| With our conference coming up, we thought we’d put together some “visitor” information for your benefit.
Battery Power 2008 will be held at the Hilton Anatole Hotel which is north of downtown Dallas. |
Below you will find information on:
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For Additional Information please visit the area's official visitor sites:
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Stay where the conference is!
Battery Power 2008 will be held at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. A special room rate of $175 is available for Battery Power 2008 attendees. Be sure to reserve your room by October 27th, to receive this special rate. Be sure to mention Webcom Communications when reserving. Or if you want to make a reservation online enter the SRP code of: WEB - Click here to reserve your room online.
Hilton Anatole Hotel
2201 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75207
www.anatole.hilton.com |
Getting to the Hotel from the Airport
1: Start out going NORTH on E AIRFIELD DR toward E 31ST ST.
2: Make a U-TURN at E 31ST ST onto E AIRFIELD DR.
3: Turn LEFT onto W WALNUT HILL LN/ E 34TH ST.
4: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto W WALNUT HILL LN/ E 34TH ST. Continue to follow W WALNUT HILL LN. 5: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto TX-161.
6: Merge onto TX-161 S via the ramp on the LEFT.
7: Merge onto TX-183 E toward DALLAS.
8: TX-183 E becomes I-35E S/ US-77 S.
9: Take EXIT 430B toward MARKET CENTER BLVD.
10: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto N STEMMONS FWY.
11: End at 2201 N Stemmons Fwy Dallas, TX 75207
Estimated Time: 20 minutes Estimated Distance: 15.61 miles
Ground Transportation
Ground Transportation information boards to Dallas-Fort Worth area hotels are located near bag claim areas inside all Airport terminals.
The Rental Car Center is located near the south entrance of the Airport and is served by 10 companies.
Arriving Passengers: After collecting your baggage, follow the Rental Car signs to the designated pick-up area on the lower level of the terminal. From there, board the Rental Car shuttle bus. Buses depart every five minutes and reach the Rental Car Center in approximately 10 minutes.
Taxi service is available on the upper level of Terminals A, B, C and E, and on the lower level of Terminal D.
An Airport Guest Assistant will be available at the taxi stands between 8:00 AM and midnight. Between midnight and 8:00 AM, dial 972 574 5878 to request a taxi.
Fares
Rates do not include fuel surcharge
$2.25 Initial drop
$.20 Each additional 1/9 mile
$2.00 Extra passenger charge
$3.60 Airport exit fee
$2.60 Airport drop-off fee
$7.00 minimum (plus extras) for Terminal transfer
$14.50 minimum (plus extras) for trips outside Airport Parking plazas but within Airport perimeter
$17.00 minimum (plus extras) for trips originating on Airport property and terminating off Airport property
$40.00 Flat rate to locations within the Dallas Central Business District plus extras.
The Dallas Central Business District is the area bound by Woodall Rodgers Freeway on the north, Central Expressway on the east, R.L.Thornton Freeway on the south, and Stemmons Freeway on the west and all points located within 1,000 feet of the Dallas Central Business District boundaries.
$43.00 Flat rate to and from locations within the Fort Worth Central Business District plus extras.
The Fort Worth Central Business District is the area bound by Belknap Street on the north, Interstate 35 on the east, Interstate 30 on the south, and Summit Avenue on the west.
Approximate fares to various locations plus extras:
Fort Worth City Hall/Convention Center - $43.00
Fort Worth Northside (Stockyards) - $53.00
Arlington City Hall - $33.00
Ameriquest Field in Arlington/Six Flags - $27.00
Grapevine City Hall - $20.00
Irving City Hall - $24.00
Texas Stadium - $28.00
Dallas City Hall/Convention Center - $40.00
Dallas Market Center - $32.00
Dallas West End - $40.00
Plano City Hall - $60.00 |
Hungry? Tired of Hotel food or run-of-the mill restaurants?
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There is a vast and eclectic choice of eating venues in Dallas. Being in Texas, there is no shortage of barbecue pits, steakhouses, and Tex/Mex places. There is also a plethora of restaurants displaying the ethnic diversity of the city as well as New American and fusion cuisine.
Café Brazil
A Dallas favorite, this affordable café/diner is open 24/7 Friday-through Saturday!
Multiple locations throughout Dallas.
2815 Elm St.
Dallas, Texas 75226-1508
http://cafebrazil.com
West End
RJ Mexican Cuisine
This well-regarded Mexican venue is minutes away from your hotel, and features a wide selection of well presented dishes.
1701 N. Market St, Suite 102
Dallas, TX - 75202
Tel Number: (214) 744-1420
Fax Number: (469) 546-4607
www.rjmexicancuisine.com
Deep Ellum
Sambuca
An award winning eclectic New American cuisine venue. Often features live music.
2120 Mckinney Ave.
Dallas TX, 75201
214.744.0820
www.sambucarestaurant.com
Northwest Dallas
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Sonny Bryans’
This BBQ joint is a world famous Dallas institution! Established in 1910, this affordable place has served U.S. presidents, athletes, entertainers and other famous clientele!
12720 Hillcrest Road, Suite 910
Dallas, TX 75230
Fax: 214-350-3738
Phone: 214-350-1800
www.sonnybryans.com
Oak Cliff
Tillman’s Roadhouse
A revamped Texas roadhouse with lush décor and an amazing menu filled with improvised classic Texas dishes.
Tillman's Roadhouse
Bishop Arts District
324 West 7th Street
Dallas, Texas 75208
214-942-0988
www.tillmansroadhouse.com
Corporate Entertaining:
East Dallas
Café Istanbul
Dallas’ only Turkish Restaurant. recommended for its yogurtlu kebabs.
5450 W Lovers Ln # 222
Dallas TX, 75209
www.cafe-istanbul.net
Oak Lawn
Nick & Sam's Steak and Fish House
A very fine and posh steakhouse and seafood venue. Known for its great hospitality, service and phenomenal menu and bar. Dress code strictly enforced!
2305 Cedar Springs Rd Suite 405
Dallas TX, 75201
214 871 7444
info@nick-sams.com
www.nick-sams.com
Uptown
Bob's Steak & Chop House
This is one of the best steakhouses in the country.
214.528.9446
4300 Lemmon Avenue
(at Wycliff)
Dallas, TX 75219
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Downtown
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Dallas Museum of Art
A very fine city art museum. Features works from ancient Eastern and Western cultures.
1717 North Harwood
Dallas TX 75201
www.dallasmuseumofart.org
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
The infamous sixth floor of the Texas Book Depository from where Lee Harvey Oswald Assassinated President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. This is an intriguing and moving glimpse of Dallas’ history.
411 Elm Street
Dallas, TX 75202
www.jfk.org
Old Red Museum of Dallas County History and
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Culture
A very good museum of the history of Dallas from prehistoric times to the present day.
100 S. Houston St.
Dallas, TX 75202
214-745-1100
www.oldred.org
The Dallas World Aquarium
One of the country’s truly exceptional zoos/aquariums! Tour starts from a rainforest canopy to the lower aquarium level.
1801 N Griffin St
Dallas, TX 75202
www.dwazoo.com
Nasher Sculpture Center
Need tranquility from the hustle of the city? Want culture, but too busy to go to the art museum? Here’s a bit of both! This unique urban oasis is also a type of roofless art museum, with a variety of modern sculptures occupying the place.
2001 Flora St.
Dallas, TX 75201
214-242-5100
http://nashersculpturecenter.org
Irving, Texas
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Texas Stadium
A must for all Cowboys fans.
2401 E Airport Fwy
Irving, TX 75062
www.dallascowboys.com
Southfork Ranch
For those who remember TV’s “Dallas,” this is the ranch where all the drama and action took place. Currently a working cattle driving ranch. Good for day trips out of Dallas.
Toll-free: 800-989-7800
Direct: 972-442-7800
3700 Hogge Road - Parker TX 75002
www.southforkranch.com
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