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Dallas, Texas

Dallas, Texas, is one of the most exciting cities in the Southwest, boasting hundreds of exciting attractions and events. Sports fans know Dallas for its reputation as home to the Cowboys, Rangers, Stars, and Mavericks. Visitors will be pleased to know that there is even more to see beyond Dallas' many arenas and stadiums. From amusement parks and entertainment to zoos and museums, there's never a dull moment in Dallas.

The people of Dallas are serious about offering up an incredible number of options for family fun. The numerous amusement parks include Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, GameWorks, and AMF FunFest. For a more relaxed afternoon, visitors can enjoy the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, which has over 2,700 acres of wildlife preserves with guided tours and scenic drives.

Every family that comes to Dallas should be sure to visit Fair Park and the Dallas Arts District. The Arts District includes 17 blocks of museums, galleries, theatres and other performance spaces. The Dallas Museum of Art features art from around the world, specializing in pre-Columbian American art. Fair Park, comprising over 277 acres, is a national historical landmark. The Park encompasses the largest collection of cultural facilities in Dallas, is open year-round, and has seven museums on its grounds. In downtown Dallas, the Majestic Theatre puts on state-of-the-art productions in a wonderfully restored 1920's playhouse.

Dallas has plenty of sites of historic interest as well. Many neighborhoods remain preserves of the way Dallas was fifty, one hundred, or even one hundred and fifty years ago. The Hall of State offers public tours given by the Dallas Historical Society on the role of the city in the history of Texas and the United States. Old City Park is an outdoor museum of architectural and cultural history with a restored antebellum mansion and an historic bank. The John Neely Bryan Cabin is a reconstructed model of the home and trading post built by Dallas' founder in 1841. And every American knows the tragic importance of Dealey Plaza, the site of the assassination of President Kennedy. The plaza has been preserved as it was on that day. Visitors can tour the Sixth Floor Museum in the nearby Texas Book Depository to learn more about one of the most calamitous events in modern American history.

Throughout the city, Dallas has managed to mix entertainment, dining, and culture into a successful experience for every one who visits. For example, Dallas' West End Historical District features more than 80 shops and over 50 restaurants, and is a perennial favorite among tourists. Families love Dallas and with good reason -- for there is indeed a lot to love in this teeming, energetic Texas city.

Dallas, Texas, is one of the most exciting cities in the Southwest, boasting hundreds of exciting attractions and events. Sports fans know Dallas for its reputation as home to the Cowboys, Rangers, Stars, and Mavericks. Visitors will be pleased to know that there is even more to see beyond Dallas' many arenas and stadiums. From amusement parks and entertainment to zoos and museums, there's never a dull moment in Dallas.

The people of Dallas are serious about offering up an incredible number of options for family fun. The numerous amusement parks include Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, GameWorks, and AMF FunFest. For a more relaxed afternoon, visitors can enjoy the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, which has over 2,700 acres of wildlife preserves with guided tours and scenic drives.

Every family that comes to Dallas should be sure to visit Fair Park and the Dallas Arts District. The Arts District includes 17 blocks of museums, galleries, theatres and other performance spaces. The Dallas Museum of Art features art from around the world, specializing in pre-Columbian American art. Fair Park, comprising over 277 acres, is a national historical landmark. The Park encompasses the largest collection of cultural facilities in Dallas, is open year-round, and has seven museums on its grounds. In downtown Dallas, the Majestic Theatre puts on state-of-the-art productions in a wonderfully restored 1920's playhouse.

Dallas has plenty of sites of historic interest as well. Many neighborhoods remain preserves of the way Dallas was fifty, one hundred, or even one hundred and fifty years ago. The Hall of State offers public tours given by the Dallas Historical Society on the role of the city in the history of Texas and the United States. Old City Park is an outdoor museum of architectural and cultural history with a restored antebellum mansion and an historic bank. The John Neely Bryan Cabin is a reconstructed model of the home and trading post built by Dallas' founder in 1841. And every American knows the tragic importance of Dealey Plaza, the site of the assassination of President Kennedy. The plaza has been preserved as it was on that day. Visitors can tour the Sixth Floor Museum in the nearby Texas Book Depository to learn more about one of the most calamitous events in modern American history.

Throughout the city, Dallas has managed to mix entertainment, dining, and culture into a successful experience for every one who visits. For example, Dallas' West End Historical District features more than 80 shops and over 50 restaurants, and is a perennial favorite among tourists. Families love Dallas and with good reason -- for there is indeed a lot to love in this teeming, energetic Texas city.

Dallas, Texas, is one of the most exciting cities in the Southwest, boasting hundreds of exciting attractions and events. Sports fans know Dallas for its reputation as home to the Cowboys, Rangers, Stars, and Mavericks. Visitors will be pleased to know that there is even more to see beyond Dallas' many arenas and stadiums. From amusement parks and entertainment to zoos and museums, there's never a dull moment in Dallas.

The people of Dallas are serious about offering up an incredible number of options for family fun. The numerous amusement parks include Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, GameWorks, and AMF FunFest. For a more relaxed afternoon, visitors can enjoy the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, which has over 2,700 acres of wildlife preserves with guided tours and scenic drives.

Every family that comes to Dallas should be sure to visit Fair Park and the Dallas Arts District. The Arts District includes 17 blocks of museums, galleries, theatres and other performance spaces. The Dallas Museum of Art features art from around the world, specializing in pre-Columbian American art. Fair Park, comprising over 277 acres, is a national historical landmark. The Park encompasses the largest collection of cultural facilities in Dallas, is open year-round, and has seven museums on its grounds. In downtown Dallas, the Majestic Theatre puts on state-of-the-art productions in a wonderfully restored 1920's playhouse.

Dallas has plenty of sites of historic interest as well. Many neighborhoods remain preserves of the way Dallas was fifty, one hundred, or even one hundred and fifty years ago. The Hall of State offers public tours given by the Dallas Historical Society on the role of the city in the history of Texas and the United States. Old City Park is an outdoor museum of architectural and cultural history with a restored antebellum mansion and an historic bank. The John Neely Bryan Cabin is a reconstructed model of the home and trading post built by Dallas' founder in 1841. And every American knows the tragic importance of Dealey Plaza, the site of the assassination of President Kennedy. The plaza has been preserved as it was on that day. Visitors can tour the Sixth Floor Museum in the nearby Texas Book Depository to learn more about one of the most calamitous events in modern American history.

Throughout the city, Dallas has managed to mix entertainment, dining, and culture into a successful experience for every one who visits. For example, Dallas' West End Historical District features more than 80 shops and over 50 restaurants, and is a perennial favorite among tourists. Families love Dallas and with good reason -- for there is indeed a lot to love in this teeming, energetic Texas city.

Places To Visit

Connemara Conservancy
6646 Milton St.
Plano, TX 75206
214-351-0990

This 72-acre preserve was set aside in 1981 to provide a quiet spot for picnicking, nature study and relaxation. Throughout the year it is host to various outdoor festivals.

Dallas Zoo
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway
Dallas, TX 75203
214-670-5656

Founded in 1888, the Dallas Zoo covers 95 acres and is celebrated as one of the country's top zoos and research facilities. Key exhibits include the Lacerte Family Children's Zoo with interactive, educational exhibits for toddlers to pre-teens; and the 25-acre Wilds of Africa, named the best African exhibit in the United States.

Eisenhower Birthplace State Historical Park
208 E. Day St.
Denison, TX 75021
903-465-8908

The birth home of America's 34th President, this house is part of a historic park which features exhibits on Eisenhower and his hiking trail.

Fair Park
3809 Grand Ave.
Dallas, TX 75210
214-670-8400

Fair Park's 227-acres include one of the largest collections of Art Deco buildings in America and these buildings house various museums: the African American Museum, the Age of Steam Railroad Museum, the Dallas Natural History Museum, and the Science Place. The area also is home to the Dallas Aquarium and the world-famous State Fair of Texas which is held each fall.

International Exotic Feline Sanctuary
W. Highway 114
Boyd, TX 76023
940-433-5091

Each of the 71 large cats that inhabit this open environment has a different story to tell about how they wound up at this 60 acre sanctuary. Lions, cougars, panthers and tigers of all varieties are counted among the residents here.

Mrs. Baird's Bakeries

This plant offers tours of the history and growth of one of the best, and best-known, bakeries in Texas. Each visitor receives a warm loaf of fresh-baked bread as part of the tour.

Six Flags Over Texas
2201 Road to Six Flags East
Arlington, TX 76011
817-640-8900

This great American amusement park keeps getting bigger and better with new rides such as Batman the Ride, a 109-foot-tall coaster that goes up to 50mph. The 205-acre park has more than 100 rides, many of them the best of their kind in the Southwest.

Texas Motor Speedway
2421 Westport Parkway
Forth Worth, TX 76177
817-215-8500

This 1.5 mile oval track is used by NASCAR and other professional racing competitions throughout the year.

Speedway Club
2421 Westport Parkway
Fort Worth, TX 76177
817-215-8500

The exclusive Speedway Club holds dinners in its 26,000 square foot "Grand Texas Ballroom" that faces the Texas Motor Speedway. Members of the Speedway Club get special seats at Speedway events.

Tarantula Excursion Train
707 S. Main St.
Grapevine, TX 76051
817-654-0898

A restored 1896 steam engine travels a modest distance among several points of interest in town as visitors enjoy the ride and relax along the tour.

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
1501 Montgomery St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-255-9300

Hands-on science activities are available at more than 12 different stations inside this wonderful science museum. The museum also features an Omni Theatre.

Arlington Museum of Art
201 W. Main St.
Arlington, TX 76010
817-275-4600

One of the state's finest contemporary art spaces, the Arlington Museum of Art attracts visitors from Dallas and Fort Worth across the Southwest, many of whom come to see the recent $3-million renovation.

Sixth Floor Museum
411 Elm St.
Dallas, TX 75202
214-747-6660

Located in the former Texas Book Depository, this is the official museum of the assassination of President Kennedy. In fact, more can be learned about Kennedy than about any one of the numerous theories of his assassination. The museum is family-oriented in spite of its tragic theme.

Age of Steam Railroad Museum
1105 Washington St.
Dallas, TX 75204
214-428-0101

The 28 Cars featured in this old rail yard are maintained in tip-top condition for visitors to enjoy. The tours are self-paced walks through famous Pullman sleeping cars and other well-known railroad cars.

The Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park 1462 First Ave & MLK Drive
Dallas, TX 75226
214-670-8443

Housed in its original Art Deco building in historic Fair Park, key exhibits include the World of Aquatic Diversity that showcases fresh-water and salt-water species from around the globe; and the Amazon Flooded Forest with 25 species of fish from the Amazon River.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
8525 Garland Rd.
Dallas, TX 75218
214-327-8263

A perfect spot for walking and picnicking, the Arboretum on White Rock Lake is a beautiful place to visit year round. In addition to hundreds of varieties of flowers and plants, visitors will discover a Spanish-style mansion on the grounds and a sculpture garden.

Dallas World Aquarium
1801 N. Griffin St.
Dallas, TX 75202
214-720-2224

This aquarium is so extensive that its holdings include a number of interesting and precious land creatures as well as familiar sea animals. In addition to 12 salt-water tanks, each holding a distinct eco-system, there is also a new rain forest exhibit featuring newly born howler monkeys and other land creatures.

 

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