Dallas/Fort Worth Official Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 57) central when you see the magnificent Flower Clock, Hwy. 114 and O’Connor Road. Just down the street are the Mustangs of Las Colinas, O’Connor Road just north of Highway 114, breathtakingly realistic sculpture of nine bronze mustangs galloping across a prairie stream. Stroll across the plaza of Williams Square and visit the free Mustang Sculpture Exhibit, West Tower of Williams Square, (972) 869-9047, www.mustangsoflascolinas.com, which includes an informative film about mustangs and the creation of this fabulous sculpture by Robert Glen. Cowboys, equestrians and regular folks alike will enjoy the Las Colinas Equestrian Center & Polo Club, 600 Royal Lane, (972) 869-0600, www.lascolinaspolo.com. Polo seasons are May - July and September - October, with matches on Sunday evenings, (214) 373-8855. Just down the block from the Mustangs is the Mandalay Canal Walk at Las Colinas, (972) 556-0625. Tree-lined, cobblestone walkways give this waterfront gem a European ambiance. Gondola Adventures (972) 506-8037, www.gondola. com. Offers excursions on the Mandalay Canal and Lake Carolyn. Aspen Hotel & Suites 333 W. Carpenter Frwy., (972) 910-0302. Best Western DFW Airport Suites 5050 W. John Carpenter Frwy., (972) 870-0530. Best Western Irving Inn & Suites 4110 W. Airport Frwy., (972) 790-2262. Budget Hotel 1205 Loop 12 S., (972) 721-1025. Budget Inn and Suites - Texas Stadium 2440 E. Airport Frwy., (972) 438-4022. Budget Lodge of Irving 110 W. Airport Frwy., (972) 438-2000. Budget Suites of America/ Las Colinas 700 Walnut Ridge Dr., (972) 871-9500. Candlewood Suites DallasLas Colinas 5300 Green Park Dr., (972) 714-9990. Comfort Inn DFW Airport North 5000 W. John Carpenter Frwy., (972) 929-5757. Comfort Inn DFW South 4940 W. Airport Frwy., (972) 790-7979 or 1-800-790-3089. Comfort Suites DFW Airport 4700 W. Carpenter Frwy., (972) 929-9097, (877) 376-1438. Comfort Suites Las Colinas 1223 Greenway Circle, (972) 518-0606 or 1-800-228-5150. Country Inn & Suites – DFW South 2000 Hard Rock Rd., (972) 399-9874. 820 Grapevine 121 75 190 Irving 183 114 635 12 Dallas 80 Fort Worth Arlington Grand Prairie 360 175 Las Colinas Equestrian Center and Polo Club Dallas Marriott Las Colinas 223 W. Las Colinas Blvd., (972) 831-0000. Days Inn DFW North 4325 W. Carpenter Frwy., (972) 621-8277 or 1-800-247-5152. Days Inn Texas Stadium 2200 E. Airport Frwy., (972) 438-6666 or 1-800-329-7466. Delux Inn 1400 E. Airport Frwy., (972) 579-8990. Delux Suites 1409 N. Loop 12, (972) 554-5051. DFW Airport North Marriott Hotel 8440 Freeport Pkwy., (972) 929-8800. Two miles north of DFW Airport. Three restaurants, indoor/outdoor pool. www.marriott.com/dfwap, email: dfwairport@marriott.com Drury Inn & Suites DFW Airport South 4210 W. Airport Frwy., (972) 986-1200 or 1-800-378-7946. Econo Lodge Texas Stadium 3135 E. Airport Frwy., (972) 894-1900 or 1-800-55-ECONO. Embassy Suites DFW International Airport South 4650 W. Airport Frwy., (972) 790-0093 or 1-800-EMBASSY. 305 spacious two-room suites with refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and separate bedroom. Hotel features: indoor pool, 57 National Scouting Museum 1329 Walnut Hill Lane, (972) 580-2100 or 1-800-303-3047. Official museum of the Boy Scouts of America and boasts high tech, virtual reality exhibits as well as the largest collection of Norman Rockwell’s original Scouting-related art works under one roof. www.bsamuseum.org Texas Stadium 2401 E. Airport Freeway, (972) 438-7676. Built in 1971 as the home of the NFL’s five-time world-champion Dallas Cowboys. The stadium is used year-round for concerts and other special events. One-hour guided tours are conducted daily (except on scheduled event days). www.dallascowboys.com Courtyard by Marriott DFW North 4949 Regent Blvd., (972) 929-4004 or 1-800-321-2211. Near DFW Airport on 635 and Freeport Pkwy., three miles from Grapevine Mills and five miles from Texas Stadium. Corporate and weekend rates available. Complimentary DFW Airport shuttle. accommodations Airport Inn 128 W. Airport Frwy., (972) 579-4909. AmeriSuites-DFW Airport South 4235 W. Airport Frwy., (972) 659-1272. AmeriSuites-Walnut Hill 5455 Green Park Dr., (972) 550-7400. Courtyard by Marriott DFW South 2280 Valley View Ln., (972) 790-8990 or 1-800-321-2211. Courtyard by Marriott Las Colinas 1151 W. Walnut Hill Ln., (972) 550-8100 or 1-800-321-2211 Crossland Economy Studios 3440 Walnut Hill Ln., (972) 257-9696 or 1-888-800-CROSS. for more information go to www.visitdallas-fortworth.com http://www.lascolinaspolo.com http://www.bsamuseum.org http://www.marriott.com/dfwap http://www.dallascowboys.com http://www.visitdallas-fortworth.com
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