Grand Prairie, Texas has grown from its roots as an Indian trading post to one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. It was incorporated in 1902, although the city had been recognizes in 1863 (under the name of Dechman). There are a number of entertainment venues and plenty of attractions to keep you engaged during your visit to Grand Prairie.
Lone Star Park is a fun place to spend the day (and a few dollars). It offers both thoroughbred and quarter-horse racing. Nokia Theatre is over 28 acres of live entertainment and hosts plenty of concerts, musical acts and other shows. Be sure to visit the Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax, Ripley's Believe It or Not, and Ripley's Enchanted Mirror Maze all under one roof and offering hours of interesting sites.
The climate for Grand Prairie is typical for the region. Summers are hot and winters are cool. The summer highs usually peak around 90F. Winter lows often fall well below freezing. Fall and spring can offer some of the best weather for your visit.
The region around Grand Prairie is serviced by Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW). There are plenty of cheap flights to Grand Prairie through DFW available all year long. There are cheap airline tickets from Los Angeles starting around $200 US. Cheap flights from New York will run around the same, starting just under $200 US.
You can find a number of cheap hotels in Grand Prairie, many near the numerous attractions that the city has to offer. There are cheap hotel rooms that start around $50 US. You can also find some of the more modern hotels that offer cheap hotel rates starting around $130 US.