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Stockyards National Historic District
Watch U.S. paper currency roll off the presses during a free one-hour guided tour of the production process. Over half of the nation’s paper currency is produced at this facility. The Visitor Center includes two floors of interactive exhibits and displays, elevated tour walkway, 75 seat high-definition theater and retail sales shop. 9000 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth. (817) 231-4000 www.moneyfactory.gov
Includes Billy Bob’s Texas - world’s largest honky tonk. Cowtown Coliseum, built in 1908, held the world’s first indoor rodeo and hosts various Western shows, events and rodeos throughout the year. Stockyards Station, with more than 30 unique shops and restaurants in renovated hog-and-sheep pens, is also the depot to the restored 1896 Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Experience the Old West. North Main at Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth. www.gvrr.com
The Dallas World Aquarium
Grapevine Sea Life Aquarium
The Dallas World Aquarium is a unique attraction and event facility in downtown Dallas, featuring aquatic exhibits from around the world. A South American rainforest and a Mundo Maya exhibit displays animals such as Brown Sharks and Jaguars, which are important to the ancient Mayan Culture. (214) 720-2224 www.dwazoo.com
A two-story, 45,000 square-foot aquarium housing more than 30 spectacular displays of diverse marine life for visitors to enjoy – everything from shrimp and starfish to seahorses, sharks and rays. In addition, a stunning centerpiece will be a huge tropical ocean tank with a walk-through underwater tunnel. (972) 539-9386 www.visitsealife.com
Dallas Zoo
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Dallas Zoo is the largest zoological experience in Texas, covering over 95 acres of beautifully developed parkland and housing over 4,000 animals. Enjoy the Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo, award-winning Wilds of Africa with the Jake L. Hamon Gorilla Conservation Research Center, Norsworthy Otter Outpost, Penguin Cove, and more! (214) 670-5656 www.dallaszoo.com
Step inside and you’ll feel as though you have just jumped into the biggest box of LEGO bricks ever! With over 3 million LEGO bricks inside, what will you discover? It’s the ultimate place for all LEGO fans young and old! (877) 818-1677 www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com
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Louis Tussaurd’s Palace of Wax & Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Has over 225 life-like figures from Hollywood, history, horror, religion and fantasy. Ripley’s features a unique collection of oddities from around the world. Open year-round. I-30 at Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie. (972) 263-2391 www.ripleys.com
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World-class horse racing in the Metroplex. Just off I-30 (exit Belt Line Road). Wager now on races live via simulcast in the Post Time Pavilion. Live racing in the Spring and Fall. 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie. (972) 263-PONY (7669) www.lonestarpark.com
Six Flags Over Texas
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The entertainment capital of Texas offers year-round fun for the entire family! From our monster coasters and kid-friendly thrills to special events like Spring Break Out, The Best of Texas Festival, Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park. Over 100 thrilling rides and attractions! (817) 640-8900 www.sixflags.com
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Only at Traders Village can you stroll through thousands of shops, wheel and deal and find the bargain of a lifetime. From paper clips to bulldozers, you can find it all at Traders Village. Located in Grand Prairie and is open Saturday & Sunday. Traders Village is known for BIG shopping and BIG deals with more dealers than any other weekend market in the country. Come discover for yourself all the family fun! www.tradersvillage.com
Hurricane Harbor promises to keep you cool with 3,000,000 gallons of water, slides, rides and pools to explore, Attractions include: Hook’s Lagoon – featuring three lagoons, a pirate ship and 150 interactive aquatic features on 12 different levels; Sea Wolf – the tallest, fastest ride of its kind; the world’s first Lazy River and our newest attraction – the Tornado. There is no way you can stay dry. Call (817) 265-3356 or visit www.sixflags.com.
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Downtown Fort Worth’s Entertainment & Shopping District. In Sundance Square, you’ll find the biggest and best collection of patio dining options in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Stroll around and enjoy 35 blocks of fun and historic charm. Choose a cool night spot, live theater, improv comedy, a great movie or a spectacular show at Bass Performance Hall. Sundance Square is also a wonderful place to go shopping. It’s filled with some of the finest stores and boutiques in Fort Worth. www.sundancesquare.com
This nationally ranked zoo is home to animals from around the globe! The Texas Wild! exhibit highlights flora and fauna native to the state, and features tons of hands-on activities for kids. (817) 759-7555 www.fortworthzoo.org
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Open Daily Families Welcome Country’s Biggest Stars Real Bull Riding Arcade Games, Celebrity Hand Prints & More In the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards
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Discover the American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum, a one-of-a-kind adventure into the world of commercial aviation. A sight-and-sound, hands-on, window-seat look at the world of flight. An adventure to hear, see, touch and be a part of the exciting aviation industry. A restored 1940s DC-3 welcomes visitors of all ages.
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For museum hours and admission, call 817-967-1560 or visit us at www.crsmithmuseum.org
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See spectacular plants and animals from four continents, three oceans and various rivers and seas. Stroll through the Orinoco - Secrets of the River rainforest display and marvel at the contributions of the ancient Maya culture in the exhibit – Mundo Maya.
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Annual Czech Festival
BOWLING, BILLIARDS, LASER TAG, OVER 100 VIDEO GAMES, PRIVATE MEETING/ PARTY ROOMS, GREAT FOOD, AND MORE! WWW.MAINEVENTUSA.COM W WWW WW WW.MAINEVENTUSA.COM
(25 minutes south of downtown Dallas on I-45)
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