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This page lists some '''activities and attractions in Addison area''', near the [[2010 National SCRABBLE Championship]] venue.
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This page lists some '''activities and attractions in Addison and DFW area''', near the [[2010 National SCRABBLE Championship]] venue.
  
 
== '''ENTERTAINMENT''' ==
 
== '''ENTERTAINMENT''' ==
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|'''''Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Presents ZING ZANG ZOOM''''' 12.1 mi
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|'''''Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Presents BARNUM 200''''' 12.1 mi
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Through the mystery of magic and the mastery of skill, audiences will be
 
  
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spellbound as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents ZING ZANG ZOOM,
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is roaring into town with a celebration
  
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a thrill-filled, mind-blowing circus spectacular where family fun is no
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of P.T. Barnum so big it is an event 200 years in the making! Hop aboard
  
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illusion offering hours of exciting family entertainment
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and go on an unbelievable excursion that brings together performers and
  
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July 28 - August 8
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characters from exotic countries all over the world -- even from places
  
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$15 - $75
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for which there are no geographic borders. From the moment you arrive the
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momentum explodes as The Greatest Show on Earth comes to life in a way that
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can only be inspired by the greatest showman who ever lived.
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August 2nd - August 7th
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$20 - $95
  
 
2500 Victory Ave., Dallas, TX, 75201
 
2500 Victory Ave., Dallas, TX, 75201
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Check schedule for showtimes
 
Check schedule for showtimes
  
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[http://www.ringling.com/TourSchedule.aspx?action=details&engagementId=99508 Ringling Brothers]
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[http://www.americanairlinescenter.com/events-and-tickets/event_details.php?eid=1742 Ringling Brothers]
  
  
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|'''''American Idol Live''''' 12.1 mi
 
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The Top 10 finalists – Aaron Kelly, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Crystal
 
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Bowersox, Didi Benami, Katie Stevens, Lee DeWyze, Michael Lynche, Siobhan
 
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Magnus, and Tim Urban – will hit the road this summer on the American Idols
 
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LIVE! Tour 2010.
 
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Monday, August 9, 7 p.m.
 
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'''$40-$70'''
 
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2500 Victory Ave., Dallas, TX, 75201
 
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Tickets: Ticketmaster 800-745-3000
 
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[http://www.americanairlinescenter.com/events-and-tickets/event_details.php?eid=1488 American Airlines Center]
 
  
  
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|'''''Hard Rock Cafe Summer Concert Series''''' 12 mi.
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|''''''Billy Bob's Texas - The World's Largest Honky Tonk'''''' 39.0 mi.
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Come Rock Out with your Favorite Local Dallas Bands all Summer long at
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Visit Billy Bob's Texas in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.
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Billy Bob's Texas is open daily, families welcome!
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Live bull riding
  
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Hard Rock Cafe Dallas.
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INSIDE the huge entertainment center, with the best bull riders in the world
  
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For more information, call 469-341-7825 to see who is playing.
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competing weekly. No mechanical bulls here. You'll see the real thing: real bulls,  
  
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Sunday 9 P.M.
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real cowboys at Billy Bob's.
  
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'''$15 - $30'''
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Chris Knight performing August 5th
  
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2211 N. Houston St, Dallas, TX 75219
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2520 Rodeo Plaza; Fort Worth, TX 76164
  
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[http://www.hardrock.com/ Hard Rock Cafe]
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[http://www.billybobstexas.com/index.htm Billy Bob's Texas]
  
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|''''''Gexa Energy Pavilion - Def Leppard'''''' 17.8 mi.
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Wonderful outdoor amphitheater style venue brings Def Leppard
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and The Romantics to Dallas.
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This show is a reschedule from a few months ago.
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1818 First Ave.; Dallas TX 75210
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[http://www.livenation.com/Def-Leppard-tickets/artist/734898 Def Leppard]
  
  
 
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|'''''House of Blues''''' 12.4 mi.
 
|'''''House of Blues''''' 12.4 mi.
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Queensrÿche, Cyndi Lauper, Pat Benatar
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Reverend Horton Heat, Tally Hall, 100 Monkeys, Metal Arise!
  
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August 6, 8, 11, 13; Check schedule.
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August 5, 6, 9; Check schedule.
  
 
8:30 P.M. Price varies
 
8:30 P.M. Price varies
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214-978-2583
 
214-978-2583
  
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[http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/searchresults.php?venue=Dallas&txtFromDate=08%2F06%2F2010&txtToDate=08%2F16%2F2010&x=76&y=13 House of Blues]
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[http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/searchresults.php?venue=Dallas&txtFromDate=08%2F05%2F2011&txtToDate=08%2F10%2F2011&x=86&y=3 House of Blues]
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|'''''Verizon Theater''''' 25 mi.
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Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and Boyz II Men
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August 6th @ 7:30pm
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8:30 P.M. Price varies
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The Laurie Berkner Band
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August 7th @ 2pm
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1001 Performance Place, Grand Prarie, TX 75050
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972-854-5111
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[http://verizontheatre.com/events/ Verizon Theater]
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The hall also has provision for "Live Pro Bull Riding" every Friday  
 
The hall also has provision for "Live Pro Bull Riding" every Friday  
  
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nights. Special dance lessons by Diana Hall are also held on Saturdays.
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nights.  
  
 
10310 Technology Blvd W Dallas, Texas 75220  
 
10310 Technology Blvd W Dallas, Texas 75220  
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|'''''Gilley's Dallas''''' 15.34 mi.
 
|'''''Gilley's Dallas''''' 15.34 mi.
 
Open Friday and Saturday 8pm to 2am
 
Open Friday and Saturday 8pm to 2am
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FREE dance lessons every Saturday night from 6pm-8pm. Lessons are taught by
 
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Jim Woeber. For more information, check out his website [http://www.dancewithjim.com Dance Lessons]
 
  
 
1135 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75215
 
1135 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75215
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|'''''Twin Peak's Thursday Night Texas Hold 'Em''''' .38 mi.
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|'''''Hat Tricks Sports Bar Free Roll Poker Tournaments''''' 16.12 mi.
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Thursday Night Poker Lessons and Tournament
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Every Tuesday and Saturday Hat Trick's will hold poker tournaments.
  
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6:30PM - SIGNUP FOR GAMES & POKER TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
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Every Tuesday 7pm and 10pm
  
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7:30 PM - FREEROLL POKER TOURNAMENT
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Every week Saturday 1pm and 4pm
  
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5260 Belt Line Rd, Addison TX, 75254
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101 E. Corporate Drive, Lewisville TX 75067
  
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972-503-7325
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972-315-8406
  
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[http://www.twinpeaksrestaurant.com/#/locations/restaurant Twin Peak's]
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[http://www.hattricksdallas.com/events.html Hat Trick's]
  
  
 
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|'''''Hat Tricks Sports Bar Free Roll Poker Tournaments''''' 16.12 mi.
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|'''''Amateur Hold 'Em League''''' 11 mi.
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Every Tuesday and Saturday Hat Trick's will hold poker tournaments.
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Austin Avenue Grill and Sports Bar
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Texas Hold 'em tournaments in a non-smoking environment
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Austin Avenue II
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7:00PM and 10:00PM August 5th and 7th to 10th
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6:00PM August 6th Special Event
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1801 N Plano Rd; Richardson, TX 75081 
  
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Every Tuesday 7pm and 10pm
 
  
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Every week Saturday 1p and 4pm
 
  
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101 E. Corporate Drive, Lewisville TX 75067
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[http://www.ahlpoker.com/main.php?p=region&region=732&style=cal&jm=08&jd=5 AHL Austin Avenue]
  
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972-315-8406
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[http://www.ahlpoker.com/main.php?p=rules AHL Rules]
  
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[http://www.hattricksdallas.com/events.html Hat Trick's]
 
  
 
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=== '''Karaoke''' ===
 
=== '''Karaoke''' ===
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=== '''Movie Theaters''' ===
 
=== '''Movie Theaters''' ===
  
 
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|'''''Studio Movie Grill''''' .55 mi.
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|'''''AMC Theaters Valley View 16''''' 2 mi.
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Hollywood’s latest movies with delicious dining to bring you the best viewing
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The latest movies on the third floor of a full service mall.
  
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experience possible. Check for movie times.
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Check for movie times.
  
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Movie Ticket avg $9 + meal avg $10
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Movie Ticket avg $9
  
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5405 Beltline Rd. Dallas, TX 75248
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13331 Preston Rd Ste 2300; Dallas, TX 75240
  
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972-991-6684
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888-AMC-4FUN
  
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[http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/theaters/addison.php Studio Movie Grill]
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[http://www.amctheatres.com/ AMC Valley View Theater]
  
 
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=== '''Theater and Comedy Clubs''' ===
 
=== '''Theater and Comedy Clubs''' ===
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[http://symfonee.com/improv/addison/ Improv Comedy Club]
 
[http://symfonee.com/improv/addison/ Improv Comedy Club]
  
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'''August 6-8 Michael Ian Black'''
 
  
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'''August 13-16 Richard Lewis'''
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|'''''Jubilee Theatre''''' 38 mi.
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featuring the universal language of the blues in "Blues in the Night"
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506 Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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Box Office: 817-338-4411
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[http://www.jubileetheatre.org/ Jubilee Theatre]
  
  
 
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|'''''Watertower Theater''''' .8 mi.
 
|'''''Watertower Theater''''' .8 mi.
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'''"The Full Monty"'''
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'''"Little Shop of Horrors"'''
  
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When the local mill experiences massive layoffs, six unemployed steelworkers
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Seymour Krelborn was a meek flower shop clerk on Skid Row until the day
  
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are out of luck, out of cash and out of shape. But will they have the nerve to
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he discovered a mysterious plant with a taste for blood. As the plant grows in size
  
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follow through with their plan and go The Full Monty?  Boasting a toe-tapping
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and appetite, Seymour must decide between the fate of his love life and the fate
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of the planet! One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, Little
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Shop of Horrors is a charmingly affectionate musical spoof of 1950’s sci-fi movies
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that you won’t want to miss!
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15650 Addison Road; Addison, TX 75001
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972-450-6232
  
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rock ‘n roll score, The Full Monty is a musical endowed with big laughs and heart
 
  
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and a jaw-dropping finale that just might charm your pants off!
 
  
 
'''Matinees and evenings - Tickets $20-$40'''
 
'''Matinees and evenings - Tickets $20-$40'''
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=== '''Video and Game Rentals''' ===
 
=== '''Video and Game Rentals''' ===
  
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|'''''Blockbuster Video''''' 1.37 mi.
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Movies and Games at low rental prices
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Mon - Thu: 10:00AM - Midnight
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Fri - Sat: 10:00AM - 01:00AM
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Sun : 11:00AM - Midnight
  
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14891 Preston Rd, Dallas,  TX  75254-7817
  
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(972) 387-8694
  
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[http://www.blockbuster.com/ Blockbuster]
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== '''MUSEUMS/EXHIBITIONS/TOURS''' ==
 
== '''MUSEUMS/EXHIBITIONS/TOURS''' ==
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|'''''Valley House Gallery and Sculpture Garden''''' 3 mi.
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|'''''Amon Carter Museum''''' 42 mi.
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Gallery and serene 5-acre sculpture garden
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10 AM - 8 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
  
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Noon - 5 PM Sunday
  
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Free
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3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76107-2695
  
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6616 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, TX 75254
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817-738-1933
  
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972-239-2441
 
  
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[http://www.valleyhouse.com/ Valley House Gallery and Sculpture Garden]
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[http://www.cartermuseum.org/ Amon Carter Museum]
  
  
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[http://dallasmuseumofart.org/index.htm Dallas Museum of Art]
 
[http://dallasmuseumofart.org/index.htm Dallas Museum of Art]
  
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|'''''Nasher Sculpture Center''''' 12.3 mi.
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The Nasher Sculpture Center is pleased to present Statuesque on view
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from April 9 through August 21, 2011. Statuesque brings together a dynamic group
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of six international artists – Pawel Althamer, Huma Bhabha, Aaron Curry,
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Thomas Houseago, Matthew Monahan and Rebecca Warren – whose work reveals
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a renewed significance of the figure in contemporary sculpture. Featuring
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ten large-scale sculptures, this exhibition marks the Nasher Sculpture Center’s
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first exhibition to be presented outdoors.
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Tue-Sun 11am to 5pm
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$5 - $10
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2001 Flora St; Dallas, TX 75201
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[http://www.nashersculpturecenter.org/ Nasher]
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|'''''MADI Art Museum and Gallery''''' 16.0 mi
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'''Derivatives: Origins in Geometry'''
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MADI is a movement founded by Carmelo Arden Quin. During the 1940’s Arden
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Quin joined intellectual writers and artists in Buenos Aires . In 1944,
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after working on it for several years, he brought out the literary and
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artistic journal Arturo, in which he applied dialectic materialism of
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art. He also contributed his prose proem Pegasus Eats Grass in Chaos,
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which refers (secretly due to censorship) to the horrors of World War II.
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In August of 1946 Arden Quin read to the public the MADI Manifesto,
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which he had written, and which launched the MADI movement. He
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began experimenting with curved wood, alternating convex and concave
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forms, which he called “form galbee” and irregular shapes.
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The MADI Movement continues today through original artists from the movement
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encouraging younger artists to adopt the MADI mentality and is represented
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by artists internationally as well as in North America.
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Tues - Sat: 11 am - 5 pm
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Thursday: Open til 7 pm
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Sunday: 1 - 5 pm
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FREE
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3109 Carlisle Street; Dallas, TX 75204-1194
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[http://http://www.geometricmadimuseum.org/ The MADI Museum]
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|'''''The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary''''' 24.0 mi
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'''Treasures From the Earth: Diamonds, Gold and Dinos'''
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The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, in Mckinney Texas,
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is the result of one woman’s vision for the future and her commitment to
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the community and North Texas. Miss Bessie Heard devoted most of her
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lifetime (1886-1988) to the city of McKinney and its people. Her
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philanthropic endeavors and generosity of spirit left a legacy of
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accomplishment few people attain.
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Mon-Sat 9am to 5pm
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Sun 1pm to 5pm
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$6 - $9
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1 Nature Place; McKinney, TX 75069
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[http://www.heardmuseum.org/ The Heard Museum]
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|'''''Kimbell Art Museum''''' 42 mi.
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Michelangelo’s first known painting, The Torment of Saint Anthony, is now
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on view among the permanent collection of the Kimbell Art Museum.
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3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76107-2792
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817-654-1034
  
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=== '''Educational / Family-Oriented''' ===
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[https://www.kimbellart.org/index.aspx Kimbell Art Museum]
  
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|'''''Bodies the Exhibition @ West End Market Place''''' 12.6 mi.
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|'''''Valley House Gallery and Sculpture Garden''''' 3 mi.
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Learn more about the human body at this show featuring real human specimens,
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Gallery and serene 5-acre sculpture garden
  
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including whole bodies and individual organs. Produced by Premier Exhibitions
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Mon - Sat 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
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Free
  
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the exhibit surveys the muscular, skeletal, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory
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6616 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, TX 75254
  
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and other systems of the human body. The specimens on display have undergone
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972-239-2441
  
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a preservation process that makes them dry and helps prevent decomposition.
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[http://www.valleyhouse.com/ Valley House Gallery and Sculpture Garden]
  
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Sun - Thurs 10am to 7pm; Fri - Sat 10am to 10pm
 
  
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$16 - $25
 
  
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603 Munger St., Dallas, TX, 75202
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[http://www.bodiestheexhibition.com/dallas/ Bodies the Exhibition]
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=== '''Educational / Family-Oriented''' ===
  
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[http://www.cavanaughflightmuseum.com/ Cavanaugh Flight Museum]
 
[http://www.cavanaughflightmuseum.com/ Cavanaugh Flight Museum]
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|'''''Fort Worth Museum of Science and History''''' 41.6 mi.
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Will be featuring Omni movie presentation "Van Gogh, Brush with Genius" and
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'Leonardo Da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius" exhibit
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Open daily 10 AM - 5 PM
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1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth, TX 76107
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817-255-930 or 888-255-9300
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[http://www.fortworthmuseum.org/ Fort Worth Museum of Science and History]
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Guided tours (reservations required): Mon-Fri 10am and 2pm
 
Guided tours (reservations required): Mon-Fri 10am and 2pm
  
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[http://www.marykaymuseum.com/ Mary Kay Museum]
  
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[http://www.marykaymuseum.com/ Mary Kay Museum]
 
  
 
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[http://www.natureandscience.org/planetarium/programs.asp Museum of Nature and Science]
 
[http://www.natureandscience.org/planetarium/programs.asp Museum of Nature and Science]
  
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|'''''Dallas Holocaust Museum''''' 12.8 mi.
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The Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance is
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dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holocaust, and to teaching the
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moral and ethical response to prejudice, hatred and indifference,
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for the benefit of all humanity.
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Monday - Friday:  9:30AM — 5:00PM
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Saturday & Sunday:  11:00AM — 5:00PM
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211 North Record Street, Suite 100; Dallas, Texas 75202
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[http://www.dallasholocaustmuseum.org/index.php/ Dallas Holocaust Museum]
  
  
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[http://www.dallashistory.org/activities/tours.htm Dallas History Tours]
 
[http://www.dallashistory.org/activities/tours.htm Dallas History Tours]
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|'''''Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District''''' 42 mi.
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The Fort Worth Stockyards is the history book of the livestock industry in
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Texas. Each chapter is represented by the original bricks and mortar, the wood
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corrals, the men, and the music that are all still a part of the the Stockyards
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today. Twice each day you can watch a longhorn cattle drive.
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11:30am and 4pm
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131 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164
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817-624-4741
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|'''''Ft Worth Stockyards Rodeo and Wild West Show''''' 42 mi.
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Every weekend, the Stockyards Championship Rodeo offers bull riding, barrel
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racing, calf roping, and more almost every Friday and Saturday night.
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121 E. Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164
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817-625-1025
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[http://www.cowtowncoliseum.com/ FW Stockyards Championship Rodeo]
  
  
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=== '''Tours/Guided Tours''' ===
 
=== '''Tours/Guided Tours''' ===
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[http://www.threehundred.com/dallas.html 300 Dallas Bowling Alley]
 
[http://www.threehundred.com/dallas.html 300 Dallas Bowling Alley]
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pool, with whirlpool. Also, two indoor racquet ball courts, sauna and whirlpool.
 
pool, with whirlpool. Also, two indoor racquet ball courts, sauna and whirlpool.
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|18 hole golf course within 15 minutes from the hotel. Tee times can be arranged through the Concierge.  
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|'''18 hole golf course within 15 minutes from the hotel. Tee times can be arranged through the Concierge.'''
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==='''Sporting Events'''===
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|'''''Baseball - Texas Rangers''''' Ballpark at Arlington 25.8 mi
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Baseball at its best - Texas Rangers continue to defend their AL Championship
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title.
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August 5 - 7 Rangers vs. Cleveland Indians, 7:05PM
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August 8 - 10 Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners, 7:05PM
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$8 - $80
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1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011
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817-273-5222
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|'''''Frisco Roughriders''''' 12 mi.
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Texas Rangers Minor League Affiliate playing just up the road at the beautiful
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Dr Pepper Ballpark.
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Roughriders vs. San Antonio Missions
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August 5th - 8th evening games
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$4 - $50
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7300 Rough Riders Trl, Frisco, TX 75034
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[http://frisco.roughriders.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t540 Frisco Roughriders]
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|'''''Mesquite ProRodeo''''' 21 mi.
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Don't miss the toughest cowboys from around the world as they compete
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with the strongest horses, steer and bulls in the country!
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Resistol Arena
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August 6th Doors Open at 6:30pm and the rodeo starts at 7:30pm
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$12 - $60
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1818 Rodeo Drive; Mesquite, TX 75149
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[http://www.mesquiteprorodeo.com/ Mesquite ProRodeo]
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|'''''Friday Night Drag Racing''''' 34.4 mi.
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Pining for the days when you could open up on the city streets and
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race for pink slips? That sort of thing is frowned upon nowadays, but
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do not fret. Texas Motor Speedway gives everyone a chance to get their
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drag-racing ya-yas out on Fridays this summer. Friday Night Drags,
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this Friday and every Friday through August 12, turns the pit lane into
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a drag strip.
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August 5th
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$7 - $20
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3601 Hwy 114; Fort Worth TX 76177
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[http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/ Friday Drag Racing]
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|pool at the Hotel Intercontinental
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|'''Pool at the Hotel Intercontinental'''
  
  
 
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|9 in the area. I will be adding these later.
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|'''''Addison Circle Park''''' .3 mi
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Bounded by Addison Rd., Addison Circle Dr., Quorum Dr., and Festival Way,
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this 10 acre open space features a pavilion, interactive fountains,
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water features, two stages, an impressive pergola, benches, and
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off-street parking.
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Free
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4950 Addison Circle Dr., Addison, TX
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[http://www.addisontx.gov/Departments/parks/News___Articles/Addison_Cicle_Park.asp Addison Circle Park]
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|'''''Hawaiian Falls Waterpark''''' 10 mi
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This waterpark has 9 rides, Water Walkway and the Cabana Cove for relaxing.
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$16.99 - $23.99
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4400 Paige Road, The Colony, Texas 75056
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(972) 370-4327
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[http://www.hfalls.com/colony/index.php Hawaiian Falls]
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|'''''Six Flags Hurricane Harbor''''' 27 mi
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Have all the fun in the sun you can handle at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.
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You can experience the thrill of the chase on Sea Wolf™, the fastest and
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 +
tallest water slide of its kind. Then head over to Boogie Beach, or the
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 +
family-friendly Hook's Lagoon, before floating your cares away along the Lazy
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River. No matter what you're into, you'll find what you're looking for right here.
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$16.99 - $23.99
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1800 E Lamar Boulevard, Arlington, TX 76006
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(817) 640-8900
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[http://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborTexas/index.aspx Hurricane Harbor]
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=='''Shopping'''==
  
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;Four Seasons Market at Addison 0.4 mi
 
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*European style market where ranchers, farmers, specialty food producers and artisanal craftsmen present their goods.
 
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*10 A.M. - 3 P.M.
 
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*5100 Belt Line Road, suite 840, Dallas, TX, 75254
 
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*972-308-0100
 
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*[http://www.fourseasonsmarkets.com/ Four Seasons Market]
 
  
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== Other ==
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;Dallas Arboretum 16.7 mi.
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|'''This is a very limited list of shopping in the area.'''
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*Imagine a garden without weeds, where all the plants are lush and in bloom, with endless sunny spots for picnicking, and you'll have the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.  
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*9 A.M.- 5 P.M.
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'''If you are looking for a specific store or product,'''
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*Parking: $7; Admission:$7-$10
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*8525 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX, 75218  
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'''please come by the Activities Director's table.'''
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*214 515 6500
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*[http://www.dallasarboretum.org/ Dallas Arboretum]
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|-
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|'''''Four Seasons Market at Addison''''' 0.4 mi
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European style market where ranchers, farmers, specialty food producers and
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artisanal craftsmen present their goods.
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10am - 3pm Saturday and Sunday
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5100 Belt Line Road, suite 840, Dallas, TX, 75254
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972-308-0100
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[http://www.fourseasonsmarkets.com/ Four Seasons Market]
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|-
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|'''''Galleria''''' 2.07 mi.
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Over 200 upscale stores and restaurants including an ice rink and
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The Westin Galleria Hotel.
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13350 Dallas Parkway; Dallas, TX 75240
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[http://www.galleriadallas.com/# Galleria]
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|-
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|'''''The Shops at Willow Bend''''' 5.76 mi.
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Upscale mall with 125 stores including Macy's, Saks, Dillard's and more.
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6121 W. Park Blvd; Plano, TX 75093
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|}
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==='''Other'''===
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{| border= "1"
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|-
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|'''''Dallas Arboretum''''' 16.7 mi.
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Imagine a garden without weeds, where all the plants are lush and in bloom,
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with endless sunny spots for picnicking, and you'll have the Dallas Arboretum  
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and Botanical Garden.  
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9:00AM - 5:00PM
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Parking: $7; Admission:$7-$10
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8525 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX, 75218  
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214-515-6500
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[http://www.dallasarboretum.org/ Dallas Arboretum]
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|}

Latest revision as of 15:52, 31 July 2011

This page lists some activities and attractions in Addison and DFW area, near the 2010 National SCRABBLE Championship venue.

ENTERTAINMENT

Circus

Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Presents BARNUM 200 12.1 mi

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is roaring into town with a celebration

of P.T. Barnum so big it is an event 200 years in the making! Hop aboard

and go on an unbelievable excursion that brings together performers and

characters from exotic countries all over the world -- even from places

for which there are no geographic borders. From the moment you arrive the

momentum explodes as The Greatest Show on Earth comes to life in a way that

can only be inspired by the greatest showman who ever lived.


August 2nd - August 7th

$20 - $95

2500 Victory Ave., Dallas, TX, 75201

800-745-3000

Check schedule for showtimes

Ringling Brothers


Concerts

Beckert Park - Summer Salsa .9 mi.

Spice up your nights with live salsa music.

Dance Lessons 7pm Concert 8pm on Saturdays

Free

5044 Addison Circle, Addison, TX

Summer Salsa


'Billy Bob's Texas - The World's Largest Honky Tonk' 39.0 mi.

Visit Billy Bob's Texas in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.

Billy Bob's Texas is open daily, families welcome! Live bull riding

INSIDE the huge entertainment center, with the best bull riders in the world

competing weekly. No mechanical bulls here. You'll see the real thing: real bulls,

real cowboys at Billy Bob's.

Chris Knight performing August 5th

2520 Rodeo Plaza; Fort Worth, TX 76164

Billy Bob's Texas

'Gexa Energy Pavilion - Def Leppard' 17.8 mi.

Wonderful outdoor amphitheater style venue brings Def Leppard

and The Romantics to Dallas.

This show is a reschedule from a few months ago.

1818 First Ave.; Dallas TX 75210

Def Leppard


House of Blues 12.4 mi.

Reverend Horton Heat, Tally Hall, 100 Monkeys, Metal Arise!

August 5, 6, 9; Check schedule.

8:30 P.M. Price varies

2200 N. Lamar St., Dallas, TX, 75202

214-978-2583

House of Blues

Verizon Theater 25 mi.

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and Boyz II Men

August 6th @ 7:30pm

8:30 P.M. Price varies

The Laurie Berkner Band

August 7th @ 2pm

1001 Performance Place, Grand Prarie, TX 75050

972-854-5111

Verizon Theater


Dancing

Cowboys Dance Hall 9.61 mi.

Get your cowboy boots, Wranglers and hats because it's time to go two-steppin'

Here you'll find a relaxed, small-town atmosphere where people of all ages

can talk, listen to local country music bands, dance, and sip on a beer or two.

The hall also has provision for "Live Pro Bull Riding" every Friday

nights.

10310 Technology Blvd W Dallas, Texas 75220

214-352-1796

Cowboy's Dancehall

Gilley's Dallas 15.34 mi.

Open Friday and Saturday 8pm to 2am

1135 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75215

214-421-2021

Gilley's Dallas


Round Up Saloon 12.18 mi.

Be assured that The Round-Up will ALWAYS be a clean and friendly atmosphere

where you can kick up your heels and feel at home in the COUNTRY!! Voted The

Best Galdanged Gay Bar in the U.S. of A. by Instinct Magazine

3912 Cedar Springs Rd Dallas, Texas 75219

214-522-9611

Round Up Saloon


Gambling/Poker

Hat Tricks Sports Bar Free Roll Poker Tournaments 16.12 mi.

Every Tuesday and Saturday Hat Trick's will hold poker tournaments.

Every Tuesday 7pm and 10pm

Every week Saturday 1pm and 4pm

101 E. Corporate Drive, Lewisville TX 75067

972-315-8406

Hat Trick's


Amateur Hold 'Em League 11 mi.

Austin Avenue Grill and Sports Bar

Texas Hold 'em tournaments in a non-smoking environment

Austin Avenue II

7:00PM and 10:00PM August 5th and 7th to 10th

6:00PM August 6th Special Event

1801 N Plano Rd; Richardson, TX 75081


AHL Austin Avenue

AHL Rules


Karaoke

Ernie's of North Dallas- Monday Night Karaoke (Adults) .2 mi.

Monday evening of Karaoke from 5:30pm to 10:30pm and Happy Hour specials

from 2:30pm to 8:00pm

5100 Belt Line Rd., Ste 502, Dallas, TX, 75254

972-233-8855

Ernie's of North Dallas

Movie Theaters

AMC Theaters Valley View 16 2 mi.

The latest movies on the third floor of a full service mall.

Check for movie times.

Movie Ticket avg $9

13331 Preston Rd Ste 2300; Dallas, TX 75240

888-AMC-4FUN

AMC Valley View Theater

Theater and Comedy Clubs

Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre 0.4 mi. SW (8 min walk)

National performers regularly yuk it up at the area's best known laugh factory

as well as local comedy talent

4980 Beltline Road #250, Addison, TX 75254 USA

972-404-8501

Improv Comedy Club


Jubilee Theatre 38 mi.

featuring the universal language of the blues in "Blues in the Night"

506 Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Box Office: 817-338-4411

Jubilee Theatre


Watertower Theater .8 mi.

"Little Shop of Horrors"

Seymour Krelborn was a meek flower shop clerk on Skid Row until the day

he discovered a mysterious plant with a taste for blood. As the plant grows in size

and appetite, Seymour must decide between the fate of his love life and the fate

of the planet! One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, Little

Shop of Horrors is a charmingly affectionate musical spoof of 1950’s sci-fi movies

that you won’t want to miss!


15650 Addison Road; Addison, TX 75001

972-450-6232


Matinees and evenings - Tickets $20-$40

Watertower Theater

Video and Game Rentals

Blockbuster Video 1.37 mi.

Movies and Games at low rental prices

Mon - Thu: 10:00AM - Midnight

Fri - Sat: 10:00AM - 01:00AM

Sun : 11:00AM - Midnight

14891 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75254-7817

(972) 387-8694

Blockbuster

MUSEUMS/EXHIBITIONS/TOURS

Art

Amon Carter Museum 42 mi.

10 AM - 8 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Noon - 5 PM Sunday

3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76107-2695

817-738-1933


Amon Carter Museum


Dallas Museum of Art 12.2 mi.

Recently celebrated one hundred years of connecting art and people.

Established in 1903, the Museum features an outstanding collection of more

than 23,000 works of art from around the world, from ancient to modern times.

Tue-Wed 11am to 5pm

Thu 11am to 9am

Fri-Sun 11am to 5pm

$5 - $10

1717 N. Harwood, Dallas, TX, 75201

Dallas Museum of Art


Nasher Sculpture Center 12.3 mi.

The Nasher Sculpture Center is pleased to present Statuesque on view

from April 9 through August 21, 2011. Statuesque brings together a dynamic group

of six international artists – Pawel Althamer, Huma Bhabha, Aaron Curry,

Thomas Houseago, Matthew Monahan and Rebecca Warren – whose work reveals

a renewed significance of the figure in contemporary sculpture. Featuring

ten large-scale sculptures, this exhibition marks the Nasher Sculpture Center’s

first exhibition to be presented outdoors.

Tue-Sun 11am to 5pm

$5 - $10

2001 Flora St; Dallas, TX 75201

Nasher

MADI Art Museum and Gallery 16.0 mi

Derivatives: Origins in Geometry

MADI is a movement founded by Carmelo Arden Quin. During the 1940’s Arden

Quin joined intellectual writers and artists in Buenos Aires . In 1944,

after working on it for several years, he brought out the literary and

artistic journal Arturo, in which he applied dialectic materialism of

art. He also contributed his prose proem Pegasus Eats Grass in Chaos,

which refers (secretly due to censorship) to the horrors of World War II.

In August of 1946 Arden Quin read to the public the MADI Manifesto,

which he had written, and which launched the MADI movement. He

began experimenting with curved wood, alternating convex and concave

forms, which he called “form galbee” and irregular shapes.

The MADI Movement continues today through original artists from the movement

encouraging younger artists to adopt the MADI mentality and is represented

by artists internationally as well as in North America.

Tues - Sat: 11 am - 5 pm

Thursday: Open til 7 pm

Sunday: 1 - 5 pm

FREE

3109 Carlisle Street; Dallas, TX 75204-1194

The MADI Museum


The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary 24.0 mi

Treasures From the Earth: Diamonds, Gold and Dinos

The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, in Mckinney Texas,

is the result of one woman’s vision for the future and her commitment to

the community and North Texas. Miss Bessie Heard devoted most of her

lifetime (1886-1988) to the city of McKinney and its people. Her

philanthropic endeavors and generosity of spirit left a legacy of

accomplishment few people attain.

Mon-Sat 9am to 5pm

Sun 1pm to 5pm

$6 - $9

1 Nature Place; McKinney, TX 75069

The Heard Museum


Kimbell Art Museum 42 mi.

Michelangelo’s first known painting, The Torment of Saint Anthony, is now

on view among the permanent collection of the Kimbell Art Museum.

3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76107-2792

817-654-1034

Kimbell Art Museum


Valley House Gallery and Sculpture Garden 3 mi.

Gallery and serene 5-acre sculpture garden

Mon - Sat 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Free

6616 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, TX 75254

972-239-2441

Valley House Gallery and Sculpture Garden


Educational / Family-Oriented

Cavanaugh Flight Museum 2.1 mi.

The Cavanaugh Flight Museum is a 50,000-square-foot facility at the

Addison Airport that houses a private collection of fully restored military

aircraft from World War I to the Vietnam era, most of which are still

flown regularly.

Mon-Sat 9am to 5pm - Sun 11am to 5pm

$10 to $18

4572 Clare Chennault, Addison, TX, 75001

972-380-8800

Cavanaugh Flight Museum

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History 41.6 mi.

Will be featuring Omni movie presentation "Van Gogh, Brush with Genius" and

'Leonardo Da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius" exhibit

Open daily 10 AM - 5 PM

1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth, TX 76107

817-255-930 or 888-255-9300

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History


Mary Kay Cosmetics Building and Museum 2 mi.

The Mary Kay Museum is located on the lobby floor of the Mary Kay corporate

headquarters building. The museum displays artifacts from the history of the

cosmetics company including the original product line from 1963, Mary Kay

Career Apparel from four decades, a collection of evening gowns worn by

founder

Self-guided tours: Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm

Free

Guided tours (reservations required): Mon-Fri 10am and 2pm

Mary Kay Museum


Museum of Nature and Science - Planetarium Programs and Exhibits 17.9 mi.

Wonders of the Universe, Texas Night Sky,Secrets of the Sun & Cosmic Safari

Mon - Sat 10am to 6pm; Sun 12noon to 6pm

check for showtimes

$6 - $16

3535 E Grand Ave, Dallas, Texas

214-428-5555

Museum of Nature and Science

Dallas Holocaust Museum 12.8 mi.

The Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance is

dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holocaust, and to teaching the

moral and ethical response to prejudice, hatred and indifference,

for the benefit of all humanity.


Monday - Friday: 9:30AM — 5:00PM

Saturday & Sunday: 11:00AM — 5:00PM


211 North Record Street, Suite 100; Dallas, Texas 75202


For information call 214-741-7500

Dallas Holocaust Museum


Historical Sites

Dallas Historical Society Tours

Tours upon request

These adventures in leisure depart the Hall of State, located in Fair Park,

on the scheduled date. Lunch is included in the ticket price. Payment at the

time of requesting your reservation ensures a seat on the bus.

Dallas History Tours

Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District 42 mi.

The Fort Worth Stockyards is the history book of the livestock industry in

Texas. Each chapter is represented by the original bricks and mortar, the wood

corrals, the men, and the music that are all still a part of the the Stockyards

today. Twice each day you can watch a longhorn cattle drive.

11:30am and 4pm

131 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164

817-624-4741


Ft Worth Stockyards Rodeo and Wild West Show 42 mi.

Every weekend, the Stockyards Championship Rodeo offers bull riding, barrel

racing, calf roping, and more almost every Friday and Saturday night.

121 E. Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164

817-625-1025

FW Stockyards Championship Rodeo


Old Red Museum 12.8 mi.

Dedicated to inspire and educate visitors about the rich and varied cultural,

economic, political and social history of the Dallas County Area, the Old

Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture serves as a symbol of Dallas

heritage.

Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm

$5 - $8

100 S. Houston St., Dallas, TX 75202

214-745-1100

Old Red Museum


The Sixth Floor Museum 12.7 mi.

Located in the former Texas School Book Depository, now the Dallas County

Administration building, the Sixth Floor is Dallas' "official" John

F. Kennedy museum. You can look down upon the actual route the motorcade

was taking when Lee Harvey Oswald fired upon the motorcade from the window

on the 6th floor. The nonprofit, self-supporting facility is dedicated to

"the life, times, death and legacy of JFK" — not just the assassination.

Tue-Sun 10am to 6pm Mon 12 Noon to 6pm

$4 - $14

411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, 75202

Sixth Floor Museum

Tours/Guided Tours

All In One Tour Services

With only ONE telephone call, ALL IN ONE TOUR SERVICES will value-package

a tour for you or your group. Our ALL IN ONE tour packages can include all

transportation, attractions, restaurants, sightseeing, and every detail

can be customized to fit your special needs. Our one stop services to business

and leisure travelers.

Call to make reservations 214-698-0332

All in One Tour Service


Cowboys Stadium Tour 25 mi.

There are now two exciting ways to tour the new Cowboys Stadium. If you are

interested in touring the entire stadium, and going home with a head full of

facts and figures about the world's largest domed structure, then the

VIP Guided Tour is your best option. If you'd rather take your time and

explore just the most popular highlights on the Event Level, then the

Self-Guided Tour is for you

To purchase individual tour tickets call 800-745-3000

To purchase a private tour for your group of 20 or more call 817-892-8688

Mon - Sat 10 am to 6 pm (Last Tour Departs At 4:30 pm)

Sun 11 am - 5 pm (Last Tour Departs At 3:30 pm)

Tours Fill Up Quickly

Cowboys Stadium Tours


Dallas Segway Tours 12.3 mi.

Dallas Sightseeing Tours On A Segway!

Dallas Segway Tours provides the most fun, exciting and personal, Guided

Segway Sightseeing Tours found anywhere in the World. Turn your next visit to

Dallas into a Segway Experience!

Reservation Line 800-880-2336 or 972-821-9054

9am to 5pm 7 days a week

Reservations@DallasSegwayTours.com

Tours Depart from SpringHill Suites by Marriott

1907 N. Lamar St. 75202

In the beautiful Dallas West End Historic District

Dallas Segway Tours


DFW Heli-Tours 14.5 mi.

Quality Aircraft operates, under FAA Part 135, a Bell 206 L-3 that is capable

of carrying up to 6 (six) passengers at one time. For more information, please

call 972-723-5364

Helicopter Tours


JFK Assassination Tour 12.3 mi

There are those who want to learn more about the events of the day

JFK was shot. This tour will lead you through the events that began on Nov 22,

1963, from the time President and Jacqueline Kennedy arrived in Dallas.

Tours are customized in advance so call for reservations.

Tour Guide: Ken M. Holmes, Jr. P.O. Box 225803, Dallas, Texas 75222

214-747-2362

JFK Tour

RECREATION

Bowling

300 Dallas Bowling Alley 1.8 mi

This entertainment complex includes a bowling alley ($4 to $6.50, plus $4.50

shoe rental), a billiard room, a full bar, lane-side food service (more

than just snack bar options), video screens and the Club 300 VIP lounge,

which includes private, sectioned-off bowling lanes; a private billiard

room; meeting space and its own private event planner.

Mon-Thur 3pm - 12 midnight Fri-Sat 11am - 2am

Sun 11am - 12 midnight

$10 and up

3805 Belt Line Rd., Addison, TX, 75001

972-620-7700

300 Dallas Bowling Alley


Gyms

See Activities Director for assistance with area gyms and one day membership outside of the hotel services.


Hotel Intercontinental Health & Fitness Facility

Full Service workout facility with aerobic equipment (treadmills, life

cycles and elyptical machines). Mens and Ladies locker rooms. Outdoor

pool, with whirlpool. Also, two indoor racquet ball courts, sauna and whirlpool.


Golf

18 hole golf course within 15 minutes from the hotel. Tee times can be arranged through the Concierge.


Sporting Events

Baseball - Texas Rangers Ballpark at Arlington 25.8 mi

Baseball at its best - Texas Rangers continue to defend their AL Championship

title.

August 5 - 7 Rangers vs. Cleveland Indians, 7:05PM

August 8 - 10 Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners, 7:05PM

$8 - $80

1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011

817-273-5222


Frisco Roughriders 12 mi.

Texas Rangers Minor League Affiliate playing just up the road at the beautiful

Dr Pepper Ballpark.

Roughriders vs. San Antonio Missions

August 5th - 8th evening games

$4 - $50

7300 Rough Riders Trl, Frisco, TX 75034

Frisco Roughriders

Mesquite ProRodeo 21 mi.

Don't miss the toughest cowboys from around the world as they compete

with the strongest horses, steer and bulls in the country!

Resistol Arena

August 6th Doors Open at 6:30pm and the rodeo starts at 7:30pm

$12 - $60

1818 Rodeo Drive; Mesquite, TX 75149

Mesquite ProRodeo


Friday Night Drag Racing 34.4 mi.

Pining for the days when you could open up on the city streets and

race for pink slips? That sort of thing is frowned upon nowadays, but

do not fret. Texas Motor Speedway gives everyone a chance to get their

drag-racing ya-yas out on Fridays this summer. Friday Night Drags,

this Friday and every Friday through August 12, turns the pit lane into

a drag strip.

August 5th

$7 - $20

3601 Hwy 114; Fort Worth TX 76177

Friday Drag Racing


Water Parks

Pool at the Hotel Intercontinental


Addison Circle Park .3 mi

Bounded by Addison Rd., Addison Circle Dr., Quorum Dr., and Festival Way,

this 10 acre open space features a pavilion, interactive fountains,

water features, two stages, an impressive pergola, benches, and

off-street parking.

Free

4950 Addison Circle Dr., Addison, TX


Addison Circle Park

Hawaiian Falls Waterpark 10 mi

This waterpark has 9 rides, Water Walkway and the Cabana Cove for relaxing.

$16.99 - $23.99

4400 Paige Road, The Colony, Texas 75056

(972) 370-4327


Hawaiian Falls


Six Flags Hurricane Harbor 27 mi

Have all the fun in the sun you can handle at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.

You can experience the thrill of the chase on Sea Wolf™, the fastest and

tallest water slide of its kind. Then head over to Boogie Beach, or the

family-friendly Hook's Lagoon, before floating your cares away along the Lazy

River. No matter what you're into, you'll find what you're looking for right here.

$16.99 - $23.99

1800 E Lamar Boulevard, Arlington, TX 76006

(817) 640-8900


Hurricane Harbor


Shopping

This is a very limited list of shopping in the area.

If you are looking for a specific store or product,

please come by the Activities Director's table.


Four Seasons Market at Addison 0.4 mi

European style market where ranchers, farmers, specialty food producers and

artisanal craftsmen present their goods.

10am - 3pm Saturday and Sunday

5100 Belt Line Road, suite 840, Dallas, TX, 75254

972-308-0100

Four Seasons Market


Galleria 2.07 mi.

Over 200 upscale stores and restaurants including an ice rink and

The Westin Galleria Hotel.

13350 Dallas Parkway; Dallas, TX 75240

Galleria


The Shops at Willow Bend 5.76 mi.

Upscale mall with 125 stores including Macy's, Saks, Dillard's and more.

6121 W. Park Blvd; Plano, TX 75093


Other

Dallas Arboretum 16.7 mi.

Imagine a garden without weeds, where all the plants are lush and in bloom,

with endless sunny spots for picnicking, and you'll have the Dallas Arboretum

and Botanical Garden.

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Parking: $7; Admission:$7-$10

8525 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX, 75218

214-515-6500

Dallas Arboretum

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