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VISITOR SERVICES
AREA CODES
Area Codes must be used on all calls
BANKS/CURRENCY EXCHANGE
It is recommended that funds be converted into U.S. dollar travelers checks before leaving home. However, if currency exchange is necessary, DFW airport offers a 24-hour foreign exchange machine that handles 20 different currencies. Thomas Cook Currency Service, Inc., 972-574-4754.
CLIMATE
The Dallas/Fort Worth area offers visitors the famous Texas blue skies, bright sunshine and wide open spaces that everyone has heard about. Hot spells do occur, but visitors will find that everything in Texas is air conditioned for their convenience and comfort.
| Average Rainfall | Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ºF | ºC | ||
| JANUARY |
1.31”
|
56-35º
|
12-2º
|
| FEBRUARY |
1.97”
|
59-38º
|
15-3º
|
| MARCH |
2.34”
|
68-46º
|
20-8º
|
| APRIL |
3.88”
|
76-55º
|
24-13º
|
| MAY |
4.63”
|
83-63º
|
28-17º
|
| JUNE |
2.91”
|
91-71º
|
33-22º
|
| JULY |
2.23”
|
95-74º
|
35-23º
|
| AUGUST |
2.23”
|
95-74º
|
35-23º
|
| SEPTEMBER |
2.94”
|
88-67º
|
31-19º
|
| OCTOBER |
3.00”
|
79-57º
|
26-14º
|
| NOVEMBER |
2.20”
|
67-46º
|
19-8º
|
| DECEMBER |
1.92”
|
58-37º
|
14-3º
|
GUIDES/TOUR COMPANIES
Food Tours of America
See listing on page XX.
Discover Dallas Tours
See listing on page XX.
DFW Area Tour Guide Association
214- 571-1088 (voicemail) for information
TRAVEL INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE
Dallas/Fort Worth Area Tourism Council
817-329-2438 or dfwandbeyond.com
Texas Travel Information Centers
800-452-9292. From 8 am – 6 pm CST, daily, offers counseling, in trip routing,
attractions, lodging, literature and emergency road condition information for
the entire state.
TourTexas.com
Visit the #1 independent Texas tourism web site before, during and after your
visit to Texas to learn more about destinations, attractions, accommodations
and events. For more information on TourTexas.com,
contact the AJR Media Group team at 713-942-7676, ext. 10 or TourTexas@AJRMediaGroup.com
Travelers Aid Dallas/Fort Worth
972.574.4420
Located in Terminal B and D at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Provides
a variety of services to families and individuals and also provide airport and
area information through agency volunteers, and operate the lost and found for
DFW International Airport.
PERSONAL & CORPORATE SERVICES
ABC Apartment Locators
DFW’s free personalized locating service since
1973. All DFW apartments available with one phone call for short or long term
lodging needs. Dallas area: 214 or 972-ABC-DEFG (222-3334); Arlington/Fort Worth/
Mid-Cities area: 817-ABC-DEFG (222-3334) abcapartmentlocators.com
AeroCorp Airport Brochure Display
Since 1991. Brochures and free publications of area attractions, restaurants,
hotels, and relocation information at DFW International Airport and Dallas Love
Field. Affordable and cost effective. carmen@airportbrochure.com
or airportbrochure.com
AirGroup
801 B Port America Place, Grapevine, 76051 817-481-9604 or 817-488-4840
Offerings include domestic and international air cargo service, domestic surface
transportation, warehousing/distribution capabilities and other ancillary services
capabilities that provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace. airgroup.com
Belmont IceHouse
3116 Commerce Street Suite D, Dallas, 75226 972-755-3200. A Dallas creative
advertising, design, and brand development agency. Experience with clients of
all sizes and industries. Ideas that roll-up their sleeves and go to work. belmonticehouse.com
Certified Folder Display Services, Inc.
1312 E. Corporate Drive Suite C, Arlington, 76006; 817-640-9101. Maintains
over 3,000 visitor information racks through the DFW area and Texas. Other programs
include brochure design service, printing, custom publishing and visitortips.com.
certifiedfolder.com
Harman Consulting
Fort Worth, 817-926-1100 or 817-691-6322. Specializes in tourism development
with expertise in strategic planning, destination development, heritage and
museum development and convention & visitor bureau management.
Madden Media
Madden Media partners with Texas Travel Industry Association since 1992. Producing
the See Texas First newspaper-inserts. Also publishing regional travel sections
within O, The Oprah Magazine and PARADE Magazine. Offering powerful
online marketing through VacationFun.com.
maddenmedia.com
On Time Mailing & Distribution
751 Port America Place Suite 750, Grapevine, 76051; 817-235-7903.
Offering a broad range of mail house services and printing. Same day turn-around
and storage. ontimemail.net
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