![]() ![]() The trolley ride is free and so is the DMA. Paul DART station provides the easiest access to the M-Line Trolley, and it’s just blocks away from the Dallas Arts District and Klyde Warren Park. (Both the CityPlace/Uptown and Pearl DART stations also offer easy access to the M-Line.) You can get on the trolley at any of the M-Line signs around the area. Ride the full route, or get off at any of 38 stops around uptown, downtown or the arts district. Riding one of the McKinney Avenue Transit Authority (MATA) antique trolleys is a fun activity in and of itself. Interactive electrical displays explain how The T.E. Railway worked, and a tour shows you around Car360, a historic mail car from 1911. Note: Nikola Tesla Exhibit opens May 2 and runs through September 2, 2016.) Stroll around Historic Downtown Plano and enjoy a wide range of fun shops and restaurants. [Ed. This station is adjacent to the lovely downtown Haggard Park. Open from 10 to 2 on weekdays and 1 to 5 on Saturdays, this free museum gives visitors a peek into the transportation systems of the early 1900s. Make a fun morning stop in downtown Plano to visit the Interurban Railway Museum. Photo courtesy Plano Interurban Railway Museum Plano Downtown Station for the Interurban Railway Museum Walk a little further and see all the latest shops and services in this area, including a recently opened Whole Foods Market.Įnjoy a “hand-forged” doughnut that’s trans-fat free! The coffee selection at Top Pot is also top-notch. This station provides easy access to CityLine in Richardson, a beautiful multi-use area with new restaurants and shops opening all the time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push() Unlike traditional donut shops, this one has the feel of a vintage candy counter and gift shop – no fluorescent lights to remind you of a workday ahead. ![]() Escape the ordinary for your morning coffee at Top Pot Doughnuts. Park and ride from this beautiful station or make it your first stop of the day. Treat yourself – it’s your daycation! Photo from Top Pot Routes shown below are walking routes from the DART station to the fun places we’ve suggested.ĬityLine/Bush Station for Top Pot Doughnuts The M-Line and D-Link are free, and with the exception of optional hops on to these, you won’t need to transfer to any buses. If you live nearer the Green or Blue lines, ride in to a transfer station to get started. Most of our suggestions are on the Orange and Red Lines. ($10 for a Regional all-day pass, as of this writing.) Visitors coming from Denton or Fort Worth will need a Regional Pass that includes DCTA or TRE to ride into Dallas and back home again. Park and ride facilities at most stations provide easy access in many Dallas suburbs and a $5 all-day pass won’t break the budget. The DART rail system is 85 miles of light rail running all through DFW it’s the longest light rail system in America. Bonus Fun Stuff: 7 Things That Make Grand Prairie Great: Then and Now. That’s why we suggest checking out the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Light Rail for a day. Escaping the daily traffic grind is an important element of a great daycation. But if your schedule or budget is super tight, a daycation can be all you need to refresh and recharge. Weekend getaways are great, and staycations can be fabulous too. Feature image by local photographer Joseph Haubert
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