According the Commerce Department, Americans spent less on travel and tourism for the first time since the September 11th attacks. Americans who are taking time off are staying closer to home. Kelly Evans, writing for the Wall Street Journal, observed that “For their part, Americans are sharply scaling back vacation plans, canceling trips outright or trading down to cheaper options.”
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Fortunately, Dallas-Fort Worth residents don’t need to leave town to find ways to stimulate the local economy and enjoy a mini-vacation. Turn off the cell phone, shut down the blackberry, and enjoy a DFW mini vacation with the boys:
- Take in a Dallas Stars game: Maybe this is the year that the Stars make a serious run at the Stanley Cup in one of the NHL’s toughest divisions. Nothing like being close enough to see Stars defensemen crush opponents against the boards. http://stars.nhl.com.
- Hit the Links in Dallas Fort Worth: With terrific March weather, why not take the Pings out of the garage and hit some of America’s finest golf courses. You know you ought to take a day and see just how good the greens are at TPC at Los Colinas.
- Discover Good Eating in Watauga, TX: Fort Worth has some of the best eating in America. From mouthwatering Chicken Marsala to tender New York Strip, why not get some chow at a great family owned gourmet restaurant in Watauga, TX? Check out the Chef Point Café before Food Network host Guy Fieri shares the secret with the whole world.
- Take a dream car drive in Dallas, Texas: Ever longed for the chance to drive a car that Michael Schumacher test drove? Ever wondered what it would be like to let a Lamborghini Gallardo loose on a lonely stretch of asphalt? DFW Drive Your Dream can fulfill you dream car driving fantasy close to home. Drive five of the world’s most sought after cars back-to-back in a half-day exotic car driving experience that costs a lot less than a Dallas Audi R8 rental
(Drive Your Dream Tour photo taken by Josh Davis and used with permission.)
This article written by SE friendly content writer Eric Anderson. Eric’s recent writing projects include copy for a vintage costume jewelry website and a Dallas car storage website.
