Grand Prairie, TX Road Trips

1 Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 FM1382, Cedar Hill, ☏ +1 972-291-3900. A popular state park that offers fishing, camping, hiking and biking trails. 2 Joe Pool Lake. A Corp of Engineers Lake with boating and fishing opportunities. Along the shores enjoy camping and hiking. 3 Texas Trust CU Theatre, 1001 Texas Trust Way, ☏ +1 972-854-5050. Catch a live performance at the 6,350 seat hall for concerts, shows and events. 4 Uptown Theater, 120 East Main St, ☏ +1 972-237-8272. Restored in 2008, this 408-seat theater hosts performing and visual arts, as well as music, dance, drama and film. (updated Aug 2025) Dr. H.V. Copeland Home - Grand Prairie Museum, 125 SW Dallas St, ☏ +1 972-263-9588. This home has a State Landmark as well as a Grand Prairie Landmark. It was the historic home of Dr. Horace Victor Copeland (1875-1969). Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax and Ripley's Believe It or Not!, 601 East Palace Parkway.

Alliance Skate Park at Grand Prairie, 1000 Lone Star Pkwy, ☏ +1 972-262-4GPX (479). A skateboarders' paradise. Lessons, skate camps, concerts, and lock-ins. It also has a full skate shop with shoes, clothing and skateboards. Open year round. Texas AirHogs, 1600 Lone Star Pkwy, ☏ +1 972-504-9383. Opened in 2008, this minor league ballpark features a Kids Zone, restaurants, sports bar, cigar bar and swimming pool. It seats 4,000 and offers 13 luxury suites. 1 Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, 1000 Lone Star Pkwy, ☏ +1 972-263-RACE (7223). $5 on live race days. Concerts included until 7:30PM, then are $20/person. Thoroughbred horse racing. The track features a 7-level, glass-enclosed, climate-controlled Grandstand building with penthouse suites, terraced track-side dining room, box seats and outdoor seating. The Post Time Pavilion boasts more than 150 television screens, a sports bar and restaurant. See live horse racing via simulcast from top tracks around the world.

There are a number of eateries ranging from specialty restaurants to family style buffets to fast food.

Holiday Inn Express, 4112 S. Carrier Pkwy (at I-20, Exit 456, behind Cheddar's & IHOP), toll-free: +1-866-668-6452. All smoke-free establishment, four-story hotel. Studio 6, 406 Palace Parkway, ☏ +1 972 642-9424, fax: +1 972 262-3482. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie South, 2131 W I-20, ☏ +1 214-705-2815, [email protected]. This boutique hotel offers spacious rooms and suites, meeting space, free breakfast and wireless internet and Texas getaway packages. Hyatt Place Dallas/North Arlington/Grand Prairie, 1542 North HWY 360, ☏ +1 972 988 6800, [email protected]. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Jan 2017) Residence Inn Dallas Grand Prairie, 3128 State Hwy 161, ☏ +1 972 641-2110. (updated Mar 2025) 1 Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas-Arlington South, 4550 Waxwing Dr, ☏ +1 817 465-4663, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. All suites feature queen-size sleeper sofas, fully equipped kitchens including full-size fridge, two-top burner stove, dishwasher, microwave, pots, pans and dishes. (updated Aug 2025)

Nearby airports are Dallas-Fort Worth Airport and Dallas Love Field (DAL).

There is no public transit system in Grand Prairie. Taxi, rental car (Avis or Enterprise) or private car are the available options. Select hotels may offer shuttle service to and from area airports.