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Tips for Steelers fans going to the Super Bowl
Here We Go Steelers fans! It's time to get games faces on for your 7th (SEVENTH!) Super Bowl victory! Whether you have secured tickets or you're just planning to descend on Dallas for the party, let's get ready for a Super Bowl like no other.First of all, Super Bowl or not, you couldn't be blamed for packing your towels and heading south. With temperatures in Dallas expected in the low to mid sixties next week, we all could use a good excuse to defrost our toes and boast our black and gold in a few less layers. This is no Detroit or Minneapolis Super Bowl, friends. This is TEXAS, where the February weather is balmy and the BBQs fire up year round.
Get There
Naturally, the fastest - and most expensive - route to Dallas is by air. As of today you can catch a perhaps inconvenient but definitely do-able round trip from nearby Chess Lamberton (FKL) to Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Friday to Monday for less than $800. Flights from Pittsburgh proper (PIT) are creeping closer to $900 round trip and will only climb higher the closer we get to game day.
If you can afford the vacation days and take some time to see Dallas and/or recover from the victory party, flights back to Dallas on Friday and back to Pittsburgh on Monday and Tuesday are running roughly $500 and $430 respectively.
A more affordable option if you're traveling with fellow fans is to drive. It's a hefty 1200 mile, 20 hour drive to Dallas, which we can fairly say will be a two day trek. But for an SUV full of friends, it could be the road trip of a lifetime. And for $300-400 in gas plus the cost of a cheap hotel en route, it can be downright reasonable.
Eat There
The obvious culinary attraction of Texas has to be the BBQ, and the area around Arlington has plenty to offer.
For classic, homey fare check out the popular Bodacious Bar-B-Q, but not on game day, they're closed on Sundays.
Bone Daddy's House of Smoke is another local favorite, for both the delectable ribs and the "friendly" (hot) staff. With outdoor seating (in February!) and affordable dinners, you can't go wrong.
To sample the best Mexican in town, check out one of Arlington's - in fact Texas' - top restaurants, Fuzzy's Taco Shop, open late on Fridays and Saturdays for that late night nacho craving.
If you have the time, take a jaunt over to Fort Worth to see how a Texan beer can stand up to Iron City Brewing. Rahr Brewery is showcasing a scotch ale this month, and offers tours every Saturday 1-3, no reservation required.
Stay There
Arlington and Dallas hotels are filling up as we speak, so best jump on accommodations as soon as you can. For budget travelers, the Quality Inn, Comfort Suites, and Best Western in Arlington all have current availability, with prices ranging from $200-300 a night, but be warned that many hotels require a four-night minimum stay during the Super Bowl.
As Cowboy Stadium is between Fort Worth and Dallas, you might also consider hotels in the Fort Worth region. The Hotel Trinity Fort Worth is 12 miles from the stadium and still has double rooms available for the weekend, running around $165/night.
If you've got a crew, consider renting a house or apartment in the area. With the price split between buddies and the comfort of a home to lounge in, it could be your most comfortable option.
All of these options will undoubtedly book fast, so round up your posse and start planning. Let's go west on a wave of steel and take out those cheeseheads! Go Steelers!
[Flickr image via AndyeMcee]
A more affordable option if you're traveling with fellow fans is to drive. It's a hefty 1200 mile, 20 hour drive to Dallas, which we can fairly say will be a two day trek. But for an SUV full of friends, it could be the road trip of a lifetime. And for $300-400 in gas plus the cost of a cheap hotel en route, it can be downright reasonable.
Eat There
The obvious culinary attraction of Texas has to be the BBQ, and the area around Arlington has plenty to offer.
For classic, homey fare check out the popular Bodacious Bar-B-Q, but not on game day, they're closed on Sundays.
Bone Daddy's House of Smoke is another local favorite, for both the delectable ribs and the "friendly" (hot) staff. With outdoor seating (in February!) and affordable dinners, you can't go wrong.
To sample the best Mexican in town, check out one of Arlington's - in fact Texas' - top restaurants, Fuzzy's Taco Shop, open late on Fridays and Saturdays for that late night nacho craving.
If you have the time, take a jaunt over to Fort Worth to see how a Texan beer can stand up to Iron City Brewing. Rahr Brewery is showcasing a scotch ale this month, and offers tours every Saturday 1-3, no reservation required.
Stay There
Arlington and Dallas hotels are filling up as we speak, so best jump on accommodations as soon as you can. For budget travelers, the Quality Inn, Comfort Suites, and Best Western in Arlington all have current availability, with prices ranging from $200-300 a night, but be warned that many hotels require a four-night minimum stay during the Super Bowl.
As Cowboy Stadium is between Fort Worth and Dallas, you might also consider hotels in the Fort Worth region. The Hotel Trinity Fort Worth is 12 miles from the stadium and still has double rooms available for the weekend, running around $165/night.
If you've got a crew, consider renting a house or apartment in the area. With the price split between buddies and the comfort of a home to lounge in, it could be your most comfortable option.
All of these options will undoubtedly book fast, so round up your posse and start planning. Let's go west on a wave of steel and take out those cheeseheads! Go Steelers!
[Flickr image via AndyeMcee]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Brad Jan 26th 2011 2:31PM
The Hotel Association of North Texas has set up a website that lists rooms available at http://www.hantx.org/super-bowl-hotel-room-availability
Also, the categories linked to this one is a nearly complete listing of lodging with web pages in the DFW area.
http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_America/United_States/Texas/Metro_Areas/Dallas-Fort_Worth/Travel_and_Tourism/Lodging/
The closest cities to Cowboy Stadium are Arlington (of course), Irving, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Dallas, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, Midlothian, Cedar Hill, Benbrook, Burleson, Mesquite, Addison, Garland, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, North Richland Hills, Hutchins, Seagoville, Balch Springs, Lewisville, Red Oak, Farmers Branch, Carrollton, Forney, Richardson, Plano, and Waxahachie.
Stephanie Jan 27th 2011 1:54PM
Impressive food list although I would recommend Rudy's for BBQ over Bone Daddy's. If you have to have eye candy to look at then fine, but the quality of BBQ is far better at Rudy's, not to mention they originated in Texas.
The tempura shrimp and fish tacos are the bomb at Fuzzy's.
Go to Rahr! You will love it. After you go to Rahr, head to the Flying Suacer in Fort Worth for an AMAZING selection of beers and order some of their wonderful soft pretzels.
If you dig fried chicken, try the new Babe's in Arlington. It is down the street from the stadium.
Enjoy your trips! I will be headed far away from Arlington while you guys ruin my town with traffic and craziness for the weekend! ;)
Grant Martin Jan 27th 2011 2:00PM
Thanks for the tips, Stephanie :)
Stephanie Jan 27th 2011 2:17PM
Feel free to check out my Yelp page for more ideas:
http://goo.gl/Ra3NK
Tony Drewry Jan 31st 2011 5:48PM
The Saturday tour at Rahr & Sons Brewery is on, as always. We are also open for tours EVERY day this week (Feb 1-4) at 11AM and 2PM, as well as our regular Wednesday evening tour from 5-7:30PM. Admission to the brewery is $7 and that gets you the tour, a souvenir pint glass and 3 beer tickets. Come on out and see us!
Hope Feb 2nd 2011 5:38PM
HI superbowl fans! I am working on a collection of stories about the fan's attending this years Superbowl game. If you think you have a story to tell please email hopecaroline5@gmail.com and put "Superbowl Story" in the subject line.