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McFarlin Memorial Auditorium

McFarlin Memorial Auditorium is a proscenium style theatre located on the campus of Southern Methodist University. This is one of the sights of University Park. A short trip away is Cotton Bowl, 4.7 mi off.

Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Where
In University Park
2 places to stay
Wikipedia readers
1.1K
a year · #5,714 of 7,799
In brief

A theatre inside University Park

Summers are hot

July and August highs run 95–96°, and about 108 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓

Dallas is the nearest base

Dallas is 4 miles south, with 388 places to stay. Where to stay ↓

Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov

March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 67–83°. When to go ↓

An airport 4 miles away

Dallas Love Field (DAL) has airline service, about 4 miles from McFarlin Memorial Auditorium.

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

The year’s weather

Plan a visit to McFarlin Memorial Auditorium around the weather below.

Jan57° / 36°
Feb61° / 40°
Mar68° / 48°
Apr76° / 54°
May83° / 64°
Jun91° / 71°
Jul95° / 75°
Aug96° / 75°
Sep89° / 67°
Oct78° / 56°
Nov67° / 46°
Dec58° / 38°
Typical highs and lows in University Park. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for University Park. University Park’s full climate →
About

McFarlin Memorial Auditorium

McFarlin Memorial Auditorium is a proscenium style theatre located on the campus of Southern Methodist University. The venue seats 2,386 on three levels. The building is the third oldest on SMU's campus and has hosted a number of notable acts.

Type
Theatre
Listed
National Register of Historic Places (1980)
Wikipedia readers
1.1K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Hotels and campgrounds near McFarlin Memorial Auditorium

Close by, places to stay are in Dallas (388) and Irving (116).

McFarlin Memorial Auditorium12345678Dallas388Irving116Plano79Addison32Garland28Richardson25Farmers Branch19Cotton BowlAT&T StadiumTexas StadiumGerald J. Ford StadiumSix Flags Over TexasGeorge W. Bush Presidential Center10 mi
McFarlin Memorial Auditorium12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Cotton Bowl
  2. 2AT&T Stadium
  3. 3Texas Stadium
  4. 4Gerald J. Ford Stadium
  5. 5Globe Life Field
  6. 6Six Flags Over Texas
  7. 7George W. Bush Presidential Center
  8. 8Choctaw Stadium
In town

University Park

2 places to stay · 2 hotels

You’re already here.

25,323 people

5 min drive

Dallas

388 places to stay · 301 hotels · 61 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 7 campgrounds · 3 RV parks

1,329,491 people

4 mi south of McFarlin Memorial Auditorium

15 min drive

Irving

116 places to stay · 104 hotels · 10 motels · 1 hostel · 1 RV park

257,076 people

11 mi west of McFarlin Memorial Auditorium

20 min drive

Plano

79 places to stay · 73 hotels · 4 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park

293,028 people

14 mi north of McFarlin Memorial Auditorium

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom McFarlin Memorial AuditoriumDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
University Parkin town—2 2 hotels25,323$1,862KB
Dallas4 mi south5 min388 301 hotels · 61 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 7 campgrounds · 3 RV parks1,329,491$321KD
Irving11 mi west15 min116 104 hotels · 10 motels · 1 hostel · 1 RV park257,076$316KC−
Plano14 mi north20 min79 73 hotels · 4 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park293,028$466KB−
Addison9 mi north15 min32 30 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground17,195$482KD−
Garland10 mi northeast15 min28 17 hotels · 7 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park249,625$271KC
Richardson10 mi northeast15 min25 23 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground118,542$431KC+
Farmers Branch8 mi northwest10 min19 18 hotels · 1 motel38,320$365KC−

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

DALDallas Love Field · major hub4 mi
DFWDallas Fort Worth · major hub15 mi
FTWFort Worth Meacham33 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from McFarlin Memorial Auditorium’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

After McFarlin Memorial Auditorium

These well-known sights sit within 20 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Cotton Bowl: Robbiewest88, Public domain · AT&T Stadium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Texas Stadium: Allspamme, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gerald J. Ford Stadium: Jmcstrav, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Globe Life Field: Drone To Fly, CC BY 3.0 · Six Flags Over Texas: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0 · George W. Bush Presidential Center: Shannon McGee from Huntsville, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Choctaw Stadium: KENGRIFFEY24FAN, CC BY-SA 4.0

Common questions

Quick answers on McFarlin Memorial Auditorium

Is McFarlin Memorial Auditorium in University Park?

Yes. It’s inside University Park, TX.

When is the best time to visit McFarlin Memorial Auditorium?

March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 67–83°.

What is the closest airport to McFarlin Memorial Auditorium?

Dallas Love Field (DAL), about 4 miles away.

Where should I stay near McFarlin Memorial Auditorium?

Dallas (4 mi, 388 places to stay), Irving (11 mi, 116 places to stay) and Plano (14 mi, 79 places to stay).

From locals

Inside knowledge from University Park

Questions and tips go in University Park’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.