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Dallas-Fort Worth Attractions
American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum
4601 Hwy. 360 at FAA Road, Fort Worth; (817) 967-1560
Experience the history of commercial aviation of American Airlines from its humble beginnings through five eras of flight. www.crsmithmuseum.org
Amon Carter Museum
3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth; (817) 989-5066
The Amon Carter Museum offers visitors a stunning survey of American art, from the first landscape painters of the 1830s to modern artists of the twentieth century.
Bayless-Selby House Museum
317 W. Mulberry, Denton, (940) 349-2865
This Victorian house museum tells the story of life in Denton at the turn-of-the-century. Tues-Sat, 10am-12pm, 1-3pm. Free admission. Handicapped Accessible.
Billy Bob's Texas
2520 Rodeo Plaza, Stockyards National Historic District, Fort Worth, 76106.
(817) 624-7117 or Metro (817) 589-1711.
Country Music's Club of the Year. Open daily-families welcome. Entertainment nightly.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing (Western Currency Facility
9000 Blue Mound Rd., Fort Worth; (817) 847-3881.
Watch U.S. paper currency roll off the presses during a free 1-hour guided tour of the production process. Visitor Center, interactive exhibits and displays, retail sales shop. Tours Mon.-Fri., excluding Federal holidays.
Cavanaugh Fight Museum
4572 Claire Chennault, Dallas; (972) 380-8800.
More than 30 restored aircraft spanning WWI through Vietnam era.
Cookbook Collection
Texas Woman's University Blagg-Huey Library, 2nd Floor, Denton, (940) 898-3644.
Blagg-Huey Library boasts a culinary catalogue in excess of 20,000 publications spanning 400 years. Menus from cafes on Route 66 to the elaborate offerings on the Queen Elizabeth 2 showcase varied culinary presentations. Recipe leaflets extol the uses of Jello as well as the latest quick-cooking method, the chafing dish. Free admission. Handicapped accessible.
Cowtown Coliseum
121 E. Exchange Ave., Stockyards National Historic District, Forth Worth, 76106. (817) 625-1025
Enjoy Wild West shows, rodeos, concerts, year round.
The Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Rd., Dallas; (214) 515-6500.
Sixty-six acres of colorful flowers, gardens, majestic trees and two historic homes.
Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park
1717 Gano St., Dallas; (214) 421-5141
A turn-of-the-century museum village of restored building. Special exhibit/event dates.
The Dallas Museum of Art
1717 North Harwood, Dallas; (214) 922-1200
Collection includes American masterpieces by Church, O'Keeffe and Wyeth, contemporary art by Pollock, Rothko, Warhol and Lichenstein, European and impressionist art by Renoir, Van Gogh, Cezanne, and Monet, and art of the Americas, Africa Asia and the Pacific. Special temporary exhibits are on display throughout the year.
Dallas World Aquarium
1801 North Griffin Street, Dallas; (214) 720-2224
Exotic plants and creatures from around the world where you can explore a South American rainforest or take a walk through a water tunnel surrounded by reef life from the Continental Shelf. Observe monkeys, stingrays, piranhas and penguins.
Dallas Zoo
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E), Dallas, (214) 670-5656
85-acre park featuring the "Wilds of Africa," Monorail Safari, Exxon Endangered tiger Habitat and more.
Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum
110 W. Hickory, Denton, (940) 349-2850
Located on the first floor of the 1896 Courthouse-on-the-Square, the museum houses a variety of Denton historical exhibits including Denton County Communities, Historic African-American Families, Historic Hispanic Families, as well as Southwest American Indian and Denton County pottery, A Chronology of Denton County through Weaponry, and special collections featuring dolls and toys, thimbles, Pecan Art, and American pressed blue glass. The research office contains genealogical information including family histories, early Denton County photographs, and cemetery records. Tues-Fri, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Handicapped accessible.
Denton County Historical Museum and Texas Heritage Center
5800 I-35 N, Suite 308, Denton, (940) 380-0877
This museum offers a look into Denton County's past. Exhibits range from early 20th century quilts to historical photographs to genuine artifacts depicting Denton's changing history. The museum is also home to the Genealogy and Family Research Center where archives hold thousands of documents and photographs from early Denton County History. Tues-Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Denton Dragway
Memory Lane and Interstate 35, Denton, (940) 482-6989
Eighth-mile concrete pad/asphalt drag strip on the north side of Denton in an NHRA member track, operating Friday and Saturday nights year-round (Fridays only in November-December).
Dinosaur Valley State Park
FM 205 and Park Road 59, Glen Rose.
Dinosaur Valley State Park, located just northwest of Glen Rose in Somervell County, is a 1524.72-acre, scenic park set astride the Paluxy River. The park contains some of the best preserved dinosaur tracks in the world. Other activities include camping, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, equestrian use, river swimming and fishing, and wildlife observation. Open daily, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Fair Park
1300 Robert B. Cullum at Grand Ave., Dallas, (214) 670-8400
This a 277 acre National Historic Landmark open year-round is home to 8 museums, the Cotton Bowl Stadium, IMAX theater, State Fair of Texas and much more.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.,Fort Worth, (817) 871-7686.
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden, the oldest botanic garden in Texas, is a lush 109-acre tapestry of dappled shade and vibrant splashes of color. A peaceful haven nestled in the heart of Fort Worth's Cultural District, the Garden is home to over 2,500 species of native and exotic plants that flourish in its 21 specialty gardens. Opebn daily, 8 a.m. to dusk.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
1501 Montgomery St., Fort Worth, (817) 255-9300, or (888) 255-9300
Nine exhibit galleries from dinosaurs to computers. Omni Theater and Noble Planetarium.
Fort Worth Zoo
1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth; (817) 871-7050
Nationally ranked. Home to more than 5,000 exotic animals. On-site aquarium and insect exhibit.
Fossil Rim Wildlife Park
Glen Rose (254) 897-2960.
Features a 9.5 mile self guided Scenic Drive that has 1100 exotic animals. Open 7 days a week.
Frontiers of Flight Museum
(Love Field), Dallas; (214) 350-1651
COMPLETE history of aviation from Da Vinci's dreams, to Space Shuttle, unique artifacts.
Gondola Adventures
357 Westfork, Irving (972)506-8037
Cruise the waterways of Las Colinas in the world's most beautiful gondolas.
Gowns of the First Ladies of Texas
Texas Woman's University Administration Conference Tower, 2nd Floor, (940) 898-3644.
An exhibit of gowns worn by the First Ladies of Texas. This collection, the only one in existence, includes either the actual garments of faithful copies of the gowns worn by the wives of the governors of Texas and presidents of the Republic of Texas. This exhibit was first created in 1940 and has been updated with gowns worn by former first ladies Mamie Eisenhower, Lady Bird Johnson and Barbara Bush during their husbands' terms in the White House. Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Grapevine Opry
308 S. Main St., Grapevine; (817) 481-8733
Country/western entertainment in the historic Palace Theater.
Grapevine Steam Railroad
(817) 763-8297 or (800) 952-5717
A 1896 steam engine with vintage coaches linking Grapevine's historic district and Fort Worth's historic Stockyards.
Hanger 10 Flying Museum
Denton Municipal Airport, 1945 Matt Wright Lane, (940) 565-1945
The museum boasts four vintage planes. The Lockheed 10A on display has been owned by several individuals, including child movie star Margaret O'Brien. The Stagger Wing, built by Beech Aircraft, was used mainly for VIP flights by admirals and dignitaries. The PT-22 was used by the Army Air Corps primarily as a trainer for neophyte pilots. The last of the planes is the small, sporty-looking Piper L-4, which was used during World War II as a reconnaissance plane. Free admission. Mon-Sat, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hurricane Harbor, A Six Flags Water Park
1800 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington. (817) 265-3356
Largest Water Park in North Texas, over 26 slides, rides, pools and attractions, locker facility, food, gift shops.
Irving Arts Center
3333 N. MacArthur, Irving; (972) 252-7558
Three state-of-the-art theatres, three galleries and a multi-million dollar sculpture garden
Kimbell Art Museum
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth; (817)332-8451
Known as "America's best small museum," the Kimbell offers a world-class collection of art, with masterpieces from antiquity to the 20th century and the building, designed by the great American architect Louis Kahn, is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding public art facilities in the world.
Legends of the Game Baseball Museum & Children's Learning Center,
1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington; (817) 273-5600.
Located in Ameriquest Field in Arlington. Over 100 items from the Hall of Fame including Ruth's jersey and Aaron's Gold Glove. Also tours of The Ballpark.
Little Chapel-in-the-Woods
Texas Woman’s University campus, Denton, (940) 898-3516
Built in 1939, the Little Chapel has been named one of Texas’ 20 most outstanding architectural achievements. It was designed by the late O'Neil Ford, and TWU art students designed the stained glass windows that depict the theme “Women Ministering to Human Needs.” Open during school hours. Reservations required for weddings and other functions.
Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie
(972) 263-RACE
World-class horse racing. I-30 on Belt Line Road. Wager year-round via simulcast in our post Time Pavilion.
Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax & Ripley's Believe It or Not!
I-30 at Beltline Rd., Grand Prairie; (972) 263-2391
225 life-like figures form Hollywood, history, horror, religion, fantasy and Ripley's oddities from around the world.
Marty Leonard Community Chapel
at the Lena Pope Home, 3131 Sanguinet, Fort Worth, (817) 731-8681
The world famous E. Fay Jones described his Chapel design as an instrument for nature to play its music, and--by the way the light and shadows move and change--he has tuned it so that the music changes throughout the day and year.
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
2021 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, (214) 761-1800
See horsemanship, falconry, jousting, hand-to-hand combat on a four-course banquet in true medieval fashion.
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth; (817) 738-9215
Designed by acclaimed Japanese architect Tadao Ando, the museum features 53,000 square feet of gallery space showcasing masterworks of modern and contemporary American and European art from 1945 to the present, including painting, sculpture, works on paper, and photography.
The Monnig Meteorite Gallery
Located on the TCU Campus in the Sid Richardson Science Building at the corner of West Bowie Street and Cockrell, Fort Worth, (817) 257 -6277. Contains a collection of over 1,000 different meteorites.
Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora St., Dallas, 214-242-5100
The Nasher Collection is considered one of the foremost collections, private or public, of 20th-Century sculpture in the world. Comprised of more than 300 pieces, the collection features works by Calder, de Kooning, Kelly, Matisse, Miro, Picasso, Rodin and Serra, among many others.
National Scouting Museum
1329 Walnut Hill Lane, Irving (972) 580-2100
A tribute to the rich history of the Boy Scouts of America, the museum features a Norman Rockwell art gallery, virtual reality adventures, hands-on learning experiences, and a historical collection that traces the Scouting movement from its beginnings.
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
1700 Gendy, Fort Worth, TX 76107. (817) 336-4475
World's only museum honoring women of the American West.
NOKIA Theater in Grand Prairie
1001 NextStage Drive, Grand Prairie, (972)854-5111
Featuring world class performers the 6,350-seat venue design combines the best features of today's performing arts centers, sports arenas and amphitheaters with the latest in entertainment technology.
The Planetarium @ UT Arlington
700 Planetarium Place, Arlington; (817)272-0123
Enjoy a state-of-the-art, 60-foot theater that seats 170 stargazers! Our new Digistar 3-D projection system will awe audiences of all ages!
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Waxahachie; Metro (972) 938-3247, (888) 5FESTIVAL
16th century English village with 1,000 costumed characters, crafts, and food shoppes. Open 8 weekends from mid April into June.
Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art
309 Main St., Sundance Square, downtown Fort Worth; (817) 332-6554, (888) 332-6554
Permanent exhibit of 60 paintings by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell from the collection of Sid W. Richardson.
Six Flags Over Texas
I-30 at Hwy. 360, Arlington. (817) 640-8900
Over 100 rides, shows and attractions. Including the legendary Texas Giant, rated the world's #1 wooden roller coaster.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Elm at Houston St., Dallas, (214) 747-6660
Located in former Texas School Book Depository Building it examines life, times, death and legacy of Pres. J.F. Kennedy.
Sky Theatre Planetarium
University of North Texas, Environmental Education,
Science & Technology (EESAT) Building, Hickory at Avenue C, Denton, (940) 565-3599
The building features a 110-seat planetarium and environmental exhibit hall, outdoor learning area, and a natural landscape emphasizing native North Texas plants. Call for information on shows, exhibits and tours. Show hours, Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Southfork Ranch
3700 Hogge, Parker; (972) 442-7800
Experience television history at the world's most famous ranch and re-live exciting moments from "Dallas".
Stockyards Station
140 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, (817) 625-9715
30 shops and restaurants. Historical walking tours, Old West Amusement park.
Strokers Dallas/Strokers Ice House
9304 Harry Hines, Dallas, (214) 357-0707
Rick Fairless' Strokers Dallas is Dallas' largest reseller of factory custom and custom motorcycles. Their customs are award winning motorcycles featured in the national and international magazines. Voted best bike hangout by "Ride Magazine" for three years running.
Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
128 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth; (817)626-7131
Located in the Fort Worth Stockyards the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, which pays tribute to 27 of the top cowboys and cowgirls in Texas.
Texas Motor Speedway
Interstate 35W at State Highway 114, Fort Worth, (817) 215-8500 or toll-free (888) 816-8671
Site of multiple NASCAR and IRL racing events each year, also home of five driving schools including Team Texas, Jeff Gordon Racing School, Richard Petty Experience, Mario Andretti Racing School, and Texas Driving Experience. Speedway World, the track’s official store, is open daily. Tours are offered daily except during race weeks.
Texas Stadium
2401 E. Airport Frwy., Irving; (972) 785-4780 or (972) 785-5000
Home to the five time World Champion Dallas Cowboys, daily tours. Pro shop. See locker rooms, playing field, and more.
Texas Woman’s University East & West Galleries
TWU Art Building, Oakland and Sawyer streets, Denton, (940) 898-2530.
Open during school schedule.
University of North Texas Art Gallery
UNT Art Building, Mulberry and Welch street, (940) 565-4316
Mon-Tues, noon-8 p.m.; Wed-Sat, noon-5 p.m.
University of North Texas Cora Stafford Gallery
UNT Campus, Oak Street Hall, Oak and Ponder streets, (940) 565-4316
Mon-Fri, 2-5 p.m., and by appointment.
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