Attractions

Amtrak

Ride AMTRAK daily to Oklahoma City, Chicago, San Antonio. Check out Hot Deals on line at Amtrak.com.

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800-USA-RAIL

Dallas / Fort Worth, TX

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http://www.amtrak.com

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Fri, 2011-11-04 - Thu, 2012-05-31

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Fri, 2011-11-04 - Fri, 2012-11-30

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Billy Bob's Texas

Watch real bull riding then “scoot-a-boot” on the dance floor at Billy Bob’s Texas, the world’s largest Honky Tonk.

Print a Coupon! Free Daytime Admission, or $1 Off Nighttime Admission with MAP. Good for up to 2 people.

817-624-7117

2520 Rodeo Plaza

Fort Worth, TX

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http://www.billybobstexas.com

Bureau of Engraving & Printing Western Currency Facility Tour & Visitor Center

Take a free tour of the Bureau of Engraving & Printing Tour & Visitor Center, where over half of the nation's currency is printed, enjoy interactive exhibits/displays.

866-865-1194

817-847-3881

9000 Blue Mound Rd.

Fort Worth, TX

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http://www.moneyfactory.com

Dallas Convention & Visitors

Live Large, Think Big in Dallas where shopping is truly a unique experience, and the Arts District contains some of the greatest art and architecture in the world. www.visitdallas.com

800-C-Dallas

100 S Houston St

Dallas, TX

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http://www.visitdallas.com

Dallas Heritage Village

Sample life in early Texas during the days of log cabins and antebellum homes at Dallas Heritage Village.

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214-421-5141

1515 South Harwood

Dallas, TX

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http://www.dallasheritagevillage.org

DART

Ride DART Rail to Discover all that Downtown Dallas has to offer.

214-979-1111

Dallas, TX

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http://www.dart.org

Denton, TX

Discover Denton! From it's century-old courthouse, antiques, two Universities, to horse country tours & nature trails (888-381-1818). The Town Square is where it all happens: outdoor musicians, festivals, great shops and restaurants, and practically constant activity. Everything a town square used to be in 1896, it still is today in Denton.

888-381-1818

414 West Parkway St

Denton, TX

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http://www.discoverdenton.com

Fair Park

Ride DART's new Green Line to Fair Park, home to the largest collection of art deco architecture in the United States housing 8 museums, event facilities & the annual State Fair

214-670-8400

1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd.

Dallas, TX

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http://www.fairparkdallas.com

Fort Worth, TX

Enjoy the diversity of Fort Worth - from Cowboys to Culture!

817-336-8791

800-433-5747

111 West 4th St

Fort Worth, TX

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http://www.fortworth.com

Frisco, TX

Spend the day or weekend in Frisco, (877-463-7472) take in a game at one of four professional sports teams, browse the Bronzed Cattle Drive & shop at Stonebriar Centre, IKEA, or Sam Moon Trading Co. Frisco is located 20 minutes north of downtown Dallas, and 25 minutes from both Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Love Field. Frisco offers a wide variety of award-winning hotels, shopping, concerts and events, and over 150 pieces of art on public display.

877-463-7472

6801 Gaylord Parkway Ste. 200

Frisco, TX

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http://www.visitfrisco.com

Grapevine, TX

Experience Grapevine with its one of a kind shopping on Main Street plus wine tasting at the many tasting rooms.

817-410-3185

800-457-6338

1 Liberty Park Plaza

Grapevine, TX

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http://www.grapevinetexasusa.com

Upcoming Events

11th Annual Spring Into Nash!
Thu, 2012-04-12

April 12, 2012 10:00 am to 2:00 pm For more information call: 817-410-3185 Family Fun! (Admission Free, Coupons required for select activities) Play Heritage Games * Pony rides * Meet Farm Animals * Milk a Goat * Tractor Rides * Water the Kitchen Garden * Horseshoe * Sack Races * Home made Ice Cream * Treadle Lathe * Milk a Cow * Leather Stamping * Jump Rope Making * Learn about life on the farm! Have old-fashioned fun! 10:30 a.m. Dedication of the Nash Farm's equipment shed. 11:30 a.m. dedication of the Randy Robert's Living Legacy Tree. Hot dog lunch and beverages available for purchase from the Grapevine AMBUCS.

SummerBlast in Grapevine
Sat, 2012-05-05 - Thu, 2012-08-30

SummerBlast in Grapevine Enjoy a summer jam-packed with cool events while you take advantage of some really hot summer hotel deals. Enjoy entertainment including spectacular fireworks shows that light up the sky every Friday night, excursions on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, wine trails, an abundance of shopping, poolside relaxation at a Grapevine hotel, water recreation on Lake Grapevine and much more! There's something for everyone to have a blast all summer long! So spend less time and money traveling and spend more time having fun close to home this summer, with a SummerBlast in Grapevine.

Main Street Days
Fri, 2012-05-18 - Sun, 2012-05-20

Grab a slice of summer fun at Main Street Days, the official kick-off to summertime in Grapevine. Like the song says, “When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore, and when the world seems to shine like you’ve had too much wine, that’s amore.” Taste the international wines, craft beers and pizza pies. Dine at the Pizza Piazza, dance to non-stop entertainment, seek out your favorite festival food and shop the day away. Main Street Days is a fun-filled festival perfect for the entire family. Now that’s amore!

Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza
Wed, 2012-07-04

July 4 - 29th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza – 9:30 p.m. – Lake Grapevine

International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame

Bowling enthusiasts can't miss the 5000 years of history and 18,000 sq. feet of fun at the International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame in Arlington.

Print a Coupon! $2 Off Admission

817-649-5105

621 Six Flags Dr.

Arlington, TX 76011

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http://www.bowlingmuseum.com

Upcoming Events

Event Rentals
Wed, 2010-09-01 - Sun, 2012-09-30

Group events come alive at our International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame. Journey back to where bowling began. Discover an interactive museum brimming with one-of-a-kind bowling artifacts, a unique bowling experience and a cutting-edge glimpse at the far-flung future of this global pastime. Pass through bowling's Hall of Fame where rare photos and vintage film clips tell the stories of the game's greatest legends. This 18,000 sq. ft. museum is perfect for groups of all ages. Watch 5,000 years of bowling history come to life. See this special game progress from an ancient Egyptian pastime to a world-class sport. This unique museum is a perfect venue to excite and amaze your group. Just give us a call and our team of experts will customize the whole event from beginning to end.

Hours and Location
Sat, 2011-08-13 - Fri, 2012-08-31

Our Location The International Bowling Museum’s 18,000-square-foot facility is located on the International Bowling Campus in Arlington, TX. It is loaded with history and brimming with fun. Come visit us today. 621 Six Flags Dr. Arlington, TX 76011 (817) 385-8215 or (817) 385-8210 info@bowlingmuseum.com MUSEUM HOURS: TUE – SAT: 9:30am – 5:00pm SUN – MON: Call during regular hours for availability ADMISSION: Adults - $9.50 Senior 65 and over - $7.50 Children 4 to 18 - $7.50 WANT LESSONS WITH A PRO COACH? Children 3 and under – Free Available next door at Special group rates available – call (817)385-8213 International Bowling Training & Research Center

Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax & Ripley's Believe It or Not!

In Grand Prairie stand face to face with characters from Hollywood, history, religion and horrors at Louis Tussaud’s Palace of Wax, (972-263-2391). Discover fascinating and bizarre oddities at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

Print a Coupon! $2 Off Combo Tickets (Save up to $12 on 6 Tickets!)

817-263-2391

972-263-2391

601 E Palace Pkwy Belt Line @I-30

Grand Prairie, TX

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http://www.grandprairie.ripleys.com

Upcoming Events

Believe It or Not! Odditorium
Sat, 2011-08-13 - Fri, 2012-08-31

Believe It or Not! Odditorium------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Four amazing attractions under one of the most unique buildings you’ll ever see! Ripley’s Believe It or Not! has been proudly freaking out families for over 90 years. There’s always something undiscovered! Thousands of astonishing and unusual artifacts collected from the far-corners of the world. All guaranteed real and mind boggling. 11 galleries and over 10,000 square feet of exhibits, interactive displays, illusions and much more! Join us for your challenge to simply… Believe It or Not!

McKinney Convention & Visitor Bureau

Shop one-of-a-kind boutiques, enjoy fabulous golfing and dining in McKinney, 888-649-8499. Don't miss the Heard Natural Science Museum! Turn-of-the century homes line the streets of McKinney’s Historic District and more than 100 unique restaurants and shops are located in the city’s Historic Downtown. The district’s centerpiece, the McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC), is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Metro: 214-544-1407

Tollfree: 888-649-8499

1575 Heritage Drive Ste. 100

McKinney, TX

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http://www.visitmckinney.com

Upcoming Events

Art History Brown Bag Lunch - 1st Wednesday of every month - FREE
Wed, 2011-09-07 - Wed, 2012-08-08

History Brown Bag Lunch Date: 9 - 7 - 2011 Event Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (event web site) Admission: FREE Attendance: The Heard-Craig Center for the Arts hosts the Art History Brown Bag series on the first Wednesday of each month from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in the Heard-Craig Carriage House at 205 ½ W. Hunt Street in McKinney. There is no charge to attend the series. Whether you’re an art historian or just enjoy a beautiful painting, the Heard-Craig Art History series will heighten your appreciation of art and provide insight into the mind of the artist. Join us for an exploration of the “isms” including cubism, romanticism, dadaism, impressionism, expressionism and more. The lectures are presented by Annie Royer who has been a studio and decorative painter/muralist for 16 years. Ms. Royer has a fine arts degree from Austin College; and has earned three Master’s Degrees from Yale University in Religion and the Visual Arts, East Asian Studies and the history of art. LOCATION Location Heard-Craig Center- Carriage House Address 205 1/2 West Hunt Street City, State. Zip. McKinney,TX. 75069

Sid Richardson Museum

"Where the West rides again." Study the works of Frederic Remington and Charles Russell and others, at the newly renovated Sid Richardson Museum.

817-332-6554 or

888-332-6554 Toll Free

309 Main Street

Fort Worth, TX

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http://www.sidrichardsonmuseum.org/39

Upcoming Events

The Collection
Sun, 2011-08-14 - Fri, 2012-08-31

WELCOME TO THE SID RICHARDSON MUSEUM Where the West Rides Again One of the finest and most focused collections of Western art in America, the Museum features paintings of the Old West by Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell and other artists. The works, reflecting both the art and reality of the American West, are from the collection of legendary Texas oilman and philanthropist, Sid W. Richardson (1891-1959). Since opening in 1982, the Museum has been one of Historic Sundance Square’s top attractions, drawing more than 50,000 visitors a year from all over the world. Hours Mon - Thur 9 - 5 Fri - Sat 9 - 8 Sunday 12 - 5 Closed major holidays Admission always free

Educator Events:
Thu, 2011-11-03 - Sat, 2012-11-03

ESSENTIAL TO EXPERIENCE Engaging Sid Richardson Museum Educator Events Our educator events are designed to enhance your appreciation of the Sid Richardson Museum art collection and to encourage creative use of resources. Educator events and teacher professional development services are based on an inquiry based approach. Experiences may include interactive discussion response to art, investigating lessons, artist demos, keynote speakers, exploring relevant technology links and innovative hands-on activities to support interdisciplinary connections or your specific interests. For information on educator events, please contact Rebecca Martin at 817.332.6554 or rebecca@sidrichardsonmuseum.org.

TOURS
Thu, 2011-11-03 - Wed, 2012-11-28

TOURS All tours are free to the public. Guided Tours Docent guided tours are available for groups of up to 50 people, and last approximately one hour. Requests for a Guided Tour must be placed at least three weeks in advance so that a tour can be tailored for your group. School tours may be designed to complement classroom curriculum. For school tour information and guidelines on how to prepare students for a museum visit, please review Tour Information and Guidelines. Self-Guided Tours Self-guided groups are welcome and limited to 50 people. Please contact the Museum at 817-332-6554 to ensure accessibility to gallery spaces.

FOURTH SATURDAY AT THE SID RICHARDSON MUSEUM
Sat, 2011-11-26 - Sat, 2012-02-25

FOURTH SATURDAY AT THE SID RICHARDSON MUSEUM Join us for a Museum Tour! Nov. 26, Jan. 28, Feb. 25 1:00 PM Guided tour of an extraordinary group of paintings by Frederic Remington, Charles Russell and other late 19th century artists who shaped the public's perception of the American West.

The T

Ride The T to all attractions in the Cultural District and the Stockyards. Molly the Trolley is a fun way to get around town! Or ride the TRE (railroad) linking downtown Fort Worth and downtown Dallas.

817-215-8600

1600 E. Lancaster Ave Information Center

Fort Worth, TX

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http://www.the-T.com

Traders Village

Visit Traders Village, largest Flea Market in the Southwest. Open every Saturday and Sunday, RV Park open year round. From paper clips to bulldozers, on any given weekend, you can find it at Traders Village in Grand Prairie.

972-647-2331

2602 Mayfield Rd.

Grand Prairie, TX

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http://www.tradersvillage.com

Upcoming Events

Festival del Mariachi Presented by "La Que Buena" Radio
Sat, 2012-03-03

Traders Village and “La Que Buena” are excited to present a fun-filled experience of traditional music, entertainment and games for the entire family. Local Mariachi groups will perform throughout the day, along with local dance troupes. Come out and enjoy the cultural, spiritual and traditional sounds that encompass the essence of Mexico and its people. Admission to Traders Village is FREE and it’s just $3.00 to park. Traders Village is centrally located in Grand Prairie, Texas just minutes from Six Flags Over Texas, off Highway 360 on Mayfield Road. Traders Village . . .Thousands of Dealers, Millions of Bargains!®. For more info call 972-647-2331.

Festival de Primavera Musical with "La Z" 98.3FM KBOC
Sat, 2012-03-17

After a long cold winter, Traders Village and "La Z" Radio 98.3 FM KBOC, will be ready to go out and welcome the beautiful North Texas Spring Time. Festival de Primavera Musical is a special Saturday set aside by Traders Village and "La Z" Radio 98.3 FM to provide music and fun for all their listeners. Bands play along with specialty entertainment all afternoon. Festival de Primavera Musical will fill Traders Village with hot mexican music by some of the metro's most popular Hispanic musicians. The after noon event runs from 12 noon to 4 pm. The radio station provides games and prizes for guest as they enjoy all the family fun, food and entertainment. KBOC, 98.3FM,"La Z" is a music intensive regional Mexican station featuring proven hits from the past 10 years. The hottest station in Dallas. Admission to Traders Village is FREE and it’s just $3.00 to park. Traders Village is centrally located in Grand Prairie, Texas just minutes from Six Flags Over Texas, off Highway 360 on Mayfield Road.

Festival de Primavera with "La Jefe" 99.1/107.1FM
Sat, 2012-03-31

"La Jefe” will treat it’s listeners to a true fiesta event filled with foot stomping, toe tapping Mexican music. The event will include live music, station personalities on site with live broadcasts, and fun-filled contests! The best dancers, the best sombrero, snappiest boots, and shiniest belt buckle contests will take place throughout the day! Free to the Public. Admission to Traders Village is FREE and it’s just $3.00 to park. Traders Village is centrally located in Grand Prairie, Texas just minutes from Six Flags Over Texas, off Highway 360 on Mayfield Road. Traders Village . . . Thousands of Dealers, Millions of Bargains!®. For more info call 972-647-2331. Maps & Directions Directions to Grand Prairie Market SORRY NO PETS ALLOWED

$1 Hot Dog Day
Sat, 2012-04-28

Admission is FREE and it’s just $3.00 to park. Traders Village is centrally located in Grand Prairie, Texas just minutes from Six Flags Over Texas, off Highway 360 on Mayfield Road. Thousands of Dealers, Billions of Bargains! For more information call 972-647-2331.

15th Annual Big Mamou Cajun Festival
Sat, 2012-05-05

A pinch of Zydeco, a bit of swamp pop and a whole lot of Cajun music, and you’ve got the ingredients For…The Big Mamou Cajun Fest at Traders Village in Grand Prairie. Get ready to party hearty, creole-style, as the 15th Annual Cajun Fest cooks up big fun at Traders Village for two days, Saturday and Sunday, May 5 & 6, 2012. Enjoy free toe-tapping Cajun music each day from NOON to 4 PM. The band will make you jump out of your seat and you won’t be able to stop your feet from dancing to the crazy Cajun beat. Authentic Cajun foods, featuring traditional Louisiana favorites such as: red beans & rice, gumbo and hundreds of pounds of spicy boiled crawfish. It’s an event that can’t be missed. Live music, dancing, Cajun foods, and bodacious bargains guarantee there’ll be ‘Big Fun on the Bayou’. Admission is free and parking is only $3. The market is located at 2602 Mayfield Road in Grand Prairie, five miles south of Six Flags Over Texas, just off State Highway 360 near I-20 and is open every weekend.

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