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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The African American Museum is the only museum in the Southwestern US devoted to the preservation and display of African American artistic, cultural and historical materials. It also has one of the largest African American folk art collections in the United States.

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Outstanding venue for music, dance and theatre featuring the new Wyly Theatre, the Winspear Opera House and the Strauss Square and Sammons Park.

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Cedar Hill State Park is a 1,826 acre urban nature preserve located on the 7500 acre Joe Pool Reservoir. The Park’s proximity to major metropolitan cities makes it an ideal destination for families who want to enjoy the great outdoors without spending precious time driving. The ruggedness and scenic beauty of the area combined with over 100 miles of shoreline and the water based recreation such as boating and fishing as well as camping, mountain biking, bird watching, and picnicking.

Also located at the park is Penn Farm Agricultural History Center that pays tribute to the disappearing Texas’ family farm and affords a glimpse into agrarian history as farm machinery took the place of the horse and mule almost a century ago. The Farm is open 7 days a week to self-guided tours. There are reconstructed and historic buildings from the mid 1800s through the mid 1900s. The Penn Farm has a very relaxing atmosphere and is perfect for family walks. Self-guided and guided tours are available.

Cedar Hill State Park is home to the premier North Texas mountain bike trail. The DORBA trail, named for the volunteers of the Dallas Off Road Biking Association, was built by mountain bikers for mountain bikers. Over 1200 acres of prime mountain bike landscape are crisscrossed with 15 miles of intense riding. This exciting trail is closed after rainfall so call 972/291-3900 and press star 2 for trail conditions.

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Civello’s has been handmaking ravioli in the Dallas area since the 1950s. Their ravioli is now available to the public and they also sell four different gourmet lasagnas, Italian sausage, hand-rolled meatballs, and fresh tomato sauce. The recipes have been handed down from their parents and grandparents and reflect seasonal changes, the freshest local ingredients, and artisinal cooking of Italy, especially the southern regions and Sicily.

Their speciality ravioli is featured in many of Dallas’ finest restaurants. In fact, you have probably eaten their products and not even known it. Now they’re making them available to the public by popular demand.

Their 20-plus specialty ravioli include veal with wine-seasoned mushrooms; lump crab meat tossed with fresh basil, green onions, and roasted garlic; feta cheese with black olives and fresh Italian parsley; nutty pumpkin on striped chili pasta; and roasted chili poblano blended in creamy ricotta.

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Located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, The Crow Collection is a permanent set of galleries dedicated to the arts and cultures of China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia. The museum offers a serene setting for quiet reflection and learning. Museum admission is free.

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More than 350 marine and freshwater species from tiny seahorses and jellyfish to sharks and a giant snapping turtle.

The Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park is currently closed and will reopen in fall 2010 as the Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park.

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The Dallas Arts District is a unique, 68-acre, 19-block neighborhood in the heart of the city. A rare jewel that is the centerpiece of the region’s cultural life, the District is home to some of the finest architecture in the world. Enhancing the downtown Dallas skyline are buildings by Pritzker Prize winners I.M. Pei, Renzo Piano, Norman Foster, Rem Koolhaas and AIA “Gold Medal” recipient Edward Larrabee Barnes.

Sites include the Crow Collection of Asian Art, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Dallas Museum of Art, Meyerson Symphony Center, Nasher Sculpture Center, Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, the Belo Mansion and the site of the AT&T Center for the Performing Arts

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Built in 1891, the Romanesque Revival design of MA Orlopp, is made of Pecos Red Sandstone and blue granite. This courthouse is well known as “Old Red” and currently houses the Dallas Visitors Information Center and the Old Red Museum of Dallas History.

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Dallas Farmers Market is recognized nationally as an important center where farmers still sell their seasonal crops directly to customers. Located in the southeastern corner of the central business district in downtown Dallas, it provides a unique opportunity to shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, specialty and international products.

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Mickey Gilley helped to build the original Gilley's Club into the landmark honky-tonk of the century; Gilley's Dallas is the premier venue for hosting private parties, convention groups, special events and wedding receptions. With 5 private rooms and over 65,000 square feet of event space, Gilley's is sure to entertain and amaze your guests. Gilley's Dallas provides the best in Texas hospitality, menus and entertainment.

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Opened in 1931 amid much enthusiasm and attention, Highland Park Village is recognized as the first shopping center in America and the prototype for shopping centers across the country. Over the years, the Village has acquired an international flavor. Internationally renowned shops such as Chanel, Christian Dior, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Hermes, Bottega Veneta, Escada, Robert Talbott, and Beretta Gallery combined with the local favorites of it’s a wrap, Deno’s Shoe Repair, Randall Morgan Village Stationers, William Noble Rare Jewels among others, create an atmosphere synonymous with style, charm and excellent customer service.

Highland Park Village has evolved into a center full of high quality apparel that also caters to the everyday needs of the people. Site of an annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides and Annual Celebrations, Highland Park Village offers something for everyone.

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Located at the Dallas County Historical Plaza in Downtown Dallas. Main and Market Streets behind Old Red Courthouse

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Home to the Dallas Theatre Center, Kalita Humphreys is the only theater in the U.S. designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

The monolithic concrete building was a combination of curved and angular forms typical of Wright’s late-period public projects. The vertical cylindrical forms of the four-and-a-half story building, encircled by horizontal cantilevered decks, presented a sculptural façade, both monumental and dynamic, within a wooded park setting. The entire building was based on a 60/120-degree equilateral parallelogram, such that there were no right angles. The unit-system organized not only the floor plan, but also many of the details from the smallest design of the window shapes to the facetted columns and the built-in furniture.

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Promotes Latino and Hispanic arts culture.

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Ride back into history on the only streetcar line in North Texas that operates lovingly restored antique trolley cars running on some of Dallas' oldest original streetcar tracks. A ride on any of our trolleys — Rosie (1909), The Green Dragon (1913), Petunia (1920), Matilda (1925) or air-conditioned Winnie (1945) — is an experience to treasure. And, to top it off, all rides (except charters) are FREE!

If you live in Uptown, hop aboard the trolley to everything. If you are visiting Dallas, spend the day in Uptown where all of the hot spots in the neighborhood are just a short walk from our 3.9-mile trolley line that winds its way through this vibrant and growing neighborhood.
For quick, convenient access to our trolley line, ride a DART light rail train (either Blue or Red Line) to the Cityplace subway station. Follow signs "To Streetcars" to the surface, and walk a few steps and to our waiting shelter at the end of Cityplace Blvd. A MATA trolley will arrive there shortly.

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Features Spanish art, sculpture and traveling exhibits.

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Designed by the award-winning architect, I.M.Pei, this symphony center has been cited as one of the acoustically finest halls in America and features the Lay Family pipe organ. Home to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the 2,062-seat hall is also available for corporate meetings, trade shows and a variety of performance events. Restaurant and catering available.

Free public tours (call for schedule or for groups of 15 or more).

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The Dallas Mozzarella Company is located near downtown Dallas and specializes in making fresh mozzarella and other cheeses. Take a tour of the factory or learn to make the cheese in a hands–on cheese making class.

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Features the world' largest bronze monument.

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Shop the latest trends in fashion handbags and accessories at wholesale prices in Dallas, Fort Worth and Frisco.

Frisco Location:
2449 Preston Rd., Frisco, Tx 75034
Phone: 214-297-4200

Fort Worth Location:
9120 North Freeway (35W), Fort Worth, TX 76177
Phone: 817-750-1800

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Scardello is an artisan cheese shop focused on handcrafted cheeses and tasty accompaniments. They have about 150 artisan cheeses featuring American and European farmstead cheese, along a number of Texas cheeses.

At Scardello, they embrace their role as “Cheese Enthusiasts” by sharing their excitement with their guests.

Scardello provides high quality, artisan products and accepts a responsibility to our world, our community, our guests and each other.

www.scardellocheese.com

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Get behind the wheel on one of 4 Racing Tracks including Real Dragsters that take you from 0 to 70 in 3.5 seconds. Race into action at Electric Alley, our state-of-the-art game room, and don't forget to refuel at the SpeedZone Cafe and Bar.

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Largest State Fair in U.S.

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Located at historic Fair Park in Dallas, Texas Discovery Gardens is a year-round urban oasis filled with natural wonders for visitors of all ages. Ten different themed areas include a butterfly habitat, native wildlife pond, scent garden, shade garden and heirloom garden. The first certified organic public gardens in the state, Texas Discovery Gardens features spectacular native and adapted plants grown using sustainable methods that conserve water and protect the environment.

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The area was designed by famed architect Philip Johnson and was completed in 1976. The most prominent and recognizable feature of Thanks-Giving Square is the Chapel of Thanksgiving, a small, spiral tower that features an enclave for prayerful thanks. The entrance to the chapel is at the end of a 125-foot (38 m) bridge that runs over a cascading waterfall.

Inside the chapel, the spiral is topped with stained glass windows, leaving a flood of color when looking up in the chapel. Collectively, the stained glass, which was designed by Gabriel Loire of Chartres, France is called the Glory Window. It was designed to feature brighter colors as the spiral reached its apex, becoming brighter and brighter as it reached the center.

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Stop by to sample one of almost 200 varieties of sodas that range from nostalgic to new age and from crafted just down the road to bottled across the globe.

In addition to unusual sodas, the soda gallery also offer patrons the opportunity sit, relax and admire an ever changing collection of local and regional artists – with a heavy emphasis on pop art

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The first national comprehensive women's history museum.

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The Viking Cooking School may be the most enjoyable school on earth – even the homework is fun. From the novice to the experienced cook, including kids, moms and dads, business professionals, and others come alone, or together with friends, to attend our classes. If you love to cook, entertain, or just appreciate the pleasure of great food, the Viking Cooking School is the place to indulge your passions.

Our culinary spirit keeps us on the cutting-edge of all things food and inspires us to constantly evolve our menus with the seasons and current cooking trends. Select from our wide array of exciting classes covering subjects such as ethnic cuisines, basic techniques of cooking, baking, vegetarian, and cocktail and dinner parties, whatever you choose, we’ll make sure you have a blast.

Our warm and attentive teachers are the absolute best at their craft. Our recipes are created by professionally trained chefs and tested in our Viking Test Kitchen to ensure they are accurate and clear so that you can recreate them successfully at home in your own kitchen. In line with our commitment to providing students with the best tools, all Viking Cooking Schools are equipped with high-performance, professional Viking appliances, cookware and cutlery. To ensure your every visit to a Viking Cooking School is a first-class experience, we invite each student to give us their feedback after every visit.

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Runners, walkers, and cyclists can enjoy this popular 9.3 mile trail in Dallas, encircling White Rock Lake in East Dallas.

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Zero Gravity, located in Dallas, TX, is the world’s only thrill amusement park. We feature the Nothin’ but Net 100’ freefall ride, the Texas Blastoff Vertical accelerator, the Skycoaster hanggliding-skydiving simulator, and Air Boingo bungee jumping.

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