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LUBBOCK806.792.3333
FRISCO469.362.7227
AUSTIN512.401.0000
PLANO972.881.8181
WEBSTER281.332.4500
LEWISVILLE 972.459.7770
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POINTS OF INTERESTBureau of Engraving & PrintingWestern Currency FacilityWatch U.S. paper currency roll off the presses during a free one-hour guided tour of the production process. Over half of the nation’s paper currency is produced at this facility. The Visitor Center includes two fl oors ofinteractive exhibits and displays, elevated tour walkway, 75 seat high-defi nition theater and retail sales shop. 9000 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth.(817) 231-4000 www.moneyfactory.gov
The Dallas World AquariumThe Dallas World Aquarium is a unique attractionand event facility in downtown Dallas, featuringaquatic exhibits from around the world. A South American rainforest and a Mundo Maya exhibitdisplays animals such as Brown Sharks andJaguars, which are important to the ancient Mayan Culture. (214) 720-2224 www.dwazoo.com
Dallas ZooDallas Zoo is the largest zoological experience in Texas, covering over 95 acres of beautifully developed parkland and housing over 4,000 animals. Enjoy the Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo, award-winning Wilds of Africa with the Jake L. Hamon Gorilla Conservation Research Center, Norsworthy Otter Outpost, Penguin Cove, and more! (214) 670-5656www.dallaszoo.com
Fort Worth ZooThis nationally ranked zoo is home to animals from around the globe! The Texas Wild! exhibit highlights fl ora and fauna native to the state, and features tons of hands-on activities for kids. (817) 759-7555www.fortworthzoo.org
Louis Tussaurd’s Palace of Wax& Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!Has over 225 life-like fi gures from Hollywood, history, horror, religion and fantasy. Ripley’s features a unique collection of oddities from around the world. Open year-round. I-30 at Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie.(972) 263-2391 www.ripleys.com
Six Flags Hurricane HarborHurricane Harbor promises to keep you cool with 3,000,000 gallons of water, slides, rides and pools toexplore, Attractions include: Hook’s Lagoon – featuringthree lagoons, a pirate ship and 150 interactive aquatic features on 12 different levels; Sea Wolf – the tallest, fastest ride of its kind; the world’s fi rst Lazy River and our newest attraction – the Tornado. There is no way you can stay dry. Call (817) 265-3356or visit www.sixfl ags.com.
Six Flags Over TexasThe entertainment capital of Texas offers year-round fun for the entire family! From our monster coasters and kid-friendly thrills to special events like Spring Break Out, The Best of Texas Festival, Fright Fest andHoliday in the Park. Over 100 thrilling rides and attractions! (817) 640-8900 www.sixfl ags.com
Stockyards National Historic DistrictIncludes Billy Bob’s Texas - world’s largest honky tonk. Cowtown Coliseum, built in 1908, held the world’s fi rst indoor rodeo and hosts various Western shows, events and rodeos throughout the year. Stockyards Station, with more than 30 unique shops and restaurants in renovated hog-and-sheep pens, is also the depot tothe restored 1896 Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Experiencethe Old West. North Main at Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth. www.gvrr.com
Grapevine Sea Life AquariumA two-story, 45,000 square-foot aquarium housing more than 30 spectacular displays of diverse marine life for visitors to enjoy – everything from shrimp and starfi sh to seahorses, sharks and rays. In addition, a stunning centerpiece will be a huge tropical ocean tank with a walk-through underwater tunnel.(972) 539-9386 www.visitsealife.com
LEGOLAND Discovery CenterStep inside and you’ll feel as though you have just jumped into the biggest box of LEGO bricks ever! With over 3 million LEGO bricks inside, what will you discover? It’s the ultimate place for all LEGO fans young and old!(877) 818-1677www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com
Sundance SquareDowntown Fort Worth’s Entertainment & ShoppingDistrict. In Sundance Square, you’ll fi nd the biggest and best collection of patio dining options in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Stroll around and enjoy 35 blocks of fun and historic charm. Choose a cool night spot, live theater, improv comedy, a great movie or a spectacular show at Bass Performance Hall. Sundance Square is also a wonderful place to go shopping. It’s fi lled with some of the fi nest stores and boutiques in Fort Worth.www.sundancesquare.com
Traders VillageOnly at Traders Village can you stroll through thousands of shops, wheel and deal and fi nd the bargain of a lifetime. From paper clips to bulldozers, you can fi nd it all at Trad-ers Village. Located in Grand Prairie and is open Saturday & Sunday. Traders Village is known for BIG shopping and BIG deals with more dealers than any other weekend market in the country. Come discover for yourself all the family fun! www.tradersvillage.com
Lone Star ParkWorld-class horse racing in the Metroplex. Just off I-30 (exit Belt Line Road). Wager now on races live via simul-cast in the Post Time Pavilion. Live racing in the Spring and Fall. 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie.(972) 263-PONY (7669)www.lonestarpark.com
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Discover the American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum, a one-of-a-kind adventureinto the world of commercial aviation. A sight-and-sound, hands-on, window-seat lookat the world of flight. An adventure to hear, see, touch and be a part of the excitingaviation industry. A restored 1940s DC-3 welcomes visitors of all ages.
TA K E O F F W I T H U S !AMERICAN AIRLINES CR SMITH MUSEUM
For museum hours and admission, call 817-967-1560or visit us at www.crsmithmuseum.org
4601 Hwy 360 @ FAA Road, Forth Worth, TX 76155
Billy Bob’s TexasVoted the Country Music Club &Venue of the Year - 11 TIMES!
� Open Daily � Families Welcome� Country’s Biggest Stars � Real Bull Riding� Arcade Games, Celebrity Hand Prints & More
817-624-7117
www.billybobstexas.com
In the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards
ENNIS... Endless Fun For Everyone!
Family Festivals • Railroad MuseumNHRA Racing • Bardwell Lake
Czech Culture • Historic LandmarksBreathtaking Bluebonnets
Shopping & LodgingDrive-in Theatre • Public Theatre
ENNIS, TEXAS(25 minutes south of downtown Dallas on I-45)
972-878-4748 • www.visitennis.org
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www.westfest.com254-826-5058
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411 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas. Open every day exceptThanksgiving and Christmas. Learn more at www.jfk.org.
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38 structures including a working farm,Victorian homes, school, church andturn-of-the-last-century Main Street
Open Tues - Sat, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sun, Noon - 4 p.m.
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Guided tours of Civil War-era Millermore andVictorian Sullivan House daily at 1:30 p.m.
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Academy Sports & Outdoors13 locations in the greaterDallas/Ft. Worth area. See on map for location nearestyou or visit www.academy.com(888) 922-2336
Adventure Landing17717 Coit RoadDallas(972) 248-4966www.adventurelanding.com
Amazing Jake’s Food & Fun831 North Central Expwy.Plano(972) 509-5253www.amazingjakesplano.com
American AirlinesC.R. Smith Museum4601 Highway 360at FAA RoadFort Worth(817) 967-5995www.crsmithmuseum.org
Backdoor Comedy Club8250 North Central Expwy.Dallas(214) 328-4444www.backdoorcomedy.comBilly Bob’s Texas2520 Rodeo PlazaFort Worth(817) 624-7117www.billybobstexas.com
City of Grand Prairie Tourism2170 N. Belt Line RoadGrand Prairie(972) 263-9588(800) 288-8386www.gptexas.com
Clark Gardens Botanical Park567 Maddux RoadWeatherford(940) 682-4856www.clarkgardens.com
Dallas CountyHeritage Society1515 South HarwoodDallas(214) 421-5141www.dallasheritagevillage.org
The Dallas World Aquarium1801 North Griffi nDallas(214) 720-2224www.dwazoo.com
EagleRider Motorcycle Rental2700 W. Irving Blvd.Irving(972) 986-5050(800) HD-4-RENT (424-7368)www.eagleriderdallas.com
Ennis Convention& Visitors Bureau002 East Ennis Ave.Ennis(972) 878-4748(888) 366-4748www.visitennis.org
Fort Worth Museumof Science and History1600 Gendy StreetFort Worth(817) 255-9300(888) 255-9300www.fortworthmuseum.org
Glen Rose Convention& Visitors BureauP.O. Box 2037Glen Rose(254) 897-3081(888) 346-6282www.glenrosetexas.net
Main Event Entertainmentwww.maineventusa.com4801 Citylake Blvd. E., Fort Worth(817) 292-5555
9375 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco(469) 362-7227
407 W. State Hwy. 114Grapevine(817) 416-1111
2070 S. Stemmons Fwy.Lewisville(972) 459-7770
3941 Central Expy., Plano(972) 881-8181
McKinney Convention& Visitors Bureau1575 Heritage Dr., Suite 100McKinney(214) 544-1407(888) 649-8499www.visitmckinney.com
Mesquite Championship Rodeo1818 Rodeo DriveMesquite(972) 285-8777www.morethanjustarodeo.com
Modern Art Museumof Fort Worth3200 Darnell StreetForth Worth(817) 738-9215(866) 824-5566www.themodern.org
National CowgirlMuseum & Hall1720 Gendy StreetFort Worth(817) 509-8664 or(817) 336-4475www.cowgirl.net
Putt-Putt Golf & Gameswww.putt-puttgolf.com2004 W. Pleasant RidgeSouth Arlington(817) 467-6565
7001 Calmont, Fort Worth(817) 737-2242
609 Northeast Loop 820, Hurst(817) 589-0523
Ripley’s Entertainment, Inc.601 Palace ParkwayGrand Prairie(972) 263-2391grandprairie.ripleys.com
The Sixth Floor Museum411 Elm Street at Houston StreetDallas(214) 747-6660www.jfk.org
Watters Creek atMontgomery Farm970 Garden Park DriveAllen(972) 747-8000 or(972) 521-5001www.watterscreek.com
WestfestP.O. Box 65West(254) 826-5058www.westfest.com
Wild Wild West509 Elm Street, Suite 100Dallas(817) 966-1651www.1wildwildwest.com
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DallasFor Reservationsor Information Call
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The Women Who Shape the West...Change the World.
817.336.4475 • www.cowgirl.net
1720 Gendy StreetFort Worth, TX 76107
Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pmSunday: 12 - 5 pm
$10 Adults • $8 ChildrenChildren 2 and under - free with paid adult
Bring in this ad for $1 off admission.
Located at the newly renovated Collin Creek Mall
831 North Central ExpwyPlano, TX 75075
972-509-JAKE (5253)
Buffet purchase is required for entry.
www.AmazingJakesPlano.com
FREE Child Buffet
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Big Fun at Amazing Jake’s!Big Fun at Amazing Jake’s!
Amazing Attractions!★ Go-Karts ★ Miniature Golf ★ Laser Tag ★ Rock Wall ★ Kiddie Rides ★ Bumper Cars★ Over 150 Video & Redemption Games!
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