Points of interest along the way to Frisco, and Dallas/Frisco area.

[popefro]

Well this is my 5th trip, always love enjoying seeing different country and what's along the way. What are some of your favorite stops along the way?
We try to make it a point to stop at the welcome to Texas sign. Once stopped at a cotton field in Kansas. Stay in the Ft. Worth old stockyards area...all the bars...Hit downtown JFK memorial and Hard Rock cafe. Wouldn't mind hitting Cowboy stadium or that huge casino in OK on interstate.
Other ideas??

[Swaghook]

If you have kids there are 2 zoos in DFW. The World Aquarium and the Perot Museum. We have thought about swinging through OKC to the memorial there.

[NEBison]

If you have kids there are 2 zoos in DFW. The World Aquarium and the Perot Museum. We have thought about swinging through OKC to the memorial there.

OKC memorial is definitely worth it IMO.

[17>1]

OKC memorial is definitely worth it IMO.

^this. We enjoyed the tour a lot.

Also, even if a person doesn't have an amazing time doing some of these other things along the way or while down there, at least you can say you did it. This is just me, but when we travel we like to go on tours or see unique things specific to an area we're in. This also includes our food stops. Dad loves his Denny's, but I refuse to go to a Denny's unless it's literally the only and last option.

[HerdBot]

Taco Johns in Brookings is awesome

[JMB]

Great Zoo in Omaha. The SAC museum west of Omaha is good. If you are interested in train locomotives, the is a Big Boy on display in a park on the bluff where I80 crosses into Omaha.

[EC8CH]

Taco Johns in Brookings is awesome

Ask for the #TacoTickets

[NDSUBowler]

Thirded for OKC Memorial.

Went there 3 years ago and going again this year with my dad (his first Frisco trip!)

[MrSnuffleupagus]

I hear that Toyota Stadium in Frisco is a decent place to be this Saturday.

If you're from South Dakota or SDSU, you probably wouldn't understand.

[El_Chapo]

Well this is my 5th trip, always love enjoying seeing different country and what's along the way. What are some of your favorite stops along the way?
We try to make it a point to stop at the welcome to Texas sign. Once stopped at a cotton field in Kansas. Stay in the Ft. Worth old stockyards area...all the bars...Hit downtown JFK memorial and Hard Rock cafe. Wouldn't mind hitting Cowboy stadium or that huge casino in OK on interstate.
Other ideas??

the HUGE casino owes me and unbison about $5000.

[southcliffbison]

I hear that Toyota Stadium in Frisco is a decent place to be this Saturday.

If you're from South Dakota or SDSU, you probably wouldn't understand.

Yo, Snuff, I've lived in SD since 2010 (lived near Washburn, ND, for 32 yrs); 7th trip to Frisco; so yes, some of us SoDaks understand.

[MrSnuffleupagus]

Yo, Snuff, I've lived in SD since 2010 (lived near Washburn, ND, for 32 yrs); 7th trip to Frisco; so yes, some of us SoDaks understand.

Was more gearing towards SDSU people. Its not your fault you live in South Dakota however.

[spurman44]

IMHO, living in the area, if you are going to go to a zoo, go to the Fort Worth Zoo.

[kab1one]

IF you go to the JFK site downtown, take the trolley tour that follows the footsteps of Lee Harvey Oswald after the assassination. It goes out of downtown to the movie theater where he went to, the boarding house he lived in prior to the shooting and where he shoot a police officer.

The tour then goes back to dt dallas to the courthouse, jail and takes you on part of the JFK motorcade route.

[KidZer0]

Stopped at the Bone Museum once in OKC, I thought it was pretty cool!

http://skeletonmuseum.com/skeletons-okc.php

[EC8CH]

Need advice on possibly buying tickets to the Cowboys playoff game Saturday night. What's the best platform to buy resale tickets on? Are tickets scanned of your phone for entry? Better to buy now or wait till last minute. Current seats are around $140 for upper level nosebleed which is what I'd be targeting. Thanks for any advice. Never bought NFL tickets before.

[Prime Power]

The National Video Game Museum is only about a mile south of Toyota Stadium. If you like video games and grew up playing them it is a must see. Take your kids and have a great time.

[tke]

Need advice on possibly buying tickets to the Cowboys playoff game Saturday night. What's the best platform to buy resale tickets on? Are tickets scanned of your phone for entry? Better to buy now or wait till last minute. Current seats are around $140 for upper level nosebleed which is what I'd be targeting. Thanks for any advice. Never bought NFL tickets before.Another option if you're able is the Ticketmaster NFL ticket exchange. Buy the GA tickets, get there early and camp out along a rail to watch the game. The tickets are cheaper and you're not up in the nose bleed. If you decide to sit at some point, there are a few cool bars and other places within the stadium. If you're physically unable to stand the whole game this wouldn't be for you though

[wagsabison]

If you end up in the nosebleeds the massive video board isn’t bad to watch the game on. I’ve done vivid seats and stub hub. Both work fine. You can also buy a parking pass ahead of time.


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[EC8CH]

Another option if you're able is the Ticketmaster NFL ticket exchange. Buy the GA tickets, get there early and camp out along a rail to watch the game. The tickets are cheaper and you're not up in the nose bleed. If you decide to sit at some point, there are a few cool bars and other places within the stadium. If you're physically unable to stand the whole game this wouldn't be for you though

Would have two kids in tow. Seahawks are the ones Madden Team. Would be their first NFL game. Deciding how much $ that is worth.

[EC8CH]

If you end up in the nosebleeds the massive video board isn’t bad to watch the game on. I’ve done vivid seats and stub hub. Both work fine. You can also buy a parking pass ahead of time.


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Thanks for the parking pass tip. I see SeatGeek is the official Cowboys ticket partner.

[wagsabison]

Thanks for the parking pass tip. I see SeatGeek is the official Cowboys ticket partner.

Everything is so spread out it’s kind of nice to have an idea where to park ahead of time.


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[MangyOldBison]

Would have two kids in tow. Seahawks are the ones Madden Team. Would be their first NFL game. Deciding how much $ that is worth.

Sounds like it would be worth it all things considered that you mention. Stands to be a great game with a lot of noise and excitement, and the stadium and massive scoreboard are sites to see all by themselves. The ticket buying options already mentioned are good. Like they say, you only go around once, and those kiddos will certainly have something to share coming back to school and memories long term! Since they have not been to an NFL game yet, the roaring sound of that huge crowd will be a big deal all by itself. https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/20-fun-facts-about-arlington-and-cowboys-stadium-1.2659439

https://www.arlington.org/plan/blog/post/11-things-you-absolutely-need-to-know-about-att-stadium/

[MangyOldBison]

Sunday and Monday look like decent golf days. The Tribute is a nice course not too far, but there are plenty more close to Frisco also.

[MNLonghorn10]

I watched the cotton bowl on the video board between Mizzou and Oklahoma state. Make sure you're sidelines but it's awesome.

[NDSUKurt]

If you don't mind going too far out of your way, the World War I Museum in Kansas City and the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in nearby Independence Missouri are ready good - I was there for a teachers conference and I would recommend them. The Federal Reserve in Kansas City is also an interesting tour as well.

[Bison 4 Life]

The edifice of the Federal Reserve is quite impressive. My kids got a bag of shredded money there. https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/18891813_10101414206520929_3048957738932975913_o.j pg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=8fc45a8cd55f726e146635761438e4b6&oe=5CCB257B

[NDSUKurt]

The edifice of the Federal Reserve is quite impressive. My kids got a bag of shredded money there. https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/18891813_10101414206520929_3048957738932975913_o.j pg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=8fc45a8cd55f726e146635761438e4b6&oe=5CCB257B


I have a bag of the shredded money from the Federal Reserve in Atlanta on my desk in my classroom. My students are always amazed by it, and it makes for a great economics discussion in class.

[Bison 4 Life]

I always say my daughter looks like she's there to audit in that picture.

[Vet70]

If you don't mind going too far out of your way, the World War I Museum in Kansas City and the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in nearby Independence Missouri are ready good - I was there for a teachers conference and I would recommend them. The Federal Reserve in Kansas City is also an interesting tour as well.

I visited the library a number of years ago with some friends long after Truman died. His voice was explaining an exhibit and when it was over my smart ass friend said: "Thank you, Harry." Truman replied "Your welcome." :biggrin:

[Bison4peat]

Mean Jean Okerland passed away today. Native of Sisseton, SD. Not much to see in Sisseton, but it's a fun FYI for the many that will travel past in the next couple of days.

[StL Bison Fan]

The edifice of the Federal Reserve is quite impressive. My kids got a bag of shredded money there. https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/18891813_10101414206520929_3048957738932975913_o.j pg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=8fc45a8cd55f726e146635761438e4b6&oe=5CCB257B
Been there. They do not give samples and are not impressed if you ask

[89MTBISON]

Been there. They do not give samples and are not impressed if you ask

One would think as an owner samples would be a given.

[BattleBorn]

Loretta Lynn Buffet in Hurricane Mills, TN, has a giant Bison statue out front!

[KSBisonFan]

If you don't mind going too far out of your way, the World War I Museum in Kansas City and the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in nearby Independence Missouri are ready good - I was there for a teachers conference and I would recommend them. The Federal Reserve in Kansas City is also an interesting tour as well.

The WW1 museum is terrific. You'll want to set aside at least a half day or more for it. You'll be near Union station which also has some great exhibits.

[cx500d]

The edifice of the Federal Reserve is quite impressive. My kids got a bag of shredded money there. https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/18891813_10101414206520929_3048957738932975913_o.j pg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=8fc45a8cd55f726e146635761438e4b6&oe=5CCB257B

There is an actual US Mint printing plant in Ft. Worth, and they give tours. With the government shutdown, I'm not sure if they are affected or not; you would need to call.

https://www.moneyfactory.gov/fortworthtxtours.html

[Son of a Bison]

Mean Jean Okerland passed away today. Native of Sisseton, SD. Not much to see in Sisseton, but it's a fun FYI for the many that will travel past in the next couple of days.

Did not know he was from the area. Was he living in the SD/ND/MN area? Just curious.

[cx500d]

Did not know he was from the area. Was he living in the SD/ND/MN area? Just curious.

I remember his son Todd Okerlund (former gopher hockey player) played prep hockey at Burnsville (MN) High School.

[Vet70]

Did not know he was from the area. Was he living in the SD/ND/MN area? Just curious.

He died in Sarasota Florida.

[B. b. bison]

There is an actual US Mint printing plant in Ft. Worth, and they give tours. With the government shutdown, I'm not sure if they are affected or not; you would need to call.

https://www.moneyfactory.gov/fortworthtxtours.html

*pushes up glasses*

Small correction, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is not a part of the US Mint, though they are both part of the Department of the Treasury.

[cx500d]

*pushes up glasses*

Small correction, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is not a part of the US Mint, though they are both part of the Department of the Treasury.

:facepalm2:

The point being it's in Ft. Worth...and available to tour, maybe, if its not part of the govt shutdown.

[NDSUKurt]

:facepalm2:

The point being it's in Ft. Worth...and available to tour, maybe, if its not part of the govt shutdown.


I have done the tour at the Bureau in Washington DC - it was the worst tour that I have even been on - EVER! I hope that the one in Ft. Worth would be better. (On a side note, the US Mint tour in Philly was awesome, and especially good for little children as well).

[MNLonghorn10]

Anybody mention checking out kleimans new house?

[scottietohottie]

Anybody mention checking out kleimans new house?

I'm sure Hank Jacobs broke the shitter in already.

[westnodak93bison]

IF you go to the JFK site downtown, take the trolley tour that follows the footsteps of Lee Harvey Oswald after the assassination. It goes out of downtown to the movie theater where he went to, the boarding house he lived in prior to the shooting and where he shoot a police officer.

The tour then goes back to dt dallas to the courthouse, jail and takes you on part of the JFK motorcade route.I like history by that is just creepy

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[Power I]

If you are an aviation buff check out the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison. Aircraft from WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam. Easy drive from Frisco.
https://cavflight.org

[cx500d]

If you are an aviation buff check out the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison. Aircraft from WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam. Easy drive from Frisco.
https://cavflight.org

Most of those are flyable. I see them at the Addison Airport turning and burning. These two guys were in front of me at the run-up area this summer; great to watch.

The Gray one is a P63 Kingcobra, and the green one is a P39 Airacobra. There is only a handful, literally, of these still flyable.

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[Power I]

Most of those are flyable. I see them at the Addison Airport turning and burning. These two guys were in front of me at the run-up area this summer; great to watch.

The Gray one is a P63 Kingcobra, and the green one is a P39 Airacobra. There is only a handful, literally, of these still flyable.

8731

Those are pretty rare birds, I would have enjoyed seeing them. They had a great collection and I got to see quite a few I had never seen before. And an F4 like the ones that used to rattle our windows in University Village while we were at NDSU. :)

[GreenfieldBison]

Those are pretty rare birds, I would have enjoyed seeing them. They had a great collection and I got to see quite a few I had never seen before. And an F4 like the ones that used to rattle our windows in University Village while we were at NDSU. :)

I was mowing between some test plots for Plant Pathology back in the day and headed south when one of those F4 jocks lifted off the runway and leveled out low over 19th, all unbeknownst to me. As he overtook me he yanked the stick back and lit the burners. That was how I discovered he was there. Damn near flew off that tractor. Bet he was LHFAO.

[UTH]

Taco Johns in Brookings is awesome

Taco bar at gas station in Brookings is much good.

[Vet70]

I was mowing between some test plots for Plant Pathology back in the day and headed south when one of those F4 jocks lifted off the runway and leveled out low over 19th, all unbeknownst to me. As he overtook me he yanked the stick back and lit the burners. That was how I discovered he was there. Damn near flew off that tractor. Bet he was LHFAO.

Eh, just practicing his close air support. :biggrin:

[cx500d]

Those are pretty rare birds, I would have enjoyed seeing them. They had a great collection and I got to see quite a few I had never seen before. And an F4 like the ones that used to rattle our windows in University Village while we were at NDSU. :)

They took off in formation, did a few laps around the pattern, then did a flyby of a festival going on at the Addison park and came back in. Listening to those V-12's run-up and take off was awesome...Much more impressive than a 4-cylinder Lycoming.

[BisonBabe]

We are checking out the Herd Museum in McKinney today. They have dinasaurs alive exhibit.

[Green1]

We are checking out the Herd Museum in McKinney today. They have dinasaurs alive exhibit.


Saw a movie about that once. I think the yelp reviews of that park were poor.

[Power I]

Just had a meal at Kenny’s Smokehouse in Plano. My new favorite. Brisket and pork ribs. Sorry, no picture.

[Hammersmith]

Most of those are flyable. I see them at the Addison Airport turning and burning. These two guys were in front of me at the run-up area this summer; great to watch.

The Gray one is a P63 Kingcobra, and the green one is a P39 Airacobra. There is only a handful, literally, of these still flyable.

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Those things are so weird. The engine sits behind the pilot and the drive shaft goes underneath the pilot. They also have a heavy cannon mounted in the nose of the propeller as well as 2 heavy machine guns just above that are synced to fire through the propeller and 2 more guns in the wings. Just an odd aircraft used as a stopgap until the Mustang, Thunderbolt and Lightning production got up to speed. We kicked most of them to the Soviet Union where they worked pretty good at middle and low altitudes.

[BisonBabe]

Saw a movie about that once. I think the yelp reviews of that park were poor.


Was actually pretty good value for the money. If you are not into walking not much fun but I really wanted the exercise after so much driving.

[yopaulie]

Just had a meal at Kenny’s Smokehouse in Plano. My new favorite. Brisket and pork ribs. Sorry, no picture.

That's my fave as well. Love their brisket and the gouda mac n cheese.

[Hammerhead]

Just saw two groups of gold and green in a crowd shot at the Cowboys game.