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Fair Park

Fair Park

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    Darlin O.
    "Chinese lantern festival its a must!"(3 Tips)
    Jorge E.
    "where Big Tex"(3 Tips)
    Bill L.
    "Big Texas Choice"(2 Tips)
    Melanie G.
    "Take the DART to Fair Park, it's cheaper & makes life easier"(4 Tips)
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  • Asti P.
    Asti PowellMarch 30, 2012
    This is a GREAT place to take the family for education AND fun! Fair Park is home to a Children's Aquarium, several museums, & the Texas Discovery Garden! PLUS superior architecture & a rich history! Read more
    Upvoted Sep 30
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    Dallas Foodie (Danielle G.)September 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    There is nothing to dislike about "Fried Picnic on a Stick": spicy chicken, pickles, and tator tots fried and dipped in ranch, BBQ, or honey mustard sauce. It's enough for a meal at the fair!
  • Reneeshia M.
    Reneeshia McIntyreMay 19, 2013
    Come enjoy the Summer Adventure that opened new this summer @ Fair Park. Admission opens the door to lots of rides, games, food and fun. See you there!
  • Social N.
    Social News NetworkApril 18, 2013
    Everything's bigger in Texas including the state fair. In addition to the delicious fried foods, rides, long lines, the obligatory Red River Rivalry game falls on a weekend during the fair.
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    Dallas Foodie (Danielle G.)September 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Surprisingly delicious little snack, "Fried Mexican Fire Cracker" contains shredded chicken, cheese, and jalapeños in a fresh-made masa dough— nice flavor change-up from the food coated in fry batter.
  • Val D.heart icon on user image
    Val DiazDecember 22, 2017
    Loved being back in Fair Park!!! Had an awesome time at the Texas State Fair! Brought back a lot of childhood memories.
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    Dallas Foodie (Danielle G.)September 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    "Chicken Fried Cactus Bites" with jalapeño ranch dipping sauce or agave nectar sauce were spicier than most of us liked. Closest comparison is like eating spicy fried green beans.
  • Staci S.heart icon on user image
    Staci StevensJanuary 8, 2017
    I've grown up in Dallas and will always love Fair Park. Fun to visit in off season or during the fair. Love the architecture.
  • TheSagBartender
    TheSagBartenderSeptember 26, 2015
    I am working the fair but wear comfortable shoes, drink plenty of water, ride the dart and save on parking , and have fun! :-):-):-)
  • Randall W.heart icon on user image
    Randall WhiteJanuary 24, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    An Art Deco landmark created for the 1936 Texas Centennial and now home to museums, performance venues, festivals, The (authentic) Cotton Bowl, football games, and the State Fair of Texas. Read more
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    Dallas Foodie (Danielle G.)September 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Three-cheese mac 'n' cheese is baked, battered, and fried, then placed on a beef party on a bun, served with waffle fries. From a foodie standpoint, it tastes like 3 foods from the grocery freezer.
  • Chevrolet
    ChevroletOctober 8, 2012
    Want to test drive your favorite Chevy? Need to recharge your phone? How about taking a shot at the pitching challenge? Do all of this and more at the Chevrolet Town Square!
  • Jhannet S.heart icon on user image
    Jhannet SanchezDecember 5, 2013
    Chinese Lantern Festival is still open it is beautiful and you learn so much about their culture.
  • Ami H.
    Ami H.October 4
    30 or so left of the more than 50 art deco buildings constructed for the Texas Centenial Exposition Worlds Fair
  • Ray L.heart icon on user image
    Ray LopesAugust 27, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    I really like this place and the great events it held like the annual Texas State Fair and the Untappd Beer Festival!
  • Jennifer S.
    Jennifer SperaJanuary 12, 2010
    the texas state fair is the best in the nation! love the art deco architecture of the buildings. many childhood memories of fair park... also it is a great place to roller blade Read more
  • Marci G.heart icon on user image
    Marci GlennonOctober 11, 2018
    Was at state fair for the very first time so much fun my son took me his first time food was good didn’t go on any rides too old for that very tired when I left
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    Cash for Cars DallasOctober 29, 2013
    It's so fun and the best part is the Auto Show in Dallas is the best
  • Nick S.heart icon on user image
    Nick ShankerOctober 23, 2017
    Great for concerts and the Texas Fair. Take Dart instead of driving
  • Nina K.heart icon on user image
    Nina KOctober 19, 2015
    Had a great time at the fair bit a little crowded. Wear your walking shoes.
  • Anthony L.
    Anthony LylesOctober 8, 2013
    Big Tex, corny dog, turkey leg, funnel cake! What more could you ask for?
  • Asti P.
    Asti PowellMarch 30, 2012
    The State Fair of Texas, a 24-day event boasting "entertainment, education, exposition, and organization" is held annually here!! Read more
  • Jorge E.
    Jorge EMarch 26, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Check out the Texas Museum of Automotive History at Grand Place (next to where Big Tex usually stands)
  • Janet B.
    Janet ButcherOctober 12, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything
  • Don D.heart icon on user image
    Don DiamantOctober 20, 2015
    This is where the Texas State Fair is held and the Cotton Bowl resides.
  • Russ U.heart icon on user image
    Russ UNTOctober 26, 2015
    Big Texas Beerfest every year in Spring takes place in the Automotive building
  • Ed V.
    Ed VargasOctober 12, 2014
    The Great State Fair of Texas (24 days every October of everything that makes Texas unique )
  • Mariel O.
    Mariel OlaizolaOctober 18, 2014
    I love it, it's a really nice play for family
  • Maggie M.
    Maggie MacGDecember 23, 2016
    Love to come here for the State Fair and the Chinese Lantern Festival.
  • Asti P.
    Asti PowellMarch 30, 2012
    Fair Park was the site of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition. Fifty years later it was designated a National Historic Landmark! Read more
  • Bill L.
    Bill LowrySeptember 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Big Texas Choice Awards - I'm rooting for "Deep Fried Breakfast for Dinner"
  • Rosaura R.heart icon on user image
    Rosaura RomeroOctober 18, 2015
    Fletcher's Corn Dogs and the Belgium waffles are the best!
  • Jim O.heart icon on user image
    Jim OttoOctober 25, 2019
    Have to come back to Texas occasionally for the fletchers corny dogs and the auto show.
  • Colin S.heart icon on user image
    Colin StarkOctober 13, 2017
    Make sure you go and see Big Tex!
  • Eloina G.
    Eloina GoodOctober 22, 2013
    Love the Fair Park always leave with a empty wallet but a happy belly.
  • Timothy M.
    Timothy MöhleMay 6, 2015
    Fun events but so underutilized throughout the year.
  • Jacqueline K.
    Jacqueline KluverOctober 14, 2013
    The sweet potato twister with marshmallow creme is delicious!
  • Shon W.heart icon on user image
    Shon WSeptember 30, 2015
    Great shopping and entertainment venues dining
  • al l.heart icon on user image
    al ludwigsMay 21, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    A great place to have fun while watching the games.
  • Michael.     E H.heart icon on user image
    Vaccination got my 2nd. Lines good people happy shot not bad
  • al l.heart icon on user image
    al ludwigsMay 20, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    I recommend front row seating and popcorn with a soda.
  • Eva H.
    Eva HallJanuary 25, 2013
    Its alwsys good to visit all kinds of places in your home town.
  • Aaron B.
    Aaron Bussell-BoazMarch 29, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    No golden gate park, no central park, but dank it, we got FAIR PARK! Much love.
  • Mindy
    MindyOctober 13, 2013
    Bring some Tums if you plan on eating something---fried food galore!
  • Bruce C.heart icon on user image
    Bruce ClayOctober 21, 2016
    Corn dogs and the automobile building
  • Lovely G.heart icon on user image
    Lovely G.March 8, 2015
    Huge park great for events.
  • @CedarHillMomheart icon on user image
    @CedarHillMomMay 10, 2014
    #namidallas
  • HTEDance
    HTEDanceSeptember 27, 2014
    Fun place. I remember this park from when I was a kid.
  • Asti P.
    Asti PowellMarch 30, 2012
    Fair Park was designated by the American Planning Association a Great Place in America! Check it out: http://planning.org/greatplaces/
  • Darlin O.
    Darlin OrdonezSeptember 30, 2013
    Chinese lantern festival its a must!
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