How to Find Cheap Hotels in Dallas, Texas

Given name recognition by the popular '80s television show "Dallas," Dallas, Texas is a fascinating town to visit. The 9th largest city in the United States, Dallas is located in inland Texas and made of the tapestry of several different, colorful neighborhoods. Throw on a cowboy hat and get ready for this bustling town. Read on to learn how to find cheap accommodations in this great city.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A guide to the city
• A computer with Internet access

Know Your Destination

1. Explore different areas of the city. Downtown Dallas makes up the city center. Oak Lawn thrives with the Convention Center and its beautiful parks while Uptown offers a variety of shops, restaurants and bars.

2. Tip your hat to the big wigs. Known as a city with money and power, Dallas made its financial mark in the cotton and oil industry.

3. Give a wink to the railroads. Dallas only became the industrious city that it is thanks to the railroad system rolling through town in 1873.

Get Around Town

4. Take the subway through Cityplace Station. The only subway station in the south, this two-line service is a cheap alternative to renting a car.

5. Hop on a bus and feel like a local. DART, or Dallas Area Rapid Transit, offers routes throughout the city to help you get around.

6. Soar over the city. Dallas is home to Dallas-Fort Worth, the second largest airport in the country.

Seek Out Accommodations

7. To book accommodations, contact Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

8. Treat yourself to a luxury stay in downtown Dallas. Many of Dallas's ritzier hotels are also home to the city's best restaurants, but expect to pay $150 to $250 per night to enjoy this convenience.

9. Stay a bit outside of town to be near to Six Flags over Texas. One of the largest amusement parks in the United States, this park is a day's worth of fun for the whole family and staying nearby can help you avoid the traffic crunch on the way.

10. Find cheap and comfortable accommodations with the variety of campgrounds and RV parks Dallas offers. Check these out during the summer and fall months for a cheap alternative to traditional lodging.

See the Sights

11. Take a moment to honor JFK at Dealey Plaza, the park where the Kennedy assassination took place. The famed grassy knoll is still there, as are the buildings made famous by so many facts and conspiracies.

12. Enjoy the symphony or a musical performance at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. This $10 million complex was created in 1989 and is constructed to offer beautiful sound.