OT: TBIA Hotels

by SMITTY on Jul 29, 2007 12:08 PM CDT

Well, LSB has already helped me with Resturants in Houston, Tampa and San Antonio, attractions in Texas, Florida, DC and BLT and has helped reccomend some movies along the way. Here is my latest challenge for you all to help with:

I've been a Ranger fan (before this year living in So Cal) since 1990, and I've never been to a Ranger game. in 2001 I made a pact to myself that the 1st game I go to would be to see the Rangers in a playoff game in Arlington......I don't see that happening, and I'm getting impatient.

So. My Dad and I are going to fly in the week of Sept 21-23rd to see the BLT series (only time we could get both get off). Heres what I would like to know:

Recomendation of hotel near the stadium
Favorite place in the ballpark to sit (and if you have season tix with great seats - how much do you want for 2 for the 9/22 game?)
Best place to eat and drink before heading into the ballpark

I look forward to the trip and to your recomendations! Thanks! ***UPDATE*** We're going Sept 7th - 9th!!

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I can help with the hotel question...

I've made two trips from So Cal for Rangers games within the last four years, and I stayed at the Arlington Hilton both times (the Indians were staying there when I was in town last season). The rooms are really nice and the stadium is no more than five minutes away. The nightly rate was about $120.00, which seemed pretty reasonable, IMO...

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by rangersfan34 on Jul 29, 2007 12:09 PM CDT reply actions

Which

airport did you fly in and out of from So Cal? My dad's in LA/OC area.

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by SMITTY on Jul 29, 2007 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions

I live in Orange County, so...

...I flew direct from John Wayne to DFW both times.

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by rangersfan34 on Jul 29, 2007 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions

hotel near

within walking distance is the shereton. it used to be the wyndam. it's nice. i stayed there recently. not sure about the price as we got to stay there free. i'm sure it's between 120 and 180.

try cokers barbeque for a bite to eat. from the ball park head south on 157 then west on 303. it's off the highway (303 and bowen)

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by gossamer on Jul 29, 2007 12:21 PM CDT reply actions

nice section

section 232

its one away from where the rangers brass USED to sit (not sure if they still do - its been a while since ive been in that section) on the first base side abt the pitchers mound

its on the club level, the wind swirls there for some reason and during day games its not in the sun all day.

you used to be able to go buy the back row tickets (its a handicapped row) before the game -because thats when they released them - for a pretty good deal for the club level

by knockoutking24 on Jul 29, 2007 12:23 PM CDT reply actions

seats

there are plenty of great seats depending on budget.
any lower level seat is great, and the second level fox box area seats are all good.
the lower reserved outfield seats are excellent, especially under the homerun porch. there is nice shade there and it's breezy.

i'd avoid the upperdeck seats if you can, they are nice seats for the price you pay... but if you can afford something better definitely do so.

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by rentz on Jul 29, 2007 12:28 PM CDT reply actions

Haha,

You have a beastly sig, was the movie good?

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by miles on Jul 29, 2007 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions

i liked it

though i felt it could have been better, but overall pretty funny

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by rentz on Jul 29, 2007 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions

For food

Papasitos!!! omg the Fajitas are sooooooooooooooooooo good

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by OkieFromMuskogee on Jul 29, 2007 12:48 PM CDT reply actions

no

Might as well tell him to go to Chili's or something.

Recommendation:

You'll only be at the Temple for a few hours a day. I'd stay in Dallas or Fort Worth where there's a lot to do during the day. The trade off will be game traffic, but I bet since you don't get to see the Rangers often you'll show up early enough for batting practice and avoid all that, anyway.

Lots of good hotels and restaurants in either city, especially Dallas.

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by Dustin on Jul 29, 2007 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions