Senior Travel
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Senior DAY 1 ITINERARY See the magnificent Dallas iconic skyline ARRIVAL: WELCOME AT THE from this world-renowned observation deck. REUNION TOWER GEO-DECK Ending with a BBQ Dinner. DAY 2 MORNING: A PRESIDENTIAL Take in a little presidential history. Visit the EXPERIENCE George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Have your picture taken in the oval office as well as experience the interactive Decision Points Theater and the 911 Memorial. Learn about the life, legacy and tragic death of President John F. Kennedy at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. View fascinating and stirring films, photographs, scale models and the Reading Room - the museum’s extensive library of books, audiovisual resources and more. FOR LUNCH: TAKE A BREATH Stroll through Klyde Warren Park and participate OF FRESH AIR in one of the many daily activities for the public ranging from tai-chi to outdoor concerts and films. Try one of the food trucks as well. Or ride the historical McKinney Avenue Trolley and explore more of the city and some shopping at West Village. AFTERNOON: TAKE IN THE Head to the Dallas Arts District, home to some ARTS SCENE of Dallas’ most significant cultural landmarks, including the Dallas Museum of Art, The Nasher Sculpture Center and The Crow Collection of Asian Art. If you like architecture, Flora Street features 5 buildings designed by Pritzker-Prize winning architects. Don’t miss the Reeves Collection a replica of a Coco Chanel-designed village containing furniture designed by Coco herself. Enjoy an exciting tour of the legendary FOR DINNER: HOME, HOME ON Southfork Ranch made famous by the Ewing THE RANGE Family in the hit television series Dallas. You will learn interesting tidbits about the years of filming, providing insight into the TV characters of the Ewings and how the 3 day trip 3 day series completely reshaped the city of Dallas. Stay for a private chuck wagon dinner with your group. DAY 3 Senior MORNING: STOP AND SMELL Explore the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical THE ROSES Gardens, one of the most beautiful outdoor attractions in Dallas, which features 66-acres ITINERARY of spectacular display gardens that showcase incredible seasonal flowers, ornamental shrubs, trees and plant collections in a serene setting on White Rock Lake. While there you can enjoy a three-course tea, or a meal at one of the different restaurants located within the Arboretum. Please note, that the arboretum has several iconic displays such as Autumn at the Arboretum, when 100,000 pumpkins decorate the gardens and form a whimsical pumpkin village. FOR LUNCH: HEAD TO THE This quaint neighborhood This neighborhood BISHOP ARTS DISTRICT started out as a quiet little neighborhood haunt and has turned into one of the most-visited destinations in the city. The historic district is home to more than 60 local bars, boutiques, coffee shops, galleries, restaurants & refurbished theaters and is considered the most independent neighborhood in the city. AFTERNOON: RETAIL THERAPY No matter where you stay in Dallas, chances are you’re just steps away from some of the world’s best shops. Explore luxury and unique shopping at the downtown Neiman Marcus flagship store, Highland Park Village, NorthPark Center, Galleria Dallas, The Shops at Park Lane, or West Village; if you are searching for bargain deals, visit Allen Premium Outlets, Grand Prairie Premium Outlets, Sam Moon, or Grapevine Mills Mall for impressive savings on designer outlet stores. Take a VIP tour of AT&T Stadium, home of the FOR DINNER: FOR THE SPORTS Dallas Cowboys, and stay to see America’s Team ENTHUSIAST in action. Or if you prefer basketball or hockey, head over to the American Airlines Center to watch the Dallas Mavericks or Dallas Stars. Dinner for the Arts enthusiast, head to the Dallas Arts District and enjoy one of several eateries and then EXPLORE THE PERFORMING ARTS SCENE - Dallas is also home to wonderful live performances. Experience the Dallas Symphony at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, catch a Broadway show at the Winspear Opera House, or watch the Texas Ballet Theater at the Dallas City Performance Hall. On one of the days, the group can substitute some of the activities and add a reality TV outing, some might enjoy having lunch at the 3 day trip 3 day Gas Monkey Bar N’Grill and others might want to go on a short trip to Waco to see Chip and Joanna at the Magnolia Market..