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The Arts & Museums 16. Dallas Zoo 31. Fair Park 1. Amon Carter Museum 17. Fort Worth Botanic Garden 32. Fort Worth Stockyards 2. Bass Performance Hall 18. Fort Worth Museum of Science 33. Frontiers of Flight Museum 3. Dallas Museum of Art and History/Omni Theater 34. George W. Bush Presidential Library 4. Dee and Charles Wyly Theater 19. Fort Worth Zoo and Museum 5. Irving Arts Center 20. Gondola Adventures, Inc. 35. Grapevine and Dallas Wine Tours 6. Kimbell Art Museum 21. Las Colinas Flower Clock 36. Hall of State 7. Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House 22. Perot Museum of Nature and Science 37. Irving Heritage District 8. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth 23. River Legacy Park Living Science Center 38. Jackie Townsell Bear Creek 9. Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center 24. SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium Heritage Center 10. Mustangs of Las Colinas Sculpture 25. Stand Up Paddle North Texas 39. Latino Cultural Center and Exhibit (3 locations) 40. Log Cabin Village 11. Nasher Sculpture Center 41. Museum of the American Railroad History & Southwestern Culture 42. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Science & Nature 26. African American Museum 27. American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum 43. National Scouting Museum 12. Campión Trails 28. Cavanaugh Flight Museum 44. Ruth Paine House Museum 13. Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park 29. Dallas Heritage Village 45. Sid Richardson Museum 14. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden 30. Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for 46. Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 15. Dallas World Aquarium Education and Tolerance 47. Southfork Ranch

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The city of Irving and its surroundings promise more fun per capita than any other destination. From its larger-than-life, world-famous Mustang sculpture to its renowned championship golf couses, there is something here or near for everyone’s sense of adventure. Only in Irving can you find big-city fun with that special brand of Texas hospitality to tempt your meeting-goers to extend their stay through the weekend, or to make a weekend meeting that much more enjoyable.

Irving Arts Center

The Arts & Museums Dallas Museum of Art The Dallas Museum of Art houses Amon Carter Museum collections from nearly every culture in Designed by renowned architect Philip human history; important collections Johnson, the Amon Carter Museum of of European and American painting American Art in Fort Worth houses a and sculpture; postwar American art; preeminent collection of nineteenth- and decorative arts and Asian, pre-Columbian twentieth-century painting, sculpture, and African art; as well as important and works on paper, and is one of the collections of classical Egyptian and nation’s major repositories of American American Indian art and European prints. photography. It is also home to nearly Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 5 400 works by Frederic Remington and pm, Thursday until 9 pm. Closed Monday. Charles M. Russell, the two greatest artists Price: General admission is free. of the American West. Hours: Tuesday, 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas 75201 Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 am to (214) 922-1200 5 pm, Thursday 10 am to 8 pm, and Sunday dma.org noon to 5 pm. Price: Admission is free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth 76107 (817) 738-1933 Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre cartermuseum.org One of three premier performance venues at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in the heart of downtown Dallas, the Dee and Bass Performance Hall Charles Wyly Theatre is one of the world’s The Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass most innovative theatre facilities. The Performance Hall is home to major 12-level building features a groundbreaking performing arts organizations in Fort design with an unprecedented “stacked,” Worth, including the Texas Ballet Theater, vertically organized facility that completely as well as being the premier venue for rethinks the traditional form of theatre. professional performances. Group tours 2400 Flora St, Dallas 75201 available, call for information. Hours: Administration: (214) 954-9925 Monday to Friday 10 am to 5:30 pm, Box Office: (214) 880-0202 and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. attpac.org 330 E 4th St, Fort Worth 76102 (817) 212-4200 or (817) 212-4215 (Tour) basshall.com Irving Arts Center The Irving Arts Center’s complex houses four galleries, two theaters, an outdoor sculpture garden and a variety of meeting space on a 10 acre-site. Recognized in 2007 as a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Arts

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Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center The Meyerson Symphony Center is one of the world’s most celebrated and acoustically superior concert halls. Designed by architect I.M. Pei and acoustician Russell Johnson, the Meyerson is home to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and numerous other performing arts organizations. 2301 Flora St, Dallas 75201 (214) 670-3600 meyersonsymphonycenter.com Meyerson Symphony Center Campión Trails

Mustangs of Las Colinas Sculpture Center presents 24 exhibitions annually. Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House and Exhibit Showcasing a mix of contemporary and The Dallas Opera opened to the public The Mustangs of Las Colinas, a traditional art, featured artists include in the fall of 2009. A 21st century breathtakingly realistic sculpture of nine established, emerging and student artists. reinterpretation of the traditional opera bronze mustangs galloping across a The two fully equipped theaters host more house, the 2,200-seat Winspear Opera granite stream created by reknowned than 225 events each year. Eleven resident House’s principal performance space, the wildlife sculptor Robert Glenn, is an companies offering symphonies, choral Margaret McDermott Performance Hall, attraction you shouldn’t miss. Hours: and popular music, theatre, musicals, is designed to be the environmentally Wednesday to Saturday 11 am to 5 pm. dance and cultural presentations call the conscious, state-of-the-art standard Williams Square at 5205 N O’Connor Blvd, Irving Arts Center home. Hours: Monday, against which future opera houses will be north of Highway 114, Irving 75039 Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 am to measured. (972) 869-9047 5 pm, Thursday 9 am to 8 pm, Saturday 2403 Flora St, Dallas 75201 mustangsoflascolinas.com 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm. Administration: (214) 954-9925 3333 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75062 Box Office: (214) 880-0202 Nasher Sculpture Center (972) 252-7558 attpac.org A museum devoted entirely to the irvingartscenter.com exhibition, study and preservation of Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth modern sculpture, the Center consists of Kimbell Art Museum Experience the world-renowned architect a 54,000-square-foot building designed The Kimbell Art Museum has won acclaim Tadao Ando’s “Arbor for Art” in Fort Worth. by architect Renzo Piano and features the for its classic modern building designed by The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth art collection of Ray Nasher. A two-acre the great American architect Louis I. Kahn. maintains one of the foremost collections sculpture garden features outdoor works Kahn’s innovative use of natural light and of international modern and contemporary and includes walkways, ponds, scattered subtle articulation of space and materials art in the country. See the work of Andy groves of trees and small meadow areas. enhance the experience of the art. The Warhol, Jackson Pollock, and Mark Rothko. Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. Kimbell Art Museum is widely regarded as Discover amazing contemporary works … Price: $10 adults, $7 seniors 65+, $5 one of the most outstanding modern public displayed in a serene concrete and glass students, and free to children under 12. art gallery facilities in the world. It features building surrounded by a magnificent 2001 Flora St, Dallas 75201 a splendid permanent collection, including reflecting pond. Visitors to the Museum (214) 242-5100 works by Fra Angelico, Caravaggio, El can also enjoy a fine dining experience in nashersculpturecenter.org Greco, Velázquez, La Tour, David, Monet, Café Modern’s elliptical dining room set on Cézanne and Matisse. Hours: Tuesday to the Museum’s reflecting pond or shop for Thursday, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Friday unique gifts at The Modern Shop. Hours: noon to 8 pm, and Sunday noon to 5 pm. Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm; open Free admission for permanent collection. until 8 pm Friday. Price: $10 adults, $4 Admission charged for special exhibitions. seniors and students. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth 76107 3200 Darnell St, Fort Worth 76107 (817) 654-1034 or (817) 332-8451 (817) 738-9215 or (866) 824-5566 kimbellart.org themodern.org

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Science & Nature Campión Trails Campión Trails, Irving’s world-class greenbelt development, includes miles of native forest and pristine river abundant with wildlife and flora. Within Campión’s bounds lie several of Texas’ most historic trails and crossings. These include the original Keenan’s Crossing Bridge along the Bird’s Fort Trail, which Sam Houston traveled en route to signing The Treaty of Peace and Friendship in 1843; and Dallas Zoo Gondola Adventures California Crossing, a junction along the California Trail favored by ’49ers as they Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is the only place in North America where journeyed west seeking fortunes of gold. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden elephants share their habitat with giraffes, Riverside Drive at Spur 348 (Northwest features rolling lawns and blooming impalas, zebras, and other African species. Highway/Highway 114), Irving 75063 gardens on the shores of scenic White The Koala Walkabout offers views of the (972) 721-2501 Rock Lake. Hours: Open daily 9 am to 5 only koalas in Texas. Hours: Open daily 9 cityofirving.org/parks-and-recreation pm. Price: $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 am to 5 pm. Price: Jan-Feb: $5 per person children 3 to 12, and free to children 2 and and free to children age 2 and under; Mar- Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park under. Children’s garden is an additional Dec: $15 adults, $12 children 3 to 11, $12 Kids of all ages will love viewing sharks, $3 and advance reservations needed. seniors 65+ and free to children age 2 and jellyfish, eels, rays, piranhas, turtles, clown Parking $10. under; Wednesdays: $5 seniors 65+. fish, and other species from popular 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas 75218 650 S RL Thornton Frwy, Dallas 75203 movies and books at the Children’s (214) 515-6500 (469) 554-7500 Aquarium at Fair Park. The child-friendly dallasarboretum.org dallaszoo.com design offers interactive exhibits for hands- on exploration, with a Coastal touch pool Dallas World Aquarium Fort Worth Botanic Garden filled with slipper lobsters, horseshoe Eighty thousand gallons of saltwater Fort Worth Botanic Garden features 114 crabs, sea urchins, and other creatures. exhibits including sharks, stingrays and acres of spectacular blooming gardens, Venture to the outdoor pavilion to visit hundreds of reef fish, all living in coral plus a rose garden modeled after the Stingray Bay, where guests can feed and reef ecosystems. The Amazon rainforest European Garden of Versailles. Hours: interact with cownose rays in a touch pool. exhibit features plants and animals from Open daily 8 am to dusk. Price for Nearby, they can watch sharks, stingrays, Venezuela, along the Orinoco River. Hours: Conservatory: $2 adults, $1 seniors 65+ and a giant sea turtle swimming in a larger Open daily 10 am to 5 pm. Price: $20.95 and children 4 to 12, and free to children pool. The Aquarium offers daily feeding adults, $16.95 seniors, $12.95 children 2 to under 3. Price for Japanese Garden: $5 demonstrations at 2:30 p.m. Hours: Open 12, and free to children under 2. adults, $3 seniors 65+ and children 4 to daily from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Price: $8 1801 N Griffin St, Dallas 75202 12, and free to children under 3. adults, $6 children 3 to 11 and seniors, and (214) 720-2224 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd (I-30W and free to children age 2 and under. dwazoo.com University Drive), Fort Worth 76107 1462 First Ave and Martin Luther King Jr. (817) 871-7686 Blvd, Fair Park, Dallas 75210 Dallas Zoo fwbg.org (469) 554-7340 Offering 106 acres of wildlife adventure, childrensaquariumatfairpark.com the Dallas Zoo is the largest zoological experience in Texas. Home to more than 2,000 animals representing over 400 species, the Zoo provides unique interactive activities such as giraffe and bird feedings, camel rides, and a 20-minute narrated Monorail Safari tour. The 11-acre Giants of the Savanna exhibit

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Las Colinas Flower Clock Perot Museum of Nature and Science River Legacy Park

Fort Worth Museum of Science and Wild! exhibit features nearly 300 animals Las Colinas Flower Clock History/Omni Theater from six distinct regions of the Lone Star Las Colinas, Irving’s master-planned 1600 Gendy St, Fort Worth 76107 State, and by the time guests finish touring community, welcomes visitors with a (817) 255-9300 the exhibit, they can say they’ve seen all magnificent Flower Clock, a working fwmsh.org of Texas in a day! At many of the Zoo’s timepiece adorned year-round with fresh exhibits, visitors are only separated from blooms and greenery. n Museum the animals by a river or waterfall, and are Highway 114 at O’Connor Blvd, Irving 75014 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and often face-to-face with native and exotic History provides a “real” experience animals through large viewing windows. for visitors. The museum features nine Perot Museum of Nature and Science Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm hands-on exhibit galleries with interests Designed by 2005 Pritzker Architecture and Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. ranging from computers to dinosaurs. Prize Laureate Thom Mayne and his Price: $12 adults, $9 children 3 to 12, $9 Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5 firm Morphosis Architects, the museum seniors 65+, and free to children under 2. pm, and Sunday noon to 5 pm. Closed opened to the public December 1, 2012. Every Wednesday admission is half price. on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and The museum’s mission is to “inspire Strollers and wheelchairs are available. Christmas Day. Price: $14 adults, $10 minds through nature and science.” The Parking $5. Group and convention rates seniors 65+ and children 2 to 12, and free 180,000-square-foot museum stands are available upon request. to children under 2. approximately 170 feet high, which is 1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth 76110 equivalent to approximately 14 stories. A n OMNI (817) 759-7555 significant feature is the 54-foot escalator The OMNI Theater features each show for fortworthzoo.org contained in a 150-foot glass-enclosed an average of three to six months. (Note: tube-like structure that dramatically No late seating.) Price for 1-hour IMAX film: Gondola Adventures, Inc. extends outside the building. The exhibit $7 adults and $6 seniors 65+ and children Romance afloat! Gondola Adventures halls feature video and 3D computer 2 to 12. Price for extended-length film: $12 offers romantic and relaxing cruises on animation with thrilling, life-like simulation. adults and $10 seniors and children. Lake Carolyn and the Mandalay Canals. Tabletop landscapes and computer- The canals have private inlets with waterfall generated flyovers provide eye-popping Fort Worth Zoo views, which the gondolas share with just a enhancement supported with timely, The nationally acclaimed Fort Worth Zoo few other craft. The gondolas have several relevant and engaging lessons and has been ranked the No. 5 zoo in the different styles, both electric and rowing. programs. Hands-on activities, interactive nation by USA Travel Guide and the No. 1 Fabulous dinner cruises are catered by kiosks and educational games engage and attraction in the DFW Metroplex by Zagat local restaurants. Gondoliers will either excite visitors of every age. Additionally, Survey. The Zoo is home to more than 500 sing or play romantic music. The cruises visitors experience amazing paleontology animal species, with a wide diversity of are perfect for all special occasions, displays, large collections of ornithology animals including jaguars, African lions, including proposals, intimate weddings, and taxidermy, and beautiful gems and gorillas, flamingos and Asian elephants, birthdays, anniversaries, business lunches, minerals, to name a few. Hours: Monday including babies Belle and Bowie, born in or “just because” cruises. to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday the summer of 2013, and a world-famous 357 Westfork, Irving 75039 noon to 5 pm. Museum General Admission reptile collection, housed in the brand new (972) 506-8037, (855) GONDOLA Museum of Living Art (MOLA). The Texas www.irving.gondola.com

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African American Museum American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum Fair Park

Price (does not include admission to Stand Up Paddle North Texas American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum ANIMAL INSIDE OUT): $15 adults (18-64), Stand Up Paddle North Texas is the Experience the history of commercial $12 seniors (65+) and youth (12-17), and premier destination for “all things stand up aviation, from its humble beginnings $10 children 2 to 11. Members receive paddle.” North Texas’ best source to buy or through five eras of flight. Interactive discounted admission. rent stand up paddle boards and more. displays, video presentations, hands-on 2201 N Field St, Dallas 75201 www.supntx.com exhibits, flight simulator, an IWERKS

(214) 428-5555 n Mandalay Canal Location film and other activities. Hours: Tuesday perotmuseum.org 113 E Las Colinas Blvd, Irving 75039 to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Price: $7 (972) 567-7871 adults and $4 seniors 65+, military, River Legacy Park Living Science Center students and children 2 to 18, and free n Lake Grapevine, Meadowmere Founded in 1988, its mission is to preserve to children under 2. Park Location and enhance land along the Trinity River 4601 Highway 360 at FAA Rd, 3000 Meadowmere Ln, Grapevine 76051 and its tributaries as an extraordinary Fort Worth 76155 (972) 567-7871 recreational, educational and natural (817) 967-1560 n Lake Grapevine, The Vineyards resource. In the 12,000-square-foot crsmithmuseum.org Campground Location Science Center, exhibits introduce visitors 1501 N Dooley St, Grapevine 76051 to the natural world. Hours: Monday to Cavanaugh Flight Museum (972) 567-7871 Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Free admission. The Cavanaugh Flight Museum is a non- 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington 76006 profit educational organization devoted (817) 860-6752 to promoting aviation studies and to riverlegacy.org History & Southwestern Culture perpetuating America’s aviation heritage. African-American Museum The museum restores, operates, maintains This museum explores the African- and displays historically significant, vintage SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium American experience through exhibits aircraft and collects materials related to the SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium transports and displays, including historical artifacts, history of aviation. Also, the museum offers you into the amazing underwater world. special exhibitions, one of the largest rides in two distinctive warbirds, the N2S-4 Prepare for astonishingly close views collections of African-American folk art in Stearman and the AT-6 Texan! Hours: of everything from humble starfish and the country, Texas black women’s archives Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm and seahorses to graceful rays and powerful and a black religious center. Hours: Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. Price: $10 adults, sharks. With an amazing 360° ocean Tuesday to Friday 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday $7 seniors and military $5 children 4 to 12, tunnel, 30 display tanks and more than 10 am to 5 pm, and closed Sunday and and free to children under 4. 5,000 sea creatures the aquarium is the Monday. Price: $2 adults and $1 children 4572 Claire Chennault, Addison, 75001 perfect stop for family fun! To get any under 18 and seniors. (972) 380-8800 closer you would have to get wet! 3536 Grand Ave, Fair Park, Dallas 75210 cavanaughflightmuseum.com 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, (214) 565-9026 Grapevine 76051 aamdallas.org (409) 444-3050 visitsealife.com/grapevine

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aircraft including the Apollo 7 Command Module, aircraft models, engines, missiles, space artifacts including the only moon rock in North Texas, uniforms, trophies, posters, helmets, art and many information kiosks. Docents are available to guide you through your tour. Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm. Price: $8 adults, $6 Seniors 65+, $5 children 3 to 17 and free to children under 3. 6911 Lemmon Ave, Dallas 75209 Fort Worth Stockyards Heritage House, Irving (214) 350-3600 flightmuseum.com Dallas Heritage Village time: 60 minutes. Price: $10 adults and $8 Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park students and seniors. Active enlisted are George W. Bush Presidential Library is a 13-acre outdoor museum and home not charged with current ID. and Museum to some of the oldest structures in North 211 N Record St #100, Dallas 75202 The Presidency of George W. Bush was Texas. The 37 restored historic homes, (214) 741-7500 witness to some of the most important buildings and shops of the museum dallasholocaustmuseum.org events in our nation’s history. In its village provide a step back to the 19th interactive, innovative exhibits, the George century when Dallas was transformed Fair Park W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum from a rugged frontier town to a center Fair Park, a Texas treasure, is a 277-acre gives visitors an inside look at how the of transportation and finance. Working Art Deco amusement and cultural complex President and Mrs. Bush dealt with critical craftspeople demonstrate “everyday life” that includes museums, the Cotton Bowl, issues such as the attacks of September activities of early settlers. Main Street the Superpages.com Center and Fair Park 11th, 2001, the need for education reform, features McCall’s Store, a unique Victorian Music Hall. Annual events include the State the financial crisis, and the wars in Iraq gift shop. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday Fair of Texas in September and October and Afghanistan. Hours: Monday to 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday noon to and the North Texas Irish Festival in March. Saturday 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday noon 4 pm. Price: $9 adults, $7 seniors and 3809 Grand Ave, Dallas 75210 to 5 pm. $5 children 4 to 12. (214) 670-8400 2943 SMU Blvd, Dallas 75205 1515 S Harwood St, Dallas 75215 fairpark.org (214) 346-1650 (214) 421-5141 georgewbushlibrary.smu.edu dallasheritagevillage.org Fort Worth Stockyards Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic Grapevine and Dallas Wine Tours You’ll sample vintages from three of North Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for District is where the West begins. Home Texas’ most acclaimed wineries, each Education and Tolerance to weekly rodeos, horseback riding, with its own unique history and charm. The Dallas Holocaust Museum explores the restaurants, shops, cattle drives and Shuttle from one fabulous tasting room Holocaust through: anti-Semitism, Hitler’s several Cowtown monuments. to the next in climate-controlled comfort, rise to power, the death and labor camps, 130 E Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth 76164 while your tour guide recounts the history the heroism of partisans and resistance, (817) 625-9715 of wine-making in North Texas. You’ll the final solution and the blind eyes of fortworthstockyards.org also see Historic Grapevine Township, other countries to the suffering and death with its rich array of art galleries, shops of 6 million Jews. With artifacts, exhibits Frontiers of Flight Museum and restaurants. Lunch and dinner tours and survivor testimonies. Admission Follow the flight plan of the earliest aviators are offered daily. Ask your concierge for includes access to the core exhibit, the to modern astronauts, and discover the shuttle pick-up times at area hotels. special exhibit, and an audio guide. Hours: history behind balloons and Zeppelins, (817) 259-WINE Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 5 pm and the Wright brothers, World War I and II, grapevinewinetours.com weekends 11 am to 5 pm. Average tour commercial and general flight, and the ongoing space program. A vast array of artifacts help bring history to life; full-size

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Hall of State Built in Fair Park during the Texas Centennial in 1936 as a memorial to Texas heroes, this Art Deco-style building is operated by the Dallas Historical Society. The building may be rented for meetings, banquets, dinners, etc. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm. Entrance is free, exhibitions are extra. 3936 Grand Ave, Dallas 75210 (214) 421-4500 hallofstate.com Log Cabin Village National Cowgirl Museum

Irving Heritage District Log Cabin Village National Cowgirl Museum and Heritage House was built in 1912 and Log Cabin Village is a living history Hall of Fame is one of Irving’s oldest homes. Nearby museum on a two-acre site with seven The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall Heritage Park (Main at Second) features a authentic log homes from the 1800s, of Fame is the only museum in the world historic train depot. furnished with period artifacts. Costumed dedicated to honoring and documenting 303 S O’Connor Rd, Irving 75060 historical interpreters demonstrate pioneer the lives of women who have distinguished (972) 252-3838 crafts such as spinning, weaving and themselves while exemplifying the pioneer irvingheritage.com candle making. Demonstrations may vary spirit of the American West. The museum on different days. Hours: Tuesday to Friday currently has 163 inspiring honorees, Jackie Townsell Bear Creek 9 am to 4 pm and Saturday and Sunday including not only cowgirls and ranch Heritage Center 1 pm to 5 pm. The last admission is sold women but also writers, artists, teachers One of the finest repositories of African- 30 minutes before close every day. Price: and entertainers. Hours: Tuesday to American culture and heritage in the $5 adults, $4.50 seniors 65+ and children Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 state, this facility was created to honor 4 to 17, and free to children under 4. pm to 5 pm. Price: $10 adults 13+, $8 the history of the area settled in 1850 by 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln, seniors 65+, $8 children 3 to 12, and free freed slaves. Two of the settlers’ earliest Fort Worth 76109 to children 2 and under. homes, restored through the cooperative (817) 392-5881 1720 Gendy St, Fort Worth 76107 efforts of public and private entities, logcabinvillage.org (817) 336-4475 feature African-American displays and cowgirl.net serve as a living history center. Tours Museum of the American Railroad are by appointment only. Walk through a 1903 depot to the Museum National Scouting Museum 3929 Jackson St, Irving 75061 of the American Railroad, established in A tribute to the rich history of the Boy (972) 721-4754 1963 in an effort to preserve a vanishing Scouts of America, this massive state-of- part of America’s heritage, the steam era of the-art facility features a Norman Rockwell Latino Cultural Center railroading. Also included are some early art gallery, virtual reality adventures, The vision of the Latino Cultural Center is diesel trains. The 28-car collection is one hands-on learning experiences and to provide artists, cultural organizations of the finest in the nation. a historical collection that traces the and the Latino community with the facilities Interim offices and exhibits: Scouting movement from its beginnings. and opportunities to develop and celebrate 6455 Page St, Frisco 75034 Hours: Monday 10 am to 7 pm, Tuesday unique cultural talents and gifts. Hours: (214) 428-0101 to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm. museumoftheamericanrailroad.org 1 pm to 5 pm. Closed major holidays 2600 Live Oak St, Dallas 75204 and for two weeks in January. Price: $8 (214) 671-0045 adults, $6 seniors, $6 children 4 to 12, dallasculture.org/latinocc and free to children under 4. Specials: Sundays and Mondays free admission. $5 Scout/Scout leader. 1329 W Walnut Hill Ln, Irving 75038 (800) 303-3047 or (972) 580-2100 nationalscoutingmuseum.org

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National Scouting Museum Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Southfork Ranch

Ruth Paine House Museum Sid Richardson Museum Southfork Ranch The Ruth Paine House Museum offers The Sid Richardson Museum opened Home of the infamous Ewing family and the the very human account of the events in 1982 in a replica of an 1895 building TV show Dallas. Hours: Open daily related to President John F. Kennedy’s in historic Sundance Square. It has a 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Christmas Day assassination that occurred in this small, permanent exhibit of 56 paintings by and Thanksgiving Day. Price: $13.50 suburban home. Ruth Paine befriended the premier Western artists, Frederic adults, $11.50 seniors 60+, $8.50 children Marina Oswald and through an act of Remington and Charles M. Russell. Please 6 to 12, and free to children under 5. $9 kindness invited her to stay in her home. contact about special exhibits. Hours: each for groups of 16 or more. This brought Lee Oswald into her life Monday to Thursday 9 am to 5 pm, 3700 Hogge Rd, Parker 75002 and home which, in the blink of an eye, Friday and Saturday 9 am to 8 pm, and (972) 442-7800 changed the lives of those in the home Sunday noon to 5 pm. Free admission. southforkranch.com forever. The house has been restored to 309 Main St, Fort Worth 76102 its 1963 look so that visitors will feel like (817) 332-6554 they have stepped into the house as it was sidrichardsonmuseum.org on that day in 1963. Tour Times: Tuesday to Saturday 10 am, noon, 2 pm and 4 pm. Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Reservation must be made online. A tour Located in the former Texas School Book takes approximately 1½ hours. For info on Depository, The Sixth Floor Museum is student tours contact 972-721-3729. Price: an educational exhibit that chronicles $12 adults and youth 12+, and free to the life, death and legacy of President children 11 and under. John F. Kennedy. The sixth floor is Visitors’ Center located at 801 W Irving where substantial evidence of a sniper Blvd, Irving 75060 was found following the assassination (972) 721-4750 of President Kennedy on November cityofirving.org/museums/paine-house.asp 22, 1963. Public programs and special exhibits are often featured on the seventh floor. Hours: Monday noon to 6 pm and Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Price: $16 adults, $14 seniors 60+, $13 youth 6 to 18, and $4 children under 5. 411 Elm St, Dallas 75202 (214) 747-6660 jfk.org

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Professional Sports 10. Mesquite ProRodeo at Mesquite Arena 31. Hawaiian Falls Waterparks (5 locations) 32. NRH O Family Water Park Allen Americans 11. NYTEX Sports Centre 2 33. The Palace of Wax/Ripley’s AT&T Byron Nelson Championship (26) 12. Texas Motor Speedway Believe It Or Not! Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial (16) 13. Texas Rangers Youth Ballpark 34. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Dallas Cowboys (2) 14. Toyota Stadium 35. Six Flags Over Texas Dallas Mavericks (1) 36. SpeedZone Dallas Dallas Stars (1) Golf Courses 37. Splash Factory FC Dallas (14) 15. Bear Creek Golf Club 38. Top Golf (3 locations) Frisco RoughRiders (4) 16. Colonial Country Club 39. Water Works Park Grand Prairie AirHogs 17. Cottonwood Valley Golf Course 40. Wet Zone Waterpark Lone Star Brahmas (11) 18. Cowboys Golf Club Texas Legends 19. The Lakes at Castle Hills Texas Rangers (7) 20. Luna Vista Golf Course Nightlife & Concerts Texas Wild 21. Riverchase Golf Club 41. Billy Bob’s Texas 22. Riverside Golf Course 42. Fort Worth Stockyards Sports Venues 23. Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club 43. Gexa Energy Pavilion 44. Gilley’s Dallas 1. American Airlines Center 24. Texas Star Golf Course 45. House of Blues 2. AT&T Stadium 25. Tour 18 Dallas 46. Lower Greenville Avenue 3. Cotton Bowl Stadium 26. TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas 47. Sundance Square 4. Dr Pepper Ballpark 27. The Tribute at The Colony 48. Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie 5. Dr Pepper StarCenter (6 locations) 28. Twin Wells Golf Course 49. Victory Park 6. Galleria Ice Skating Center 50. West Village 7. Globe Life Park in Arlington Family Entertainment 8. Las Colinas Equestrian Center 29. Bahama Beach Waterpark 9. Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie 30. Bedford Splash Aquatic Center

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It’s time to relax! Whether that means it’s time to put your feet up or to hit the ground running, you’ll find what you need to unwind close at hand in the DFW Metroplex. Sports buffs can enjoy their favorite pastime or go watch the pros. Shoppers can choose from opportunities that range from high-end heaven to flea market frugal. When it’s time to dine, you’ll find everything from hot dogs to haute cuisine. Irving is your starting point for fun!

Frisco RoughRiders

Professional Sports Dallas Mavericks (October – April) Allen Americans The NBA’s Dallas Mavericks play at (October – March) American Airlines Center. Swing north of the Metroplex for some cool (214) 747-MAVS fun as the CHL’s Allen Americans take to mavs.com the ice at the Allen Event Center. (972) 912-1000 Dallas Stars allenamericans.com (September – April) If you like your sports on the rocks, take in AT&T Byron Nelson Championship an NHL Dallas Stars hockey game. (May) (214) GO-STARS Irving, Texas welcomes the PGA Tour stars.nhl.com every spring for the best in Texas hospitality! The Four Seasons Resort and FC Dallas Club plays host to the AT&T Byron Nelson (March – October) Championship and tribute to one of the Take in professional outdoor soccer action game’s greatest legends. with FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium in Frisco. (214) 943-9700 (469) 365-0000 attbyronnelson.org fcdallas.com

Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Frisco RoughRiders (May) (April – September) The Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial For exciting Double-A Minor League is a historic world-class tournament on the Baseball, check out the Frisco PGA Tour. RoughRiders at Dr Pepper Ballpark. (817) 927-4280 (972) 731-9200 crowneplazainvitational.com ridersbaseball.com

Dallas Cowboys Grand Prairie AirHogs (August – December) (May – September) Nothing beats the excitement of the five- The Grand Prairie AirHogs of the AAPB time world champion NFL Dallas Cowboys play independent pro baseball at QuikTrip playing at home in AT&T Stadium. Park at Grand Prairie. (817) 892-4400 (972) 504-9383 dallascowboys.com airhogsbaseball.com

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Lone Star Brahmas (September – March) For another icy adventure, see an NAHL Lone Star Brahmas hockey game at the NYTEX Sports Centre in North Richland Hills. (817) 336-4423 lonestarbrahmas.com

Texas Legends (November – April) Catch some basketball action in the NBA’s Development League as the Texas AT&T Stadium [photo by John P] Cotton Bowl Legends play at Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco. (214) 469-0822 AT&T Stadium Dr Pepper StarCenter www.nba.com/dleague/texas Many amenities can be found at AT&T The Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco, home Texas Rangers Stadium including the Dallas Cowboys of the Dallas Stars hockey team, boasts (April – October) Hall of Fame and Pro Shop that allow fans 2 NHL-sized sheets of ice, a pro shop Globe Life Park in Arlington plays host to to learn the history of their favorite team and a full range of concessions. Offers Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers. and buy merchandise. For information junior league hockey with the three-time (817) 273-5100 regarding individual tours call (800) 745- National Champion Texas Tornado, public texas.rangers.mlb.com 8000, group tours call (817) 892-8688. skating and hockey, and figure skating One AT&T Way, Arlington 76011 lessons. Indoor Professional Football Texas Wild stadium.dallascowboys.com starts late February. Special events (July) include professional tennis exhibitions, Cotton Bowl Stadium The Texas Wild of the World TeamTennis mixed martial arts fighting, gymnastics, One of Dallas’ landmarks, a recent league play home matches and conference cheerleading and ice shows. Additional $57-million makeover has transformed the championships at the Four Seasons Resort locations around the Metroplex. stadium into one of the biggest and best- and Club Dallas at Las Colinas in Irving. drpepperstarcenter.com (972) 823-WILD (9453) outfitted venues for college football in the n Euless Location www.texaswildtennis.com United States. 3750 Cotton Bowl Plz, Dallas 75210 1400 South Pipeline, Euless 76040 (214) 939-2222 (817) 267-4233 Sports Venues cottonbowlstadium.com n Farmers Branch Location 12700 N Stemmons, Farmers Branch American Airlines Center Dr Pepper Ballpark 75234 The AAC is considered a premier sports Dr Pepper Ballpark, home of the Frisco (214) 432-3131 and entertainment venue of the Southwest. RoughRiders, is widely recognized as one n With a 20,000-seat arena, it is home to of the most beautiful and unique Minor Frisco Location the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and the NHL’s League facilities in the country. In addition 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco 75034 Dallas Stars. to hosting Texas League baseball, Dr (214) 387-5600 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas 75219 Pepper Ballpark has also hosted amateur n McKinney Location (214) 222-3687 baseball games, community events, 6993 Stars Ave, McKinney 75070 americanairlinescenter.com business meetings and even concerts. (469) 675-8325

7300 RoughRiders Tr, Frisco 75034 n Plano Location (972) 731-9200 4020 W Plano Pkwy, Plano 75093 ridersbaseball.com (972) 758-7528

n Valley Ranch Location 211 Cowboys Pkwy, Irving 75063 (972) 444-0540

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Galleria Ice Skating Center Globe Life Park in Arlington Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie

Galleria Ice Skating Center offers year-round, simulcast wagering from Texas Motor Speedway Hours: Monday to Wednesday 10 am to racetracks across the country seven days Texas Motor Speedway is one of the 5:30 pm and 8 pm to 10 pm, Thursday a week in a state-of-the-art, 36,000-square largest sports facilities in the world and 10 am to 6 pm and 8 pm to 10 pm, Friday foot Las Vegas-style Race Book. home to Big Hoss – the world’s largest 10 am to 11 pm, Saturday noon to 11 pm, 1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie 75050 outdoor HD television screen. With and Sunday noon to 6 pm. Price: $10 (972) 263-RACE (7223) professional races running March through admission and $3 skate rental. lonestarpark.com November, private events are also 13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas 75240 available, including driving schools and Mesquite ProRodeo at Mesquite Arena (972) 392-3361 pace car rides. Tour available. (June – August) galleriaiceskatingcenter.com 3545 Lone Star Cir, Fort Worth 76177 Wild West action at the “Rodeo Capital (817) 215-8500 Globe Life Park in Arlington of Texas” is 7:30 pm every Friday and texasmotorspeedway.com The Texas Rangers call one of the most Saturday night. World Championship PRCA scenic stadiums in Major League Baseball competition with big name cowboys and Texas Rangers Youth Ballpark home – Globe Life Park in Arlington. Tours double tough livestock. Come early for the In addition to hosting Texas Rangers available. famous B-B-Q dinner, pony rides, wagon Baseball Camps and Clinics, the Texas 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington 76011 rides, comedy and kids mutton bustin. The Rangers Youth Ballpark is a state of the (817) 273-5222 arena is air-conditioned and features giant art facility available for youth baseball texasrangers.com replay screens, club seats and nightly tournaments, party rentals, corporate suites. Tickets start at just $14. outings, and various other events. Las Colinas Equestrian Center 1818 Rodeo Dr, Mesquite 75149 1201 Nolan Ryan Expy, Arlington 76011 Riding enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to (IH-635 at Military Pkwy) (817) 273-5297 Irving’s Las Colinas Equestrian Center, (972) 285-8777 one of the finest facilities of its kind. Toyota Stadium mesquiterodeo.com 600 E Royal Ln, Irving 75039 Home to professional soccer club FC (972) 816-6804 NYTEX Sports Centre Dallas, Toyota Stadium is the first large- lascolinasequestrian.com The NYTEX Sports Centre is located in the scale soccer facility of its type in the beautiful suburb of North Richland Hills. United States. The combination of a Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie The facility is a 2,300-seat multipurpose world-class stadium and a sports park (April – July and September – November) arena with five volleyball courts, two sheets makes Toyota Stadium one of the best and Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie features of ice and is home to the North American most unique soccer facilities in the world. world-class live horse racing in a seven- Hockey League’s Lone Star Brahmas. Included in the facility is the 20,500-seat level glass-enclosed, climate-controlled 8851 Ice House Dr, state-of-the-art pro soccer stadium, along environment. Lone Star Park offers two North Richland Hills 76180 with 17 tournament-grade soccer fields race meetings annually: the Spring (817) 336-4423 located just north of the stadium. Thoroughbred Season, (April through nytexsports.com 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco 75034 July) and the Fall Meeting of Champions (469) 365-0000 for American Quarter Horses (September fcdallas.com/stadium through November). The Bar & Book

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Mesquite ProRodeo at Mesquite Arena Texas Motor Speedway TPC at Four Seasons

Golf Courses Riverchase Golf Club Family Entertainment 700 Riverchase Dr, Coppell 75019 Irving is a golfer’s mecca, with five Bahama Beach Waterpark (972) 462-8281 18-hole courses within the city limits, and (May – August) riverchasegc.com dozens more within a 20-minute drive. With its Caribbean theme, lush tropical Among Irving’s finest are the world-class Riverside Golf Club plantings and paradise murals, this family- Tournament Players Course at the Four 3000 Riverside Pkwy, Grand Prairie 75050 friendly park includes a family beach, teen Seasons Resort and Club and the adjacent (817) 640-7800 beach hideaway and children’s lagoon with Cottonwood Valley Course. The TPC riverside-golfclub.com a multilevel interactive water rain fortress. hosts the PGA Tour’s AT&T Byron Nelson Other features include group picnic Championship each Spring. Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club areas with shade pavilions, concessions, 600 Promontory Dr, Keller 76248 bathhouses and seating decks. Hours: Bear Creek Golf Club (817) 498-1414 Tuesday to Saturday 10:30 am to 6 pm 3500 Bear Creek Ct, Dallas 75261 skycreekranch.com and Sunday noon to 6 pm. City of Dallas (972) 456-3200 resident price: $13 adults, $9 children bearcreek-golf.com Texas Star Golf Course under 48" tall. Non-resident price: $15 1400 Texas Star Pkwy, Euless 76040 adults, $11 children under 48” tall. Free to Colonial Country Club (817) 685-7888 all children under 2. Season pass: City of 3735 Country Club Cir, Fort Worth 76109 texasstargolf.com (817) 927-4200 Dallas resident: $50; Non-resident: $60. colonialfw.com Tour 18 Dallas 1895 Campfire Cir, Dallas 75232 8718 Amen Corner, Flower Mound 75022 (214) 671-0820 Cottonwood Valley Golf Course (817) 430-2000 bahamabeachdallas.com 4150 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75038 tour18-dallas.com (972) 717-0700 Bedford Splash Aquatic Center fourseasons.com/dallas/golf TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas This 800-person capacity facility has 4150 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75038 attractions that include a Pro-Bowl Cowboys Golf Club (972) 717-0700 Spectacular, a family slide, a tiki boat 1600 Fairway Dr, Grapevine 76051 fourseasons.com/dallas/golf slide, interactive water play structure, and (817) 481-7277 more. Hours: Monday to Saturday noon to cowboysgolfclub.com The Tribute at The Colony 7 pm and Sunday noon to 6 pm. Bedford 1000 Lebanon Rd, The Colony 75056 resident price: $5.00 ages 3 to 17, $6.00 The Lakes at Castle Hills (972) 370-5465 ages 18 and older. Non-resident price: 699 Lady of the Lakes Blvd, thetributegc.com Lewisville 75056 $6.00 ages 3 to 17, $7.50 ages 18 and (972) 899-7400 Twin Wells Golf Course older. Free to all children 2 and under. thelakesatcastlehills.com 2000 E Shady Grove Rd, Irving 75060 2000 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford 76021 (972) 438-4340 (817) 952-2323 Luna Vista Golf Course twinwellsgc.com bedfordsplash.com 11223 Luna Rd, Dallas 75229 (214) 670-6322 lunavistagolf.com

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Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Cool pools, giant slides and thrilling rides for a full day of fun and relaxation. Other features: a special water playground for children, a gift shop and snack bars. Picnic coolers allowed (no alcohol or glass). Hours: Open daily in the summer and weekends through August. Hours: Sunday to Friday 10:30 am to 7 pm and Saturday 10:30 am to 8 pm. Price: $29.99 adults, $24.99 under 48" tall, and free to children 2 and under. Parking $15. NRH O Family Water Park The Palace of Wax/Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! 2 1800 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington 76006 (817) 265-3356 Hawaiian Falls Waterparks NRH2O Family Water Park sixflags.com/hurricaneharbortexas You won’t find a better place to chill in Float in the endless river, plummet down Six Flags Over Texas the lazy river, relax in the wave pool or water slides, catch a wave or just relax in Six Flags offers a wide diversity of experience thrills on the waterslides. the shade. Hours: See website for summer entertainment with thrilling rides, family Family-friendly is the focus at all Hawaiian hours and schedule. Price: $25.99 over rides, water adventures, concerts, games, Falls Waterparks with free parking, free 48" tall, $20.99 under 48" tall, and free to shows and special attractions just for tubes & lifejackets, and coolers allowed children 2 and under. the little ones. Six Flags handles theme at all 5 D/FW locations. Hours: Monday 9001 Boulevard 26, parties, private parties, special events, to Thursday 10:30 am to 6 pm, Friday North Richland Hills 76180 meetings, trade shows, spouse/youth/ 10:30 am to 8 pm, and Saturday and (817) 427-6500 guest programs, product introductions, Sunday 10:30 am to 6 pm. Price: $26.99 nrh2o.com consignment tickets and much more. adults, $19.99 seniors, military and children The Palace of Wax/Ripley’s Hours: Seasonal (call for hours and under 48” tall, and free to children 2 and Believe It Or Not! information), open daily in the summer, under. Four unique attractions at one convenient weekends only in the spring and fall. hfalls.com location. The Palace of Wax features Price: $64.99 adults, $49.99 children under n The Colony Location amazingly realistic celebrity figures as well 48" tall, and free to children 2 and under. 4400 Paige Rd, The Colony 75056 as historical figures. At Ripley’s Believe Parking: $20. Group rates available. (972) 370-4327 It Or Not!, curiosities include a life size 2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington 76010 n Garland Location animated world’s tallest man, true to size (817) 640-8900 4550 N Garland Ave, Garland 75040 display of the world’s fattest man and lots sixflags.com/overtexas (972) 675-8888 more! Also in this amazing 43,000-squre- SpeedZone Dallas n Mansfield Location foot building there is the Enchanted Mirror A unique 12-acre racing park featuring 490 S Heritage Pkwy, Mansfield 76063 Maze and the Impossible Laser Race. four types of racing, miniature golf, a game (817) 853-0050 Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm, room and private event rooms. Hours: and Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. n Roanoke Location Monday to Thursday 11 am to 10 pm, Discount price for both attractions: $22.99 290 W Byron Nelson Blvd, Roanoke 76262 Friday 11 am to midnight, Saturday adults and $12.99 children 4 to 12. Special (817) 767-3667 10 am to midnight, and Sunday 11 am to rates available for groups. 10 pm. No one under 18 allowed after n White Settlement Location ripleys.com/grandprairie 11 pm. Free admission to the park; pricing 8905 Clifford St, White Settlement 76108 601 E Palace Pkwy, Grand Prairie 75050 varies by activity. (888) 544-7550 (972) 263-2391 11130 Malibu Dr, Dallas 75229 ripleys.com/grandprairie (972) 247-RACE speedzone.com/dallas

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Splash Factory The Splash Factory features age-specific play areas including a water wall, ground sprays, play structures, a magic touch water gun, a spraying cannon and power geyser. Six touch buttons allow children to interact with the play features. Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday to Sunday 1 pm to 6 pm. Price: $1 and free to children under 2. 601 E Grand Prairie Rd, Grand Prairie 75051 Top Golf Fort Worth Stockyards (972) 266-5272 grandfungp.com/aquatics Water Works Park Nightlife & Concerts Top Golf Whether you sail down one of four giant TopGolf is a premier golf entertainment Billy Bob’s Texas water slides, grab a tube and float down complex where sport competition meets Billy Bob’s, named the country music club a gently flowing river, or just sit back in your favorite local hangout. You can of the year 11 times, provides fun for over a lounge chair to relax and watch the challenge your friends and family to 6,000 people with a concert stage, dance action, you’ll enjoy a full day of fun. Hours: addictive point-scoring golf games that floor, restaurant, live bull riding arena and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday anyone from the hopeful pro golfer to your more. Also, check out the dance lessons 11 am to 8 pm, Wednesday and Saturday neighbor’s 7-year-old kid can play year- offered on a regular basis and the gift 11 am to 7 pm, and Sunday noon to 7 pm. round. Just picture a 240-yard outfield store with thousands of “Texana” and other Price: $11 for guests 48" or taller, $7 for with dartboard-like targets in the ground. unique items. guests under 48", $5 for non-swimming The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth 76164 guests, and free to children under 2. you get and the farther out you hit your (817) 624-7117 2400 Long Rd, Denton 76207 microchipped balls, the more points you billybobstexas.com (940) 349-8810 receive. Also features an extensive food dentonwaterworks.com Fort Worth Stockyards and beverage menu. In the Fort Worth Stockyards you’ll find Wet Zone Waterpark n Allen Location everything you need from holiday fun Hours: Sunday to Thursday 9 am to midnight, Water park fun in North Texas is just a to Texas history. Shopping, nightlife, and Friday and Saturday 9 am to 1 am. short trip away in Rowlett. Enjoy one of restaurants and entertainment will make 1500 Andrews Pkwy, Allen 75002 many great slides, float down the river or your visit eventful. See Stockyards Station (469) 675-9730 lie in the beach entry pool. Summer hours: and its 21 specialty shops and restaurants. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 11 am n The Colony Location 130 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth 76164 to 6 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 3760 Blair Oaks Dr, The Colony 75056 (817) 625-4741 7 pm, and Sunday noon to 6 pm. Price: (469) 213-5204 fortworthstockyards.org $10.50 adults and children over 48" tall, n Dallas Location $9.50 children under 48" tall, $5.50 seniors Gexa Energy Pavilion Hours: Monday to Thursday 10 am to and free to children under 2. Sit under the stars and enjoy a variety of 11 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 am to 1 am, 5304 W Main St, Rowlett 75088 musical performances at this Fair Park and Sunday 9 am to 11 pm. (972) 412-6266 outdoor amphitheater, featuring a covered 8787 Park Ln, Dallas 75231 wetzonewaterpark.com performance pavilion and 7,533 reserved (214) 341-9600 seats. Another 12,578 fans can sit on the lawn for the show. 1818 First Ave, Dallas 75210 (214) 421-1111 livenation.com

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Gilley’s Dallas House of Blues Dallas Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie

Gilley’s Dallas Sundance Square West Village Gilley’s Dallas is a 93,000-square-foot Fort Worth’s answer to Dallas’ West Village In the heart of affluent Uptown lies a special event destination in downtown features a variety of shops, restaurants genuine in-town neighborhood catering Dallas featuring venues like South Side and entertainment, including the Bass to the urban dwellers of Dallas. Bustling Ballroom (formerly Palladium Ballroom), Performance Hall. cafes, restaurants and lounges spill South Side Music Hall, The Loft and The 201 Main St #700, Fort Worth 76102 onto the streets in an evolving, walkable Jack Daniel’s Saloon. Gilley’s Dallas hosts (817) 255-5700 shopping and dining district. hundreds of DFW’s most amazing events sundancesquare.com McKinney Ave at Lemmon Ave, each year. Dallas 75204 Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie 1135 S Lamar St, Dallas 75215 (214) 219-1144 Conveniently located between Dallas and (888) GILLEYS or (214) 421-2021 westvil.com Fort Worth, the Verizon Theatre at Grand gilleysdallas.com Prairie is a unique concert and meeting House of Blues Dallas facility with comfortable, spacious seating, House of Blues Dallas is one of the city’s state-of-the-art sound and lighting, elite hottest and most unique entertainment luxury suites with private entrances, venues. Original folk art adorns the walls upscale catering, corporate hospitality and the spirit of “The Blues” fills the air. areas and convenient parking. Celebrity Chef Aaron Sanchez has created 1001 Performance Pl, Grand Prairie 75050 a menu from Cajun & Creole to Texas BBQ (972) 854-5111 and the finest in Dallas dining. verizontheater.com 2200 N Lamar St, Dallas 75202 Victory Park (214) 978-BLUE (2583) A 75-acre neighborhood filled with options houseofblues.com/dallas for sophisticated shopping, dining, Lower Greenville Avenue entertainment and nightlife, yet only steps Greenville Avenue is one of Dallas’ away from jogging trails like the Katy Trail oldest entertainment areas and is and other green spaces. home to many boutiques, eclectic N Houston St at Olive St, Dallas 75219 shops, live entertainment clubs, great (214) 416-9020 bars and restaurants. victorypark.com Greenville Avenue, Dallas 75206 greenvilleavenuedallas.com

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FLOWER MOUND LEWISVILLE 17 PLANO 20 37 40 45 25 33 37 49 2 ROANOKE 190 26 24 14 16 43 35E 170 WESTLAKE 28 COPPELL CARROLLTON 121 31 ADDISON RICHARRDSON SOUTHLAKE GRAPEVINE 37 287 3 19 KELLER 635 FARMERS 4 53 23 81 121 35W 114 BRANCH 45 635 33 114 75 DALLAS/FORTO WORTH GARLAND INTERNATIONAO L AIRPORT COLLEYVILLE 45 161 635 360 44 11 15 121 NORTH LOOP RICHLAND SPUR UNIVERSITYY 12 HILLS BEDFORD EULESS 348 7 LOOVVEV FIELD 6 PARK 18 121 39 820 10 183 183 AIRPORT 8 21 HIH GHLANDD 37 114 820 HURRST PARK 41 42 31 LOOP RICHLAND 12 53 51 FORT WORORTTH HALTOM HILLS IRVING 50 DALLLLAASS CITY 360 48 30 121 55 38 13 52 54 9 36 MMESQUITE

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Shopping Centers and Malls 20. Stonebriar Centre 37. Dallas Stars Team Store (4 locations) 1. Camp Bowie Boulevard 21. Town East Mall 38. Deep Ellum 2. Collin Creek Mall 22. University Park Village 39. Highland Park Village 3. Firewheel Town Center 23. Valley View Center 40. IKEA 4. Galleria 24. Vista Ridge Mall 41. Irving Heritage District 5. Hulen Mall 42. Knox-Henderson 6. Inwood Village Outlet Malls 43. Nebraska Furniture Mart of Texas 7. Irving Mall 25. Allen Premium Outlets 44. The Plaza at Preston Center 8. Mockingbird Station 26. Gainesville Factory Shops 45. Sam Moon Trading (4 locations) 9. Neiman Marcus Flagship Store 27. Grand Prairie Premium Outlets 46. Sundance Square 10. North East Mall 28. Grapevine Mills 47. Traders Village 11. NorthPark Center 29. Outlets at Hillsboro 48. Victory Park 12. The Parks at Arlington 30. Tanger Outlet Center 49. The Villages at Allen/Fairview 13. Ridgmar Mall 50. West Village 14. The Shops at Legacy Specialty Shopping Western/Texana 15. The Shops at Park Lane 31. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 16. The Shops at Starwood (2 locations) 51. Cowboy Cool 17. The Shops at Willow Bend 32. Bishop Arts District 52. M.L. Leddy’s 18. Snider Plaza 33. Cabela’s (2 locations) 53. Pink’s Western Wear/World (2 locations) 19. Southlake Town Square 34. Canton 54. Stockyards Station 35. Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop 55. Wild Bill’s Western Store 36. Dallas Farmers Market

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There are more shopping centers per capita in the Dallas area than any other city in the United States. Shopping is a way of life here, and your group can experience it at its best, from outlet malls to upscale centers, pro shops to flea market stops, boutiques to antiques.

Antiques Galore – and More Shopping Centers and Malls 245 Cedar Sage Dr, Garland 75040 Shopping in the DFW Metroplex offers (972) 495-8085 (Shopping Line) Camp Bowie Boulevard many unique opportunities not found (972) 675-1041 (Mall Office) This historic boulevard has nine miles of anywhere else. This area of Texas is rich simon.com shopping and boasts some of the finest in antiques, sold in a variety of settings, boutiques. from specialty shops to open-air markets. Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth 76107 Galleria Another opportunity unique to the A 1,800,000-square-foot shopping center, (817) 737-0100 area is Texana products, featuring the the Galleria is home to American Girl, campbowiedistrict.com influences of the art and culture of the Macy’s, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, Nordstrom, Southwest. Whatever your interest, you’ll and many fine boutiques and one-of-a- Collin Creek Mall be sure to find it in Dallas/Fort Worth. kind stores. The center features an ice Beautiful two-level shopping featuring five skating rink and various restaurants. Hours: major department stores and more than Monday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and 150 specialty shops including Ann Taylor Sunday noon to 6 pm. Loft, The Limited, Radio Shack, Disney 13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas 75240 Store and more. Shoppers can choose (972) 702-7100 from a variety of popular eating spots galleriadallas.com such as Tino’s Mexican Restaurant and the Terrace Food Court. Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday Hulen Mall noon to 6 pm. Features more than 120 specialty stores. 811 N Central Expwy, Plano 75075 Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm (972) 422-1070 and Sunday noon to 6 pm. collincreekmall.com 4800 S Hulen St, Fort Worth 76132 (817) 294-1200 hulenmall.com Texas State Sales Tax Refund Firewheel Town Center An open-air, pedestrian-friendly “Main International visitors are encouraged Street” town center that feels neighborly Inwood Village to make the most of their Texas and inviting. Includes an exciting array of The place to go when shopping for shopping experience. As nonresidents department stores, specialty retail, unique antiques, fashion and art, Inwood Village of the United States, international restaurants and an 18-screen cinema, plus offers selections of Western, American and shoppers are entitled to a refund of the a large park with a koi pond, fountain and European art and antiques. Inwood Village portion of the price of their purchases children’s play area. Stores include World is home to the historic Inwood Theater, that is applied to the Texas state sales Nob Hill Hardward, wolo botique, Susan Market, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Build-A- tax. For more information contact Saffron Jewelry and others unique shops. Bear Workshop, Champs Sports, DSW TaxFree Shopping Ltd. located at the Lovers Ln at Inwood Rd, Dallas 75209 Shoe Warehouse, James Avery Craftsman, Concierge desk, NorthPark Center, call (214) 350-2500 American Eagle Outfitters and many more. 214-368-9067 or visit the website at inwoodvillage.com Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm taxfreetexas.com. and Sunday noon to 6 pm.

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Irving Mall Irving Mall is conveniently located and features more than 130 stores including Dillard’s, Sears and Macy’s, plus 15 restaurants and a 14-screen stadium- seating cineplex. Stroller rentals and complimentary use of wheelchairs available. Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday noon to 6 pm. 3880 Irving Mall, Irving 75062 (972) 255-0571 (Shopping Line) (972) 255-0572 (Mall Office) simon.com

Mockingbird Station of acclaimed twentieth-century art from The Shops at Legacy The place to come for the hip and trendy. the world-renowned Raymond and Patsy The Shops at Legacy is an open-air West Elm has the latest in contemporary Nasher Collection. Hours: Monday to concept, urban retail oasis offering a “Main furnishings, while Urban Outfitters, Gap Saturday 10 am to 9 pm, and Sunday noon Street” shopping experience with stores and others supply the hottest fashions. to 6 pm. and entertainment venues of all varieties. E Mockingbird Ln at N Central Expwy, 8687 N Central Expwy, Dallas 75225 5741 Legacy Dr, Plano 75024 Dallas 75206 (214) 363-7441 (469) 467-9995 (214) 452-7180 northparkcenter.com shopsatlegacy.com mockingbirdstation.com The Parks at Arlington The Shops at Park Lane Neiman Marcus Flagship Store Take a spin on the menagerie-themed Park Lane’s uniqueness offers a variety This prestigious department store chain carousel, then glide over to ICE at The of retail, restaurant and entertainment was founded in 1907 in downtown Dallas. Parks, an NHL-sized ice arena. The alternatives, from flagship retail stores Its array of unique and extravagant gift Parks has more than 180 specialty to boutique shops, new or emerging items caters to a diverse clientele. Hours: stores including Cheesecake Factory, restaurants to Whole Foods eatery options Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm. Open Dick’s Sporting Goods, Barnes & Noble, and upscale bowling to a luxury health until 7 pm on Thursday. Closed on Sunday. Starbucks and Victoria’s Secret, along with club. With attractive demographics and 1618 Main St, Dallas 75201 favorites like Macy’s, Dillard’s, Sears and prime midtown location, more than 30 (214) 741- 6911 JCPenney. Hours: Monday to Saturday retailers, restaurants and entertainment neimanmarcus.com 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday noon to 6 pm. venues call Park Lane home. 3811 S Cooper St, Arlington 76015 8070 Park Ln, Dallas 75231 North East Mall (817) 467-2757 (214) 365-0222 This mall features JCPenney, a three-level theparksatarlington.com shopsatparklane.com Dillard’s department store, Nordstrom, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Sears, Macy’s and Ridgmar Mall The Shops at Starwood many more. Hours: Monday to Saturday From the latest fashions to your greatest With award-winning restaurants, unique 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday noon to 6 pm. passions, there’s something for everyone shopping and a variety of luxury services, 1101 Melbourne Rd, Hurst 76053 at Ridgmar. With more than 125 specialty The Shops at Starwood’s environment of (817) 284-3427 (Shopping Line) stores and restaurants, themed shopping pedestrian plazas, signature water fountain (817) 589-9603 (Mall Office) districts and thoughtfully designed and ornamental landscaping make it simon.com interiors, it’s a shopper’s dream come true. distinctive and elegant. Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm 6959 Lebanon Rd, Frisco 75034 NorthPark Center and Sunday noon to 6 pm. (214) 373-0220 NorthPark Center offers 235 shops 1888 Green Oaks Rd, Fort Worth 76116 theshopsatstarwood.com including some of the finest in the world. (817) 731-0856 Visitors can also enjoy the open display ridgmar.com

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food for every palate, with plenty of parking in a convenient, accessible location. Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday noon to 6 pm. 13331 Preston Rd, Dallas 75240 (972) 661-2939 shopvalleyviewcenter.com

Vista Ridge Mall Vista Ridge Mall offers more than one million square feet of prime shopping, including Macy’s, Dillard’s, JCPenney and Sears, as well as more than 130 specialty stores and kiosks. Hours: Monday to The Shops at Willow Bend and gets the job done while it’s still fun and Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday noon The Shops at Willow Bend is a easy. Shop more than 180 stores, go ice to 6 pm. sophisticated blend of upscale retailing skating, ride the carousel, visit the soft play 2401 S Stemmons Frwy, Lewisville 75067 set within a finely crafted prairie-style area and watch the latest hit movie! Plus, (972) 315-0015 environment that includes nearly 175 dine at one of the many great restaurants vistaridgemall.com stores, restaurants and services, and four located inside the mall. Hours: Monday to anchor stores: Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday noon Crate&Barrel and Dillard’s. Hours: Monday to 6 pm. Outlet Malls 2601 Preston Rd, Frisco 75034 to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday Allen Premium Outlets (972) 668-4900 noon to 6 pm. Located in North Dallas, visit Allen shopstonebriar.com 6121 W Park Blvd, Plano 75093 Premium Outlets for big savings at 100 (972) 202-4900 recorded information quality outlet stores, such as Ann Taylor (972) 202-7110 concierge Town East Mall Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, shopwillowbend.com A great place to shop for every budget, Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Tommy Town East Mall features 185 stores such Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Guess? and the Snider Plaza as Macy’s, Dillard’s, JCPenney and Banana Republic Factory Store. Hours: Close to the Southern Methodist University Sears, plus 23 eateries. Hours: Monday to Monday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and campus, the area boasts a wide variety of Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday noon Sunday 10 am to 7 pm. quality stores providing everything from to 6 pm. 820 W Stacy Rd, Allen 75013 original artworks to equestrian supplies. 2063 Town East Mall, Mesquite 75150 (972) 678-7000 Lovers Ln at Hillcrest Ave, Dallas 75205 (972) 270-4431 premiumoutlets.com/allen sniderplaza.net towneastmall.com

Gainesville Factory Shops Southlake Town Square University Park Village A strong lineup of more than 10 brand- Built in the likeness of a turn-of-the-century Situated close to Texas Christian University, name outlets and specialty stores, Texas town square, Southlake Town this upscale shopping area includes including Gap Outlet, Reebok, Zales Square hosts a huge variety of shopping Williams-Sonoma, Jos. A. Bank’s, Victoria’s and more. Plus an appealing food court, opportunities such as Eddie Bauer and Secret, Pottery Barn and the Apple children’s play area, bus parking and full- Williams-Sonoma. Computer Store. hookup RV park, surrounded by extensive 1256 Main St, Southlake 76092 1612 S University Dr, Fort Worth 76107 landscaping. Hours: Monday to Saturday (817) 329-5566 (817) 332-5700 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. southlaketownsquare.com universityparkvillage.com 4321 I-35 N, Gainesville 76240 (940) 668-6092 Stonebriar Centre Valley View Center gainsvilleoutletshops.com Visit Stonebriar Centre for the kind of New, exciting shops and old favorites, such shopping that brings a smile to your face, as Sears, Bath & Body Works and Foot warms your heart, quenches your thirst Locker, plus a 16-screen AMC Theater and

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Grand Prairie Premium Outlets With 110 outlet stores, you will find impressive savings at Banana Republic, Bloomingdale’s The Outlet Store, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Cole Haan, Guess, J.Crew, Juicy Couture, Kenneth Cole, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Talbots, Tommy Hilfiger, Vince Camuto and more. 2950 W Interstate 20, Grand Prairie 75052 (972) 602-8383 premiumoutlets.com

Grapevine Mills Grapevine Mills “Shoppertainment” offers a selection of manufacturers’ outlets such as Specialty Shopping n Fort Worth Location Neiman Marcus Last Call, Horchow Outlet, 12901 Cabela Dr, Fort Worth 76177 Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World The Gap Outlet and Saks Fifth Avenue Boasting more than 100,000 square feet (817) 337-2400 OFF 5th, plus superstores and value of name-brand outdoors supplies and discounters such as Nike Factory Outlet. equipment, this store is a sportsman’s Canton Unique entertainment and dining venues paradise. Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am Since 1850, the people of Canton have include Rainforest Cafe, LEGOLAND to 10 pm and Sunday 10 am to 9 pm. gathered in the local Trade Pavilion to Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Grapevine basspro.com buy and sell just about anything one can Aquarium and the AMC 30 Theatres. Out- imagine. With a special emphasis on of-town visitors receive a free coupon book n Grapevine Location antiques, Canton offers huge indoor and loaded with savings. Hours: Monday to 2501 Bass Pro Dr, Grapevine 76051 outdoor shopping areas for First Monday Saturday 10 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday (972) 724-2018 Trade Days. Hours: Weekend prior to the 11 am to 7 pm. n Garland Location first Monday of each month – daylight 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, 5001 Bass Pro Dr, Garland 75043 until dark. Grapevine 76051 (469) 221-2600 I-20, exit 526 near SH-19, Canton 75103 (972) 724-4900 (903) 567-6556 grapevinemills.com Bishop Arts District firstmondaycanton.com Located in the heart of North Oak Cliff, Outlets at Hillsboro one of Dallas’ most unique neighborhoods, Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop There are more than 27 brand-name the Bishop Arts District is home to over 60 The Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop at Cowboys stores at Outlets at Hillsboro including Independent boutiques, restaurants, bars, Stadium offers the largest selection of Nike Factory Store, The Gap Outlet, Polo coffee shops, theatres and art galleries. authorized Dallas Cowboys memorabilia. Ralph Lauren and Under Armor Clearance N Bishop Ave at Davis St, Dallas 75208 Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm House. About one hour south of Dallas/Fort bishopartsdistrict.com Worth. Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. to 8 pm and Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. 1 Legends Way, Arlington 76011 Cabela’s 104 IH-35 (exit 368A or B), Hillsboro 76645 (817) 892-4600 In addition to offering quality outdoor (254) 582-9205 shop.dallascowboys.com merchandise, the massive showroom is an outletsathillsboro.com educational and entertainment attraction, Dallas Farmers Market featuring décor with huge aquariums and Tanger Outlet Center A staple of Dallas life since 1941, this museum-quality trophy animals interacting Buy direct from more than 38 favorite market features not only farm fresh fruits in realistic re-creations of their natural brand-name manufacturers including Nike, and vegetables but flowers and arts and habitats. Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am Reebok, Bass and Hager. Hours: Monday crafts as well. Hours: Daily 7 am to 6 pm. to 9 pm and Sunday 9 am to 7 pm. to Saturday 9 am to 9 pm and Sunday 1010 S Pearl Exp, Dallas 75201 cabelas.com 11 am to 6 pm. (214) 664-9110 301 Tanger Dr, Terrell 75160 n Allen Location dallasfarmersmarket.org (972) 524-6034 1 Cabela Dr, Allen 75002 tangeroutlet.com (214) 383-0502

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Nebraska Furniture Mart of Texas For 77 years Nebraska Furniture Mart has been helping people achieve a better lifestyle through home furnishings. The third and largest location (opening Spring 2015), Nebraska Furniture Mart of Texas will be a vast, one-of-a-kind retail experience, with unbelievable selection and unmatched low prices on furniture, flooring, appliances and electronics. 6804 Main St, The Colony 75056 (800) 336-9136 nfm.com

The Plaza at Preston Center Dallas Stars Team Store 10 am to 6 pm and Thursday to Saturday The Plaza at Preston Center is an urban Hockey fans glide on in to Dallas Stars 10 am to 8 pm. shopping oasis set in the heart of an Team Store at the Dr Pepper StarCenter 47 Highland Park Village, Dallas 75205 upscale Dallas neighborhood. The Center’s for Dallas Stars collectibles and authentic (Preston Rd at Mockingbird Ln) beautiful tree-lined walkways invite leisurely hockey gear. (214) 443-9898 strolling past one-of-a-kind shops and hpvillage.com n Euless Location restaurants for every taste. 1400 S Pipeline Rd, Euless 76040 8311 Preston Center Plaza Dr, Dallas, 75225 IKEA (817) 267-4233 (SE corner Preston Rd and Northwest Hwy) Spending a day at IKEA is an event for n Farmers Branch Location (469) 232-0000 the whole family: shopping, play areas, 12700 N Stemmons Frwy, www.theplazaatprestoncenter.com a restaurant* with healthy, affordable Farmers Branch 75234 dishes and much more. Hours: Monday (214) 432-3131 Sam Moon Trading to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday n Once a strictly wholesale business, Sam Frisco Location 10 am to 8 pm. *Please note that the Moon is now open to the public and is a 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco 75034 restaurant opens 30 minutes before the bargain shopper’s paradise for handbags, (214) 387-5611 store opens. costume jewelry and fashion accessories, n McKinney Location 7171 IKEA Dr, Frisco 75034 all at wholesale prices. 6993 Stars Ave, McKinney 75070 (972) 712-4532 sammoon.com (469) 675-8325 ikea.com n Arlington Location Deep Ellum Irving Heritage District Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30 am to 7 pm A renovated warehouse district located The Heritage District is home to a number and Friday and Saturday 9:30 am to 8 pm. just three blocks east of downtown Dallas, of antique stores that attract shoppers from 1112 W Arbrook Blvd, Arlington 76015 Deep Ellum is often described as Dallas’ all over to this quaint downtown. Make time Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas 75234 answer to Greenwich Village and houses for an old-fashioned chocolate soda at Big (817) 635-4700 much of Dallas’ avant-garde, creative and State Drugs. n Dallas Location artistic talent in its shops and galleries. Main St at Second St, Irving 75060 Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 7 pm. Elm St at Commerce St, Downtown, (972) 721-2655 (Heritage House) 11826 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas 75234 Dallas 75226 (972) 484-3084 deepellumtexas.com Knox-Henderson n Fort Worth Location Favorites like Crate&Barrel, Pottery Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30 am to 7 pm Highland Park Village Barn, Weirs and Z Gallerie offer upscale and Friday and Saturday 9:30 am to 8 pm. This upscale retail shopping village offers furnishings and items for the home. 9120 North Freeway #212, Fort Worth 76177 high fashion, fine accessories and elegant Froggie’s 5 & 10, Restoration Hardware (817) 750-1800 home furnishings. Eclectic retail tenant and Emeralds to Coconuts specialize n Frisco Location mix including Hermès, Tory Burch, in amazing home accents, imports and Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30 am to 7 pm St. John, Chanel, Escada and Ralph curiosities.Don’t forget Apple Store! and Friday and Saturday 9:30 am to 8 pm. Lauren, a movie theater and several Knox/Henderson Ave at N Central Expwy, 2449 Preston Rd, Frisco 75034 restaurants. Hours: Monday to Wednesday Dallas 75205 (214) 297-4200 knoxhenderson.com

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Sundance Square Sundance Square features 16 blocks of turn-of-the-century buildings housing trendy and traditional boutiques, galleries, theaters, restaurants and specialty shops. Main St, Downtown, Fort Worth 76102 (817) 255-5700 sundancesquare.com

Traders Village Traders Village is a Texas-sized marketplace with a little bit of everything, all at bargain prices, on 120 acres with more than 3,500 dealers, an ATM, stroller and wheelchair rentals, kiddie rides and n The Village at Fairview Pink’s Western Wear/World arcade games, clean restrooms, shaded 329 Town Place, Fairview 75069 A great place to go for all your Western rest areas, festival foods and much more. (Intersection of US-75 and Stacy Rd) needs with selections for the entire family. Hours: Open every Saturday and Sunday Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm 8:30 am to 6 pm. West Village and Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. 2602 Mayfield Rd, Grand Prairie 75052 Urban chic in a retro setting, this pinkswesternwear.com

(972) 647-2331 shopping area features modern stores n Market Center (Dallas) Location tradersvillage.com like Tommy Bahama, Banana Republic, 2475 N Stemmons Frwy, Dallas 75207 Lucky Brand and Cowboy Cool. (214) 634-2668 Victory Park McKinney Ave at Lemmon Ave, n North Dallas Location Have your cake and eat it too. Victory Dallas 75204 13420 Preston Rd, Dallas 75240 Park’s 75-acre site offers unparalleled westvil.com (972) 392-7465 urban living, world-class dining, diverse shopping, cultural events and Stockyards Station sophisticated nightlife, with a ribbon of Western/Texana Seventeen shops and restaurants in green land connecting the dots. Cowboy Cool renovated hog and sheep pens from the N Houston St at Olive St, Dallas 75219 Cowboy Cool is a Dallas-based boutique Stockyards era. Historical walking tours. (214) 416-9020 located in the West Village shopping 130 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth 76164 victorypark.com district, first opening their doors in 2003 (817) 625-9715 and offering the best and “baddest” in stockyardsstation.com The Villages at Allen/Fairview Western boots, clothing, and accessories. National and regional retailers as well as 3699 McKinney Ave #407, Dallas 75204 Wild Bill’s Western Store unique boutiques, including James Avery, (214) 521-4500 Wild Bills Western Store is located in the Pappagallo Classiques and Buffalo Creek cowboycool.com historic West End of downtown Dallas Cowgirls. Forty-five different places to and has everything western from cowboy eat, such as Uncle Julio’s Fine Mexican M.L. Leddy’s boots, hats, clothing, belts, buckles, Food, Dodie’s Place Cajun or Fairview M.L. Leddy’s is truly a legend in the handmade jewelry and gifts. If that does Down Under. Other activities offered are handmade boot and saddle industry. Since not suit your fancy Wild Bill’s can make iPic Theaters, Splitsville Lanes, ice skating 1922 they have provided custom “made by you your very own one-of-a-kind custom at Allen Community Ice, a fun interactive hand” products such as boots, saddles, cowboy boots. fountain, beach volleyball courts and a clothing, belts, buckles and more for 311 N Market, Suite 101, Dallas 75202 four-mile hiking and biking trail. discriminating customers all over the world. (214) 954-1050 n The Village at Allen 2455 N Main, Fort Worth 76164 wildbillswestern.com 190 East Stacy Road, Allen 75002 (817) 624-3149 (Intersection of US-75 and Stacy Rd) Toll Free: (888) 565-2668 (972) 678-4939 leddys.com

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Deciding where to eat in Irving is as much fun as the feast itself. The city boasts more than 600 restaurants serving everything from traditional Texas dishes like barbecue, good ol’ Southern-style “home cooking” and Tex-Mex to five-star continental cuisine. Whether it’s gourmet Southwestern at Via Reál or a serious steak at the enormously popular Cool River Cafe, you’ll find the perfect eatery here or near. From affordable to world-class dining, there’s something for everyone’s taste and budget in Irving, Texas.

Legend American Grill Five Guys Burgers and Fries B...... Breakfast 6440 N MacArthur Blvd #110, Irving 75039 Applebee’s L...... Lunch applebees.com (972) 409-7230 fiveguys.com D...... Dinner n 1901 N Belt Line Rd, Irving 75061 L D $ (972) 313-0081 $...... $5 – $10 L D $$ $$...... $11 – $20 Glory House Bistro n 7855 Las Colinas Ridge, Irving 75063 109 South Main St, Irving 75060 $$$...... $21+ (972) 869-3690 (972) 259 -1123 ...... Private Room L D $$ gloryhousecatering.com ...... “Irving Only” Local Favorite L D $-$$ Buffalo Wild Wings 1200 Market Place Blvd, Irving 75063 Griff’s Burger Bar (972) 432- 0011 718 E Irving Blvd, Irving 75060 buffalowildwings.com (972) 579-7651 L D $ griffshamburgers.com L D $ Champps Americana 855 W John Carpenter Frwy, Irving 75039 In-N-Out Burger (972) 373-0333 6501 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75039 champps.com (800) 786-1000 Brunch (Sat-Sun Only) L D $-$$ in-n-out.com L D $ Cheddar’s 700 W LBJ Frwy (I-635), Irving 75063 Smash Burger (972) 409-0300 975 W John Carpenter Frwy, Irving 75039 cheddars.com (214) 302-2681 L D $ smashburger.com L D $ Chili’s chilis.com Spirit Grille n 3421 W Airport Frwy, Irving 75062 4030 N MacArthur Blvd #112, Irving 75038 (972) 255-2727 (972) 717-7575 L D $$ spiritgrille.com L D $-$$ n 1300 Market Place Blvd, Irving 75061 (214) 574-4574 L D $$

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Legend B...... Breakfast L...... Lunch D...... Dinner $...... $5 – $10 $$...... $11 – $20 $$$...... $21+ ...... Private Room ...... “Irving Only” Local Favorite

Bakery Spring Creek Barbeque 3514 W Airport Frwy, Irving 75061 Argentina Bakery 3401 W Airport Frwy #112, Irving 75062 (972) 313-0987 (972) 252-4809 springcreekbarbeque.com argentinabakery.com L D $-$$ B L D $ Tommy’s Bar-B-Que 2840 W Irving Blvd, Irving 75061 Outta the Oven 7979 N MacArthur Blvd #130, Irving 75063 (972) 986-0559 (972) 869-0015 L D $-$$ outtatheoven.com B L D $ Chinese Bombay Chopstix Barbecue 7750 N MacArthur Blvd #135, Irving 75063 (972) 506-7423 Dickey’s Barbecue 5330 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75247 L D $ (972) 580-1917 dickeys.com China Pavilion L D $ China Pavilion 3017 N Belt Line Rd, Irving 75062 Fred’s Barbecue (972) 258-1111 800 E Irving Blvd, Irving 75060 L D $ (972) 579-7655 fredsbbqpit.com Empress of China (on Belt Line) L D $ 2648 N Belt Line Rd, Irving 75062 (972) 252-7677 Red Hot & Blue B L D $-$$ 5910 N MacArthur Blvd #157, Irving 75039 (972) 402-0225 Empress of China III (on MacArthur) rhnb.com 10045 N MacArthur Blvd #129, Irving 75063 L D $$ (972) 556-1899 L D $ Sonny Bryan’s 4030 N MacArthur Blvd #222, Irving 75038 (972) 650-9564 sonnybryans.com L D $-$$

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Panda Bar-B-Que Café Boba Tea Starbucks MacArthur 4104 W Airport Frwy, Irving 75062 8350 N MacArthur Blvd #170, Irving 75063 7979 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75063 (972) 790-9999 (972) 556-9767 (972) 444-9021 L D $ starbucks.com FROYO Smoo-licious Pei Wei Asian Diner 2040 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75038 Starbucks Story at Hwy 183 7600 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75063 (972) 717-6300 2501 W Airport Frwy, Irving 75062 (972) 373-8000 (972) 570-2491 peiwei.com starbucks.com L D $ Great American Cookies/TCBY 3655 Irving Mall Dr, Irving 75062 Sweet Frog Royal Chopstix (972) 252- 6114 7750 N MacArthur Blvd #130, Irving 75063 1600 Marketplace Blvd, Irving 75063 greatamericancookies.com (972) 501-0537 (972) 401-0933 sweetfrogyogurt.com L D $ Java Me Up 401 Cimarron Tr #150, Irving 75063 TCBY (972) 409-6838 8600 N Macarthur Blvd, Irving 75063 Coffee/Ice Cream/Yogurt javameup.com (972) 401-2522 Baskin Robbins 2666 N Belt Line Rd, Irving 75062 Marble Slab Creamery (972) 871-2600 7601 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75063 Eclectic baskinrobbins.com (972) 506-7778 African Village Restaurant marbleslab.com 3003 N Belt Line Rd, Irving 75062 Bombay Sweets & Snacks (972) 570 -1111 934 W Airport Fwy, Irving 75062 Nuts Over Ice Cream africanvillagerestaurant.com (214) 441-2125 3880 Irving Mall Dr, Irving 75062 L D $-$$ (972) 296-6353 Braums Jericho Cuisine braums.com Starbucks Belt Line at I-635 1885 Esters Rd #140, Irving 75061 8450 N Belt Line Rd, Irving 75063 n 1707 E Shady Grove, Irving 75060 (972) 790-6600 (972) 506-0577 (972) 445-0685 jerichocuisine.com starbucks.com L D $-$$ n 3601 N Story Rd, Irving 75062 (972) 594-6020 Starbucks Las Colinas Village n 1413 S Story Rd, Irving 75060 5904 N MacArthur Blvd #160, Irving 75039 (972) 313-2653 (972) 556-9871 starbucks.com

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Family/Cafeteria Terra Mediterranean Grill Mama’s Daughters’ Diner 5910 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75039 2412 W Shady Grove Dr, Irving 75060 Denny’s 4115 W Airport Frwy, Irving 75062 (972) 401-3900 (972) 790-2778 (972) 252-8328 terramedgrill.com mamasdaughtersdiner.com dennys.com L D $$ B L D $$ B L D $ Veranda Greek Cafe Po’ Melvin’s 5433 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75038 4070 N Belt Line Rd #100, Irving 75038 IHOP ihop.com (972) 518-0939 (972) 255-3919 verandacafe.com pomelvins.com n 1801 N Belt Line Rd, Irving 75061 L D $-$$ B (Sat-Sun Only) L D $ (972) 986-0035 B L D $$ Zeytin Mediterranean Grill Southern Recipe n 900 Market Place (at I-635), Irving 75063 114 W John Carpenter Frwy #100, 2200 W Walnut Hill Ln, Irving 75038 (214) 574-7100 Irving 75062 (972) 594-0352 B L D $$ L D $-$$ B L D $$

Waffle House wafflehouse.com Home-Style Cooking Hotel Restaurants n 4375 W Northgate Dr, Irving 75062 Big State Fountain Grill Atrium Café (972) 257-7153 100 E Irving Blvd, Irving 75060 (Atrium Hotel and Suites) B L D $ (214) 357-0707 4600 W Airport Frwy, Irving, 75062

n 2115 Oakhurst Dr, Irving 75061 bigstatefountaingrill.com (972) 513-0800 (972) 438-9252 B L D $ B L D $-$$ B L D $ Joe’s Coffee Shop Bistro Fiera 425 W Irving Blvd, Irving 75060 (Dallas Marriott Las Colinas) Greek/Mediterranean (972) 253-7335 223 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, 75039 Andalous Mediterranean Grill joes-coffee-shop.com (972) 831-0000 6450 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75039 B L D $ B L D $$ (972) 401-8900 L D $-$$ Le Peep BlueFire Grill 4835 N O’Connor Blvd #100, Irving 75062 (Westin DFW Airport) Kasbah Grill (972) 717-0422 4545 W John Carpenter Frwy, Irving 75063 2851 Esters Rd, Irving 75062 lepeep.com (972) 929-4500, Ex 2607 (214) 596-9206 B L $ L D $-$$$ L D $-$$

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Legend B...... Breakfast L...... Lunch D...... Dinner $...... $5 – $10 $$...... $11 – $20 $$$...... $21+ ...... Private Room ...... “Irving Only” Local Favorite

Cafe 110 Great American Grill (Wyndham Hotel – Las Colinas) (Hilton Garden Inn DFW South) 110 W John Carpenter Frwy, Irving 75039 2001 Valley View Ln, Irving 75061 (972) 650-1600 (972) 313-2800 B L D $ B D $-$$

Café on the Green Great American Grill (Four Seasons Resort and Club) (Hilton Garden Inn Las Colinas) 4150 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75038 7516 Las Colinas Blvd, Irving 75063 (972) 717-2420 (972) 444-8434 D $-$$ fourseasons.com/dallas/dining B L D $$-$$$ One 14 Restaurant and Wine Cellar (Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel) Capistrano’s 4440 W John Carpenter Frwy, Irving 75063 (Embassy Suites) (972) 929-7507 4650 W Airport Frwy, Irving 75062 sheraton.com/dfwairport (972) 513- 0116 B L D $-$$ www.myccinc.com L D $$-$$$ Trevi’s (Omni Mandalay) Circle Spur 221 E Las Colinas Blvd, Irving 75039 (DFW Hotel & Conference Center) (972) 869-5550 4440 W Airport Frwy, Irving 75062 omnihotels.com (972) 399-1010 B L D $$ B L D $ Urban Spur Flatland Grille (DFW Airport Marriott) (DoubleTree DFW North) 8440 Freeport Pkwy, Irving 75063 4441 W Highway 114, Irving 75063 (972) 929-8800 (972) 929-8181 B L D $$ B L D $-$$

The Market Indian (Westin DFW Airport) Haveli Restaurant 4545 W John Carpenter Frwy, Irving 75063 1800 Valley View Ln, Irving 75061 (972) 929-4500 (972) 313-0144 B $$ L D $$

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Legend B...... Breakfast L...... Lunch D...... Dinner $...... $5 – $10 $$...... $11 – $20 $$$...... $21+ ...... Private Room ...... “Irving Only” Local Favorite

Masala Wok Italian 7447 N MacArthur Blvd #175, Irving 75063 Angelo’s Spaghetti & Pizza House (972) 409-0000 1330 W Pioneer Dr, Irving 75061 masalawok.com (972) 254-7242 L D $$ angelosspaghetti.com L D $ Mayuri Indian Restaurant 1102 W LBJ Frwy (I-635), Irving 75063 (972) 910-8788 Boston’s mayuri.com 1100 Market Place Blvd, Irving 75063 L D $$ (972) 869-2210 bostons.com Our Place Indian Cuisine L D $$ 8150 N MacArthur Blvd #150, Irving 75063 (214) 574-7117 Bruno’s ourplaceusa.net 9462 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75063 L D $-$$ (972) 556-2465 brunosristorante.com Paradise Indian Restaurant L D $$ 7300 N MacArthur Blvd #130, Irving 75063 (214) 574-8500 L D $-$$ Cavalli Pizza 3601 Regent Blvd, Irving 75063 Pasand Indian Cuisine (972) 915-0001 2600 N Belt Line Rd, Irving 75062 cavallipizza.com (972) 594-0693 L D $ pasandrestaurant.com L D $$ i Fratelli 7701 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75063 Samosa Hut and Grill (972) 501-9700 1129 Coker St, Irving 75062 ifratelli.net (972) 255-1894 L D $$ samosahutandgrill.com L D $ Italian Cafe 387 E Las Colinas Blvd #120, Irving 75039 Underground Indian Cuisine (972) 401-0000 220 E Las Colinas Blvd #264, Irving 75039 (469) 567-3675 italianitaliancafe.com undergroundindiancuisine.com L D $$ L D $$

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Michael’s Italian Kitchen Blue Fish Korean 8140 N MacArthur Blvd #130, Irving 75063 925 W John Carpenter Frwy #100, Maki Boy Irving 75039 (972) 409-1145 3455 N Belt Line Rd #104, Irving 75062 (972) 385-3474 michaelsitaliankitchen.com (972) 252-7400 L D $-$$ thebluefishsushi.com L (Mon-Fri Only) D $-$$ L D $

Olive Garden Hanaki Japanese Cuisine 4001 W Airport Frwy, Irving 75062 3045 N Belt Line Rd, Irving 75062 Mexican/Southwestern/Tex-Mex (972) 258-5191 (972) 570-5151 7 Salsas olivegarden.com L D $$ 8140 N MacArthur Blvd #100, Irving 75063 L D $-$$ (972) 402-0777 Hanasho 7salsas.com Pie Five Pizza 2938 N Belt Line Rd, Irving 75062 L D $-$$ 6440 N MacArthur Blvd #130, Irving 75039 (972) 258-0250 hanashojapaneserestaurant.com (972) 506-7435 Adobo Puerto Rican Café L (Mon-Fri Only) D $-$$ piefivepizza.com 3013 N Belt Line Rd, Irving 75062 L D $ (214) 783-9858 Hoshi Hibachi L D $ Sal’s Italian Restaurant 8350 N MacArthur Blvd #190, Irving 75063 (959) 603-6035 5465 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75038 Chipotle – Las Colinas hoshidallas.com (972) 580-7700 7717 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75063 L D $$ L D $$ (972) 501-9925 chipotle.com Jinbeh Japanese Restaurant Table & Tavern L D $ 301 E Las Colinas Blvd #301, Irving 75039 525 Meadow Creek Dr, Irving 75039 (972) 869 -4011 (214) 390-9801 jinbeh.com Danal’s tableandtavern.com L (Mon-Fri Only), D $$$ 508 N O’Connor Rd, Irving 75062 Brunch (Sat-Sun Only) L D $$ (972) 254-2666 Midori Sushi L D $-$$ 4020 N MacArthur Blvd #114, Irving 75038 Japanese (972) 887-1818 Doña Lencha Restaurant and Taqueria L D $-$$ Benihana Las Colinas n 1900 N Story Rd, Irving 75061 5400 Whitehall St, Irving 75038 (972) 790-8813 Sushi Tokyo (972) 550-0060 B L D $-$$ 6420 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75039 benihana.com n (972) 506-3100 3455 N Belt Line Rd #112, Irving 75062 L D $$-$$$ thes ushitokyo.com (972) 252-4080 L (Mon-Fri Only) D $$ B L D $

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El Chico Mi Cocina Sandwiches/Salad/Soup 2305 W Airport Frwy, Irving 75062 7750 N MacArthur Blvd #150, Irving 75063 Baker Brothers American Deli (972) 659-1662 (469) 621-0451 7300 N MacArthur Blvd #140, Irving 75063 elchico.com mcrowd.com (972) 501-0520 L D $$ L D $$ bakerbrosdeli.com L D $ Empamundo On the Border 3977 N Beltline Rd, Irving 75038 ontheborder.com Bread Zeppelin (972) 746-4516 n 2400 N Belt Line Rd, Irving 75062 6440 N MacArthur Blvd #140, Irving 75039 L D $$ (972) 570-5032 (469) 359-2661 L D $ breadzeppelinsalads.com Freebirds World Burrito L D $ 7601 N MacArthur Park Blvd, Irving 75063 n 1220 Market Place Blvd, Irving 75063 (972) 869-3500 (214) 574-8900 Captain Nemo’s Submarines freebirds.com L D $-$$ 1426 N Irving Heights Dr, Irving 75061 L D $ (972) 438-7777 Taco.com Las Colinas nemosubs.com Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 5330 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75038 L D $ 1100 W John Carpenter Frwy, Irving 75039 (972) 580 -8111 (972) 550-8226 B L D $ Einstein Brothers Bagels fuzzystacoshop.com 5330 N MacArthur Blvd #100, Irving 75038 B L D $ Taco Diner (972) 756-2875 5904 N MacArthur Blvd #150, Irving 75039 einsteinbros.com La Cueva Mexican Restaurant (972) 401-2691 B L $ 207 E 2nd St, Irving 75060 mcrowd.com (972) 259-3973 L D $ Granada Market & Deli L D $$ 387 E Las Colinas Blvd #106, Tortas y Tacos Michoacan Irving 75039 La Margarita 1714 E Irving Blvd, Irving 75060 (972) 830-8445 2922 N Belt Line Rd, Irving 75062 (972) 438-3020 granadamarket.com (972) 570-1137 L D $ L D $ la-margarita.com L D $$ Via Reál Jason’s Deli 4020 N MacArthur Blvd #100, Irving 75038 7707 N MacArthur Blvd #100, Mattito’s (972) 650-9001 Irving 75063 1001 MacArthur Park, Irving 75063 (972) 432-0555 viareal.com (214) 379-0165 jasonsdeli.com L D $-$$ mattitos.com L D $ L D $$

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Legend B...... Breakfast L...... Lunch D...... Dinner $...... $5 – $10 $$...... $11 – $20 $$$...... $21+ ...... Private Room ...... “Irving Only” Local Favorite

McAlister’s Deli Steaks/Seafood 3501 Regent Blvd, Irving 75063 Catfish House #2 (972) 929-1790 1605 E Old Irving Rd, Irving 75060 L D $ (972) 445-0993 L D $$ Potbelly Sandwiches 7717 N MacArthur Blvd #150, Cool River Cafe Irving 75063 1045 Hidden Ridge Rd, Irving 75038 (972) 556-0081 (972) 871-8881 potbelly.com coolrivercafe.com L D $ L D $$$

Salata FM Smokehouse 7601 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75063 660 Walnut Ridge Dr, Irving 75038 (469) 242-6116 (972) 751-6633 salata.com fmskokehouse.com L D $$ L D $$

Souper Salad The Keg Steakhouse and Bar 3401 W Airport Frwy #103, 859 W John Carpenter Frwy, Irving 75039 Irving 75062 (972) 556-9188 (972) 255-9526 kegsteakhouse.com soupersalad.com L (Mon-Fri Only) D $$-$$$ L D $

Outback Steakhouse Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes 3510 W Airport Frwy, Irving 75062 1820 Market Place Blvd, Irving 75063 (972) 399-1477 (972) 830-9200 outback.com souplantation.com L D $$-$$$ L D $

Pappy’s Catfish & Oyster Bar Urban Eatz 831 N Belt Line Rd, Irving 75061 5910 N MacArthur Blvd #151, Irving 75035 (972) 790-7650 (972) 869-3533 pappyscatfish.webs.com urbaneatz.com L D (Mon-Sat) $ L D $

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Legend B...... Breakfast L...... Lunch D...... Dinner $...... $5 – $10 $$...... $11 – $20 $$$...... $21+ ...... Private Room ...... “Irving Only” Local Favorite

The Ranch at Las Colinas Blu Ginger Thai Cafe 857 W John Carpenter Frwy, Irving 75039 6550 N MacArthur Blvd #150, Irving 75039 (972) 506-7262 (972) 373-9799 theranchlc.com blugingerthaicafe.com L (Mon-Sat) D (Mon-Fri) $$-$$$ L D $-$$

Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe Pad Thai 1414 Market Place Blvd, Irving 75063 3311 W Walnut Hill Ln, Irving 75038 (972) 373-9400 (972) 252-1718 razzoos.com L D $ L D $$ Piman Asian Bistro Red Lobster 4835 N O’Connor Blvd #106, Irving 75062 4205 W Airport Frwy, Irving 75062 (972) 650-0001 (972) 659-0104 pimanasian.com redlobster.com L D $-$$ L D $-$$ Thai Chili Rockfish 397 E Las Colinas Blvd, Irving 75039 7400 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75063 (972) 831-0797 (214) 574-4111 L D $-$$ rockfish.com L D $$ ZENse Thai 8600 N MacArthur Blvd #142, Irving 75063 Saltgrass Steak House (972) 401-0099 560 W LBJ Frwy (I-635), Irving 75063 zensethai.com (972) 373-9944 L D $$ saltgrass.com L D $-$$ Theme Restaurants Boi Na Braza Brazilian Steak House Thai 4025 William D. Tate Avenue, Bangkok Orchid Grapevine 76051 3311 W Airport Frwy, Irving 75062 (817) 329-5514 (972) 252-7770 boinabraza.com bangkokorchidthai.com D $$$ L D $-$$

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Fogo de Chao Texas de Brazil 4300 Belt Line Rd, Addison 75001 15101 Addison Rd, Addison 75001 (972) 503-7300 (972) 385-1000 fogodechao.com texasdebrazil.com L (Mon-Fri Only) D $$$ L (Mon-Fri Only) D $$$

Hard Rock Cafe Villa’s Grill 2211 N Houston St, Dallas, 75219 137 S Main St, Irving 75060 (469) 341-7625 (972) 259-2939 hardrock.com villasgrill.com L D $$-$$$ L D $$

Love & War in Texas 2505 E Grapevine Mills Cir, Vietnamese Grapevine 76051 I Luv Pho (972) 724-5557 8350 N MacArthur Blvd #100, Irving 75063 loveandwarintexas.com (972) 402-9799 L D $-$$$ iluvpho.com L D $ Magic Time Machine 5003 Belt Line Rd, Dallas 75254 Pho Chateau (972) 980-1903 949 W Royal Ln #108, Irving 75039 magictimemachine.com L D $-$$$ L (Sat-Sun Only) D $$-$$$ Explore the Tastes of Texas Pho Empire Medieval Times 3591 N Belt Line Rd, Irving 75062 When folks think of Texas and food, 2021 N Stemmons Frwy, Dallas 75207 (972) 594-7259 first thoughts might turn to chuck (214) 761-1801 phoempire.com wagons and chili on the open range. medievaltimes.com L D $ And while we take immense pride in our D (Wed-Sun Only) $$$ native cuisine, by no means does it begin Pho Que Huong to cover the full extent of Metroplex Rainforest Cafe 7447 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving 75063 dining. The Irving area offers a wide 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, (972) 869-1935 selection of ethnic dining, along with Grapevine 76051 phoquehuong.com theme restaurants that provide as much (972) 539-5001 L D $ show as they do dinner, and plenty rainforestcafe.com of places for hometown favorites and L D $$ comfort food in between.

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Truly Texas No matter what your vision of Texas is, you’ll find more than meets the eye with this unique itinerary – from trail rides and cattle drives to Western art and campfire cooking – it’s everything you want Texas to be! Our itineraries are flexible and can easily be packaged to suit your particular needs, interests or days of the week.

Circle R Ranch Sixth Floor Museum Billy Bob’s Grapevine Mills

Day 1 Texas history. The Sixth Floor Museum of cowboy culture. Lunch at the legendary Your day starts at the spectacular offers the permanent educational exhibition Joe T. Garcia’s will give everyone a taste Mustangs of Las Colinas, the world’s of the life, death and legacy of President of the spicy side of Texas. Then spend largest equestrian sculpture. After a John F. Kennedy and features nearly 400 the afternoon wandering the shops of group picture in front of this majestic historic photographs and artifacts. En route the Stockyards National Historic District, backdrop, you’ll head to lunch at the Cellar to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, before line-dancing lessons at Billy Bob’s. Restaurant and Bar on the Mandalay Canal. there’s time for a quick photo opportunity Don’t forget to catch the daily cattle drive Next, it’s time for a look at a different kind at Pioneer Plaza, a sculpture re-creation to and from the Stockyards. Dinner will of cowboy with a tour of AT&T Stadium, of an Old West cattle drive. Shoppers will be at the Cattlemen’s Restaurant, and home of the Dallas Cowboys. With seating enjoy the next stop at Neiman Marcus spend the evening afterwards exploring the for 80,000, a retractable roof and a flagship store. Dallas Heritage Village is Stockyards nightlife, including a rodeo. construction cost of over $1 billion, this the next attraction, with 37 restored historic incredible sports landmark is one of the homes, buildings and shops providing a Day 4 most expensive sports venues in the world! step back to the 19th century. Then it’s back You might think only of Country and There’ll also be plenty of time to shop the to your hotel for a break before heading out Western music when you think of Texas, largest selection of Cowboys memorabilia to dinner at Cool River Cafe or The Ranch, but we’ve got a lot more too. And there’s at the Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop. Finish two of the area’s best places for local no better way to enjoy it than a brunch the day with a serenade at sunset from flavor and live music! at one of Irving’s premier hotels or a singing cowboy as your group enjoys restaurants before you head home. If hayrides, horseback riding and a campfire Day 3 your day allows more time, you might cookout at Circle R Ranch. Head west today for a mix of Texas fun in consider a Winemaker’s Brunch at the Fort Worth! Enjoy breakfast in the unique Delaney Vineyards, or spend the afternoon Day 2 setting of the Fort Worth Zoo’s Texas Wild! shopping at the Texas-sized Grapevine Today starts with a hearty breakfast at Exhibit. Then it’s off to the Amon Carter Mills Outlet Mall offering Texas-sized the Mama’s Daughters’ Diner, then into Museum and the Sid Richardson Collection values and more than 2 million square feet downtown Dallas for a close-up look at of Western Art, to explore a different sort of “shoppertainment!”

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Shop ’til You Drop We brag about how everything is bigger in Texas, but a shopping itinerary through Dallas/Fort Worth really proves the point! Whether you prefer tracking down bargains, reveling in haute couture or just shopping until you drop, Irving makes it easy for you to do it all. We can also recommend local shopping experts to serve as your tour guides, to give your groups a truly VIP experience.

Downtown Antique Stores Stockyards Station Galleria NorthPark Center

Day 1 Town Square is your next stop for leisurely Day 4 We’ll start at the biggest of them all, giving paced boutique shopping. Then it’s Today, you’ll start your shopping you all day to enjoy Grapevine Mills Outlet westward for a visit to Stockyards Station exploration in the Deep Ellum Arts District Mall. With more than 2 million square feet in Fort Worth’s Stockyards Historic District, with its Greenwich Village ambiance. Then of “shoppertainment,” your guests can with shops featuring everything from on to NorthPark Center which offers more enjoy familiar names such as Saks Fifth antiques to Western wear, including Indian than 160 specialty stores and restaurants, Avenue OFF 5th, Neiman Marcus Last Call jewelry, Texas wines, leather goods, and including Neiman Marcus, Burberry and clearance center, outlets for Nine West, arts and crafts. Nordstrom. There’s also a unique display Ann Taylor, Old Navy, Gap, Horchow and of art, including work by Andy Warhol, more. Don’t miss LEGOLAND Discovery Day 3 courtesy of the private collection of Center or SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium! Start the day at the spectacular Dallas Raymond and Patsy Nasher. Grapevine Mills features a 30-screen Galleria, with four levels of shopping movie theater and a real old-time carousel, featuring Macy’s, Tiffany & Co., Kenneth plus restaurants such as Rainforest Cole, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and more. For Cafe, Corner Bakery and Chili’s Too. You more high-fashion couture boutiques can also get your Texas shopping fix at to keep you in great style, head over to places like Texas Treasures. Save some Highland Park Village and the Crescent time to include Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Court Shops. Then break away to the value World, and antique shopping in downtown side with a quick visit to the Sam Moon Grapevine and Irving. Trading.

Day 2 Now that you’re warmed up, it’s time to take on Irving and North East Malls, with anchors like Dillard’s, JCPenney, Macy’s, Nordstrom and much more. Southlake

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Arts and Culture With more than 100 live performances occurring nightly throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area, it’s easy to find something for everyone – and hard to fit it all in! This sample itinerary is just to get you started, with galleries and museums during the day, and elegant, unique dinners and a wide range of performances at night.

National Scouting Museum Dallas Arboretum Kimbell Art Museum Grapevine Vineyards

Day 1 FountainPlace makes for a great break. Day 4 Start your afternoon at the spectacular The Dallas Museum of Art is the next stop, Your morning starts with the Grapevine Mustangs of Las Colinas, the world’s and then it’s a trolley ride to McKinney Art Walk, including a visit to the unique largest equestrian sculpture and a great Avenue for antique shopping and gallery Grapevine Heritage Center. A tour of backdrop for a souvenir group picture. strolling. Dinner is a dine-around on Grapevine’s wineries is next, with stops Then you’re off to the Irving Arts Center for the avenue, capped by an evening at tasting rooms and vineyards included. a leisurely tour of its galleries and sculpture performance at either the Meyerson, Enjoy a casual dinner at local favorites garden. Stop by the National Scouting Majestic, Wyly, Winspear or Fair Park Music like Esparza’s or Willhoite’s, then catch a Museum to visit the featured Norman Hall theaters. performance at the Grapevine Opry. Rockwell art gallery. A weather-friendly day also means a good time to explore Day 3 the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts and “West” is the theme of the day, with its beautiful gardens. Dinner is at Via Reál, your first stop at the Sid Richardson followed by a performance at one of the Museum’s collection of Western art. Fort Irving Arts Center’s theaters. Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum also offers a spectacular collection of art and a Day 2 great lunch at its buffet. The Amon Carter The Dallas Arboretum is always in bloom, Museum is next, and then the Modern and mornings are a perfect time to enjoy Art Museum, the oldest art museum in its scenery. Then you’re off to downtown Texas and one of the oldest museums in Dallas for an up-close look at the cattle the Western United States. Dinner is in drive captured in sculpture at Pioneer Fort Worth’s downtown Sundance Square, Plaza. For a unique art collection, you’ll followed by a show at Casa Mañana or the head over to the Nasher Sculpture Bass Performance Hall. Center, and lunch at Avanti Restaurant at

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Student Fun Looking for ways to entertain students of all ages? Look no further than Dallas/Fort Worth, and be sure to make Irving your “homeroom.” There are theme parks and restaurants, zoos and sports, and even a little education worked in. Spend a day or a week, or somewhere in between – whichever best suits your students’ interests.

AT&T Stadium [photo by John P] Six Flags Over Texas Sundance Square Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Day 1 rest of the day on over 100 rides, shows renowned Dealey Plaza. After a tour at the Your day starts at the spectacular and attractions, including Batman the Ride, Sixth Floor Museum, located in the former Mustangs of Las Colinas, the world’s Superman Tower of Power and more! Texas School Book Depository Building, largest equestrian sculpture and a great you’ll move on to lunch at the Hard Rock backdrop for a group picture. Stop in Day 3 Cafe. It’s fun and games for the afternoon next at the National Scouting Museum Head west this morning and start your day with either thrills at SpeedZone Dallas, for an up-close and hands-on look at with breakfast and tour at the Fort Worth chills at Six Flags over Texas or fun in the the incredible history of scouting. Spend Zoo. Mosey on over to the Stockyards sun at Hurricane Harbor. Then a step back the rest of the day at Grapevine Mills, the Historic District next, where you can catch in time for a dinner of jousting and jesting largest value retail mall in the Southwest, a glimpse of some animals on the loose, as at Medieval Times. which features fun venues such as the daily cattle drive makes its way through Legoland Discovery Center and SEA town. Lunch is at famed Tex-Mex favorite Joe Day 5 If your next stop after Dallas and Fort LIFE Aquarium. Afterwards, grab dinner T.Garcia’s, then it’s off to Sundance Square Worth takes you south on I-35, you’ll want at places like Rainforest Cafe and Uncle for a peek at a mural of the Chisholm Trail to make time for at least a 3-hour stop at Buck’s Steakhouse. and backstage at the Bass Performance Hall. The Cultural District is next, with stops the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, Day 2 at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and a 1,500-acre wildlife sanctuary featuring The day starts at the Palace of Wax/ History and the Omni Theater. Nighttime is more than 60 species. While you’re in Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!, with over 225 capped off by a visit to Pawnee Bill’s Wild the neighborhood, don’t miss out on the lifelike figures from Hollywood, history, West Show at Cowtown Coliseum. Dinosaur Valley State Park, where dinosaur religion and fantasy, plus a unique tracks aging nearly 100 million years have collection of oddities from around the Day 4 been discovered. world. Next, it’s on to Globe Life Park History and pop culture meet today, as you in Arlington, home of Major League start with a tour of Dallas, including a visit Baseball’s Texas Rangers. Next stop is Six to Pioneer Plaza’s cattle drive sculpture, Flags Over Texas, where you’ll spend the Old City Park’s recreated village and

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