Overview
Southlake is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex region of Texas. It was once chosen as the best place to live within the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
4 sights · 2 things to do · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Southlake
Southlake Town Square
A huge high-end shopping center styled as an old town square. Newer additions include a European style plaza, 14-screen movie theatre, and more shops. For a list of shopping and dining options see the square's website.
Southlake Community Band
A group of 70 volunteer musicians; see website for upcoming performances.
Bob Jones Park
Has hiking trails, a fishing pond, athletic fields, and a dog park.
Southlake Dragon Stadium
A $15-million high school sports stadium that houses the Southlake Carroll Dragons American football squad, one of the best high school teams in the country. If you are in town anywhere from late September to December at…
Ride a Segway in the Town Square
Catch some live jazz at Kirby's Steakhouse
Surprisingly good jazz acts in a small setting, very enjoyable. Regularly included in the KNTU recommended live jazz schedule. And the food is awesome (expensive, but well worth it).
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 96°F; winter lows dip to about 35°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Oct and May. (climate data from nearby Fort Worth)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth — 7 mi away (major hub). Directions
- FTW Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, Fort Worth — 15 mi away. Directions
From Dallas, take TX-114 W toward Grapevine, take the exit toward FM-1709/Southlake Blvd. From Fort Worth, take TX-121 N, exit at William D. Tate Ave. From Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, take TX-114 W, exit at Southlake Blvd.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Southlake Town Square, Bob Jones Park
- Afternoon Ride a Segway in the Town Square
Day 2
- Morning Southlake Community Band, Southlake Dragon Stadium
- Afternoon Catch some live jazz at Kirby's Steakhouse
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Southlake Town Square, has many restaurants on all budget levels.
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Get in
From Dallas, take TX-114 W toward Grapevine, take the exit toward FM-1709/Southlake Blvd. From Fort Worth, take TX-121 N, exit at William D. Tate Ave. From Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, take TX-114 W, exit at Southlake Blvd.
Get around
To get around Southlake you'll definitely want to have a car. Taxis services to the airport (which is less than 10 minutes away) are available.
See
See Southlake Dragon Stadium
A $15-million high school sports stadium that houses the Southlake Carroll Dragons American football squad, one of the best high school teams in the country. If you are in town anywhere from late September to December attend a game; tickets go for around $7 a person, open seating.
Do
- Shop, in Town Square and around the rest of the town.
- Fish, at Lake Grapevine or Bob Jones Park.
- Attend a Football Game, at Dragon Stadium.
Eat
Southlake Town Square, has many restaurants on all budget levels.
Drink
The nearby town of Grapevine has a few wineries; hence the name.
Sleep
Many other hotels are near the airport, within minutes of Southlake.
Stay Baymont Inn & Suites DFW Airport
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