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50 THINGS To Do In NORTH TEXAS Independence Title Explore www.IndependenceTitle.com 50 FREE Things to Do in North Texas Trails, Parks & Plazas Klyde Warren Park Ping-pong, putt-putt, fresh air and family fun. 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Ste. 403, Dallas, TX www.klydewarrenpark.org Cedar Ridge Preserve Get out and commune with nature, man. 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX | www.audubondallas.org Main Street Garden Park It’s like nature, but with less bugs — right in the heart of Downtown Dallas. 1902 Main St, Dallas, TX | www.mainstreetgarden.org Katy Trail Hit the trai! 3127 Routh St, Dallas, TX | www.katytraildallas.org White Rock Lake Take in the view of Downtown Dallas from the water’s side. Northeast Dallas, TX | www.whiterocklake.org Pegasus Plaza Enjoy the fountains in the shadow of the Pegasus, the symbol of Dallas and the Plaza’s namesake. Main at Akard St, Dallas, TX | (214) 428-5555 Reverchon Park Shoot some hoops, do some yoga, or just enjoy the scenery! 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX | www.reverchonparkfriends.com Ft. Worth Water Gardens An architectural and liquid marvel! 1502 Commerce St, Fort Worth TX | www.fortworth.com The Buckeye Trail Landmarks Hike over the river and through the woods! Pioneer Plaza Cattle Drive 7000 Bexar St, Dallas, TX | www.texasbuckeyetrail.org Texas history lives on in this commemoration of Texas cattle drives from the “olden” days. 50 FREE Fountain Place This place has some fountains — awesome ones. Corner of Griffin and Young St, Dallas, TX | (214) 953-1184 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX | www.fountainplace.com Mustangs at Las Colinas Things to Do Wild and free, the Texas spirit is embodied within these Founders’ Plaza at bronze equines! DFW International Airport 5221 North O'Connor Rd #110E, Irving, TX Aviation enthusiasts and families alike visit the observation www.mustangsoflascolinas.com in North Texas area to watch the air traffic. 3200 E Airfield Dr, DFW Airport, TX | www.dfwairport.com Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge You can see this iconic part of the Trinity River corridor Oak Cliff Nature Reserve from Trinity Groves. Trails, Parks & Plazas Yet another great location to take in the beauty of Dallas! 425 Bedford St, Dallas, TX | www.mhhbridgecelebration.com 2875 Pierce St, Dallas, TX | www.texaslandconservancy.org Klyde Warren Park Historic Homes on Swiss Avenue Ping-pong, putt-putt, fresh air and family fun. Lakeside Park Take a walk through history! 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Ste. 403, Dallas, TX Gorgeous landscaping and un-bear-ably adorable teddy statues. Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX | www.sahd.org www.klydewarrenpark.org 4601 Lakeside Dr, Dallas, TX | www.hptx.org/ Cedar Ridge Preserve Stockyards National Get out and commune with nature, man. Belo Garden Historic District This is Cow Town! 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX | www.audubondallas.org Another relaxing slice of nature in Downtown Dallas. 1014 Main St, Dallas, TX 130 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth | www.fortworthstockyards.org Main Street Garden Park It’s like nature, but with less bugs — right in the heart of Santa Fe Trail Art, Museums & Memorials Downtown Dallas. This scenic trail runs between White Rock Lake, Deep Ellum Dallas Museum of Art 1902 Main St, Dallas, TX | www.mainstreetgarden.org and Fair Park. Enrich yourself with artwork from around the globe! Hill Ave, Dallas TX | www.friendsofsantafetrail.org 717 North Harwood St, Dallas, TX | www.dma.org Katy Trail Hit the trai! Great Trinity JFK Memorial 3127 Routh St, Dallas, TX | www.katytraildallas.org Forest Overlooks The President’s life and death left a mark on Dallas. Just a few minutes from downtown, the views are stunning. 411 Elm St, Dallas, TX | www.jfk.org White Rock Lake Dallas, TX | www.dfwurbanwildlife.com Take in the view of Downtown Dallas from the water’s side. Thanks-Giving Square Northeast Dallas, TX | www.whiterocklake.org Yoga at HG Sply Co. Enjoy the dazzling stained glass and unifying atmosphere. Center yourself while taking in the view from a rooftop patio. 1627 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX | www.thanksgiving.org Sundays at 10 AM (weather permitting.) Pegasus Plaza Enjoy the fountains in the shadow of the Pegasus, the 2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX | (469) 334-0896 Bonnie Parker’s Grave symbol of Dallas and the Plaza’s namesake. Clyde’s grave is on private property, but you can visit Bonnie. Grapevine Botanical Gardens Main at Akard St, Dallas, TX | (214) 428-5555 9718 Webb Chapel Rd, Dallas, TX | www.roadsideamerica.com Green, green green! 411 Ball St, Grapevine, TX Bishop Arts District Reverchon Park www.grapevinetxonline.com/botanical-gardens Shoot some hoops, do some yoga, or just enjoy the scenery! Appreciate some art, or just peruse the boutiques! 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX | www.reverchonparkfriends.com Towne Lake Recreation Area 419 N Bishop Ave, TX | www.bishopartsdistrict.com Fish off the pier, or rent a paddleboat. And, there’s a Ft. Worth Water Gardens playground for the kids! Dallas Arts District An architectural and liquid marvel! Can’t get enough of the arts? Here’s another art district. 1405 Wilson Creek Pkwy, McKinney, TX 1502 Commerce St, Fort Worth TX | www.fortworth.com www.mckinneytexas.org 750 North St. Paul St #1150, Dallas, TX | www.thedallasartsdistrict.org Deep Ellum Greenville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Check out the crazy statues and graffiti art! Annually the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day. Dallas, TX | www.deepellumtexas.com Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX | www.dallasstpatricksparade.com Freedman’s Cemetery Cottonwood Art Festival and Memorial Annually in May & October. This memorial honors freed slaves who lived in the cultural, Cottonwood Park, Richardson, TX | www.cottonwoodartfestival.com social and economic center of the African-American community in early Texas. Trade Days in McKinney The third Monday of every month. N Central Expy & Calvary Dr., Dallas, TX | (214) 670-3284 4550 W University Dr, McKinney, TX | www.tmtd.com The Art Garden Check out the sculptures in the shade of the old oaks. Plano Balloon Fest Annually in September. 1717 N. Harwood St, Dallas, TX | (214) 922-1200 2801 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX | www.planoballoonfest.org Amon Carter Museum Stockyards Station Cattle Drive of American Art Daily at 11:30am and 4pm. Experience your history through art at this collection of 130 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX | www.fortworthstockyards.org American works! 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX | www.cartermuseum.org Shopping Nasher Sculpture Center Sundance Square Check out awesome modern/contemporary sculptures for Fort Worth, TX | www.sundancesquare.com free on the first Saturday of every month! Grapevine Historical Main Street 2001 Flora St, Dallas, TX | www.nashersculpturecenter.org Grapevine, TX | www.grapevinetexasusa.com Dallas Farmers Market 1010 South Pearl Expwy, Dallas, TX Mary Kay Museum www.dallasfarmersmarket.org See the history of the cosmetic company and its founder! Southlake Town Square 16251 Dallas Pkwy, Addison, TX | www.marykaymuseum.com 1256 Main Street #244, Southlake, TX www.southlaketownsquare.com US Department of Treasury Bureau of McKinney Main Street Engraving and Printing 222 N. Tennessee St, McKinney, TX Learn about money...for no money. www.mckinneytexas.org 9000 Blue Mound Rd, Fort Worth, TX www.moneyfactory.gov/tours/fortworthtxtours Southfork Ranch Made famous by those schemin’ Ewings on the hit show, Dallas. 3700 Hogge Dr, Parker, TX | www.southforkranch.com Events & Festivals Shows at Good Records Rock on with a free show, brother! 1808 Lower Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX | www.goodrecords.com DECLARE YOUR Independence! Deep Ellum Arts Festival More than 200 decorative and visual artists make this the biggest free art festival in Dallas! 2800 Main St, Dallas, TX | www.deepellumartsfestival.com Independence Title Explore www.IndependenceTitle.com.