Going to Cowboys Stadium...

[Findog]

There just isn't a lot of anything to do in that area. There's six flags, hurricane harbor, Rangers ballpark, and the Cowboys stadium. If you want stuff to do you'd have to drive down 30 into Dallas.

Or go to Ft. Worth.

[Findog]

I booked a room in the Sheraton in downtown Dallas. Hopefully that works.

There is absolutely no nightlife of any kind in downtown Dallas. I work in downtown. Trust me, there's no reason at all to be there after 6 pm.* You will have to go to Uptown, Knox/Henderson, Exposition Boulevard by Fair Park next to the Cotton Bowl, or Bishop Arts if you crave any sort of nightlife. Avoid Deep Ellum (not that safe) or West End (lame tourist trap).

* Well, not totally true, there is 1920 Elm and Plush if you are African-American.

[tlongII]

There is absolutely no nightlife of any kind in downtown Dallas. I work in downtown. Trust me, there's no reason at all to be there after 6 pm.* You will have to go to Uptown, Knox/Henderson, Exposition Boulevard by Fair Park next to the Cotton Bowl, or Bishop Arts if you crave any sort of nightlife. Avoid Deep Ellum (not that safe) or West End (lame tourist trap).

* Well, not totally true, there is 1920 Elm and Plush if you are African-American.

Well . I've already paid for the room.

[Findog]

Well . I've already paid for the room.

If you can rescind your reservation, stay at the Belmont instead:

http://www.belmontdallas.com/

It's worth going there and having a drink on the patio. Cabs are also cheap, and Uptown is not far from your hotel on the other side of Woodall Rodgers. The #21 bus has stops not far from the Sheraton and goes directly into Uptown. The crowds are kind of y, but they have some cool bars.

[Findog]

deep ellum ain't really all that bad (nothing like accidentally stumbling across oak cliff) and there's a lot to do there. i think you'd be fine if you are just somewhat careful

North Oak Cliff, ala the Bishop Arts District, is as safe as Lower Greenville or Knox/Henderson.

[tlongII]

If you can rescind your reservation, stay at the Belmont instead:

http://www.belmontdallas.com/

It's worth going there and having a drink on the patio. Cabs are also cheap, and Uptown is not far from your hotel on the other side of Woodall Rodgers. The #21 bus has stops not far from the Sheraton and goes directly into Uptown. The crowds are kind of y, but they have some cool bars.

I can't rescind it. I bought the room via hotwire.com.