Prairies and Lakes



The Prairies and Lakes Region is located in the north central part of Texas. It is home to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States. This region also has a beautiful countryside with ranches, "bed and breakfasts", and many recreational lakes. Whether you're looking for the excitement of a big town (shopping, dining, nightlife), or for a more leisurely time in the rural areas, you'll find it here in the Prairies and Lakes Region.

Regions[edit]

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Map of Prairies and Lakes

The Prairies and Lakes region of Texas is divided into 3 bands which run roughly northeast to southwest, plus the metropolitan area of Dallas-Fort Worth.

Cities[edit]

  • 1 Addison - Over 170 restaurants in 4 square miles (10sqkm).
  • 2 Arlington - Amusement parks and the Texas Rangers. "Fun Central"
  • 3 Bastrop - Home of Texas' Lost Pines.
  • 4 Bryan-College Station - Brazos Valley. Home to Texas A&M University.
  • 5 Denton - University town with a vibrant music scene and easy access to the Texas Motor Speedway.
  • 6 Dallas - The Arts, the dining, the nightlife... Dallas has it all.
  • 7 Fort Worth - "Where the West begins".
  • 8 Gonzales - "The Birthplace of Texas Independence" Historical sites, festivals, good eats, and shopping
  • 9 Irving - Home of the Las Colinas Urban Development Center, and (until 2009) the Dallas Cowboys.
  • 10 Mesquite - The Mesquite Championship Rodeo.
  • 11 Waco - Cattle, cotton, corn, collegians, and culture.

Other destinations[edit]

  • 1 Dinosaur Valley State Park Dinosaur Valley State Park on Wikipedia
  • 2 Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge on Wikipedia

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  • A total solar eclipse on Monday 8 April 2024 crosss this area from 1:40PM local time. The track of totality is northeast from Mexico to enter the US at Del Rio then through Texas into Arkansas.

Do[edit]

Many rivers and lakes are in this area. Camping and RV'ing is very popular here.

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