American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Avenue
Dallas, TX 75219
| 214-222-3687
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| | | View the behind-the-scenes action of the American Airlines Center, find out how the basketball court is converted into a concert stage and get a sneak peek of the backstage suites for visiting celebrities. Visit the pro’s locker rooms and take a tour of the Platinum Club, Jack Daniels Old #7 Club, the Dr. Pepper Bottling Plant and the Miller Sky Bar. |
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American Museum of Miniature Arts
1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75210
| 214-969-5520
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| | | Housed in a restored prairie house, the collection includes dolls and antique toys as well as 15 large, multi-story dollhouses furnished to scale and in the rural and urban periods they represent. |
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Dallas Cowboys
One Cowboy Pkwy.
Irving, TX 75063
| 972-785-5000
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| | | The legendary Dallas Cowboys are a member of the National Football League and are five-time world champions (1971, 1977, 1992, 1993, 1995). Many football greats have played for the team, including Troy Aikman, Bob Lily, Emmitt Smith, Roger Staubach. Dallas’ Jerry Jones bought the team in 1989 and under his leadership the team has enjoyed three Super Bowl wins. In 2003, the acclaimed football coach Bill Parcells took over the Dallas Cowboys. |
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Dallas Farmers Market
1010 S. Pearl Street
Dallas, TX 75201
| 214-939-2802
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| | | One of the largest open-air markets in the country, the Dallas Farmers Market was established in 1941 and is nationally recognized as the true farmers market where farmers sell their crops directly to customers. |
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Dallas Firefighters Museum
3801 Parry Ave.
Dallas, TX 75226
| 214-821-1500
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| | | Rare firefighting memorabilia – including a horse-drawn steam pumper and a 1936 hook-and-ladder truck – is displayed in a vintage fire station located across from Fair Park. |
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Dallas Mavericks
2500 Victory Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75201
| 214-747-6287
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| | | The Mavs are bringing new energy and excitement to the Metroplex. Mavs owner Mark Cuban is an exemplary NBA owner and his deep loyalty to Mavericks fans has fueled his successful franchise. The Mavs play in the state-of-the-art American Airlines Center and are becoming one of the most formidable competitors in the NBA. |
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Dallas Mozzarella Company
2944 Elm Street
Dallas, TX 75226
| 214-741-4072
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| | | The Dallas Mozzarella Company is located near downtown Dallas and specializes in making fresh mozzarella and other cheeses. Take a tour of the factory or learn to make the cheese in a hands-on cheese making class. |
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Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N. Harwood
Dallas, TX 75201
| 214-922-1200
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| | | The Dallas Museum of Art recently celebrated 100 years of connecting art and people. The Museum has an encyclopedic collection of more than 23,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of history representing all cultures. |
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Dallas Museum of Natural History
3535 Grand Ave.
Dallas, TX 75210
| 214-421-3466
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| | | The museum features 60 dioramas of the flora and wildlife of Texas, a fully reconstructed Texas tenontosaurus dinosaur, a giant 90-million-year-old protostega sea turtle and a mosasarus. Special traveling exhibits are featured throughout the year. The museum recently received a generous gift of $10 million from Hunt Petroleum contributing to the purchase of the new museum site in downtown Dallas. The Natural History Museum will expand to five times its current size and is expected to open new doors in 2011. |
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Dallas World Aquarium
1801 North Griffin
Dallas, TX 75202
| 214-720-2224
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| | | The Dallas World Aquarium, located in the heart of downtown Dallas, features exhibits and animals from around the world, including a South American rainforest. |
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Dallas Zoo
650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway
Dallas, TX 75203
| 214-670-5656
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| | | The Dallas Zoo is a 95-acre park featuring the “Wilds of Africa,” LaCerte Family Children’s Zoo and the Exxon Mobil Endangered Tiger Habitat. Located just three miles south of downtown, the Zoo is a great family destination. |
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Fair Park
1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75210
| 214-670-8400
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| | | Fair Park was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. The Park has been the location of the State Fair of Texas for 105 years and was the site of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition. The 277-acre venue is one of the largest complexes of year-round cultural, entertainment, exhibit and sports facilities in the Southwest. There are nine museums located in Fair Park including an IMAX® theater, an aquarium and Texas Discovery Gardens. |
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FC Dallas
14800 Quorum Drive, Suite 300
Dallas, TX 75254
| 214-705-6700
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| | | In conjunction with the soccer club’s move to a new facility in 2005, the Major League Soccer (MLS) team changed their name to FC Dallas. The Frisco Soccer & Entertainment Center is a 115-acre facility featuring a 20,000-plus-seat soccer stadium. As a member of the MLS, FC Dallas was one of the most consistent teams in the league. |
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Frisco RoughRiders
7300 RoughRiders Trail
Frisco, TX 75034
| 972-731-9200
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| | | The AA affiliate of the Texas Rangers, the RoughRider summer games are action packed and filled with family fun. Enjoy the fireworks show after a Friday night game and catch the zany characters of the Zooperstars entertainment act. |
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Frontiers of Flight Museum
6911 Lemmon Ave.
Dallas, TX 75209
| 214-350-3600
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| | | From Kitty Hawk to the Moon Walk, relive the history of aviation amid one of the world’s finest collections of artifacts, scale models, photography and other exciting memorabilia. |
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Kimbell Art Museum
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
| 817-332-8451
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| | | This world-renowned collection of art in nearby Fort Worth features works from antiquity to the 20th century, including European masterpieces, Greek and Roman antiquities and Egyptian, Eastern, Asian, Mesoamerican and African arts. |
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Latino Cultural Center
1925 Elm Street
Dallas, TX 75201
| 214-670-3320
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| | | Opened in 2003 to celebrate Latino culture and designed by renowned Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta, the Center serves as a catalyst for the preservation, development and promotion of Latino arts and culture in Dallas. |
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McKinney Avenue Transit Authority / M-Line Streetcar
TX
| 214-855-0006
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| | | The FREE McKinney Avenue Trolley, the only historic streetcar system in Texas, connects the Arts District, all the bistros and boutiques along McKinney Avenue to the new West Village dining and retail development. The trolley runs every 15 minutes on the weekdays and every 20 minutes on the weekend. |
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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
2021 Stemmons Fwy.
Dallas, TX 75207
| 214-761-1800
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| | | Experience the all new multi-million dollar production featuring dramatic horsemanship, falconry, jousting and hand-to-hand combat while feasting on a four-course banquet in the European castle. |
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Mesquite Championship Rodeo
1818 Rodeo Drive
Mesquite, TX 75149
| 972-235-8777
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| | | Since 1958, the Mesquite Championship Rodeo has been Dallas’ link to the Old West. The seasonal rodeo features high-flying broncos, 2,000 pound bulls, daredevil clowns, Texas shops, Chuck wagon races, a barbeque buffet and children’s activities. |
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National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame
1720 Gendy Street
Fort Worth, TX 76107
| 817-336-4475
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| | | The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame is the world’s only museum honoring the women of the American West, who displayed extraordinary courage and pioneering spirit in their trail blazing efforts. Explore the cowgirl “can do” spirit through hands-on interactive exhibits. |
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Six Flags Over Texas
2201 Road To Six Flags
Arlington, TX 76011
| 817-640-8900
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| | | Six Flags Over Texas features 100 rides, shows and attractions including Superman Tower of Power, the tallest ride of its kind in the world, Boatman the Ride, an inverted coaster, Mr. Freeze and the legendary Texas Giant, rated the world’s #1 wooden roller coaster. |
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Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
128 E. Exchange
Fort Worth, TX 76106
| 817-626-7131
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| | | The newest attraction to the Fort Worth Stockyards, the museum pays tribute to more than 40 rodeo and cutting horse championships and features over 60 antique wagons. |
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Texas Discovery Gardens
3601 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75215
| 214-428-7476
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| | | A year-round urban oasis, Texas Discovery Gardens is located at historic Fair Park. The first certified organic public garden in the state, Texas Discovery Gardens showcases beautiful native and adapted plants grown using sustainable methods that conserve water and protect the environment. |
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Texas Stadium
2401 East Airport Freeway
Irving, TX 75062
| 972-785-4850
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| | | Home to the five-time World Champion Dallas Cowboys, the stadium offers daily tours, including a stop at the locker rooms, press box, playing field, stadium club and pro shop. |
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The Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Rd.
Dallas, TX 75218
| 214-515-6500
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| | | The Dallas Arboretum is nestled on the eastern shore of White Rock Lake, just minutes from downtown Dallas. This urban oasis boasts 66 lush acres of fabulous blooms throughout the year and also features two historic mansions. |
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The Dallas Children’s Museum
13331 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75240
| 972-386-6555
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| | | The Dallas Children’s Museum is a 6,500-square-foot facility that immerses children and their families in an environment that stimulates exploration and discovery. The facility - inside Valley View Center - provides opportunities for cultural exploration, dramatic play, outdoor activities, artistic endeavors and educational growth. |
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