Visitng Fort Worth and Transportation (Arlington, Ranger: rental car, rental, hotels)

[tmlfan3]

Hi All,

I am visiting Fort Worth this coming week for a conference and will be staying downtown (Omni). I have a few questions.

I was hoping to head over to the W 7th St area to check out a couple stores (about as far as Currie) and was just planning on walking there. It's under 2 miles so that's fine, but I just wanted to make sure it's an okay walk or is there a better way to go.

Also, I wanted to go for a tour of Cowboys Stadium (and maybe see a Rangers game... although probably hard to get a ticket) and wanted to know the best way to get to the stadium. I don't have a rental car and was hoping for some public transit or something. I see the train goes near there but looks like quite the walk from the train to the stadium. Any suggestions?

I have tried to search the forums for an answer but didn't find anything. Sorry if it's already been posted.

[jbb303]

The walk up 7th is probably pretty safe, but there is some construction on the bridge that has it down to 1 lane each direction. I haven't paid attention, but I believe at least one of the sidewalks is still accessible.

You're out of luck on public transportation to Cowboys Stadium (unless there's something I don't know about). The closest commuter rail station to the stadium is about 8 miles away. Your best bet is likely a cab or a hotel shuttle. Most of the downtown hotels have shuttles, but I don't know if they'll take you as far as the stadium. Seeing the stadium is worth it. It's not the best place in the world to watch a football game, but it's pretty amazing to see in person.

[Squirl]

Other than renting a car, you'd need to use a cab or the shuttle that is available thru the Arlington local hotels to get to the stadium.

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[tmlfan3]

Thanks guys... looks like it's going to have to be a cab. The Arlington hotel shuttle don't go very far from the stadium.

Maybe I'll check with Omni when I get there to see if they have any other options.

and yeah I don't really care to see a game there (although it would be cool for the experience) I just wanna see the stadium and do a tour.

[loves2read]

whoa--if the hotel has free parking you are better off renting a car--
and if they charge for parking see if the hotel has rental desk for a one day use

you will spend $50 each way at least for cab fare to those locations

call ahead of time and check on times for tours--if you are here for weekend I don't know that the Cowboy Stadium will be open for tours when you have free time

there are plenty of tickets for Rangers' games--even the Series-- on places like StubHub if you want to pay the money

[ChristieP]

Molly the Trolley will take you around downtown FW, but not across the bridge to the So7 area.
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I agree with the recommendation to rent a car for the day to get to the Stadium as it will be cheaper than a cab.