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Founder's Plaza Observation Area, Irving

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Founder's Plaza Observation Area

1700 North Airfield Drive, Airfield Drive at Texan Trail, Irving, TX 75261
972 973 5270
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Ranked #7 of 14 attractions in Irving
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“EXCELLENT Place For Families To Watch A Variety Of Airplanes!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

This is an absolutely wonderful and FREE attraction for aviation enthusiasts and families of all ages alike! The Good: I visited the Founder's Plaza every single evening during a week long stay, and every night there were families with kids of all ages, couples, and some people just sitting by themselves and enjoying the view. Some families had brought a... More

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Euless, Texas
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98 reviews 98 reviews
43 attraction reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Free Fun for All”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2012

We never tire of watching the planes take off and land. This is off the beaten path - at the north side of DFW Airport just across the Texan Trail bridge (good directional signs). Doesn't cost you a penny - you can bring a picnic lunch and listen to the pilots communicating with the tower. A great free fun outing... More

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Russellville, Arkansas
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Great place for a picnic or outing; especially for plane buffs”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

This park is widely heralded in the planespotting community as the best place to watch planes in the United States. Complete with free binoculars, and tower broadcasts over a speaker, this park lived up to the hype. There are picnic tables, and plenty of room to hang out with your family.

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