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Safely return to a state of travel this summer in Grapevine, the perfect North Texas summer destination! Summertime in Grapevine features fun for the whole family, including the 36th Annual Main Street Fest—A Craft Brew Experience, presented by Bank of the West; waterparks; interactive learning experiences, such as Grapevine Pioneers and Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites™; popular indoor attractions like LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, and Peppa Pig World of Play; and more! Grapevine is ready for you when you’re ready to travel once again. Connect with @VisitGrapevine, and use #GrapevineTX to share your memories. Begin planning your adventure today. // GrapevineTexasUSA.com/Summertime
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Choctaw Casino & Resort–Durant OKLAHOMA
It’s time for a weekend getaway not too far from home at the AAA four diamond Choctaw Casino & Resort— Durant. A quick drive up highway 75 will take you to your one-stop hot spot this summer! With more than 4,300 slot machines, a private poker room with 26 tables, table games, and a Racebook, Choctaw Casino & Resort–Durant knows how to get your heart racing on the gaming floor. Cool down after a hot streak at the Oasis Pool. Get the perfect tan and kick back in a lounger, grab one of the new signature cocktails at the poolside
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Springdale ARKANSAS
Summer is here, and the best place to enjoy the outdoors is Springdale, Arkansas! Test your mountain biking skills at Fitzgerald Mountain or at Runway Bike Park, the nation’s largest pump track. Experience a spectacular fireworks show after a Northwest Arkansas Naturals game at Arvest Ballpark. Step back in time on an excursion train ride through the Boston Mountains. Discover what makes Springdale one of Arkansas’ top destinations at ExploreSpringdale.com or download the app today.
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Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino MESCALERO, NEW MEXICO
Located in the mountains of southern New Mexico, the unforgettable Inn of the Mountain Gods sits beside Lake Mescalero, offering guests stunning views, top-notch service, and unforgettable experiences. In addition to this unparalleled setting, the award-winning property boasts amazing dining options, 273 luxury rooms and suites, an 18-hole Ted Robinson-designed championship golf course, a brand-new Topgolf Swing Suite, a world-class spa, 45,000 square feet of exciting gaming action, and an abundance of recreation options, such as paddle boarding and fishing on the serene Lake Mescalero, horseback riding, and more. At Ski Apache, the Inn’s sister resort, thrillseekers can hike and mountain bike through the lush mountains and ride the Apache Wind Rider ZipTour, one of the highest zip-line tours in the world. 800.545.9011 // InnoftheMountainGods.com
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Denison TEXAS
There has never been a better time to get away and get outside. Drive just one hour north of Dallas and you will find your summer destination. Denison, Texas is the quintessential small town that’s surrounded by natural beauty where you’ll feel right at home. Enjoy a hike, bike ride, or a picnic at Waterloo Lake. Head out to Lake Texoma for a morning of fishing or an evening sunset dinner cruise. Take a stroll down Main Street where you will find antique shops, boutiques, and restaurants. From breweries to distilleries to vineyards and wineries, sip on local craft beverages that you cannot get at home. Peruse the public art displays, galleries, and studios and even create a masterpiece of your own to take with you. Whether you’re with friends, family, or by yourself, you are sure to relax, unwind, and unplug when you #DiscoverDenison. // DiscoverDenison.com
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Just a short drive north is a treasure trove of experiences for everyone, from the outdoor enthusiast to the discerning foodie. Immerse yourself in nature on the award-winning, 13-mile Wee-Chi-Tah off-road bike trail. Then, take a selfie in front of the Instagrammable paper flower wall while sipping on any of the tempting confections created at the adult dessert bar Clink. Or, make a day of heading to the historically renovated downtown. Take in brunch at Progress & Provisions where innovation meets comfort food. Next, let your children embrace their creative genius at Crashworks STEAM Studio and Makerspace. After building up an appetite, savor artisan flatbread at the firefighter-owned Hook and Ladder Coffee and Wine Company. Then walk across the street to play a round of cornhole with the family while kicking back with a local craft beer at the Wichita Falls Brewery. Whatever your passion, you will find plenty of golden opportunities in Wichita Falls. // wichitafalls.org
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Flagstaff ARIZONA
Discover Flagstaff, Arizona, where the world comes for high-altitude training with a “perfect” (6889.764 feet) elevation, where night sky aficionados come to gaze in the world’s first international dark sky city, and where epic family memories are made at nearby Grand Canyon National Park. Discover amazing natural wonders by exploring 800-year-old pueblos, ruins, and unique topography at Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater Volcano, and Wupatki National Monuments. Next, zip-line the world’s largest contiguous Ponderosa pine forest at Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course or take in beautiful scenic views of the San Francisco Peaks on miles of hike and bike trails. It’s easy getting here with convenient twice-daily, twohour, non-stop flights between Flagstaff and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. // DiscoverFlagstaff.com
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