
Welcome to one of the most exciting travel destinations in the world. Dallas/Fort Worth & Beyond encompasses 32 rich and
diverse counties. From urban centers bustling with excitement to charming, historic downtown squares, you’ll uncover hidden
treasures and fantastic sights at every turn. Enjoy the many world-class museums, shopping venues, sporting events, live
entertainment, amusement parks and a rich and celebrated history. So, where will your story begin?

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American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum
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4601 Hwy.360 at FAA Road, Fort Worth, Texas, 76155
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Phone: (817) 967-1560
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Phone 2: (817) 967-5904
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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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Astronaut Training Center
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6720 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas
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Phone: (817) 788-2926
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Phone 2: (817) 320-2560
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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.
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Bureau of Engraving & Printing Western Currency Facility
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9000 Blue Mound Rd., Fort Worth, Texas, 76131
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Phone: (817) 231-4000
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Phone 2: (866) 865-1194
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Watch U.S. paper currency roll off the presses during a free one-hour guided tour of the production process. Over half of the nation' paper currency is produced at this facility. The Visitor Center includes two floors of interactive exhibits and displays, elevated tour walkway, 75 seat high-definition theater and retail sales shop.
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Dallas Cowboys/New Dallas Cowboys Stadium
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Arlington, Texas
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Phone: (972) 785-5000
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The legendary Dallas Cowboys are a member of the National Football League and are 5-time world champions (1971, 1977, 1992, 1993, 1995). Many football greats have played for the team, including Troy Aikman, Mike Ditka, Emmitt Smith, Roger Staubach. Jerry Jones bought the team in 1989 and under his leadership the team has enjoyed three Super Bowl wins.
The team has a new home stadium in Arlington. The $1.3 billion Dallas Cowboys Stadium is the largest of its kind and will be host Super Bowl XLV in 2011, the Big 12 Championship, and the at&t Cotton Bowl Classic in 2010.
Stadium tours begin in June, but to book one now or get information, you can call 817-892-TOUR. That will connect you directly with the Dallas Cowboys tour operator.
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Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park
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1515 S. Harwood, Dallas, Texas, 75215-1273
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Phone: (214) 421-5141
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Phone 2: (214) 428-6351
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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. .
Regular Admission: $7 Adult; $5 Senior (65+); and $4 Child (4 to 12 years).
Summer and Winter Admission (June 15 to September 14 and January 2 to February 15) : $5 Adult; $4 Senior (65+); and $3 Child (4 to 12 year).
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Dallas Museum of Art
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1717 N. Harwood, Dallas, Texas, 75201
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Phone: (214) 922-1200
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Phone 2: (214) 922-1350
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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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Dallas World Aquarium
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1801 North Griffin Street, Dallas, Texas, 75202
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Phone: (214) 720-2224
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Phone 2: (214) 720-2242
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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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Dallas Zoo
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650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, Texas, 75203
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Phone: (214) 943-2771
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Phone 2: (214) 942-8095
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The Dallas Zoo is the largest zoological experience in Texas, covering over 95 acres of beautifully developed parkland and housing over 4,000 animals – from the majestic elephant to the smallest ant! Enjoy the Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo, award-winning Wilds of Africa with the Jake L. Hamon Gorilla Conservation Research Center, Norsworthy Otter Outpost, Penguin Cove, and more!
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Denton County Museums
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110 W. Hickory, Denton, Texas, 76201
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Phone: (940) 349-2850
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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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Fair Park Dallas
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1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd. at Grand, Dallas, Texas, 75210
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Phone: (214) 670-8400
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Phone 2: (214) 670-0265
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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.
Click here to download coupon for Old Mill Inn at Fair Park before your next trip!
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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
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2299 County Road 2008 Glen Rose, Texas, Glen Rose, Texas, 76043
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Phone: (254) 897-2960
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Phone 2: (254) 897-3785
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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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Frontiers of Flight Museum
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6911 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, Texas, 75209
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Phone: (214) 350-3600
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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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Gondola Adventures at Las Colinas
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357 Westfork Street, Irving, Texas, 75039
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Phone: (972) 506-8037
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Phone 2: (866) 446-6365
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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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Grapevine Opry
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300 S. Main Street, Grapevine, Texas, 76051
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Phone: (817) 481-8733
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Phone 2: (817) 481-3290
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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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Grapevine Vintage Railroad
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709 S. Main street, Grapevine, Texas, 76051
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Phone: (817) 410-3123
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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 continously 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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Hurricane Harbor - A Six Flags Water Park
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1800 E Lamar Boulevard, Arlington, Texas, 76006
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Phone: (817) 865-3356
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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.
Click here to download coupons for Six Flags Hurricane Harbor before your next trip!
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Kimbell Art Museum
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3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas, 76107
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Phone: (817) 332-8451
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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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Legends of the Game Baseball Museum & Children's Learning Center
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1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, Texas, 76011
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Phone: (817) 273-5600
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An exciting, interactive, and educational glimpse into America’s pastime! Located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Legends of the Game offers visitors the chance to experience the game of baseball on an entirely different level. Whether you are catching a Nolan Ryan fastball or admiring Babe Ruth’s King of Swat trophy, you are bound to gain a new appreciation for the sport so firmly woven into the fabric of America.
In the Children’s Learning Center you can learn to figure a batting average, find the sweet spot on a bat, and see how good sportsmanship and teamwork figure into everyday life with innovative and engaging educational programs. Using baseball as the unifying theme, programs at Legends of the Game can teach the young (and the young at heart) about history, geography, math, science, and communications. Where else can you examine the inner layers of a 4-foot diameter baseball?
Museum tickets also include admission to a behind-the-scenes tour of Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, where guests will see the press box, owner’s suite, batting cages, and more!
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Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie
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1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas, 75050
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Phone: (972) 263-7223
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Phone 2: (972) 263-7669
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Enjoy world-class live horse racing in a seven level glass-enclosed, climate controlled environment. Simulcast racing seven days per week in our state-of-the-art, 36,000-square foot Las Vegas-style Post Time Pavilion.
Parking:
General Parking: $2 (enter through gates 1, 2 or 3)
Preferred Parking: $4 (enter through gate 4 off Lone Star Parkway)
Valet Parking (Live Race Day):
$9 (enter through gate 5 for Grandstand, gate 1 for Post Time Pavilion)
Valet Parking (Simulcast Race Day):
$5 (enter through gate 1)
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Marty Leonard Community Chapel - Lena Pope Home
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3131 Sanquinet, Fort Worth, Texas, 76107
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Phone: (817) 255-2576
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Phone 2: (817) 731-9858
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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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Mesquite Championship Rodeo
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1818 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, Texas, 75149
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Phone: (972) 285-8777
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Phone 2: (972) 289-2999
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Mesquite Championship Rodeo, since 1958 Dallas’ link to the ‘old West’. Air-conditioned Resistol Arena, Pro rodeo action. High-flying broncs, 2000 lb. bulls, daredevil clowns, cowgirls barrel racing. Wild Bill Rodeo Shoppe, chuck wagon races, Sonny Bryan’s BBQ buffet, pony rides, petting zoo, calf scramble. Adjacent Hampton Inn & Suites, Mesquite Convention Center & Exhibit Hall, I-635 at Military Pkwy., 15 min/downtown Dallas. Each Fri. – Sat., April thru September. (972) 285-8777. www.mesquiterodeo.com
Click here to download coupon for the Rodeo before your next trip!
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Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
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3200 Darnell St. at University Dr., Fort Worth, Texas, 76107
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Phone: (817) 738-9215
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Phone 2: (866) 824-5566
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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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Museum of Nature & Science
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3535 Grand Avenue and 1318 S. 2nd Avenue in Fair Park, Dallas, Texas, 75315
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Phone: (214) 428-5555
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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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Nasher Sculpture Center
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2001 Flora St., Dallas, Texas, 75201
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Phone: (214) 242-5100
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Phone 2: (214) 242-5160
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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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National Scouting Museum
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1329 W. Walnut Hill Ln., Irving, Texas, 75038
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Phone: (800) 303-3047
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Phone 2: (972) 580-2100
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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! Mondays are Free!
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Oscar E. Monnig Meteorite Gallery at TCU
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2950 W. Bowie, Room 240 in the Sid Richardson Building, Fort Worth, Texas, 76109
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Phone: (817) 257-6277
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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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Scarborough Renaissance Festival
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2511 FM 66, Waxahachie, Texas, 75167
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Phone: (972) 938-3247
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Phone 2: (972) 938-1890
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Step through the gates of Scarborough Village and feel your cares slip away. Thrill to the thunder of hooves and crash of lance on shield at the joust. Watch in amazement as birds of prey swoop just inches above your head at the command of the Royal Falconer.
Enjoy swordplay, comedy, music and other unique entertainment on 21 stages. Witness artisans create one-of-a-kind works of art. Browse 200 quaint shoppes for unique handmade jewelry, clothing, leather goods and other offerings.
Feast like a King on food and drink from around the world. Grab a turkey leg and stroll among the villagers of Scarborough. Spend the day in the 16th Century and have the time of your life.
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Six Flags Over Texas
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2201 Road To Six Flags St E, Arlington, Texas, 76011
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Phone: (817) 607-6150
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Phone 2: (817) 607-6144
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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!
Click here to download coupons for Six Flags before your next trip!
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Splitsville
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401 Curtis Mathes Way, Arlington, Texas, 76018
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Phone: (817) 465-2695
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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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Strokers Dallas and Strokers Ice House
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9304 Harry Hines, Dallas, Texas, 75235
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Phone: (214) 357-0707
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Phone 2: (214) 357-9363
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Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas and Strokers Ice House is home to SPEED Channel’s Texas Hardtails, and features cool custom motorcycles, cold beer, and great food.
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Sundance Square
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201 Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102
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Phone: (817) 255-5700
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Phone 2: (817) 339-7139
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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 speciality 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 buidlings 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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Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
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128 E. Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, Texas, 76106
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Phone: (817) 626-7131
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Phone 2: (817) 626-7171
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The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, which pays tribute to 58 of the top cowboys and cowgirls in Texas. The museum is located in Barn A, in what was once the horse and mule barns in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards.
The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame honors Texas men and women who have excelled in the sports of rodeo and cutting. Also included are the Sterquell Wagon Collection and the John Justin Trail of Fame. The Sterquell is billed as "the world’s largest lifestyle wagon collection" and features more than 60 antique wagons, carriages and sleighs. The John Justin Trail of Fame pays tribute to one of Fort Worth’s own, who spent a lifetime building the Justin Boot Company and became one of the city’s most prominent civic leaders.
Click here to download coupon for the museum before your next trip!
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Texas Lakes Trail
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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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The Planetarium @ University of Texas at Arlington
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700 Planetarium Place; Arlington, TX, Arlington, Texas, 76019
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Phone: (817) 272-1183
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Phone 2: (817) 272-0123
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Not just for stars anymore, enjoy our state-of-the-art planetarium theater that seats 165! Our new Digistar 3-D projection system will awe audiences of all ages!
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