The Desoto center is about 2 miles south of BMX Racing Metroplex and 6 miles south of Dallas Police H Port Redbird Heliport.
The best time to visit DeSoto is in spring and summer when the weather is warm. However, hotel rates are usually higher, so it's a good idea to make your reservations early to get a better deal. There are lots of fun events in spring and summer that can drive prices up.
You can take kids to the Annual Easter Eggstravaganza at Zeiger Park in April to look for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny. The Music in the Park Concert Series is at the outdoor DeSoto Amphitheatre for three days in late May. It offers free live blues or jazz concerts. The Best Southwest Juneteenth Celebration in Grimes Park in mid-June commemorates the day slaves in Texas found out they were free. You can enjoy flavorful treats from food vendors, shop for arts and crafts, and listen to live music. The Hip Hop Summit is also in June at the DeSoto Civic Center, and it features up-and-coming hip hop artists. See the Old Fashioned Fourth Fireworks Celebration at Lancaster Community Park for Independence Day. See DeSoto in fall or winter for better hotel rates. The weather is still nice in fall, as well.
You can save a lot during your trip to DeSoto by taking advantage of the right discounts. TownePlace Suites Dallas DeSoto is in a shopping district and only a few minutes from Methodist Charlton Medical Center. AAA members can save up to 15 percent on weekend stays and earn Marriot Reward points for their next trip. Seniors 62 and older get at least 15 percent off every day of the week, and active military members and government employees can get an even better discount. The clean, nicely decorated rooms have kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops, pillowtop beds, sofa beds, complimentary wired and wireless internet access, cable LCD TVs, and desks. There's also an indoor pool, a fitness center, a deli, a 24-hour business center, laundry services, and two meeting rooms. Breakfast is free and pets are welcome for a fee.
Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas-Desoto is also near Methodist Charlton Medical Center. AAA and AARP members can save up to 10 percent. Seniors 65 and over also get up to 10 percent off. Active military members, military family members, veterans, and government employees can receive a generous discount with valid identification. The rooms have microwaves, complimentary wired and wireless internet access, desks, and hair dryers. There's an indoor pool, a spa tub, a fitness center, a business center, a meeting room, a bar, and a complimentary breakfast buffet.
DeSoto has lots of mid-range hotels that can give you great value for your money. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas Southwest-Cedar Hill is just a few miles away from DeSoto, close to Cedar Hill State Park. The rooms look clean and new, and they feature refrigerators, microwaves, cable LCD TVs, complimentary wireless internet access, and desks. You can enjoy the indoor pool, spa tub, and 24-hour fitness center. There's also a fireplace in the lobby, a convenience store, a free breakfast bar, a business center, laundry services, multilingual staff, and almost 500 square feet of event space, including a meeting room. Pets are welcome for an extra fee.
The Clarion Hotel in DeSoto is near Methodist Charlton Medical Center and Country View Golf Club. The rooms have refrigerators, microwaves, pillowtop beds with down comforters, complimentary wireless internet access, and cable TV. The bathrooms have shower and tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. You can enjoy a nightclub, a bar, a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a spa tub inside the hotel. There's also a complimentary reception, free newspapers in the lobby, a pool table, a 24-hour business center, a complimentary area shuttle that operates within five miles, 7,000 square feet of conference space and meeting rooms, and wedding services.
No matter where you decide to stay in DeSoto, you'll be near some of the city's best attractions. The Roy Orr Trail system is a paved trail that goes through five of DeSoto's parks, providing a continuous path for walking, jogging, and biking. The city's other urban parks have plenty of sports fields, picnic tables, and playgrounds. Metroplex BMX is a covered 72,000-square-foot facility that's one of the top tracks in Texas. Friday's race nights have free admission, and you can watch a race or bring your bike for a weekly training or practice session. You could even take part in a race.
Historic Nance Farm became a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark in 1976. Otway Bird Nance brought his wife and ten children from Illinois and built the farm in 1851. The Nance family owned and occupied the property until the 1950s, and the City of DeSoto bought the home and the remaining land in 1975 as a community center. Tours of the home, milking barn, windmill, and tank house are available.
It's hard to explore all of the great attractions in DeSoto, but you can enjoy great entertainment and beautiful scenery no matter what your schedule includes. You can find a hotel with all of the features you need, whether you're looking for a quiet, economical getaway or a place near Dallas where you can enjoy its many perks.
Below are reviews of the city of Desoto, TX from an actual visitor's perspective.
Lots of local eateries and friendly people.
Clean room and amazing customer service.
Didn't get a chance to explore but didn't notice anything to complain or comment about. I would highly recommend the area though.
I didn't get to explore the city. We were only there for a basketball tournament.
Everything was close, restaurants, stores and place where I needed to be.
The bed slept comfortable.
Easy access to the freeway and this area has everything you need from food, shopping, gas, etc.
Seemed very clean and beautiful houses.