitan area in the [[United States]]. This region also has a beautiful countryside with ranches, "bed and breakfasts", and many recreational lakes. Whether you're looking for the excitement of a big town (shopping, dining, nightlife), or for a more leisurely time in the rural areas, you'll find it here in the Prairies and Lakes Region. | + | The '''Prairies and Lakes Region''' is located in the north central part of [[Texas]]. It is home to the [[Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex]], the forth largest metropolitan area in the [[United States]]. This region also has a beautiful countryside with ranches, "bed and breakfasts", and many recreational lakes. Whether you're looking for the excitement of a big town (shopping, dining, nightlife), or for a more leisurely time in the rural areas, you'll find it here in the Prairies and Lakes Region. |
| | | | |
| | ==Regions== | | ==Regions== |
| − | The Prairies and Lakes region of [[Texas]] is divided into 3 bands which run roughly northeast to southwest, plus the [[DFW Metroplex|metropolitan area]] of [[Dallas]]-[[Fort Worth]]. | + | The Prairies and Lakes region of [[Texas]] is divided into 3 bands which run roughly northeast to southwest, plus the [[Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex|metropolitan area]] of [[Dallas]]-[[Fort Worth]]. |
| | * [[Cross Timbers]] - from the [[Oklahoma]] border west of Lake Texoma to southeast of [[Fort Worth]]. | | * [[Cross Timbers]] - from the [[Oklahoma]] border west of Lake Texoma to southeast of [[Fort Worth]]. |
| − | * [[DFW Metroplex]] - wedged between the Cross Timbers and the Blackland Prairie. | + | * [[Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex]] - wedged between the Cross Timbers and the Blackland Prairie. |
| | * [[Blackland Prairie]] - from the [[Oklahoma]] border east of Lake Texoma to just north of [[Austin]]. | | * [[Blackland Prairie]] - from the [[Oklahoma]] border east of Lake Texoma to just north of [[Austin]]. |
| | * [[Post Oak Savannah]] - from the edge of the [[Piney Woods]] down into the cradle between [[Austin]] and [[Houston]]. | | * [[Post Oak Savannah]] - from the edge of the [[Piney Woods]] down into the cradle between [[Austin]] and [[Houston]]. |
| Line 13: |
Line 13: |
| | *[[Arlington_(Texas)|Arlington]] - Amusement parks and the Texas Rangers. "Fun Central" | | *[[Arlington_(Texas)|Arlington]] - Amusement parks and the Texas Rangers. "Fun Central" |
| | *[[Bryan-College Station]] - Brazos Valley. Home to Texas A&M University. | | *[[Bryan-College Station]] - Brazos Valley. Home to Texas A&M University. |
| − | *[[Denton]] - Home of the Texas Motor Speedway. | + | *[[Denton]] - University town with a vibrant music scene and easy access to the Texas Motor Speedway. |
| | *[[Dallas]] - The Arts, the dining, the nightlife… Dallas has it all. | | *[[Dallas]] - The Arts, the dining, the nightlife… Dallas has it all. |
| | *[[Fort Worth]] - "Where the West begins". | | *[[Fort Worth]] - "Where the West begins". |
| | + | *[[Gonzales]] - "The Birthplace of Texas Independence" Historical sites, festivals, good eats, and shopping |
| | *[[Irving]] - Home of the Las Colinas Urban Development Center, and (until 2009) the Dallas Cowboys. | | *[[Irving]] - Home of the Las Colinas Urban Development Center, and (until 2009) the Dallas Cowboys. |
| | *[[Mesquite (Texas)|Mesquite]] - The Mesquite Championship Rodeo. | | *[[Mesquite (Texas)|Mesquite]] - The Mesquite Championship Rodeo. |
| Line 21: |
Line 22: |
| | | | |
| | ==Other destinations== | | ==Other destinations== |
| − | * '''Dinosaur Velley State Park''' | + | * '''Dinosaur Valley State Park''' |
| | + | * '''Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge''' |
| | | | |
| | ==Understand== | | ==Understand== |
| Line 28: |
Line 30: |
| | | | |
| | ==Get around== | | ==Get around== |
| − |
| |
| − | The area is simple to get around, especially in the Metroplex. A large network of freeways and loops exists throughout Dallas/Fort Worth.
| |
| − |
| |
| − | DART is the public transportation system in Dallas, operating an extensive bus and rail network. For stays in the downtow/uptown Dallas area, the rail network can be a very inexpensive and efficient way to travel.
| |
| − |
| |
| − | Nearby Fort Worth operates "The T". Primarily a bus system, The T does operate a train which travels between downtown Fort Worth and Dallas, interchanging with DART rail upon reaching Dallas.
| |
| | | | |
| | ==See== | | ==See== |
| | | | |
| − | ===Itineraries===
| |
| | | | |
| | ==Do== | | ==Do== |
| | + | Many rivers and lakes are in this area. Camping and RV'ing is very popular here. |
| | | | |
| | ==Eat== | | ==Eat== |
| Line 46: |
Line 42: |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | + | {{IsPartOf|Texas}} |
| | + | |
| | + | {{outline}} |
| | + | {{regionguide}} |
| | + | |
| | + | [[de:Texanische Prärien und Seen]] |
| | + | [[pt:Prados e Lagos (Texas)]] |
| | | | |
| − | {{IsIn|Texas}}
| + | [[wts:Category:Prairies and Lakes]] |
Many rivers and lakes are in this area. Camping and RV'ing is very popular here.
