If you’re looking for a destination with Real. Texas. Flavor., try Mesquite. Located just 15 minutes from downtown Dallas, Mesquite is easily accessible from I-30, I-20, U.S. 80 and I-635.

The Rows of Texas, Mesquite’s shopping, dining and entertainment district, located off I-635, will keep you busy with Town East Mall and over 200 specialty shops, 100 restaurants, and the AMC 30 movie theater. The Mesquite Championship Rodeo provides families with thrilling, up-close rodeo action, in air-conditioned comfort, every Friday and Saturday night, June through August, and for special holiday rodeos during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Celebration Station offers arcade games, paint ball and miniature golf, perfect for the younger crowd. Devil’s Bowl Speedway, renowned for its sprint car racing, is open March through October.

Experience Mesquite’s pioneer heritage at the Florence Ranch Homestead and Opal Lawrence Historical Park, find a unique treasure in Mesquite’s downtown historic district, and enjoy a variety of music and theater productions at the Mesquite Arts Center or Rodeo City Music Hall. Be sure to join us for our Real. Texas. Festival., April 23-24, a celebration of Texas music, crafts and family fun.

Contact the Mesquite Convention & Visitors Bureau, P.O. Box 850137, Mesquite, TX 75185-0137, (972) 204-4925 or (800) 541-2355; fax (972) 204-4926; www.realtexasflavor.com