DeSoto is a progressive community with a small-town feeling. The city is rich in diversity and the cultural arts. It is located on the southwest corner of Dallas County. DeSoto offers fine housing, friendly neighborhoods, a great school system, updated parks, restaurants and shopping.
Things to do in DeSoto
Cotton Bowl at Fair Park
Located in Fair Park, the Cotton Bowl is home to the Southwestern Cotton Bowl Classic, as well as the annual Texas-OU football game. Stadium seats 71,456 for major events. Located at 1300 Robert B. Cullum Boulevard.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
The state's largest water-oriented family recreation park features 10 entertainment areas. The park features rides such as Sea Wolf, the largest water raft ride in America that plunges through more than 830-feet of high-speed banks and heart-stopping drops in a raft large enough for the entire family. Other rides include the Blue Niagara, Geronimo, and the famed Black Hole. Experience ocean-sized waves in Surf Lagoon, Abundant water games for adults and kids of all ages; all-inclusive admission ticket. From the I-30 between Dallas and Fort Worth just 20 miles from De Soto. Open weekends spring and fall; daily during summer months.
Six Flags Over Texas
This famed 200-acre theme park is just 20 miles from DeSoto. Enjoy fantasy settings of lavish landscape and experience Texas size thrills on the new Titan hypercoaster. Catch your breath at one of Six Flags fabulous shows or take the kids to the exciting and newly expanded Looney Tunes USA. "Holiday in the Park" features Christmas musicals, ice show and Bugs Bunny holiday show. A giant sledding hill is complete with "snow" and holiday lights transform the park in to a glittering wonderland. Park is open weekends starting the Friday after Thanksgiving and nightly December 16 - 31. For dates of special show and events please contact us. Call 817-640-8900 for more information.
Texas Stadium
Home of the Dallas Cowboys Football Club. Stadium tours begin in the Pro Shop located at Gate 8 and include visiting the exclusive Stadium Club, previewing a private suite, press box. Dressing room and the playing field. Tours run on the hour Monday - Saturday 10am - 3pm; Sunday 11am - 3pm. Tours are not offered on game days or during special events. Located just 20 miles from De Soto. Call 972-554-1804 for more information.