Travel and Tourism for Scarborough Faire (Rendezvous 2010)- VOTE FOR US NOW!!!

[Blue66669]

Here are local hotels for Waxahachie, TX, followed by the link to a page with all available restaurants. I've been in contact with some of the restaurant and bar owners already, trying to get a feel for what we can do...


Hit up this thread to vote for us!! http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=7369.0


Americas Best Value Inn
795 S I-35 E
(972) 937-4982

Best Western Gingerbread Inn
200 N. IH 35E
(972) 937-4202   

Hampton Inn & Suites
2010 Civic Center Ln
(972) 923-0666

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
984 Hwy 287 Bypass West
(972) 938-3300
 
Sleep Inn & Suites
1701 US Hwy 77 N.
(972) 938-1600

Super 8 Motel
400 North I-35 E
(972) 938-9088

DESOTO RED OAK
MCM Grande Hotel Fun Dome
1515 N. I-35 East
(972) 224-9100

Comfort Inn
404 N. I-35E
(972) 617-7797


And as for local eateries....
http://waxahachietxcoc.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCDirectory/Directory.aspx?CategoryID=442&Title=Restaurants&AdKeyword=Restaurants

I had considered just getting a very large space at Ryan's Steak House- good prices, decent food, and it's a BUFFET! Perfect for post-faire munching and fellowship!

[Zaubon]

Let me throw in that the Super 8 is nice for the price, convienent to the faire and very popular with rennies. There have been a bunch of us every time I've stayed there, and they put up with us hanging around to pool until the small hours as long as we try to keep the noise down...... 

[cowgrrl]

I don't have a list but if people are willing to drive a bit (30 minutes or so), there are several hotels (La Quinta, Choice & Hampton off the top of my head) in Mansfield.

[Athena]

Blue, you're a doll! Thanks for posting lodging info. Whether Scarby gets Rendezvous or not (I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!!), I really want to go next year and am looking to make the trip as affordable as possible. Doesn't hurt to start doing early research, and try to persuade others to attend!  

[dragonslayer808]

I voted, and look forward Scarborough 2010.

[Seamus Ex Machina]

But is there a Wal-Mart handy?   

And by handy, I mean no more than 4 turns away......

[captmarga]

But is there a Wal-Mart handy?   

And by handy, I mean no more than 4 turns away......

Well, yes, 4 turns but about 5 miles.  Leave the fairegrounds (turn right).  Cross 35E.  Stay on the FM road.  It veers left in through town.  Up though the main drag, past the high school.  Walmart, Tractor Supply, home depot, target, Ross, Olive Garden, Johnn Carinos, Chilis.  Plenty o' stuff.

Capt Marga

[Duckie84]

and a target just on the other side of 287 if you feel like being fancy. teehee

[eloquentXI]

The two nearest airports to Waxahachie are

Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport-
46-48 miles/ est. 1 hour from Waxahachie (depends on route)

www.dfwairport.com- International hub to several major airlines including American, Frontier, and United.

Car rental companies at DFW Airport include- Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, E-Z Rent-a-Car, Hertz, National, & Thrift

and

Dallas Love Field Airport-
33 miles/ est. 45 minutes from Waxahachie

http://www.dallas-lovefield.com- Main hub for Southwest airlines with a few American flights

Car rental companies at Love Field include- Hertz, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, National, Alamo, Thrifty, & Advantage

[Duckie84]

We do not have onsite camping but there are campgrounds anywhere from 12-50 mi around that accomidate any camping need.
Prices range from $14-$25/night for individual campgrounds.

some of these campgrounds(miles listed are from Waxahachie not directly from fairgrounds):
12.4mi   Waxahachie Ck (TX)   TX
Federal    930 BOZEK ROAD, Ennis, TX 75119
Information: (972)875-5711
   
13.1mi   Cedar Hill State Park   TX
State    1570 West Fm 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Information: (972)291-3900
   
14.6mi   High View (TX)   TX
Federal    260 HIGH VIEW RD. Ennis, TX 75119
Information: (972)875-5711   

15.4mi   Mott (TX)   TX
Federal    957 FM 985, Ennis, TX 75119
Information: (972)875-5711     

all of this information plus detailed accounts of campgrounds and availability/booking can be found
http://www.reserveamerica.com/campgroundSearch.do
just type in Waxahachie, TX, USA in the near field on the left and find the perfect location for your needs
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[Blue66669]

You girls are a whole lot of the RAWK!!!!! Please let us (myself, elle, or duckie) know if any more info is needed...

[Merlin]

For what it's worth from a locals perspective....

25.4mi   Dallas Metro KOA   TX
Private    2715 S. Cooper, Arlington, TX 76015
Information: (817) 277-6600              <-------------------- NOT an option

For more reasons than I can list here.... not an option. Trust me.

13.1mi   Cedar Hill State Park   TX
State    1570 West Fm 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Information: (972)291-3900           <------------  Hands down the BEST option.

[Welsh Wench]

I hope to God there are some decent blues clubs around.....

[Merlin]

There aren't

For blues and jazz...you'll have to go into Ft Worth or Dallas.

[eloquentXI]

Cooper St. in Arlington is waaaay too far from faire. Will you take that one off the list, Duckie?

And we could always make our own blues club. You know, I do go to a university with one of the most reknown jazz bands and music programs in the nation and stayed at the dorm hall that most freshman music students stay at.