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Originally Posted by TheSailor
I’m trying to do the Woodlands and Dallas shows this year. Coming from the west coast and never been to either venue.. I booked a hotel a half mile from the venue at woodlands. Looks walkable, but is there anything I should know?
If this is your home venue, any info at all would be awesome (food, parking, seating, etc). Thanks!
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Houston is in a really nice high end area. The traffic is a pain in the ass, definitely walk. I would suggest just using Yelp to find food, tons of reviews and there are probably 15+ solid restaurant/bars around the venue. Just pick one that has the type of food you are in the mood for. Do be a little aware on seating at the venue, if you have close seats far to the right and far to the left is pretty far to the right/left. I believe during the last update to the venue they opened up the stage site lines some but about 10 years ago we were so far to the right it was like we could only see from Fonz over to Boyd.
Dallas, exact opposite. Dallas is a great city but this is not the nice part of it at all. If you are going to drive there isn't much to tell you. There are lots on each side of the venue but I've never found one to be better than the other. If you don't wan to mess with driving I would recommend taking an uber from your hotel that should be at least 4 or 5 miles away from the venue. Find a hotel north of the venue, there is nothing south. If you don't want to deal with an Uber you can get a day pass on the Dart Rail. The Green Line has a stop at Fair Park and you can then jump back on after the show, the train runs until around 12:30/1AM. For food, Deep Ellum has a nice scene these days with tons of options. What is awesome is the street has valet parking set up. There are 4-5 kioski with guys waiting to take you car. Throw them a $5 afterwards and you are good to go, they are pretty fast and I have never had an issue. Don't try and park yourself if it is busy, there is no real parking. Trinity Groves is great as well with a big side lot or valet parking options. Deep Ellum probably has 25+ bars/restaurants and Trinity Grove has about 15. Each are fun to walk around and safe areas.
If you have any specific questions feel free to PM, I've been going to shows at both venues since 2001 and my fiancee is from Houston and I have lived in Dallas all my life.