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500 W Las Colinas Blvd | Irving, Texas 75039 (972) 252-7476 | (800) 247-8464 info@irvingtexas.com | irvingtexas.com facebook.com/IrvingTexasCVB twitter.com/VisitIrvingTx
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Welcome to Irving, Texas 2 Getting to and around Irving 6
Staying in Irving
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Hotel location map
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Attractions map
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Dining in Irving
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Irving, Texas will capture your fancy with its easy-going spirit and exceptional opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Whatever your ideal leisure activity, you’ll find it here or near. Championship golf courses. Boutiques, antiques and malls. A world-class equestrian center. Amusement and water parks. First-rate accommodations and dining. Ballet, theatre companies, symphonies and art museums. History, science and nature. Professional football, baseball, basketball, soccer and ice hockey. With a central location between Dallas and Fort Worth, Irving is your gateway to unlimited adventure.
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Getting to and around Irving
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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport – Terminal D
Arriving & Departing
By Bus or Rail
It’s easy to get to Irving. We are centrally located between
Greyhound Bus Lines (214-849-8966, greyhound.com) serves
Dallas and Fort Worth in North Texas, and in the center of the U.S. By air, Irving is less than four hours from any major metropolitan area in the continental U.S.
Irving through its terminal at 969 E Irving Blvd. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (214-749-DART, dart.org) offers convenient service within the Metroplex including commuter rail service on the Trinity Railway Express between Irving’s South Irving Station (Rock Island Rd and O’Connor Rd), West Irving Station
By Air
(Esters Rd and Conflans Dr), downtown Dallas, DFW Airport
If you’re arriving by air, DFW International Airport (972-973-
and downtown Fort Worth. DART also has special services
8888, dfwairport.com) is probably on your itinerary. DFW
for disabled visitors (214-515-7272). Amtrak Rail Service
is one of the world’s busiest airports and serves all national
(214-653-1101 or 800-872-7245, amtrak.com) offers limited
airlines. Ground transportation is available 24 hours a day, 365
passenger service via Dallas Union Station.
days a year via SuperShuttle (817-329-2000, supershuttle. com). If you rent a car, exit the airport via the south entrance
By Car
(Airport Frwy/SH-183), or north via SH-114. Rail access to
You can get to Irving from any direction, including I-35E and
and from DFW Airport is also available from DART’s South
US-75 (north-south), I-30 and I-20 (east-west), and I-45 (from
and West Irving Stations to the Centreport Station, where a
Houston). The city itself is bordered by four highways: I-635
complimentary bus system provides access to each terminal.
to the north, Loop 12 (also known as Northwest Highway)
The Metroplex’s other major airport is Dallas Love Field (214670-6073, dallas-lovefield.com), located at Cedar Springs Rd and Mockingbird Ln in Dallas. Love Field handles more than 100 intrastate and regional flights daily. Shuttle service is available through SuperShuttle.
to the east, I-30 to the south, and SH-360 to the west. The major arteries within the city limits are O’Connor Road and MacArthur Boulevard (north-south), Airport Freeway (SH-183) and Irving Boulevard (east-west). SH-161 runs from far west Irving to far north Irving, offering a shortcut from SH-183 to SH-114 and I-635.
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Local Transportation
Car Rentals
You can explore Irving on foot, and it’s highly recommended
Most rentals are available at the airports, while others offer
in Las Colinas’ Mandalay Canal area, where you can also take advantage of the APT tram system. If you plan to visit
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the neighboring cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, you can drive or take the Trinity Railway Express rail service. n
Shuttle Service Go Yellow Checker Shuttle, (214) 841-1900 and ExecuCar/ SuperShuttle, (817) 329-2000 or (800) 258-3826, offer a
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Taxi Service Cabs are metered at $2.25 minimum, plus $1.80 per each
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additional mile. There is a fuel surcharge when gas exceeds $2/gallon and each additional passenger costs $2. Cabs can
Bus/Rail Service
be hailed at the airports, hotels, in the Las Colinas Urban
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (214-749-DART) offers convenient
Center, in Dallas and in Fort Worth. In other areas, it’s usually
service within the Metroplex including commuter rail service
necessary to call one from your location.
from three Irving Stations: South (201 Rock Island Rd), North
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Executive Taxi Service
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Yellow Cabs (972) 222-2000
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Yellow & Checker Cab Co. (214) 841-1900 (817) 267-5150
(5601 Riverside Dr), and West (4200 Jackson St near Esters Rd) and downtown Dallas. DART also has special services for disabled visitors and for special concerts and events. Amtrak Rail Service (214-653-1101 or 800-872-7245) offers limited passenger service via Dallas Union Station. The Trinity Railway Express (817-215-8600) links downtown Fort Worth, downtown Dallas and DFW Airport. Scheduled train service is provided Monday through Saturday. No regularly scheduled service is available on Sunday, except for special events.
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In Irving, you’ll find excellent hotels and lodging to fit every occasion and budget. Whether you plan to stay overnight, for the weekend or longer, Irving’s 75+ hotels offer you the best in comfort and convenience…and you’re just minutes from everywhere you want to be! Legend ................................................. Accessible Facilities
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Luxury & Full-Service/Meeting Properties 1. Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott 8440 Freeport Pkwy | (972) 929-8800 | (800) 228-9290 marriott.com/DFWAP
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3. DFW Airport Hotel & Conference Center 4440 W Airport Frwy | (972) 399-1010 dfwairporthotelsouth.com
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4. DoubleTree by Hilton – DFW North 4441 W Carpenter Frwy | (972) 929-8181 | (800) 222-TREE dfwairportnorth.doubletree.com
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5. Embassy Suites – DFW Airport South 4650 W Airport Frwy | (972) 790-0093 | (800) 362-2779 www.esdfwsouth.com
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6. Four Seasons Resort and Club 4150 N MacArthur Blvd | (972) 717-0700 | (800) 332-3442 fourseasons.com/dallas
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7. Hilton Garden Inn – DFW Airport South 2001 Valley View Ln | (972) 313-2800 | (877) STAY HGI dfwairportsouth.hgi.com
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8. Hilton Garden Inn – Las Colinas 7516 Las Colinas Blvd | (972) 444-8434 | (877) STAY HGI lascolinas.stayhgi.com
2. Dallas Marriott – Las Colinas 223 W Las Colinas Blvd | (972) 831-0000 | (800) 228-9290 marriott.com/DALCL
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9. NYLO Dallas – Las Colinas 1001 W Royal Ln | (972) 373-8900 | (866) 391 NYLO nylohotels.com/irving
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10. Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas 221 E Las Colinas Blvd | (972) 556-0800 | (800) THE OMNI omnimandalay.com
19. Crossland Economy Studios 3440 W Walnut Hill Ln | (972) 257-9696 | (800) EXT STAY crosslandstudios.com
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11. Park Inn by Radisson – DFW South 4600 W Airport Frwy | (972) 513-0800 | (800) 670-7275 parkinn.com/dallastx_dfwsouth
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12. Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel 4440 W Carpenter Frwy | (972) 929-8400 | (800) 345-5251 sheraton.com/dfwairport
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13. Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport 4545 W Carpenter Frwy | (972) 929-4500 | (800) 937-8461 westin.com/irving
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14. Wyndham Hotel – Las Colinas 110 W Carpenter Frwy | (972) 650-1600 | (800) WYNDHAM wyndhamlascolinas.com
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All-Suite Properties 15. Best Western Plus DFW Airport Suites 5050 W Carpenter Frwy | (972) 870-0530 | (800) WESTERN bestwesterndfwsuites.com
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16. Candlewood Suites Dallas – Las Colinas 5300 Green Park Dr | (972) 714-9990 | (888) CANDLEWOOD candlewoodsuites.com
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17. Comfort Suites – DFW Airport 4700 W Carpenter Frwy | (972) 929-9097 | (800) 4 CHOICE comfortsuitesdfwairport.com
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18. Comfort Suites – Las Colinas 1223 Greenway Cir | (972) 518-0606 | (800) 4 CHOICE lascolinascomfort.com
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20. Extended Stay Deluxe – Green Park 5401 Green Park Dr | (972) 751-0808 | (800) EXT STAY extendedstayhotels.com
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21. Extended Stay Deluxe – Las Colinas 605 Meadow Creek Dr | (972) 871-0117 | (800) EXT STAY extendedstayhotels.com
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22. Hawthorn Suites DFW Airport North 5000 Plaza Dr | (972) 871-1412 | (800) 527-1133 hawthorn.com
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23. Holiday Inn Express – DFW North 4550 W Carpenter Frwy | (972) 929-4499 | (888) HOLIDAY hiexpressdfw.com
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24. Holiday Inn Express – DFW South 4235 W Airport Frwy | (972) 659-1272 | (888) HOLIDAY hiexpress.com/dfwsouth
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25. Holiday Inn Express – Irving North 333 W Carpenter Frwy | (972) 910-0302 | (888) HOLIDAY hiexpress.com
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26. Homestead Studio Suites – DFW North 7825 Heathrow Dr | (972) 929-3333 | (800) EXT STAY homesteadhotels.com/dfw
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27. Homestead Studio Suites – Las Colinas 5315 Carnaby St | (972) 756-0458 | (800) EXT STAY homesteadhotels.com
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28. Homewood Suites Irving – DFW Airport 7800 Dulles Dr | (972) 929-2202 | (800) CALL HOME irvingdfwairport.homewoodsuites.com
37. Staybridge Suites DFW Airport North 2220 Market Place Blvd | (972) 401-4700 | (877) 238-8889 dfwstaybridge.com
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29. Homewood Suites by Hilton – Las Colinas 4300 Wingren Dr | (972) 556-0665 | (800) CALL HOME dallasirving.homewoodsuites.com
38. Studio 6 – DFW Airport South 3950 W Airport Frwy | (972) 790-1950 | (888) 897-0202 staystudio6.com
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30. Hyatt Place Dallas – Las Colinas 5455 Green Park Dr | (972) 550-7400 | (888) HYATT HP hyattplacedallaslascolinas.com
39. Studio 6 Extended Stay – DFW North 4100 W Carpenter Frwy | (972) 929-4008 | (888) 897-0202 staystudio6.com
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31. Hyatt Summerfield Suites 5901 N MacArthur Blvd | (972) 831-0909 | (866) 974-9288 lascolinas.summerfieldsuites.hyatt.com
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32. MainStay Suites – DFW Airport South 2323 Imperial Dr | (972) 257-5400 | (800) 4 CHOICE mainstaysuites.com
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33. Residence Inn by Marriott – DFW North 8600 Esters Blvd | (972) 871-1331 | (800) 331-3131 marriott.com
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34. Residence Inn – Las Colinas 950 W Walnut Hill Ln | (972) 580-7773 | (800) 331-3131 marriott.com
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35. Springhill Suites Dallas – Las Colinas 5800 High Point Dr | (972) 580-1120 | (888) 287-9400 marriott.com
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36. Staybridge Suites Dallas – Las Colinas 1201 Executive Cir | (972) 465-9400 | (800) 238-8000 staybridgesuites.com
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40. TownePlace Suites by Marriott 900 W Walnut Hill Ln | (972) 550-7796 | (800) 331-3131 marriott.com/dalts
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Limited-Service Properties 41. aLoft Las Colinas 122 E Carpenter Frwy | (972) 717-6100 | (877) GO ALOFT aloftlascolinas.com
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42. Comfort Inn – DFW Airport North 5000 W Carpenter Frwy | (972) 929-5757 | (800) 4 CHOICE comfortinn.com
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43. Country Inn & Suites – DFW South 2000 Hard Rock Rd | (972) 399-9874 | (800) 596-2375 countryinndfw.com
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44. Courtyard by Marriott – DFW North 4949 Regent Blvd | (972) 929-4004 | (800) 321-2211 marriott.com
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45. Courtyard by Marriott – DFW South 2280 Valley View Ln | (972) 790-8990 | (800) 321-2211 marriott.com/daliv
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46. Courtyard by Marriott – Las Colinas 1151 W Walnut Hill Ln | (972) 550-8100 | (800) 321-2211 courtyardlascolinas.com
55. La Quinta Inn & Suites – Las Colinas 4225 N MacArthur Blvd | (972) 261-4900 | (800) 531-5900 lq.com
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47. element DFW Airport North 3550 W I-635 | (972) 929-9800 | (877) ELEMENT elementhotel.com/dfwnorth
56. Wingate Inn by Wyndham – DFW North 8220 Esters Blvd | (972) 929-4600 | (800) 228-1000 wingatehotels.com
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48. Fairfield Inn – DFW Airport North 4800 W Carpenter Frwy | (972) 929-7257 | (800) 228-2800 marriott.com/dalfi
57. Wingate Inn by Wyndham – Las Colinas 850 W Walnut Hill Ln | (972) 751-1031 | (800) 228-1000 wingatelascolinas.com
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49. Fairfield Inn & Suites – DFW Airport South 4210 W Airport Frwy | (214) 441-9969 | (800) 228-2800 fairfieldinn.com/dfwsi
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50. Fairfield Inn by Marriott – Las Colinas 630 W Carpenter Frwy | (972) 550-8800 | (800) 228-2800 marriott.com/dalfl
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51. Hampton Inn – DFW South 4340 W Airport Frwy | (972) 986-3606 | (800) HAMPTON dfwairportsouth.hamptoninn.com
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52. Hampton Inn – Las Colinas 820 W Walnut Hill Ln | (972) 753-1232 | (800) HAMPTON hampton-inn.com/hi/dal-lascolinas
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53. La Quinta Inn & Suites – DFW North 4850 W Carpenter Frwy | (972) 915-4022 | (800) 531-5900 lq.com
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54. La Quinta Inn & Suites – DFW South 4105 W Airport Frwy | (972) 252-6546 | (800) 531-5900 lq.com
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Budget Properties 58. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites – Irving 2611 W Airport Frwy | (972) 570-9900 | (888) 315-2378 americasbestvalueinn.com
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59. Best Western Irving Inn & Suites 4110 W Airport Frwy | (972) 790-2262 | (800) WESTERN book.bestwestern.com
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60. Budget Inn 1205 S Loop 12 | (972) 721-1025
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61. Budget Inn & Suites 2440 E Airport Frwy | (972) 438-4022 budgetmotelirving.com
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62. Budget Lodge of Irving 110 W Airport Frwy | (972) 438-2000
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63. Budget Suites of America – Las Colinas 700 Walnut Ridge Dr | (972) 871-9500 | (866) 877-2000 budgetsuites.com
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64. Comfort Inn – DFW Airport South 4940 W Airport Frwy | (972) 790-7979 | (800) 4 CHOICE comfortinn.com
74. Motel 6 – DFW North 7800 Heathrow Dr | (972) 915-3993 | (800) 4 MOTEL 6 motel6.com
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65. The Crossroads Hotel & Suites 3135 E Carpenter Frwy | (972) 894-1900
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66. Days Inn 2200 E Airport Frwy | (972) 438-6666 | (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com
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75. Ramada Inn – DFW Airport North 8205 Esters Blvd | (972) 929-0066 | (800) 2 RAMADA ramada.com
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76. Red Roof Inn – DFW Airport North 8150 Esters Blvd | (972) 929-0020 | (800) 733-7663 redroof.com
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67. Days Inn – DFW North 4325 W Carpenter Frwy | (972) 621-8277 | (800) DAYS INN daysinn.com
77. Sleep Inn – DFW Airport North 4770 Plaza Dr | (972) 929-8888 | (800) 424-6423
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68. Delux Inn 1400 E Airport Frwy | (972) 579-8990
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78. Super 8 Motel – DFW North 4770 W Carpenter Frwy | (214) 441-9000 | (800) 800-8000 super8dfw.com
69. Delux Suites Motel 1409 N Loop 12 | (972) 554-5051
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79. Super 8 Motel – DFW South 4245 W Airport Frwy | (972) 257-1810 | (800) 800-8000
70. Gateway Inn & Suites 1918 E Grauwyler Rd | (972) 870-5019
71. Microtel Inn & Suites – DFW South 3232 W Irving Blvd | (972) 986-7800 | (888) 771-7171 microtelinn.com
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72. Motel 6 510 S Loop 12 | (972) 438-4227 | (800) 4 MOTEL 6 motel6.com
73. Motel 6 – DFW Airport South 2531 W Airport Frwy | (972) 871-0014 | (800) 4 MOTEL 6 motel6.com
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E Special Weekend Packages If you’re looking for a great weekend getaway, look no further than Irving. Throughout the year, Irving hotels offer exceptional savings on a variety of special weekend getaways. During NFL football season, many hotels offer Dallas Cowboys weekend packages that include game tickets, transportation to the stadium and a host of amenities. (If you already have your game tickets, many hotels also offer discounted room rates.) Seasonal weekend and holiday packages are available, too. For details, call toll-free at (800) 247-8464, or visit irvingtexas.com and check out our Hot Deals.
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Hotel location map
Grapevine Mills Mall
Luxury & Full-Service/ Meeting Properties
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All-Suite Properties Limited-Service Properties
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Irving Fun Irving boasts numerous attractions right inside the city limits that are sure to interest and excite your group’s craving for fun. Be sure to visit one – or visit them all! The Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau (972-252-7476,
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Community Concert Band, Irving Symphony Orchestra, Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra, Lone Star Youth Orchestra, Lyric Stage, the New Philharmonic Orchestra of Irving and others. Call 972-252-ARTS for a schedule of events and exhibits. The National Scouting Museum (972-580-2100 or 800303-3047, 1329 Walnut Hill Ln, bsamuseum.org) is home to
500 W Las Colinas Blvd, irvingtexas.com) is a good place to get
the largest collection of Norman Rockwell Scouting-related
your bearings, including free information on local attractions
artwork. The museum’s collection holds nearly 500,000 items
and maps of the surrounding area. Located inside the Irving
and artifacts that depict the history and heritage of Scouting.
Convention Center, open Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
In the master-planned community of Las Colinas is the
Heritage House (972-721-2655, 303 S O’Connor Rd) was built in
magnificent Flower Clock (Hwy 114 and O’Connor Rd), a
1912, and is one of Irving’s oldest homes. Nearby Heritage Park
working timepiece that is adorned year-round with fresh
(Main St at Second St) features a historic train depot and offers
blooms and greenery. Just down the street on O’Connor are
tours daily. Serving as a living history center, the Jackie Townsell
the Mustangs of Las Colinas (O’Connor Rd north of Hwy 114,
Bear Creek Heritage Center (972-721-2501, 3929 Jackson St)
mustangsoflascolinas.com), a breathtakingly realistic sculpture
is one of the finest repositories of African-American culture and
of nine bronze mustangs galloping across a prairie stream. Stroll
heritage in the state. It features the settlers’ earliest homes and
across the plaza of Williams Square to visit the free Mustang
historical displays. Tours available by appointment.
Sculpture Exhibit (972-869-9047, West Tower of Williams
Centennial Park (972-721-2501), located along Delaware Creek in Downtown Irving and just south of Millennium Fountain, features
Square), which includes an informative film about mustangs and the creation of this fabulous sculpture by artist Robert Glen.
Founders Plaza and a commemorative wall depicting the history
Just down the block from the Mustangs is the Mandalay
of Irving through words and pictures etched in the wall.
Canal Walk at Las Colinas. Tree-lined, cobblestone walkways
The Irving Arts Center (972-252-7558, 3333 N MacArthur Blvd, irvingartscenter.com) is a splendid complex that includes two galleries and three auditoriums for year-round exhibits and live performances, including the Irving Ballet Company, Irving
give this waterfront gem a European ambiance. Gondola Adventures (972-506-8037, gondola.com) offers excursions on the Mandalay Canal and Lake Carolyn. Please call for hours of operation, prices and more information.
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Cowboys, equestrians and regular folks alike will enjoy the Las
Trail favored by ’49ers as they journeyed west seeking fortunes
Colinas Equestrian Center & Polo Fields (972-869-0600, 600
of gold. The northern section, Spring Trail Park, includes
E Royal Ln, lascolinasequestrian.com). The facility is home
3.5 miles of primary trail and 2.5 miles of equestrian trail at
to the Las Colinas School of Horsemanship, the first Certified
the intersection of Riverside Dr and Spur 348. The southern
Riding Center in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
secton’s Mountain Creek Preserve, at Nursery and Hunter
Campión Trails Campión Trails (972-721-2501, cityofirving.org/parks-and-
Ferrell roads, includes 1.5 miles of concrete trails, equestrian riding area and a canoe launch.
recreation) is an unexpected delight in the midst of a bustling urban development. Located along the shores of the Trinity River’s Elm and West Forks, Irving’s world-class greenbelt development includes miles of native forest and pristine
Shopping Fun Whether you prefer tracking down bargains, reveling in
river abundant with wildlife and flora. More than 30 miles
haute couture, or simply shopping until you have to drop,
of paved, wheelchair-accessible primary and secondary
you’ll find a little bit of everything in and around Irving.
trails are planned for the greenbelt. An additional 10 miles will be designed as unpaved nature, off-road bicycling and
Irving Mall (972-255-0571) is conveniently located at Belt Line
equestrian trails. Ten parks and other key points offer easy
Rd and Hwy 183, and features more than 150 stores, including
access for residents and visitors on foot, wheels or horseback
Dillard’s, Macy’s, Old Navy, Burlington Coat Factory, Barnes
to canoe landings and sailboat launches, parks with picnic
& Noble and Sears, as well as 9 restaurants and a 14-screen
areas, activity and event plazas, nature centers and historic
stadium-seating cineplex. Fax/copy machine, strollers and free
interpretive facilities, as well as a 156-acre sports complex. Within Campión’s bounds lie several of Texas’ most historic trails and crossings. These include the original Keenan’s Crossing Bridge along the Bird’s Fort Trail, which Sam Houston traveled en route to signing The Treaty of Peace and Friendship in 1843, leading to the end of hostilities with the Indians; and California Crossing, a junction along the California
wheelchairs are available. Sports fans, rush into the Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop (817-8924600, Cowboys Stadium, 1 Legends Way, Arlington) for the largest selection of Dallas Cowboys memorabilia, or glide on in to StarStuff (214-432-3131, Dr Pepper StarCenter, 12700 Stemmons Frwy, Farmers Branch) for Dallas Stars collectibles and authentic hockey gear.
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Attractions map
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Having fun in and around Irving
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas Motor Speedway | L > R
Cowboys, Texas twisters, bluebonnets and the Alamo are immortalized at nearby Grapevine Mills (972-724-4900, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine), the largest value retail and entertainment mall in the state. Grapevine Mills offers an exceptional selection of manufacturers’ outlets, such as The
Sporting Fun Irving is serious when it comes to sports and it is known for the proliferation of sports it enjoys. Located in the center of
Gap Outlet, Neiman Marcus Last Call and Saks Fifth Avenue
Dallas/Fort Worth, its prime location provides easy access
OFF 5th, and big-name superstores and value discounters such
to all of the major sports venues in the area.
as Nike Factory Store. There’s a world of entertainment venues and fun-filled restaurants including Rainforest Cafe, LEGOLAND
Professional Sporting Events
Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium Grapevine and AMC
If you’re in town during football season, nothing beats the
30 Theatres. It’s a shopping experience of truly Texas-sized
excitement of the five-time world champion NFL Dallas Cowboys
proportions. A stop at the customer service center gives out-of-
playing at home in Cowboys Stadium (817-404-0091). If you like
town visitors a free coupon book loaded with savings.
your sports on the rocks, take in an NHL Dallas Stars hockey
In Dallas, shopping aficionados will want to visit Neiman Marcus’ Flagship Store (214-741-6911). Unique gifts await shoppers in the artsy Deep Ellum (Elm St at Commerce St, Dallas) area. Also visit West Village (McKinney Ave at Lemmon
game (214-GO-STARS) at American Airlines Center. To see baseball at its best, visit Rangers Ballpark in Arlington for a Texas Rangers game (817-273-5100). Catch the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center (214-747-MAVS).
Ave) in Uptown Dallas for urban chic stores in a retro setting.
Or take in professional outdoor soccer action with FC Dallas
If “shop ’til you drop” is your style, try the Galleria (972-702-
at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco (214-705-6700). Texas Motor
7100), NorthPark Center (214-361-6345) or The Shops
Speedway (817-215-8500) offers Sprint Cup NASCAR and also
at Park Lane (214-369-0860). While in Fort Worth, stop by
Indy-style racing, while Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie (972-
Sundance Square (817-255-5700) and the Stockyards Station
263-RACE) features horsepower of a different sort with Class
(817-625-9715). Be sure to visit the giant flea market at Traders
1 horse racing. And check out Mesquite ProRodeo (972-285-
Village in Grand Prairie (972-647-2331). With 3 locations in
8777) for a glimpse of Texas’ wilder side.
the DFW Metroplex; Dallas (972-484-3084), Ft. Worth (817750-1800), or Frisco (214-297-4200), Sam Moon Trading Co., wholesaler of women’s handbags, jewelry and accessories, is a must-shop stop.
Golf Courses Irving is a golfer’s dream, with five 18-hole courses within the city limits, and dozens more within a 20-minute drive.
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L > R | Mesquite Championship Rodeo, TPC Golf Course
Having fun in and around Irving
Billy Bob’s Texas, Sundance Square | L > R
Among Irving’s finest courses are the world-class TPC Four
Resort and Club (972-717-0700, 4150 N MacArthur Blvd).
Seasons Resort and Club (972-717-0700, 4150 N MacArthur
M Bar at the Omni Mandalay (972-556-0800, 221 E Las
Blvd) and the adjacent Cottonwood Valley Course; the TPC
Colinas Blvd) is a themed sports bar with plasma TVs featuring
hosts the PGA TOUR’s HP Byron Nelson Championship each
sports programming and billiards.
spring. Golf enthusiasts will also enjoy nearby public courses, including L.B. Houston Municipal Golf Course (214-670-6322, 11223 Luna Rd), Twin Wells Golf Course (972-438-4340, 2000 E Shady Grove Rd), and River Chase Golf Course (972-4628281, 700 River Chase Dr).
Set in a casual country club atmosphere is the Spirit Grille (972-717-7575, 4030 N MacArthur Blvd), open ’til 2 am every day. Cool River Cafe (972-871-8881, 1045 Hidden Ridge), at 23,000 square feet with seating for 500, is living proof that people in Texas do things bigger! The massive dining rooms are done in a ranch-meets-lodge motif; there’s also a cozy
Nightlife Fun
cigar-and-cognac room, a separate billiards area and large bar. The Ranch at Las Colinas (972-506 -7262, 857 W John
While mention of the great state of Texas may call to
Carpenter Frwy) is one of the few places on earth where a hard-
mind images of cowboys and rodeos, Irving and the DFW
working ranch hand and a high-powered businessman could
Metroplex is actually a place where the nightlife scene is just about as hip as anywhere in the country – and you don’t need to know how to wrangle a bull to enjoy it!
dine together and both feel comfortable. Enjoy live music on The Porch most Tuesdays through Saturdays. The giant video walls at Champps Americana (972-373-0333, 855 W Carpenter Frwy) and its eight satellite systems make it a
If shooting the breeze and a game of billiards is your style, enjoy an easy-going evening at the Flatland Grille in the Doubletree – DFW North (972-929-8181, 4441 Hwy 114 at Esters). Big game enthusiasts will appreciate Pitchers Tavern at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott (972-929-8800, 8440 Freeport Pkwy), with large-screen TVs throughout, and a “hungry hour” buffet that’s sure to please, The AllStar Sports Lounge located in the Sheraton Grand Hotel (972-929-8400, 4440 W Carpenter Frwy), or 19 Bar at the Four Seasons
favorite of sports fans. Weekly promotions, including late-night entertainment, keep Champps popular all evening. For authentic Country and Western music and dance, don’t miss the world-famous Billy Bob’s Texas, located in Fort Worth’s Stockyards District (817-624-7117), or Sundance Square (817-255-5700) in downtown Fort Worth. Also, be sure to visit Gilley’s (888-GILLEYS, 1135 S Lamar) in Dallas, which features a 10,000-square-foot dance floor and El Toro, the celebrated mechanical bull from the movie Urban Cowboy.
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L > R | Gilley’s Dallas, Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, African American Museum | L > R
Sfuzzi (214-390-9801, 525 Meadow Creek Dr) harkens back
Works Park (940-349-8800, 2400 Long Rd) in Denton and
to the roots of an old New York City pizzeria, centered on a
The Wet Zone (972-412-6266, 5304 W Main St) in Rowlett.
commitment to serving fresh pizzas and pasta, wonderful wine and beverages, and a dash of great music.
Attractions Listing Family Fun Irving and its surrounding area has long been a favorite destination for adventure-loving families. Whether you’re Texas natives, new residents, or first-time visitors, you’ll
The entertainment choices in or near Irving cover a lot of landscape and satisfy any penchant or preference. Attractions include sculptures, canals, museums and amusement parks, as well as shopping and sporting events.
be amazed by the breathtaking array of recreational
The Arts
attractions and educational experiences Irving has to offer.
African American Museum
Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre
3536 Grand Ave (Fair Park)
2400 Flora St
Dallas | (214) 565-9026
Dallas | (214) 880-0202
aamdallas.org
attpac.org
theme park featuring the Texas Giant, the world’s top-rated
Amon Carter Museum
Gexa Energy Pavilion
wooden roller coaster. Or take an extra day to cool off at one of
3501 Camp Bowie Blvd
1818 First Ave
the water parks in Irving, Cimarron Family Aquatic Park (972-
Fort Worth | (817) 738-1933
Dallas | (214) 421-1111
cartermuseum.org
livenation.com
(972-721-2325, 3701 Conflans Rd); or around the Metroplex,
Bass Performance Hall
Irving Arts Center
including Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (817-265-3356, 1800 E
330 E Fourth St
3333 N MacArthur Blvd
Lamar Blvd) in Arlington, Bedford Splash at Boys Ranch Park
Fort Worth | (817) 212-4200
Irving | (972) 252-7558
(817-952-2380, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr) in Bedford, Hawaiian
basshall.com
irvingartscenter.com
Falls Waterpark (972-675-8888, 4550 N Garland Ave) in
Dallas Museum of Art
Kimbell Art Museum
Garland, NRH2O Family Water Park (817-427-6500, 9001
1717 N Harwood St
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd
Grapevine Hwy) in North Richland Hills, Splash Factory (972-
Dallas | (214) 922-1200
Fort Worth | (817) 654-1034
266-5272, 601 E Grand Prairie Rd) in Grand Prairie, Water
dallasmuseumofart.org
kimbellart.org
For a day of family fun and excitement, Six Flags Over Texas (817-530-6000, 2201 Road to Six Flags) offers a 205-acre
721-6556, 201 Red River Trl) or West Irving Aquatic Center
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L > R | Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie, Irving Heritage District
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth 3200 Darnell St Fort Worth | (817) 738-9215 mamfw.org Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center 2301 Flora St Dallas | (214) 670-3600 meyersonsymphonycenter.com Nasher Sculpture Center 2001 Flora St Dallas | (214) 242-5100 nashersculpturecenter.org Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie 1001 Performance Dr Grand Prairie | (972) 854-5111
Dallas Holocaust Museum/ Center for Education and Tolerance 211 N Record St #100 Dallas | (214) 741-7500 dallasholocaustmuseum.org Fair Park 1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd Dallas | (214) 670-8400 fairparkdallas.org Fort Worth Stockyards 130 E Exchange Ave at N Main St Fort Worth | (817) 625-9715 fortworthstockyards.org Hall of State 3939 Grand Avenue (Fair Park) Dallas | (214) 421-4500 hallofstate.com
verizontheatre.com Irving Heritage District Winspear Opera House
Downtown Irving
2403 Flora St
(972) 721-2655
Dallas | (214) 978-3655
irvingheritage.com
attpac.org
History/Southwestern Culture Dallas Heritage Village 1515 S Harwood St Dallas | (214) 421-5141 dallasheritagevillage.org
Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center 3929 Jackson St Irving | (972) 721-2501 Latino Cultural Center 2600 Live Oak Dallas | (214) 671-0045 dallasculture.org/latinocc
Log Cabin Village, Museum of the American Railroad | L > R
Log Cabin Village
Science & Nature
2100 Log Cabin Village Ln Fort Worth | (817) 392-5881
Campión Trails
logcabinvillage.org Museum of the American Railroad 1105 N Washington St Dallas | (214) 428-0101 museumoftheamericanrailroad.org
Elm Fork of the Trinity River Irving | (972) 721-2501 cityofirving.org/parks-andrecreation Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park 1462 First Ave (Fair Park)
Mustangs of Las Colinas, Williams Square
Dallas | (214) 670-8443
5205 N O’Connor Rd Irving | (972) 869-9047
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
mustangsoflascolinas.com
8525 Garland Rd Dallas | (214) 515-6500
National Scouting Museum 1329 W Walnut Hill Ln Irving | (972) 580-2100 or (800) 303-3047 bsamuseum.org
dallasarboretum.org Dallas World Aquarium, West End 1801 N Griffin St Dallas | (214) 720-2224
Sid Richardson Museum
dwazoo.com
309 Main St Fort Worth | (817) 332-6554
Dallas Zoo
sidrichardsonmuseum.org
650 S RL Thornton Frwy
Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
dallaszoo.com
411 Elm St Dallas | (214) 747-6660
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History/ Omni Theater
jfk.org
Dallas | (214) 670-5656
1600 Gendy St Fort Worth | (817) 255-9300 fwmuseum.org
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L > R | Fort Worth Zoo, River Legacy Park Living Science Center
Having fun in and around Irving
Cowboys Stadium, The Palace of Wax/Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! | L > R
Fort Worth Zoo
Trinity River Audubon Center
Mesquite ProRodeo
Malibu SpeedZone
1989 Colonial Pkwy
6500 Great Trinity Forest Way
1818 Rodeo Dr (I-635 at
11130 Malibu Dr
Fort Worth | (817) 759-7555
(6500 S. Loop 12)
Military Pkwy)
Dallas | (972) 247-RACE
fortworthzoo.com
Dallas | (214) 398-8722
Mesquite | (972) 285-8777
speedzone.com/dallas
trinityriveraudubon.org
mesquiterodeo.com
Sports
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
American Airlines Center
1000 Ballpark Way
Grand Prairie | (972) 263-2391
L.B. Houston Nature Area
2500 Victory Ave
Arlington | (817) 273-5100
palaceofwax.com
Tom Braniff/Wildwood Dr
Dallas | (214) 222-3687
texasrangers.com
Dallas | (214) 670-6367
americanairlinescenter.com
Las Colinas Flower Clock At the intersection of O’Connor Rd and Hwy 114
The Palace of Wax/Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! 601 Palace Pkwy
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Texas Motor Speedway
1800 E Lamar Blvd
Museum of Nature and Science
Cowboys Stadium
3545 Lone Star Cir
Arlington | (817) 265-3356
1 Legends Way
1318 Second Ave and
Fort Worth | (817) 215-8500
sixflags.com
Arlington | (817) 404-0091
3535 Grand Ave (Fair Park)
texasmotorspeedway.com
dallascowboys.com
Dallas | (214) 428-5555 natureandscience.org River Legacy Park Living Science Center 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd at N Cooper St
Six Flags Over Texas
Miscellaneous
2201 Road to Six Flags
2601 Avenue of the Stars
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
sixflags.com
Frisco | (214) 387-5600
Grapevine Mills Mall
drpepperstarcenter.com
3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy
Southfork Ranch
Grapevine | (972) 539-9386
3700 Hogge Rd
legolanddiscoverycenter.com
Parker | (972) 442-7800
Dr Pepper StarCenter
Arlington | (817) 860-6752
Las Colinas Equestrian Center & Polo Fields
riverlegacy.org
600 E. Royal Lane
Arlington | (817) 530-6000
southforkranch.com
Irving | (972) 816-6804 SEA LIFE Aquarium
lascolinasequestrian.com
Grapevine Mills Mall 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy Grapevine | (972) 539-9386 sealifeus.com
Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie
More Fun!
1000 Lone Star Pkwy
available in and around the Metroplex. For more details,
Grand Prairie | (972) 263-RACE
visit us online at irvingtexas.com.
lonestarpark.com
This represents only a small sample of the activities
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When you’re hungry, you won’t have to travel very far or wait too long to satisfy your appetite. But you will have to choose from a long menu of possibilities. From Southwestern cuisine or a home-style meal to elegant dining, no matter what you’re looking for, you’ll find it cooking in Irving. Legend B.............................. Breakfast
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Bennigan’s 660 Walnut Ridge Dr Irving 75038 (972) 753-7800 bennigans.com L | D | $
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Cheddar’s 700 W LBJ Frwy (I-635) Irving 75063 (972) 409-0300 cheddars.com L | D | $ | O
Buffalo Wild Wings 1200 Market Place Blvd Irving 75063 (972) 432-0011 buffalowildwings.com L | D | $ The Cellar Restaurant & Bar 220 E Las Colinas Blvd #260S Irving 75039 (972) 772-6438 cellar220.com L | D | $ Champps Americana 855 W Carpenter Frwy Irving 75039 (972) 373-0333 champps.com L | D | $-$$
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Smash Burger 975 W Carpenter Frwy Irving 75039 (214) 302-2681 smashburger.com L | D | $ Spirit Grille 4030 N MacArthur Blvd #112 Irving 75038 (972) 717-7575 spiritgrille.com L | D | $
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Five Guys Burgers and Fries 6440 N MacArthur Blvd #110 Irving 75039 (972) 409-7230 fiveguys.com L | D | $ Glory House Bistro 109 South Main St Irving 75060 (972) 259-1123 gloryhousecatering.com L | D | $-$$ | O | F In-N-Out Burger 6501 N MacArthur Blvd Irving 75039 (800) 786-1000 in-n-out.com L | D | $
Barbecue Dickey’s Barbecue 5330 N MacArthur Blvd Irving 75247 (972) 580-1917 dickeys.com L | D | $ Red Hot & Blue 5910 N MacArthur Blvd #157 Irving 75039 (972) 402-0225 rhnb.com L | D | $ Sonny Bryan’s 4030 N MacArthur Blvd #222 Irving 75038 (972) 650-9564 sonnybryans.com L | D | $
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Spring Creek Barbeque 3514 W Airport Frwy Irving 75061 (972) 313-0987 springcreekbarbeque.com L | D | $ | O Tommy’s Bar-B-Que 2840 W Irving Blvd Irving 75061 (972) 986-0559 L | D | $
Pei Wei Asian Diner 7600 N MacArthur Blvd Irving 75063 (972) 373-8000 peiwei.com L | D | $
Argentina Bakery 3401 W Airport Frwy #112 Irving 75062 (972) 252-4809 argentinabakery.com L | $ | F
Rice 1 Roll Oriental Cafe 7750 N MacArthur Blvd #135 Irving 75063 (972) 506-7423 rice1roll.com L | D | $
Cool River Cafe 1045 Hidden Ridge Rd Irving 75038 (972) 871-8881 coolrivercafe.com L | D | $$-$$$ | O
Royal Chopstix 1600 Marketplace Blvd Irving 75063 (972) 401-0933 L | D | $
Jericho Cuisine 1885 Esters Rd #140 Irving 75061 (972) 790-6600 jerichocuisine.com L | D | $-$$ | F
Chinese China Pavilion 2950 N Belt Line Rd Irving 75062 (972) 258-1111 chinapavilionirvingtx.com L | D | $ | F Empress of China 2648 N Belt Line Rd Irving 75062 (972) 252-7677 L | D | $
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Panda Bar-B-Que 4104 W Airport Frwy Irving 75062 (972) 790-9999 L | D | $
Eclectic African Village Restaurant 3003 N Belt Line Rd Irving 75062 (972) 570-1111 africanvillagerestaurant.com L | D | $-$$ | F Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill 5910 N MacArthur Blvd Irving 75039 (972) 401-3900 alibabamedgrill.com L | D | $$
Kasbah Grill 2851 Esters Rd Irving 75062 (214) 596-9206 L | D | $-$$ | F
Family/Cafeteria Denny’s 4115 W Airport Frwy Irving 75062 (972) 252-8328 dennys.com B | L | D | $
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Greek Veranda Greek Cafe 5433 N MacArthur Blvd Irving 75038 (972) 518-0939 verandacafe.com L | D | $-$$
Home-Style Cooking Joe’s Coffee Shop 425 W Irving Blvd Irving 75060 (972) 253-7335 joes-coffee-shop.com B | L | D | $ | F Le Peep 4 835 N O’Connor Rd #100 Irving 75062 (972) 717-0422 lepeep.com B | L | $ Mama’s Daughters’ Diner 2412 W Shady Grove Dr Irving 75060 (972) 790-2778 mamasdaughtersdiner.com B | L | D (Mon-Fri Only) | $
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Po’ Melvin’s 4070 N Belt Line Rd #100 Irving 75038 (972) 255-3919 pomelvins.com B (Sat-Sun Only) | L | D | $ Southern Recipe 2200 W Walnut Hill Ln Irving 75038 (972) 594-0352 B | L | D | $ | F
Hotel Restaurants BlueFire Grill (Westin DFW Airport) 4545 W Carpenter Frwy Irving 75063 (972) 929-4500 Ex 2607 L | D | $-$$$ | O Cafe 110 (Wyndham Hotel – Las Colinas) 110 W Carpenter Frwy Irving 75039 (972) 650-1600 B | L | D | $ O Café on the Green (Four Seasons Resort and Club) 4150 N MacArthur Blvd Irving 75038 (972) 717-2420 fourseasons.com/dallas/ dining B | L | D | $$-$$$ | O Capistrano’s (Embassy Suites) 4650 W Airport Frwy Irving 75062 (972) 513-0116 www.myccinc.com L | D | $-$$ | O Circle Spur (DFW Hotel & Conf Ctr) 4440 W Airport Frwy Irving 75062 (972) 399-1010 B | L | D | $
Flatland Grille (DoubleTree DFW North) 4441 W Highway 114 Irving 75063 (972) 929-8181 B | L | D | $-$$ JW’s Steakhouse (DFW Airport Marriott) 8440 Freeport Pkwy Irving 75063 (972) 929-8800 emarketing360.com/marriott/ tx/dfwm/dining.html D | $$-$$$ The Market (Westin DFW Airport) 4545 W Carpenter Frwy Irving 75063 (972) 929-4500 B | $ One 14 Restaurant and Wine Cellar (Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel) 4440 W Carpenter Frwy Irving 75063 (972) 929-7507 sheraton.com/dfwairport B | L | D | $-$$ | O Trevi’s (Omni Mandalay) 221 E Las Colinas Blvd Irving 75039 (972) 869-5550 omnihotels.com B | L | D | $$-$$$
Trinity River Grill (DFW Airport Marriott) 8440 Freeport Pkwy Irving 75063 (972) 929-8800 emarketing360.com/marriott/ tx/dfwm/dining.html B | L | $-$$
Indian Amruth Indian Kitchen 1049 W Rochelle Rd Irving 75062 (972) 252-7470 amruthdallas.com L | D | $-$$ | F Chaat Cafe 6550 N MacArthur Blvd #100 Irving 75039 (972) 506-7444 chaatcafedallas.com L | D | $-$$ Masala Wok 7447 N MacArthur Blvd #175 Irving 75063 (972) 409-0000 masalawok.com L | D | $ Mayuri Indian Restaurant 1102 W LBJ Frwy (I-635) Irving 75063 (972) 910-8788 mayuri.com L | D | $$
Our Place Indian Cuisine 8150 N MacArthur Blvd #150 Irving 75063 (214) 574-7117 ourplaceusa.net L | D | $-$$ Paradise Indian Restaurant 7300 N MacArthur Blvd #130 Irving 75063 (214) 574-8500 www.txbiryani.com L | D | $-$$ Pasand Indian Cuisine 2600 N Belt Line Rd Irving 75062 (972) 594-0693 pasandrestaurant.com L | D | $$ Ruchi Palace 8604 N MacArthur Blvd Irving 75063 (972) 831-9200 ruchipalace.com L | D | $-$$ | F Samosa Hut and Grill 1129 Coker St Irving 75062 (972) 255-1894 samosahutandgrill.com L | D | $ | F
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Dining in Irving Midori Sushi 4020 N MacArthur Blvd #114 Irving 75038 (972) 887-1818 L | D | $-$$
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Italian Angelo’s Spaghetti & Pizza House 1330 W Pioneer Dr Irving 75061 (972) 254-7242 angelosspaghetti.com L | D | $-$$ | O Boston’s 1100 Market Place Blvd Irving 75063 (972) 869-2210 bostons.com L | D | $ Bruno’s 9462 N MacArthur Blvd Irving 75063 (972) 556-2465 brunosristorante.com L | D | $$ | O | F Carino’s Italian 510 W IH 635 Irving 75063 (972) 409-0530 carinos.com L | D | $$ Cavalli Pizza 3601 Regent Blvd Irving 75063 (972) 915-0001 cavallipizza.com L | D | $
i Fratelli 7701 N MacArthur Blvd Irving 75063 (972) 501-9700 ifratelli.net L | D | $-$$ | F Italian Cafe 387 E Las Colinas Blvd #120 Irving 75039 (972) 401-0000 italianitaliancafe.com L | D | $-$$ Michael’s Italian Kitchen 8140 N MacArthur Blvd #130 Irving 75063 (972) 409-1145 michaelsitaliankitchen.com L | D | $-$$ | F Olive Garden 4001 W Airport Frwy Irving 75062 (972) 258-5191 olivegarden.com L | D | $-$$ Sal’s Italian Restaurant 5465 N MacArthur Blvd Irving 75038 (972) 580-7700 L | D | $-$$ Sfuzzi 525 Meadow Creek Dr Irving 75039 (214) 390-9801 sfuzzirestaurant.com L | D | $-$$
Japanese Benihana Las Colinas 5400 Whitehall Irving 75038 (972) 550-0060 benihana.com L | D | $$-$$$ Blue Fish 925 W Carpenter Frwy #100 Irving 75039 (972) 385-3474 thebluefishsushi.com L (Mon-Fri Only) | D | $-$$ Hanaki 3045 N Belt Line Rd Irving 75062 (972) 570-5151 L | D | $-$$ Hanasho 2938 N Belt Line Rd Irving 75062 (972) 258-0250 hanashojapaneserestaurant. com L (Mon-Fri Only) | D | $-$$ Jinbeh Japanese Restaurant 301 E Las Colinas Blvd #301 Irving 75039 (972) 869-4011 jinbeh.com L (Mon-Fri Only) | D | $-$$
Maki Boy 3455 N Belt Line Rd #104 Irving 75062 (972) 252-7400 L | D | $ | F
Mexican/Southwestern/ Tex-Mex 7 Salsas 8140 N MacArthur Blvd #100 Irving 75063 (972) 402-0777 7salsas.com L | D | $-$$ | F Chipotle 7717 N MacArthur Blvd Irving 75063 (972) 501-9925 chipotle.com L | D | $ Danal’s 508 N O’Connor Rd Irving 75062 (972) 254-2666 B | L | D | $-$$ Doña Lencha Restaurant and Taqueria 1900 N Story Rd Irving 75061 (972) 790-8813 B | L | D | $-$$ |
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El Chico 2305 W Airport Frwy Irving 75062 (972) 659-1662 elchico.com L | D | $ Freebirds World Burrito 7601 N MacArthur Park Blvd Irving 75063 (972) 869-3500 freebirds.com L | D | $ La Cueva Mexican Restaurant 207 E 2nd St Irving 75060 (972) 259-3973 L | D | $ | F La Margarita 2922 N Belt Line Rd Irving 75062 (972) 570-1137 la-margarita.com L | D | $-$$ Mi Cocina 7750 N MacArthur Blvd #150 Irving 75063 (469) 621-0451 mcrowd.com L | D | $ | O On the Border ontheborder.com 2400 N Belt Line Rd Irving 75062 (972) 570-5032 L | D | $ | O
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Tortas Y Tacos Michoacan 1714 E Irving Blvd Irving 75060 (972) 438-3020 L | D | $ Via Reál 4020 N MacArthur Blvd #100 Irving 75038 (972) 650-9001 viareal.com L | D | $-$$ | F
Sandwiches/Salad/Soup Baker Brothers American Deli 7300 N MacArthur Blvd #140 Irving 75063 (972) 501-0520 bakerbrosdeli.com L | D | $ Einstein Brothers Bagels 5330 N MacArthur Blvd #100 Irving 75038 (972) 756-2875 einsteinbros.com B | L | $
1220 Market Place Blvd Irving 75063 (214) 574-8900 L | D | $
Granada Market & Deli 387 E Las Colinas Blvd #106 Irving 75039 (972) 830-8445 granadamarket.com L | D | $
Taco Diner 5904 N MacArthur Blvd #150 Irving 75039 (972) 401-2691 mcrowd.com L | D | $
Jason’s Deli 7707 N MacArthur Blvd #100 Irving 75063 (972) 432-0555 jasonsdeli.com L | D | $
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Outta the Oven 7979 N MacArthur Blvd #130 Irving 75063 (972) 869-0015 outtatheoven.com B | L | D | $ Potbelly Sandwiches 7717 N MacArthur Blvd #150 Irving 75063 (972) 556-0081 potbelly.com L | D | $ Souper Salad 3401 W Airport Frwy #103 Irving 75062 (972) 255-9526 soupersalad.com L | D | $ Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes 1820 Market Place Blvd Irving 75063 (972) 830-9200 souplantation.com L | D | $ Urban Eatz 5910 N MacArthur Blvd #151, Irving 75035 (972) 869-3533 urbaneatz.com L | D | $
Steaks/Seafood The Keg Steakhouse and Bar 859 W Carpenter Frwy Irving 75039 (972) 556-9188 kegsteakhouse.com L (Mon-Fri Only) | D | $$-$$$ | O Outback Steakhouse 3510 W Airport Frwy Irving 75062 (972) 399-1477 outback.com L | D | $$-$$$ Pappy’s Catfish & Oyster Bar 831 N Belt Line Rd Irving 75061 (972) 790-7650 pappyscatfish.webs.com L | D | $ | F The Ranch at Las Colinas 857 W Carpenter Frwy Irving 75039 (972) 506-7262 theranchlc.com L | D | $$-$$$ Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe 1414 Market Place Blvd Irving 75063 (972) 373-9400 razzoos.com L | D | $$
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Dining in Irving
Dining in Irving Rainforest Cafe 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy Grapevine 76051 (972) 539-5001 rainforestcafe.com L | D | $$ Texas de Brazil 15101 Addison Rd Addison 75001 (972) 385-1000 texasdebrazil.com L (Mon-Fri Only) | D | $$$ |
Red Lobster 4205 W Airport Frwy Irving 75062 (972) 659-0104 redlobster.com L | D | $-$$
Pad Thai 3311 W Walnut Hill Ln Irving 75038 (972) 252-1718 L | D | $
Rockfish 7400 N MacArthur Blvd Irving 75063 (214) 574-4111 rockfish.com L | D | $$
Piman Asian Bistro 4835 N O’Connor Rd #106 Irving 75062 (972) 650-0001 pimanasian.com L | D | $-$$
Saltgrass Steak House 560 W LBJ Frwy (I-635) Irving 75039 (972) 373-9944 saltgrass.com L | D | $-$$ Top Cat 1605 E Old Irving Rd Irving 75060 (972) 445-0993 L | D | $
Thai Bangkok Orchid 3311 W Airport Frwy Irving 75062 (972) 252-7770 bangkokorchidthai.com L | D | $-$$ | F Blu Ginger Thai Cafe 6550 N MacArthur Blvd #150 Irving 75039 (972) 373-9799 blugingerthaicafe.com L | D | $-$$ | F
Thai Chili 397 E Las Colinas Blvd Irving 75039 (972) 831-0797 L | D | $-$$
Hard Rock Cafe 2211 N Houston St Dallas 75219 (469) 341-7625 hardrock.com L | D | $$-$$$
Villa’s Grill 137 S Main St Irving 75060 (972) 259-2939 villasgrill.com L | D | $$ | F
Love & War in Texas 2505 E Grapevine Mills Cir Grapevine 76051 (972) 724-5557 loveandwarintexas.com L | D | $$$ Magic Time Machine 5003 Belt Line Rd Dallas 75254 (972) 980-1903 magictimemachine.com L (Sat-Sun Only) | D | $$-$$$ |
Theme Restaurants Boi Na Braza Brazilian Steak House 4025 William D. Tate Avenue Grapevine 76051 (817) 329-5514 boinabraza.com D | $$$ | O Fogo de Chao 4300 Belt Line Rd Addison 75001 (972) 503-7300 fogodechao.com L (Mon-Fri Only) | D | $$$
Medieval Times 2021 N Stemmons Frwy Dallas 75207 (214) 761-1801 medievaltimes.com D (Wed-Sun Only) | $$$ |
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Vietnamese I Luv Pho 8350 N MacArthur Blvd #100 Irving 75063 (972) 402-9799 iluvpho.com L | D | $ | F
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Pho Empire 3591 N Belt Line Rd Irving 75062 (972) 594-7259 phoempire.com L | D | $ | F Pho Que Huong 7447 N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving 75063 (972) 869-1935 L | D | $
Fast Food Options All your favorite “fast food” chains are represented in Irving, too. Rest assured every major street includes favorites like Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Jack in the Box, KFC, Long John Silver’s, McDonald’s, Quiznos, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s and more.
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Important numbers Emergencies In an emergency, dial 911. 24-hour emergency medical services are available at Las Colinas Medical Center (972-9692000) located at 6800 N MacArthur Blvd between SH-161 and SH-114, and Baylor Medical Center at Irving (972-579-8100) located at 1901 N MacArthur Blvd at SH-183. Irving Coppell Surgical Hospital (972-868-4000) is available during certain hours and is located at 400 W I-635. Visitor Information Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau (972-252-7476, 500 W Las Colinas Blvd, irvingtexas.com) is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and provides assistance to visitors, including complimentary visitor guides and maps. Detailed visitor information is also available at irvingtexas.com. The Greater Irving/Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce (214-2178484, 5201 N O’Connor Blvd #100, irvingchamber.com) can offer relocation and area business information. Post Office Mailboxes and postage stamp vending machines are accessible 24 hours daily in the lobby of Irving’s Main Post Office (800-275-8777, 2701 W Irving Blvd). Window hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 6 pm, and Saturday 9 am to noon. Area Codes & Directory Assistance Irving and Dallas/Fort Worth require 10-digit dialing. Irving and the suburbs surrounding Dallas are located mostly within area code 972. Dallas is located in area codes 214 and 469. Calls between these three area codes are local calls. Calls made to Fort Worth, area code 817, usually are long distance. Local directory assistance is available by dialing 1411. Directory assistance for telephone numbers outside the Irving calling area is available by dialing 1 + area code + 555-1212.