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Deep Ellum. A bohemian enclave near Downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum is a vibrant urban neighborhood brimming with eclectic shops, trendy bars, and hip restaurants and funky nightclubs. One of Dallas' top attractions, Deep Ellum is alive with graffiti art coloring the walls and a big slice of humanity shopping, drinking and eating. A legacy of music and originality of vision make Deep Ellum a unique destination for an authentic cultural experience. Artists such as Blind Lemon, Robert Johnson, Huddie "Leadbelly" Ledbetter, and Bessie Smith played in original Deep Ellum clubs such as The Harlem and The Palace. Deep Ellum is home to hundreds of artists who live in lofts and operate in studios throughout the district alongside bars, pubs, and concert venues. Experience the diverse culture in hip music venues and fashion–forward shops selling clothing, antiques, crafts, and art. Visit www.deepellum.com.
Downtown Dallas/West End. Having undergone a renaissance, Downtown Dallas and its redeveloped Main Street is a hot spot with a slew of restaurants, clubs and shops along the strip. Dallas' true historical district, the West End District offers a window into the past with tree–lined streets, brick sidewalks and beautifully preserved and masterfully renovated historical buildings. West End presents a host of recreational opportunities, entertainment, shopping, restaurants, fascinating museums, exciting nightlife, and cultural events, including Taste of Dallas. Visit www.dallaswestend.org. [Top]
Downtown Dallas/West End. Having undergone a renaissance, Downtown Dallas and its redeveloped Main Street is a hot spot with a slew of restaurants, clubs and shops along the strip. Dallas' true historical district, the West End District offers a window into the past with tree–lined streets, brick sidewalks and beautifully preserved and masterfully renovated historical buildings. West End presents a host of recreational opportunities, entertainment, shopping, restaurants, fascinating museums, exciting nightlife, and cultural events, including Taste of Dallas. Visit www.dallaswestend.org. [Top]
Texas Stadium. Catch the excitement of a Dallas Cowboys game at Texas Stadium. Located 3 miles from the hotel, Texas Stadium is the home of the legendary Dallas Cowboys. The landmark stadium also hosts a variety of events, concerts, supercross, festivals, carnivals, and college football games. Tours of the stadium are available. Visit http://www.dallascowboys.com/stadium_fanInfo.cfm.Nokia Theater at Grand Prairie. The 6,350–seat NOKIA Theater is a top performing arts center, sports arena and amphitheater with the latest entertainment technology and superior acoustics. Called “the theater of the future,” the venue is one of the most advanced indoor performance spaces in the country. Nokia Theatre provides unparalleled live entertainment and a superior performance environment for every genre of entertainment – from music concerts to Broadway productions. The intimate venue presents a range of stage productions, including pop, rock, country, comedy, magic, Broadway and family shows. The facility has hosted superstars like the Eagles, Santana, B.B. King, Coldplay, Alanis Morissette, Styx, and Bonnie Raitt, and shows such as The Radio City Christmas Spectacular and Sesame Street LIVE. Visit www.nokialivedfw.com. [Top]
American Airlines Center. Home of the Dallas Mavericks of NBA and the Dallas Stars of the NHL, American Airlines Center is the most advanced sports arena in the country. Located north of Dallas’ historic West End District and adjacent to Victory Park, the American Airlines Center is the premier sports and entertainment venue in Dallas, presenting a variety of events, concerts and games. The Center’s advanced design is features open concourses and specifically designed seating bowls that put fans into the sports action.
Ameriquest Field. Home of the Texas Rangers, Ameriquest Field is the finest baseball facility in the Major Leagues. The ballpark includes the Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, with exhibits that cover the history of Texas League baseball, and Children's Learning Center, a 17,000 sq. ft. facility that is the only one of its kind in professional sports. The open–air stadium features a home run porch in right field where you can catch a ball, a TGI Friday's Front Row Sports Grill, the Dr. Pepper Youth Ballpark, Grand Slam Gift Shop, and the Diamond Club. There are party and reception facilities in both the ballpark and museum, and tours are given daily. Call (817) 273–5099. [Top]
Ameriquest Field. Home of the Texas Rangers, Ameriquest Field is the finest baseball facility in the Major Leagues. The ballpark includes the Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, with exhibits that cover the history of Texas League baseball, and Children's Learning Center, a 17,000 sq. ft. facility that is the only one of its kind in professional sports. The open–air stadium features a home run porch in right field where you can catch a ball, a TGI Friday's Front Row Sports Grill, the Dr. Pepper Youth Ballpark, Grand Slam Gift Shop, and the Diamond Club. There are party and reception facilities in both the ballpark and museum, and tours are given daily. Call (817) 273–5099. [Top]
Reunion Arena. Located in vibrant downtown Dallas next to the Dallas Convention Center, the 9,816–seat Reunion Arena is a world–class concert, entertainment and sports facility. Reunion features amazing acoustics and video projection systems, superior sightlines and conference and meeting space. Events at Reunion include big–name concerts, Cirque du Soleil, Monster Jam, and NCAA Regional Tournaments. Visit www.reunionarena.org. Smirnoff Music Centre. Experience the world's hottest entertainers, music artists and concerts at the Smirnoff Music Centre in Dallas. An outdoor performing arts theatre, the Smirnoff Music Centre features a covered performance pavilion and reserved seating for 7,533 patrons. Seating for an additional 12,578 is available on the landscaped, grassy sloped lawn. A festive array of food courts offers a variety of fast foods, drinks and snacks. Visit www.hob.com/venues/concerts/smirnoff/general_info.asp [Top]
Dallas Museum of Art. With a permanent collection that ranges from impressionist paintings to contemporary sculpture and representing the world’s many artistic heritages, the 100–year–old Dallas Museum of Art is a world–class art museum located in downtown Dallas. The building itself offers unhindered views of the downtown skyline from outdoor gardens, waterfalls and grassy areas. Admission is free on the first Tuesday of every month, as well as every Thursday evening from 5pm–9pm. Tel: 214.922.1200
Dallas Zoo. Located on over 95 hilly acres and showcasing some of the largest animals in the wild, including lions, tigers, elephants and giraffes, the recently renovated Dallas Zoo is best known for its Wild of Africa exhibit. Part fantasyland, with zoo–themed restaurants and entertainment, and part conservatory, the Dallas Zoo is a popular Dallas attraction, and with families and children love the Lacerte Family Children Zoo. Tel: 214.670.5656 [Top]
Dallas Zoo. Located on over 95 hilly acres and showcasing some of the largest animals in the wild, including lions, tigers, elephants and giraffes, the recently renovated Dallas Zoo is best known for its Wild of Africa exhibit. Part fantasyland, with zoo–themed restaurants and entertainment, and part conservatory, the Dallas Zoo is a popular Dallas attraction, and with families and children love the Lacerte Family Children Zoo. Tel: 214.670.5656 [Top]
Dallas Opera. Since its glittering, 1957 inaugural concert with the legendary Maria Callas, the Dallas Opera has made a national and international name for itself by discovering world–class talents and enhancing the careers of important artists, directors and designers. As the Dallas Opera enters its 50th international season, the company will shine in its new home in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House. The acclaimed Dallas Opera opens its 50th Anniversary Season with a new production of Verdi’s masterpiece, Nabucco, notable for its unforgettable choral pieces. The 2007 season will also present performances of The Barber of Seville, Mary, Queen of Scotts!, La Rondine, and Lohengrin. For tickets and information, visit www.dallasopera.org.Dallas Arboretum. The Dallas Arboretum is pure Zen on 66 acres of meandering and diverse gardens, fountains and serene knolls on the edge of White Rock Lake, minutes from downtown Dallas. In the spring, over 2,000 azaleas bloom in the Dallas Arboretum¹s signature Historic DeGolyer Gardens, complete with sculptures and a gazebo. With Dallas’ characteristic sunny days, Dallas Arboretum is a popular attraction for weddings and family outings. Call (214) 327–8263. [Top]
Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie . Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie is an Arlington, Texas park that promises exciting racing action and entertainment. Experience live thoroughbred horseracing and wagering during the Spring (Wednesday – Sunday until July 17th) and Fall (Wednesday through Saturday) seasons. Grandstand gates open at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and at 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday Mondays. Lone Star Park's Post Time Pavilion offers exciting simulcast racing action from across the country, seven days a week, year round. Call (972) 263 RACE or visit www.lonestarpark.com.
Six Flags Over Texas. Head for the thrills at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington – the biggest theme park in the Southwest – where you’ll find exciting family fun and 10 new rides. Experience the Titan, a roller coaster towering 255 feet above the earth with one of the world's mightiest drops at hyper speeds of 85 miles per hour, or the legendary Texas Giant, featuring camel back hills, 120–foot tunnel and spiral curves. Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants Ride plunges you into the zany underwater world of SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom pals. Beginning June 2007 for 65 days, view breathtaking night time performances of Cirque Dreams Coobrila which will take you on a magical journey. Six Flags Over Texas events include: Spring BreakOut in March, a Texas Heritage Festival in September, Fright Fest in October and Holiday in the Park through the end of the year. Visit http://www.sixflags.com/parks/overtexas. [Top]
Six Flags Over Texas. Head for the thrills at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington – the biggest theme park in the Southwest – where you’ll find exciting family fun and 10 new rides. Experience the Titan, a roller coaster towering 255 feet above the earth with one of the world's mightiest drops at hyper speeds of 85 miles per hour, or the legendary Texas Giant, featuring camel back hills, 120–foot tunnel and spiral curves. Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants Ride plunges you into the zany underwater world of SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom pals. Beginning June 2007 for 65 days, view breathtaking night time performances of Cirque Dreams Coobrila which will take you on a magical journey. Six Flags Over Texas events include: Spring BreakOut in March, a Texas Heritage Festival in September, Fright Fest in October and Holiday in the Park through the end of the year. Visit http://www.sixflags.com/parks/overtexas. [Top]
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. The largest water park in the Southwest, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor delivers fun in the sun and Arlington’s wildest recreation. Packed with unique water attractions like Hook's Lagoon, featuring three lagoons, a Pirate ship and 150 interactive aquatic features on 12 levels, you’ll get wet and wild. Body board on Surf Rider at Boogie Beach, catch a thrill on Sea Wolf – the tallest and fastest ride of its kind – or soak up rays floating on the world's first Lazy River. With 3,000,000 gallons of water and 26 slides, rides and pools, Hurricane Harbor will keep you cool in the hot Texas sun. Call (817) 265–3356 or visit www.sixflags.com/parks/hurricaneharbordallas/index.asp.
Johnnie High's Country Music Revue/Arlington Music Hall. Voted Best Live Country Music Show of the Year for five years in row by Country Music Organizations of America, Johnnie High's offers family entertainment and great music from the stars of tomorrow. Since 1975, Johnnie High's has been the launch pad for many now famous country singers including LeAnn Rimes and Steve Holy. The live shows feature a cast of 20 singers, dancers and musicians performing with veteran guests and new comers. Weekend performances start at 7:30 p.m. in season. Call (817) 226–4400 or visit www.johnniehighscountrymusicrevue.com. [Top]
Johnnie High's Country Music Revue/Arlington Music Hall. Voted Best Live Country Music Show of the Year for five years in row by Country Music Organizations of America, Johnnie High's offers family entertainment and great music from the stars of tomorrow. Since 1975, Johnnie High's has been the launch pad for many now famous country singers including LeAnn Rimes and Steve Holy. The live shows feature a cast of 20 singers, dancers and musicians performing with veteran guests and new comers. Weekend performances start at 7:30 p.m. in season. Call (817) 226–4400 or visit www.johnniehighscountrymusicrevue.com. [Top]
Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax & Ripley's Believe It or Not. This double attraction offers two worlds of excitement and intrigue. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum offers an eye–popping assortment of oddities and curiosities collected from around the world by famed cartoonist Robert Ripley. Ripley's offers a unique collection of the hard–to–swallow and bizarre, including the giraffe–necked woman of Burma and the double–eyed man of China. The Palace of Wax features wax figures of favorite movie and TV stars and historical figures in amazing life–like detail, including Mother Theresa, Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump, Jesus Christ, and Dorothy and her Wizard of Oz pals. Special themed exhibits recreate famous moments in time. Call (972) 263–2391 or visit www.palaceofwax.com.DFW International Airport. Located halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth, DFW International Airport is the world’s third busiest, offering nearly 1900 flights per day and serving 59 million passengers per year. DFW provides non–stop service to 133 domestic and 36 international destinations. For flight information and parking availability, visit www.dfwairport.com. [Top]
Texas Motor Speedway. Check out the fastest and the loudest sporting facility in Fort Worth/Dallas! Texas Motor Speedway is the second–largest sports and entertainment facility in the nation, with a capacity of more than 200,000 fans. The top names in the racing world compete at the Texas Motor Speedway, where dual–bank turns allow for NASCAR and IRL IndyCar racing, plus every major form of American automobile racing. Visit www.texasmotorspeedway.com.
Billy Bob's Texas Honky Tonk & Stockyards Rodeo. Located in the Historic Fort Worth, Texas Stockyards near downtown, Billy Bob’s Texas Honky Tonk is one of the most popular attractions and meeting facilities in the state of Texas. Billy Bob's features dusty rodeos, intrepid bull riders, twangy country music, lively two step dancing, sizzling steaks, video games, arcade games, pool tables and lots of Lone Star icons. Over the past 20 years, more than 25, 000 bulls have bucked in Billy Bob's arena and it's not unusual to see top professional bull riders test their skills on the back of a twisting bull. Located next door, Cowtown Coliseum captivates audiences with Stockyard Championship Rodeo action every weekend. Thrilling events include bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, and calf roping.
Fort Worth Stockyards Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Fort Worth Stockyards’ National Historic District is a great place to celebrate the romance and mystique of the American West. The Fort Worth Stockyards’ National Historic District covers 125 acres – 15 square blocks of tradition, nightlife, and family fun. Experience a thrilling rodeo, see the world's only daily cattle drive, hear live country stars, sip a cold brew in an authentic saloon, two–step the night away, shop for authentic cowboy gear and dine on satisfying Texas–style cuisine. Visit www.fortworthstockyards.org. [Top]
Billy Bob's Texas Honky Tonk & Stockyards Rodeo. Located in the Historic Fort Worth, Texas Stockyards near downtown, Billy Bob’s Texas Honky Tonk is one of the most popular attractions and meeting facilities in the state of Texas. Billy Bob's features dusty rodeos, intrepid bull riders, twangy country music, lively two step dancing, sizzling steaks, video games, arcade games, pool tables and lots of Lone Star icons. Over the past 20 years, more than 25, 000 bulls have bucked in Billy Bob's arena and it's not unusual to see top professional bull riders test their skills on the back of a twisting bull. Located next door, Cowtown Coliseum captivates audiences with Stockyard Championship Rodeo action every weekend. Thrilling events include bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, and calf roping.Fort Worth Stockyards Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Fort Worth Stockyards’ National Historic District is a great place to celebrate the romance and mystique of the American West. The Fort Worth Stockyards’ National Historic District covers 125 acres – 15 square blocks of tradition, nightlife, and family fun. Experience a thrilling rodeo, see the world's only daily cattle drive, hear live country stars, sip a cold brew in an authentic saloon, two–step the night away, shop for authentic cowboy gear and dine on satisfying Texas–style cuisine. Visit www.fortworthstockyards.org. [Top]
