Things to do in Scarborough Faire Area

[angusmacinnes]

Okay from DFW Airport to San Antonio Texas is about 295 miles and 5 hours driving time.  It is doable but yeah your gonna spend lots of seat time in a car.  But as for me I would say it is worth the effort if it is your first visit to Texas.  I havent been to the FW zoo in several years but it is an enjoyable outing.  So I say go for it.  You only live once. 

[Merlin]

Even though there is plenty to do in Fort Worth, saying its much nicer and its safer is a bit of an insult to Dallas.
I'm downtown in Dallas almost weekly without trouble, but like both cities, as long as you know where not to go, you'll be alright.

If you're into art, there is a lot of incredible options in both cities.

For Dallas there is:
The Dallas Museum of Art-www.dm-art.org/
The Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art- http://www.crowcollection.com/

For Fort Worth:
Kimbell Art Museum: www.kimbellart.org
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth: www.themodern.org

Murder in Dallas:   2.4 times the national average
Murder in Ft Worth: 1.2 times the national ave

Robbery in Dallas:    2.9 times the national ave
Robbery in Ft. Worth:   1.1 times the national ave

Arson in Dallas:   3.5 times the national ave
Arson in Ft. Worth:  1.4 times the national ave

Violent crimes in Dallas last year: 16,845
Violent crimes in Ft Worth last year: 3,751

I didn't mean to insult Dallas.... but these are the facts.

[eloquentXI]

Even though there is plenty to do in Fort Worth, saying its much nicer and its safer is a bit of an insult to Dallas.
I'm downtown in Dallas almost weekly without trouble, but like both cities, as long as you know where not to go, you'll be alright.

If you're into art, there is a lot of incredible options in both cities.

For Dallas there is:
The Dallas Museum of Art-www.dm-art.org/
The Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art- http://www.crowcollection.com/

For Fort Worth:
Kimbell Art Museum: www.kimbellart.org
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth: www.themodern.org

Murder in Dallas:   2.4 times the national average
Murder in Ft Worth: 1.2 times the national ave

Robbery in Dallas:    2.9 times the national ave
Robbery in Ft. Worth:   1.1 times the national ave

Arson in Dallas:   3.5 times the national ave
Arson in Ft. Worth:  1.4 times the national ave

Violent crimes in Dallas last year: 16,845
Violent crimes in Ft Worth last year: 3,751

I didn't mean to insult Dallas.... but these are the facts.

Yes, they are the facts, and I understand it. But slamming facts in my face is not the topic of this thread, its to give Lady Renee ideas and give helpful suggestions about her stay in Texas.

ON TOPIC: Renee- with what you want to do, you're going to spend a lot of time in a car.

Pros: There is a lot of land to see between Fort Worth and San Antonio, you'll drive through Waco, will have lots of options for good Texas BBQ along the way, will pass through Austin and have the option to stop by the capital building, and then make it down to San Antonio to see the Riverwalk, even have the chance to see the Alamo while you are down to. If you and your husband like traveling by car, then this could very much be an enjoyable jaunt across our state!

Cons: That's a lot of jet lag and travel time and I would be afraid of getting really tired after spending so much time en route to Texas and then to San Antonio AND then all the way back to the metroplex. I know I'd be pretty tired and going into two full days of faire + after hours, full of friends and events and such.

[Lady Renee Buchanan]

I bow to the knowledge and suggestions of my friends.  I think we'll stay in the Dallas Ft. Worth area.  We want to be rested for a fun weekend of faire!

Thank you!   

[Molden]

*peeks in*

Yep LOTS of seatbelt time to do all of that travelin, believe me there will be more than PLENTY in the DFW area. That being said, I'm taking two weeks to try to see and catch up with everybody - in Denton, Dallas, Austin and Houston... I'll be pressed to try to do everything. But it'll be a BLAST tryin'! 

[Merlin]

Even though there is plenty to do in Fort Worth, saying its much nicer and its safer is a bit of an insult to Dallas.
I'm downtown in Dallas almost weekly without trouble, but like both cities, as long as you know where not to go, you'll be alright.

If you're into art, there is a lot of incredible options in both cities.

For Dallas there is:
The Dallas Museum of Art-www.dm-art.org/
The Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art- http://www.crowcollection.com/

For Fort Worth:
Kimbell Art Museum: www.kimbellart.org
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth: www.themodern.org

Murder in Dallas:   2.4 times the national average
Murder in Ft Worth: 1.2 times the national ave

Robbery in Dallas:    2.9 times the national ave
Robbery in Ft. Worth:   1.1 times the national ave

Arson in Dallas:   3.5 times the national ave
Arson in Ft. Worth:  1.4 times the national ave

Violent crimes in Dallas last year: 16,845
Violent crimes in Ft Worth last year: 3,751

I didn't mean to insult Dallas.... but these are the facts.

Yes, they are the facts, and I understand it. But slamming facts in my face is not the topic of this thread, its to give Lady Renee ideas and give helpful suggestions about her stay in Texas.

ON TOPIC: Renee- with what you want to do, you're going to spend a lot of time in a car.

Pros: There is a lot of land to see between Fort Worth and San Antonio, you'll drive through Waco, will have lots of options for good Texas BBQ along the way, will pass through Austin and have the option to stop by the capital building, and then make it down to San Antonio to see the Riverwalk, even have the chance to see the Alamo while you are down to. If you and your husband like traveling by car, then this could very much be an enjoyable jaunt across our state!

Cons: That's a lot of jet lag and travel time and I would be afraid of getting really tired after spending so much time en route to Texas and then to San Antonio AND then all the way back to the metroplex. I know I'd be pretty tired and going into two full days of faire + after hours, full of friends and events and such.

I wasn't slamming anything in your face....just wasn't sure if you were aware since you seemed offended that I disrespected the town of Dallas. Letting an out-of-towner have some facts about a place they intend to visit was my intention. I am so very sorry that you seem upset that I did that. Please accept my humble apology for giving what I consider to be helpful information to her.

[angusmacinnes]

Hey Renee if you make it to Fort Worth go to the Star Cafe on Exchange and order the Chicken Fried Steak, you wont be disappointed. 

[Ryk Rakham]

Hey Renee if you make it to Fort Worth go to the Star Cafe on Exchange and order the Chicken Fried Steak, you wont be disappointed. 

...and you won't leave hungry!!!!!!

[Merlin]

Hey Renee if you make it to Fort Worth go to the Star Cafe on Exchange and order the Chicken Fried Steak, you wont be disappointed. 

Awesome recommendation!  !  !

Texas de Brazil is a great choice if ya like meat! It's in downtown Fort Worth.

[Lady Renee Buchanan]

I hate to tell this to anyone living in a state full of cattle, but I don't eat beef.  Hubby does though. 

[angusmacinnes]

LMAO it's okay we have chickens too. 

[Merlin]

I hate to tell this to anyone living in a state full of cattle, but I don't eat beef.  Hubby does though. 

Oh

My


God ! !

[eloquentXI]

I hate to tell this to anyone living in a state full of cattle, but I don't eat beef.  Hubby does though. 

Pork? Chicken? Which reminds me, if you like Italian food, I've got a recommendation for food at faire if you don't eat meat at all.

[Blue66669]

HEH, this is info that I may need. You see, I am a vegetarian now, and since most of what I know about Scarby consists of the worn down path from the Wine and Alchemy stage to the pub, a point in the "non-meat" direction would be greatly appreciated LOL!

[lys1022]

Victors almost always has a vegetarian item on the menu.  If you're not vegan, you can also do the quiche at Victor's French booth.  You can get wraps without meat in them as well.  Stuffed potatoes with broccoli and cheese are good.  I believe you can also get meatless stir fry, but it will have been cooked on the same grill that they do the regular stir fry on, I think. 

For snacks, there are the fruit vendors, corn on the cob, french fries, peasant bread (sweet or savoury), cheese bread (le yum!), and deep fried veggies.

It's harder if you're vegan, as a lot of the vegetarian foods have cheese or eggs in them, but I'll check around with a couple of vegan friends and see what options they've found. 

I'm sure that there are other veggie-friendly food items out there.