Northwest DFW Visitors Guide
The northwest area of Dallas Fort Worth is a growing area that offers much for both families and businesses. From affordable real estate, to a thriving local economy, the northwest area of DFW as well as the rest of the metroplex show no signs of slowing. With a population of over 6.3 million, the DFW metroplex is growing rapidly and much of that growth is neaded north and west into the area some refer to as the "Alliance Corridor". Be sure to check for events that might be coming up in the area and review the local directory in the area to the right for something you may need while your here.
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Area Background and History
As the DFW metroplex has grown, so too has the various communities that make up the metroplex. Each has its own history and story to tell. Many areas grew as population spread out from the major cities of Fort Worth and Dallas, along the paths of the rail lines and major interestate and highways. See the links below for historical information on a specific area in northwest DFW.
Justin
Ponder
Fort Worth
Keller
Krum
Decatur
Denton
Argyle
Haslet
Roanoke
Employment
There are a wide variety of employers in the area. Texas has so far, been among the leading states in terms of new job growth, even during the recession. Below are a few good places to start your job search:
Careerbuilder.com
Monster.com
DFW Craigslist
Dice.com
Getting Around Town
Relocating to the area or just visiting? If your flying in, the Fort Worth Meachum Airport is an international hub for air travel. The major travel routes such as US Interstate 35, US Interstate 20 or Hwy 114 move an estimated tens of millions of dollars in goods each day into and out of the DFW area. Highways 121 and 820 also move tens of thousands of cars and trucks each day. If your trying to get around in the metroplex, you can remember the main roads as follows. Coming south, I-35 splits around Denton into I-35 W (into Fort Worth) and I-35 E (into Dallas). From Houston or Waco, you will either come up I-45 or I-35. Again, I-35 splits this time heading north around Hillsboro into I-35 W (into fort Worth) and I-35 E (into Dallas). Coming in from the west, you will most likely be coming in from I-20, and from the east you will come in on either I-30 or I-20. Once in town, depending on where your going, there are a number of routes mentioned above that can will take you most of the way.
Some congestion points to be aware of are:
- Highway 121 near the DFW International Airport
- Highway 121 near the merger of I-635
- I-30 in fort worth, exiting onto I-35 W northbound
(this area can be bad on race days) - Dallas I-35 E southbound at the I-30 exit
Places To Eat
Check out the Food and Dining section. If your visiting the Texas Motor Speedway, there are several good restaraunts within 10 minutes drive in either direction. You just need to find them and DFWNorthwest.com is here to help.
Local Attractions
Texas Motor Speedway
Cabelas
Eagle Mountain Lake
Lake Ray Robers
Grapevine Lake
Six Flags
Places To Stay
Check the Travel and Transportation section of the directory to the right.