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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Southlake
One day covers Southlake Town Square shopping, a park walk and a Dragon Stadium game; add a night only if you need airport‑close lodging.
Southlake is a small Texas suburb of Dallas‑Fort Worth with a high‑end shopping district, a major high‑school football stadium and easy access to DFW Airport. Most visitors spend a few hours; a night is optional for airport‑proximate stays.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–$80 excl. lodging · Mid $80–$130 excl. lodging · High $130+ excl. lodging (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–$4 |
| Fast‑food meal | $8–$12 |
| Movie ticket (14‑screen theater) | $12–$15 |
| Parking (Town Square, 2 h) | $5–$8 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- ≈10 min drive via TX‑114 W
Typical fares
- DFW → Southlake (taxi)
- ≈ $30–$45, 10 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is essential; taxis to the airport are available. Public transit is limited.
See and do
Known for
- Southlake Town Square
- Southlake Dragon Stadium
- Bob Jones Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Grapevine | Drive 5 min via FM‑1709 | ≈15 min round trip |
Sleep
- Gaylord Texan Resort
- In Grapevine, minutes from Southlake; upscale amenities.
- Hilton Hotel Southlake
- Near Town Square; under construction.
- Baymont Inn & Suites DFW Airport
- In Grapevine, airport‑close budget option.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis‑koo‑lpe |
| Thank you | Graciasgra‑see‑as |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwan‑toh kwes‑ta |
| Where is the restroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?don‑de es‑ta el ba‑nyo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Parking can fill quickly at Town Square on weekends.
- Dragon Stadium tickets cost about $7 per person; open seating, check schedule.
Generally safe suburban area; keep usual precautions in parking lots and at night.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Southlake yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Southlake Town Square
- Southlake Dragon Stadium
- Bob Jones Park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Southlake official website: www.cityofsouthlake.com/
- Wikivoyage: Southlake, revision 4837270 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4837270
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Southlake
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
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US citizens need no visa; check local consulate for other nationalities.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/southlake). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.