Experience the history of commercial aviation. This exciting establishment acquaints visitors with American Airlines, from its humble beginnings through five eras of flight. Activities include interactive displays, video presentations, hands-on exhibits, a large screen movie presentation and other educational, flight-related activities. Housed in a glass hangar, a restored 1940s DC-3, the Flagship Knoxville, welcomes visitors. Superb gift shop.

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Fly Me to the Moon!

Using simulators modeled from past Apollo training exercises, we’ll test your senses in ways you never imagined. We have found ways to deliver sub orbital flight training and a lunar walk experience that doesn’t require you to leave the atmosphere- or even the building!

Our guests will re-live the first manned lunar mission at the Mission Control Theater, don replica NASA moon suits to walk across a simulated Lunar Landscape, and experience 1/6th lunar gravity while at the Reduced Gravity Trainer RGT.
See web site www.astronauttrainingcenter.com for location, days and hours of operation.

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Country Music’s Club of the Year. Open daily-families welcome. Entertainment nightly with the biggest stars in country music and pro bullriding every weekend. Convention facilities. www.billybobstexas.com.

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See billions of dollars at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s (BEP) state-of-
the-art Tour and Visitor Center located in Fort Worth, Texas. As the U.S.
Government’s security printer, the BEP is responsible for the design, engraving,
and printing of all U.S. paper currency. Over half of the nation’s currency order is
produced in Fort Worth. Visitors have the opportunity to walk through two floors
of interactive exhibits and displays, view the high-definition theater movie, take a
free guided tour on the elevated tour walkway, and purchase uncut currency and
souvenir items in the Moneyfactory Gift Shop.

The first level of the visitor center showcases exhibits and displays dedicated to
the history of U.S. paper currency and the history of the BEP, both in Fort Worth
and Washington D.C. Also featured on the first level is a recently restored, fully
operational, turn-of-the-century spider press as is a fully stocked engraver’s work
bench. Both the press and the bench are utilized for special events to give
visitors an insight into both Intaglio printing and the engraving process. Additions
to the first level are a display which allows visitors to touch engraved plates, a
million dollar “Do The Math” display, and a graduated “tower” of shredded
currency entitled “How Tall Are You Worth?” While on the first level, guests may
shop at the Moneyfactory Gift Shop.

A quick trip by elevator or escalator transports the visitor to the second level of
exhibits and displays. The theater is the first stop where “The Buck Starts Here,”
a high-definition, 14-minute educational film on the production of currency is
shown. Coming out of the theater, guests receive a guided tour on the quarter-
mile long elevated walkway overlooking the currency production floor. Upon
finishing the guided tour, visitors can interact with exhibits highlighting each
section of currency production. Exhibits provide information on Platemaking and
Engraving, and continue with Offset, Intaglio Plate Printing, Mechanical
Examination, and COPE Operations, and end with Packaging Operations.
Continuously looped worker videos give the visitor an opportunity to see
interviews with production employees and see the sights and hear the sounds of
the production floor. A giant $20 bill turns on sequentially in the order of the
production process, beginning with the paper layer. Text and photo panels give
details about the paper and ink used and the roles of the electro-machinists and
management control. A mutilated currency redemption area on the west end of
the second level provides visitors with information about what is involved in the
redemption of mutilated currency.

Getting to the Tour and Visitor Center is easy. Guests are transported from the
Transfer Station on Blue Mound Road to the Visitor Center on a shuttle.

The Tour and Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday, excluding Federal
holidays, as follows:

Hours of Operation: August to May
Tours
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - Public and Group Tours
Visitor Center
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Hours of Operation: June to July
Tours
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Public and Group Tours
Visitor Center
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Tours are available in American Sign Language and Spanish upon request.
Assisted listening devices are on-hand for use in the theater by the hearing-
impaired as are audio description wands for the exhibits and displays to assist
the sight-impaired. Wheelchairs are also available. The Bureau of Engraving
and Printing is a secure facility; all visitors, including children, are required to
pass through security screening. Cameras, video equipment, tape recorders, cell
phones, food and drinks are not permitted on the premises. The free, 45-minute
tours may be arranged by calling the tour scheduler at (817) 231-4000 in the
Dallas-Ft. Worth area or toll-free at (866) 865-1194 (For either line, press 2 to
speak directly with the tour scheduler).

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More than 30 restored aircraft spanning WWI through Vietnam era. Open Monday through Saturday 9 am – 5 pm, Sundays 11 am – 5 pm. Admission $8.00, children 6-12 years. $4.00, ages under 5 free.

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Cowboys Stadium is the largest, most technologically advanced entertainment venue in the world. Designed by HKS and built by Manhattan Construction, the $1.2 billion stadium features two monumental arches, the world’s largest HDTV video board, an expansive retractable roof and the largest retractable end zone doors in the world. Features of the stadium include seating for 80,000 and expandable to 100,000, over 320 luxury suites, club seating on multiple levels and the Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop, open to the public year round. In addition to being the new home of the Dallas Cowboys, the stadium will host the 2011 Super Bowl, the 2010 NBA All-Star Game and the 2014 NCAA men’s basketball Final Four as well as high school and college football, concerts and special events.

Public tours are offered at Cowboys Stadium and destinations include the Pro Shop, Press Box, Scoreboard Control Room, a suite, the Silver Level platform, the Player Interview Room and limited field access. The tour lasts approximately 75 minutes and departs from the Pro Shop, located at Entry A, Gate 1.

Tour availability:
Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm (Last Tour Departs At 4:30 pm) Sundays 12 pm – 5 pm (Last Tour Departs At 3:30 pm) *all tours cease at noon prior to event day and no tours are available on day of event

FOR GROUPS OF 20 MORE PLEASE CALL 817-892-8688. For more information please visit our tour website.

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Nestled in 13 wooded acres just south of downtown Dallas, Dallas Heritage Village provides visitors, both young & young at heart, a unique museum experience. The Village is a living history museum, portraying life in North Texas from 1840-1910 with permanent and temporary exhibits throughout 38 historic structures. A Civil War era farm, elegant Victorian homes, a school, a church, as well as several commercial buildings represent the lives of Dallas earliest residents. During the fall and spring, the Village highlights historical themes and brings them to life through first-person characters dressed in period clothing. Self-guided and docent-led tours available. Special historic themes highlighted through programming and exhibits during “Living History Season.”

Regular “Living History Season” Admission (March-June and October-December): $7 Adult; $5 Senior (65+); and $4 Children (4 to 12 years).
Summer and Winter Admission (February and July) : $5 Adult; $4 Senior (65+); and $3 Children (4 to 12 year).

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An encyclopedic collection of more than 23,000 objects, spanning 5,000 years of history and representing all cultures.

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Experience the most fun and unique guided sightseeing tours Dallas has to offer. We provide everything you need to have the time of your life. Call for Reservations.

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The Dallas World Aquarium is a unique attraction and event facility in downtown Dallas, featuring aquatic exhibits from around the world, a South American rainforest and a Mundo Maya exhibit displaying animals such as Brown sharks and Jaguars, which were important to the ancient Mayan culture.

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The largest zoological experience is about to get bigger — Giants of the Savanna opens late Spring 2010. The new habitat will be home to elephants, giraffes, lions, and much more. View 350 species of wildlife throughout the Zoo, including African penguins, Asian otters, Western lowland gorillas, and a host of other exotic creatures. Don’t miss the Monorail Safari, Endangered Species Carousel, and the Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo.

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Located in downtown Denton and in their Historical Park, free museums focus on the history and culture of Denton County. Go to www.dentoncounty.com/chos for hours of operation.

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This 277-acre National Historic Landmark is open year round and is home to eight museums, the Cotton Bowl Stadium, IMAX® Theater, the Dallas Summer Musicals at the Music Hall, Super Pages .com Amphitheatre, State Fair of Texas each fall, and over 1200 hundred events including cultural festivals, concerts ,antique markets and sporting events each year. Special features include the Texas Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, Art Deco murals , Leonhardt Lagoon and six 50ft statues representing the six flags that have flown over Texas.

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Museum Elements

1st Floor

DinoLabs:
This exhibition features life-sized articulations of dinosaurs found in North Texas, including the Texas State Dinosaur, the Paluxysaurus jonesi. Each dinosaur is articulated as much as possible from actual fossils, rather than total reproductions of them. Guests to DinoLabs will use scientific processes to discover dinosaur fossils at field sites, analyze fossils at dinosaur biology labs, and create images of what dinosaurs looked like.

DinoDig®:
This is a large, outdoor recreation of the Jones Ranch dinosaur field site in Texas (where the Paluxysaurus jonesi was found) where guests can learn how paleontologists find fossils, document their location, carefully dig them up, and securely pack them for transportation to the lab. Guests become a “paleontologist for a day” by digging up fossils, documenting their location, and removing the fossils from the ground.

Energy Blast:
The cutting-edge, 10,000-square-foot Energy exhibition gives guests every sense of the energy story of Fort Worth and northern Texas. Rather than just tell the historical story of energy, the exhibition also tells the scientific story – the story of physics and technology.

Through state-of-the-art technologies – including a 4-D theater – and real-world experiences, school children and guests of all ages will not only see, but also hear, and feel the story of energy. The exhibition was conceived through a collaboration of top scholars, scientists, and leading exhibit and special effects designers. Energy Blast uses hands-on activities, stunning visuals, and real tools of the energy industry to create a journey through time from the first energy, to modern exploration and production technologies used today. The exhibition also looks into the future, with activities focusing on the energy challenges ahead of us.

Fort Worth Children’s Museum:
By naming this interactive gallery space the Fort Worth Children’s Museum, the Museum of Science and History pays homage to its legacy – the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History was chartered as the Children’s Museum in 1941. The entry into the new space is designed after the entryway of the original Museum – a dragon head with the mouth being the doorway. The Children’s Museum targets young children, age birth through eight and the people who care for them. Its purpose is to encourage opportunities for children to play, knowing that, at this age level, children are learning through play.

Innovation Studios/Gallery:
As a focal point of the Museum, Innovation Studios (7,600 sq. ft.) and the Innovation Gallery (4,886 sq. ft.) are located in the center of the first floor – surrounded by glass so that visitors can observe the investigative learning occurring inside. Innovation Studios comprise five interactive, illuminated spaces where guests will learn about science and history topics as they happen – from nanotechnology research to space travel. These developmentally appropriate spaces reach out to audiences age eight and older – tweens, teens, and adults.

Shop Too!:
The Museum store, Shop Too!, will be an extension of the Museum experience for our guests.

Merchandise created specifically for Shop Too! will have a direct correlation to an exhibit or program in the Museum – merchandise will change as exhibitions change. The Museum of Science and History has created our own in-house labeling system or seal of approval – the Fort Worth Museum Building Blocks and the Fort Worth Museum Learning Lantern. The “Building Blocks” is an award system for products that are geared toward young learners. The “Learning Lantern” seal is the seal for everyone else – ages eight and older.

Store merchandise includes books and DVDs, toys and games, activity kits and experiments, and much, much more!

Omni Theater – an IMAX® Dome:
The Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theater is the only structure that was saved from the previous museum. It is attached to the new building through the “Link” so guests can enter the theater directly from the Museum. This theater features the latest releases of films specially created for large format films.

The Omni Theater embodies a revolutionary concept in film presentation, which combines the drama of oversized film, state-of-the-art projection equipment, innovative tilt-domed theater architecture, and the most sophisticated production techniques to create unique cinematic experiences.

Museum School:
Since 1949, Museum School has provided unique educational experiences for nearly a quarter of million preschool and school-age children in Fort Worth. Classes offer discovery-based learning in natural history, physical science and art in settings that encourage exploration and creative expression. The new building enables the museum to continue this treasured community service in new, state-of-the-art classrooms that will meet the learning styles of future generations.

The Museum School Courtyard features a delightful sculpture titled The Happy Family, by Barrett DeBusk.

Urban Lantern:
As a beacon of learning, and as the anchor of the new building, the Urban Lantern is the structure’s iconic feature. At a height of 76 feet, the Urban Lantern serves as the main entrance to the 166,000-square foot Museum. It comprises 97, 500-pound glass panels measuring 5’7” x 5’7” each. The Lantern is illuminated using LED (light-emitting-diode) fixtures and compact fluorescent lights. The primary light color will be clear; however, the color can be changed by the Museum. There is 2,247 square feet of open space under the lantern, which can hold up to 274 individuals.

Heritage Courtyard:
Located just outside the Oak Room, the Museum’s Heritage courtyard features a beautiful Heritage Live Oak tree with a 40-foot canopy and an innovative water element. The 3,647-square-foot area, the walls of which are colored a beautiful jacaranda, also will include sitting areas.

Oak Room:
The Museum’s special event space, the Oak Room, is an elegant, contemporary 3,748-square-foot room designed to house a variety of events ranging from an educational program, awards ceremony, or fund-raising luncheon to a wedding or birthday celebration. Named for the beautiful Heritage Live Oak in the courtyard, the room is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment including a sound system, projector, and hidden screen. The room can be sized using sliding walls, to accommodate small groups or larger gatherings of up to 350 people.

Stars Café:
The new Museum features a family-friendly food court restaurant with indoor and outdoor terrace seating overlooking the Western Heritage Plaza. It will be the perfect place to take a mid-day break for lunch, discuss what’s been experienced so far, and plan out the rest of your Museum visit. Stars Café will offer five food stations including handmade sandwiches, TexMex and barbecue, Italian selections, a grill, and a station featuring pre-made items.

2nd Floor

Fort Worth History Gallery:
This 3,000 square-foot-gallery space will feature a changing stream of stories about the region. The Museum’s opening exhibition, Let’s Take the Streetcar: Journeying Through Fort Worth’s Past, will follow the rise and decline of city and interurban rail travel in Fort Worth from the mid-1870s to the mid-1930s. By focusing on the development of five areas – Spring Palace; Northside Rosen Heights; Lake Como and Camp Bowie; the TCU Area; and Stop Six/Handley, Lake Erie and the Interurban – we will reveal how rail travel greatly influenced the settlement and development of the city.

The Museum of Science and History, in partnership with the Houston Museum of Natural Science, will exhibit artifacts from the Gordon W. Smith North American Indian Collection in its 1,000-square-foot Native American Gallery. Artifacts include a leather rattler given to Smith at the age of five – the very first piece he acquired; striking, painted story bison skins of the Sioux; and exquisite War Bonnets created by the Lakota and Northern Cheyenne Indians.

Special Exhibitions Gallery:
The Museum’s 10,000 square-foot Special Exhibitions Gallery allows increased flexibility in the types of exhibitions the Museum can present. The opening exhibition in the Gallery will be CSI: The Experience, an exhibition created by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and based on the popular CBS television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. The exhibition immerses guests in crime scenes and police labs where they use hands-on science to find elusive clues and solve modern crime mysteries. It features appearances by characters from the hit TV show. This interactive traveling exhibit brings to life fundamental scientific principles, numerous scientific disciplines, and the most advanced technologies and techniques used today by crime scene investigators and forensic scientists.

Cattle Raisers Museum:
The Cattle Raisers Museum – a unique “museum within a museum” – immerses guests in the dynamic history and science of the cattle and ranching industry. It is a cooperative venture between the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation. This 10,000-square-foot exhibition space is dedicated to telling the story of the Cattle Raisers Association and the history of that industry within our geographic area – Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma through fun, interactive exhibits.

Noble Planetarium:
Named for Charlie Mary Noble, the Planetarium’s live, interactive program will distinguish the Noble from all others. Audience members can ask questions while visiting the Milky Way galaxy – our home – and traveling up to 13.7 billion light years away. In addition to viewing the constellations and stars visible in the sky, guests can view the most current astronomical events of the day.

The Noble Planetarium features the first Zeiss-manufactured hybrid planetarium system – an immersive all-dome video combined with fiber optic dual-hemisphere star balls to see more than 7,000 stars. The Zeiss SKYMASTER ZKP 4 star projector projects thousands more stars more clearly than ever before. Two (2) star balls within the 40-foot dome cover the entire sky – both the northern and southern hemispheres. New software – Sciss UniView – flies Planetarium visitors to the edge of the universe and back. This live-action software will allow real-time visits to any location in the known universe.

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The nationally ranked Fort Worth Zoo is home to nearly 500 animal species and a world-famous reptile collection. The Zoo was selected the number one attraction in the Dallas / Fort Worth area by Zagat Survey.

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See animals living in their near natural environment. Located just one hour and 20 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth, the 1800 acres of open spaces lets you interact with deer, rhinos, giraffes and other wildlife. Drive your own vehicle through the 9 1⁄2 mile tour. You will see long distance views of savannah-like pastures, forested areas and hillsides for the animals to roam. Come experience some of the most magnificent animals on the planet.

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History of aviation; from the Early Dreamers to Balloons and Airships to Space. 25 full-size aircraft and Apollo 7 module on display.

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Romance at its finest! Cruise the Mandalay Canals and Lake Carolyn in an elegant gondola. Classic cruises come with gourmet chocolates; lunch and dinner cruises also available.

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One of the premier live county music shows in the nation, the Grapevine Opry has established a tradition of excellence unequaled for this type of industry venue. With one of the most acclaimed house bands in the Southwest, the high energy, spontaneous format of every show perfectly compliments the truly great talent for which the venue is known. Attracting artists from all over the nation, the show has become a primary showcase for new talent in the region. The stage offers the best in new and traditional country, bluegrass, Western and Western swing, and presents shows dedicated to musical styles as diverse as big band swing and fifties music. Under the direction and production of Yellow Rose Productions President and producer Rocky Gribble, the Grapevine Opry has become an innovator of quality family entertainment in the region.

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The Grapevine Vintage Railroad travels along the historic Cotton Belt Route between Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards. The Railroad is serviced by two vintage locomotives which include “Puffy” the 1896 Steam locomotive and oldest continuously operating steam engine in the South, and a 1953 GP-7 diesel locomotive. Passengers enjoy riding in authentic 1920s and 1930s Victorian – style coaches as they take a step back in time and experience train travel as it was in the glory days of the expanding West. Pull into the Fort Worth Stockyards Station and you’ll be right in the middle of the Stockyards National Historic District where the Old West comes alive. Have fun at this outstanding retail and entertainment district.

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The largest water park in North Texas, Hurricane Harbor's exciting rides and attractions sprawl over 47 acres of colorful scenery. Blast down thrilling water rides like the Tornado, the Black Hole, and Sea Wolf. Explore the treasures of Hook's Lagoon, or catch a wave on Surf Rider. The park also features beach volleyball courts, private cabanas, lounging areas, locker facilities and gift shops.

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Opening 2010, the new IBM/HF has something for everyone, especially kids, with education in mind. Also available is space for group events, catered parties, tours.

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The International Museum of Cultures (IMC) is the only contemporary cultural anthropology museum in the southwest. Located in Southwest Dallas, the museum features contemporary peoples from around the world. Gallery exhibits include interactive videos from Africa, Southeast Asia,
Papua New Guinea, China, Mexico and Native America, in addition to an extensive drum exhibit accompanied by video programming.
The Museum is situated in a wooded, scenic area on the campus of the International Linguistics Center. Authentic homes are located on the museum grounds from the Lakota Sioux Native Americans and Papua New Guinea.

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The Center's Sculpture Garden, grounds and dancing fountains complement four professionally curated galleries that host 20 exhibits a year, featuring a broad range of media.

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World-renowned collection of art from antiquity to the 20th century, including European masterpieces, Greek and Roman antiquities, and Egyptian, Near Eastern, Asian, Mesoamerican and African art.

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Nestled on three acres in historic Forest Park, Log Cabin Village consists of nine historic structures dating back to the mid-1800s. Texas history comes to life through the authentic log homes and artifacts, blacksmith shop, one-room schoolhouse, smokehouse, water powered gristmill and herb garden. Interact with historical interpreters as they demonstrate various frontier chores like candle making, spinning, weaving, and more.

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Enjoy world-class live horse racing in a seven level glass-enclosed, climate controlled environment. Simulcast racing available seven days a week in our state-of-the-art, 36,000-square foot Las Vegas-style Post Time Pavilion.

General Admission Live Racing (Adult): $5.00
General Admission Live Racing (Ages 4-12): $3.00
General Admission Live Racing (Ages 3 & under): Free
Reserved Seating is Available for Additional Charge

General Admission Simulcast Racing: $4.00
Reserved Seating is Available for Additional Charge

General Parking: Free (Gates 1, 2 or 3)
Preferred Parking: $5 (Gate 4)
Valet Parking (Live Race Day): $10 (Gate 5 for Grandstand)
Valet Parking (Simulcast Race Day): $5 (Gate 1 for Pavilion)

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Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks has over 225 life-like figures from Hollywood, history, horror, religion, and fantasy. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! features an eye-popping collection of oddities from around the world. The new Ripley’s Enchanted Mirror Maze has endless passages of fun, never the same experience twice. The NEW Impossible Laser Race challenges you to put up the top score through a web of lasers. Four exciting attractions under one roof! Seven minutes east of Six Flags.

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The world famous E. Fay Jones described his Chapel design as an instrument for nature to play its music, and, by the way the light and shadows move and change, he had tuned it so that the music changes throughout the day and year. This architecturally significant building that reflects the influence of Jones' study with Frank Lloyd Wright. Tours for all ages. Free.

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Experience our all new multi-million dollar production featuring dramatic horsemanship, falconry, jousting and hand to hand combat while
feasting on our four-course banquet in our fully-enclosed, European castle.

Reservations required. Group rates available.

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Since 1958, the Mesquite Championship Rodeo has been Dallas’ link to the ‘Old West’. Following a grand re-opening in June 2009, Mesquite Championship Rodeo is better than ever, with remodeled suites, jumbo video boards, laser shows and pyrotechnics. The Rodeo features PRCA sanctioned events with top-ranked bull riders, steer wrestlers, cowgirl barrel racers and daredevil rodeo clowns. Pony rides and a mechanical bull are a hit with the kids. Come hungry, because Sonny Bryan’s barbecue is here too. Adjacent Hampton Inn & Suites, Mesquite Convention Center & Exhibit Hall, I-635 at Military Pkwy., 15 min from downtown Dallas. Each Fri. – Sat., June thru August. (972) 285-8777. www.mesquiterodeo.com

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The Modern focuses on post World War II international modern and contemporary art, including paintings, sculpture, works on paper and international contemporary photography.

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s building was designed by the award-winning Japanese architect Tadao Ando.

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A wonderful place for the child in all of us to explore the inspiring and engaging world of nature and science. From dinosaurs to DNA, you and your family can experience hands-on activities and innovative programs that bring learning to life. Exciting IMAX theatre and Planetarium shows too. Come and explore.

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Open since October 2003, the Nasher Sculpture Center is home to one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary sculpture in the world. The Center is located on a 2.4 acre site adjacent to the Dallas Museum of Art in the heart of the Dallas Arts District.

The museum was a longtime dream of the late Raymond and Patsy Nasher, who together formed a comprehensive collection of masterpieces by Calder, de Kooning, di Suvero, Giacometti, Hepworth, Kelly, Matisse, Miró, Moore, Picasso, Rodin, and Serra, among others.

Renzo Piano, a world-renowned architect and winner of the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 1998, is the architect of the Center’s 55,000 square foot building. Piano worked in collaboration with landscape architect Peter Walker on the design of the 1.4acre Garden.

On display in the Galleries and Garden are rotating exhibitions of works from the Nasher Collection as well as special exhibitions drawn from other museums and private collections. In addition to indoor and outdoor gallery spaces, the Center contains an auditorium, education and research facilities, a cafe, and a store.

Popular monthly events include Target First Saturdays for children and families, Saturday Night in the City featuring al fresco dining and twilight strolls, and the NasherSalon series which welcomes distinguished speakers for an evening of discourse on art, architecture, and other cultural topics of interest.

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The world's only museum honoring women of the American West.

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Enjoy “Family Fun” at the National Scouting Museum, the official museum of the Boy Scouts of America. From the Norman Rockwell Art Gallery to full-sized indoor campsites, the museum’s 13 “action areas” are filled with interactive exhibits and more than 600,000 artifacts! Whether you’re involved in Scouting…or just looking for family fun…you’ll have a great time exploring the National Scouting Museum! Sundays and Mondays are Free!

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Would you like to hold a piece of the solar system in your hand? Would you like to touch a piece of Mars? The Monnig Meteorite Gallery can provide you with this experience. By visiting the gallery, you will have the opportunity to explore the mysteries of meteorites! Meteorites are the oldest materials known – even older than our 4.5 billion-year-old Earth! Learn how to identify a meteorite, experience a hands-on encounter with different types of meteorites, and create your own terrestrial impact crater. For an "out-of-this-world" experience, bring your friends and family to get acquainted with our spectacular "visitors" from space. No fee for admission.

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Rockwall has a vibrant, large cultural and arts alliance. Organizations supported by the Rockwall County Alliance for the Arts include:
Rockwall Community Playhouse, Rockwall Children’s Chorus, Lakeside Civic Chorus, Rockwall Art League, Rockwall County Historic Foundation and Musicfest

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Experience one of the most significant private collections of paintings of the Old West by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. Unique Museum Store. Open daily except major holidays. Free admission.

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The entertainment capital of Texas, Six Flags Over Texas, offers fun for the entire family, including over 100 rides, shows and attractions! New for 2009, the Glow in the Park parade! Six Flags Over Texas guests will watch in awe as the rich heritage of the Lone Star State comes to life with drummers, puppeteers, singers, dancers and kinetic stilt walkers creating the largest nighttime parade in the Southwest! Don’t’ miss out in 2009, because now there are more reasons than ever to visit Six Flags Over Texas!

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Permanent exhibit examines life, death, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy with photographs, artifacts and videos; audio guide included. Additional exhibits year-round.

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Experience television history and Texas hospitality at the world’s most famous ranch! Tour the famed Ewing Mansion and re-live exciting moments from “Dallas” in Southfork"s “Dallas Legends” Exhibit, enjoy a sandwich as colossal as “Big D” in Miss Ellie"s Deli and shop in two retail stores. Just minutes north of Dallas.

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Enjoy a new spin on bowling. Splitsville Luxury Lanes & Dinner Lounge is a lot different than the bowling alley you remember. We’ve polished up the entire gaming experience with a contemporary design and a full-scale restaurant & bar. We’re talking fresh rolled sushi, champagne and dancing the night away.

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Rodeo action Friday and Saturday nights year-round. Historic indoor arena.

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Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame pays tribute to many Texas iconic cowboys and cowgirls. The museum is located in Barn A situated in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. This near 100-year old building was once the horse and mule barn housing 300+ animals as late as World War II.

Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame realizes the life of a cowboy or cowgirl is an extension of the hard-working, competitive nature and pioneering spirit of the West. We strive to enlighten visitors of the cowboy heritage and its origins that lie deep within Texas history. See individual booths containing personal memorabilia and DVD depicting their respective events.

FIVE PERMANENT EXHIBITS with 6TH EXHIBIT SLATED IN LATE 2009

• The Sterquell Wagon Collection – billed as the world’s largest lifestyle wagon collection, features more than 60 antique wagons, carriages and sleighs. This style of transportation is the first form of “green energy.” Each vehicle has been painstakingly restored and are displayed to show their original use.
• The John Justin Trail of Fame – An exhibit dedicated to the legendary man – John Justin, Jr. A man of vision, he put his own “special shine” on boots, Fort Worth and Texas. His civic and philanthropic service is renowned. You will see: one-of-a-kinds boots, photos, books, and more. In addition, view a video of his life narrated by President George W. Bush, Red Steagall, Wilfred Brimley and others.
• The Chisholm Trail Exhibit – Displaying artifacts off the Chisholm Trail, the famous cattle-drive route of the Old West. Four themes are explored in the exhibit: “Origins of the Cattle Trails,” “Cowtown and the Drover,” “Trail Impact on Fort Worth,” and “Popular Culture of the Trails.” The exhibit includes rare, authentic pieces with some dating as early as the 1700’s.
• The Zigrang Bit Collection – A collection showcasing 128 bits of various design. Most bits are forged from iron, with some dating back to 1867. Pieces in the collection were used for such disciplines as driving, pleasure riding or Calvary mounts.
• Adventures of the Cowboy Trail – A 4-station, hands-on Exploratorium; teaching children about cowboy experiences on a cattle-drive. Station 1 – kids learn how to pack a Chuckwagon with magnets simulating the Cook’s many needed items. Station 2 – kids learn the Cowboy Alphabet (characters for branding) and then brand their own longhorn (flyer). Station 3 – kids learn about Treasures of the Trail, then search for replica arrowheads. Station 4 – kids learn how a cowboy or cowgirl would pack for a trail drive by learning to saddle and bridle a replica Paint Horse (scaled down to accommodate a child’s height).

• COMING IN LATE 2009 – APPLEWHITE-CLARK EXHIBIT* — The exhibit features historical artifacts from the Republic of Texas, the State of Texas, the Republic of Mexico and the American West. There is a strong emphasis within the Collection on artifacts from the Republic of Texas. All in all, the Exhibit has a strong flavor of the American West and includes a wide selection of guns, swords, uniforms, headgear and various everyday items that were common in the early days of the frontier. See personal items belonging to such notables as Fort Worth’s Major Ripley A. Arnold, Texas Rangers Colonel John C. Hays and Captain Samuel H. Walker; Mexican General and President, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.

• AMON G. CARTER’S 1933 V8 Cadillac — Cadillac’s V8 engines revolutionized the American car industry and set the standard for most modern vehicles. Cadillac was the first automobile maker to mass-produce a V8 engine. The distinguishing feature of the 1933 Cadillac is the front clip, with its wind-splitting, aerodynamic “V”-shaped grill. Serial numbers for identification were not used however; engine numbers were stamped on the crankcase near the water inlet on the right hand side. A 1933 Cadillac innovation: Fisher no-draft individually controlled ventilation (I.C.V.) (Vent windows). The price range for Mr. Carter’s Cadillac range: $2,795 to $4,000 and was, based on wheelbase and amenities

• JERSEY LILLY OLD-TIME PHOTO PARLOR – Step back into time for a vintage style, sepia-toned photo in traditional old-fashioned costumes and background settings. You can be a Cowboy, Saloon Girl, and much more.

• WESTERN GIFT SHOP – Find unique one-of-a kind gifts for you and your loved ones.

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Texas Lakes Trail Region, Overflowing with adventure, culture, beauty, and history, the Texas Lakes Trail offers an exceptional travel experience. The region extends across 31 diverse counties in North Central Texas, each with something special to offer. For more information, itineraries and map of the region visit www.texaslakestrail.com

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Texas Motor Speedway is among one of the largest sports stadiums in America with a crowd capacity in excess of over 200,000. The attendances for the NASCAR Sprint Cup events annually rank among the largest sporting events in the United States since the facility opened in 1997. The 1.5 mile superspeedway located in Fort Worth known as “The Great American Speedway!” ™ and plays host to two races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series as well as one in the IndyCar Series.

Multiple driving schools offer visitors a chance to get behind the wheel and experience the thrill of auto racing. Choose from NASCAR authentic Sprint Cup cars, IndyCar Style cars, Chevy Z-06 Corvette Race cars and Legends cars.

Daily tours of the facility are available and include: Track Laps (subject to availability), Pit Road, Gift Shop, Luxury Suites, Victory Lane, and Concourse.

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Traders Village is America’s largest weekend Flea Market and Festival Complex, located in Grand Prairie, TX. Stroll through 4,000 shops and discover that treasure of a lifetime. Enjoy theme park rides, festivals and a world of wonderful food. It’s always a state fair atmosphere of entertainment and just minutes from Six Flags and all area attractions. So come for the shopping of just the fun of it. Traders Village also has a highly rated RV park with many wonderful amenities.

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Superb playing conditions and our friendly staff await you at this acclaimed 18-hole Championship Golf Course. Just minutes from Six Flags, Rangers Ballpark, and the new Cowboys Stadium off of I-30 W.

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Traders Village is America’s largest weekend Flea Market and Festival Complex, located in Grand Prairie, TX. Stroll through 4,000 shops and discover that treasure of a lifetime. Enjoy theme park rides, festivals and a world of wonderful food. It’s always a state fair atmosphere of entertainment and just minutes from Six Flags and all area attractions. So come for the shopping of just the fun of it. Traders Village also has a highly rated RV park with many wonderful amenities.

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Enjoy dining out? You’re headed in the right direction. Dallas/Fort Worth & Beyond has more restaurants per person than New York City.

From fine dining to hole-in-the-wall local favorites, from Tex-Mex to barbecue, from romantic to theatrical – you’ll find it all right here.

Start with the city you’re in or check out other diners suggestions and go from there . . . delicious choices await.

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Upscale outlet center offering everyday savings of 25% to 65% on designer and top brands including Polo Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Coach, Michael Kors, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Nike, Kenneth Cole and more. 100 stores. Conveniently located on US-75 North and Stacy Rd. (exit 37).

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Inspired by Milan Italy’s famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Galleria Dallas features an impressive ice rink surrounded by more than 200 of the world’s finest boutiques and restaurants. Galleria Dallas is the exclusive North Texas home of American Girl, Tourneau, Gucci, Thomas Pink, Sony Style, Ylang 23 plus classic favorites such as Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade, Coach, BCBG and more! Galleria Dallas was the only Texas shopping center to be named “One of the Top Ten Places to Spend it All" by USA Today.

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Two miles north of DFW Int’l Airport. Over 200 stores under one roof including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, JCPenney Outlet, The Children’s Place, Nike Factory Store, Bath and Body Works, J.Crew, Lane Bryant, Hollister Outlet, Rainforest Café, GameWorks, Victoria’s Secret and Last Call Neiman Marcus.

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Fashion, Food and Fun! Rack Room Shoes, Best Buy, Pier One, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Stein Mart, GAP, Ann Taylor Loft, Chico’s, Talbot’s, Nine West, Jones New York, Ross Dress for Less, PetSmart, over 15 fantastic eateries and restaurants, Marble Slab, The Popcorn Store and more!

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One of the premier shopping centers in the U.S., offering over 235 distinctive stores and restaurants, museum-quality art, a landscaped garden, and AMC NorthPark 15 theatre. NorthPark’s luxury lineup features destination retail including Barneys New York, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Versace, Valentino and Oscar de la Renta.

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Click here to download coupon for Outlets at Hillsboro before your next trip!

Discover extraordinary shopping at the best brand name outlets at savings up to 75% OFF retail-everyday!

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Over 20 shops & four delicious restaurants, depot for the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, home to the Cowtown Cattlepen Maze, Historical Walking Tours, the Texas Trail of Fame and the world’s only twice daily cattle drive at 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m.
Stockyards Station – shopping, dining and big fun – Texas style! Check out www.stockyardsstation.com for the Fort Worth Stockyards special event calender.

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Today In Sundance Square, you’ll find something for everyone. The many restaurants range from casual to elegant, from intimate dining to a family-style atmosphere. Lining the blocks, you’ll find notable stores and other specialty boutiques. Sundance Square is also home to one of the world’s finest concert/performance halls and is a premier address for urban residential properties. Day or night, there’s a high-energy ambience in the air in Sundance Square. A feeling of excitement, innovation and fun.

Throughout this 35 block development, historic markers note significant historical buildings and the Chisholm Trail Mural is not to be missed. Parking is free evenings and weekends in the Sundance Square garages.

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Offerings include domestic and international air cargo service, domestic surface transportation, warehousing/distribution capabilities and other ancillary services capabilities that provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

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Maintains over 3,000 visitor information brochure display racks through the DFW area and Texas. Other programs include complete brochure design service, discount brochure printing, custom publishing and visitortips.com.

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Portable capsule of everything there is to see & do in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. Includes detailed street map/street index of Dallas & Fort Worth, coupons, hotels, attractions, restaurants, historical & entertaining vignettes. Email maptexas@aol.com or visit mapamerica.com.

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Specializes in tourism development with expertise in strategic planning, destination development, heritage and museum development and convention & visitor bureau management.

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Branding agency focused on bringing your message front and center using the trendiest outreach tools in creative graphic design, web design, interactive marketing, social media marketing and PR.

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Valerie Pelan, MBA, ACC, dynamic speaker, provides customized interactive training and speeches on current topics facing businesses today: Personal Branding, Generation Interactions, Conflict Resolution, Difficult People, Career Management, and Employee Engagement; Valerie works with you to design the program your company needs.

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Madden Media has partnered with Texas Travel Industry Association since 1992 to produce See Texas First newspaper-insert-led-campaigns. Madden is also the exclusive publisher of regional travel sections within O, The Oprah Magazine and PARADE Magazine. Every print buy offers powerful online marketing through VacationFun.com to leverage your participation into a multi-platform campaign.

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Services

Catalogue/brochure fulfilment Mail merges Bulk deliveries Hand packing/finishing

Facilities
In-house warehouse – 15,000 square feet
Daily/weekly/monthly reporting
Machine folding and labelling, same day turn round

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Orbitz Worldwide – your source for great deals on airfare, hotels, vacations and more!

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