Prairies and Lakes Travel Guide

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Beautiful Bluebonnets blossom along a lake at nature park in Ennis, Texas, USA. It is the state flower of Texas blooming in springtime. Wildflower meadow natural panorama background
Beautiful Bluebonnets blossom along a lake at nature park in Ennis, Texas, USA. It is the state flower of Texas blooming in springtime. Wildflower meadow natural panorama background
Texas tulips was this amazing Pick your own Tulip place in North Texas. The drive to Pilot Point was filled with green fields and ponds! There is no entry fee but the cost of a tulip is $2.50. There are picnic tables for lunches and a small hay maze! Great idea for a day trip with the kids!!!
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Texas-tulips is the first place that has tulips blooming in season. It's about a few miles north of The Colony and the views were breathtaking! The tulips are available at the rate of $2.50 a tulip and they are pick your own! They had close to 12 varieties of different colours. Great way for a day trip!
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While driving to South Padre Island to #optoutside and welcome the new year, I found this little gem in a tiny detour. Mr Newman, the owner of Newman Castle, built the castle himself with the help of one other person. It took him ten years to move in (he actually lives there) and now he opens the doors of his home to people. I arrived right at the perfect time when he was starting the tour. He dubbed me Dame Maribeth with his sword (I don't think he ever heard of a Maribel before). The place is amazing and he even gave us water, sandwiches, donuts, and cookies. Before leaving, Mr Newman opened a tiny treasure chest and gave me a tiny "gold nugget" in payment for helping him guard his castle from enemy invasion. The entire time, I carried a wooden sword he gave me at the beginning of the tour. It was a nice a little pleasant surprise.
#roadtrip #AquaTrove

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Where to stay in Prairies and Lakes

Reunion Tower showing landscape views, a sunset and a skyscraper

Downtown Dallas

4/5(21 area reviews)

Downtown Dallas is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dallas City Hall and Majestic Theater. See more of Dallas by jumping on the metro at Akard Station or Saint Paul & Federal Tram Stop.

Downtown Dallas
Fort Worth Stockyards which includes a small town or village and signage

Fort Worth Stockyards

Fort Worth Stockyards is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District and Cowtown Coliseum while you're in town.

Fort Worth Stockyards
Sundance Square featuring a high-rise building

Downtown Fort Worth

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Downtown Fort Worth is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sundance Square and Bass Performance Hall while you're in town.

Downtown Fort Worth
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Carolynn Estates

You might make a stop by Cedar Creek Reservoir while you're exploring Carolynn Estates.

Carolynn Estates
Downtown Dallas, Reunion Tower, Margaret Hunt Bridge

Love Field

While you're in Love Field, take in top sights like Frontiers of Flight Museum and jump on the metro at Burbank Station to see more of the city.

Love Field
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Chalk Bluff

While there might not be top attractions in Chalk Bluff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Homestead Heritage and Waco Mammoth National Monument.

Chalk Bluff
Omni Dallas Hotel

Omni Dallas Hotel

4 out of 5
555 S Lamar St Dallas TX
The price is £177 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
£177
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dallas. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,244 reviews)
Staff was amazing. Room was great

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Omni Dallas Hotel
Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown

Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown

4 out of 5
1401 Commerce St Dallas TX
The price is £109 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
£109
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,535 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
Fairmont Dallas

Fairmont Dallas

4.5 out of 5
1717 N Akard St Dallas TX
The price is £119 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
£119
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dallas. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a health club. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,670 reviews)
Everything was amazing the hotel was beautiful and the room was great. The staff was very helpful and very friendly and I loved that. I felt special from the time I arrived to the time I left

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Fairmont Dallas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Canvas Hotel Dallas

Canvas Hotel Dallas

4 out of 5
1325 S Lamar St Dallas TX
Stay at this boutique aparthotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,858 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Canvas Hotel Dallas
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

5 out of 5
2821 Turtle Creek Blvd Dallas TX
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (788 reviews)
Great staff!

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Hotel ZaZa Dallas

Hotel ZaZa Dallas

4.5 out of 5
2332 Leonard St Dallas TX
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,732 reviews)
Good location, very kind and efficient staff, nice room and it’s size. Good amenities, coffee

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Hotel ZaZa Dallas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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