| Dallas Zoo
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway
Founded in 1888, the Dallas Zoo covers 95 acres and is celebrated as one of
the country's top zoos and research facilities. Key exhibits include the Lacerte
Family Children's Zoo with interactive, educational exhibits for toddlers to pre-teens;
and the 25-acre Wilds of Africa, named the best African exhibit in the United
States.
Eisenhower Birthplace State Historical Park
208 E. Day St.
The birth home of America's 34th President, this house is part of a historic
park which features exhibits on Eisenhower and his hiking trail.
Fair Park
3809 Grand Ave.
Fair Park's 227-acres include one of the largest collections of Art Deco buildings
in America and these buildings house various museums: the African American Museum,
the Age of Steam Railroad Museum, the Dallas Natural History Museum, and the Science
Place. The area also is home to the Dallas Aquarium and the world-famous State
Fair of Texas which is held each fall.
International Exotic Feline Sanctuary
W. Highway 114
Each of the 71 large cats that inhabit this open environment has a different
story to tell about how they wound up at this 60 acre sanctuary. Lions, cougars,
panthers and tigers of all varieties are counted among the residents here.
Mrs. Baird's Bakeries
This plant offers tours of the history and growth of one of the best,
and best-known, bakeries in Texas. Each visitor receives a warm loaf of fresh-baked
bread as part of the tour.
Six Flags Over Texas
2201 Road to Six Flags East
This great American amusement park keeps getting bigger and better with new
rides such as Batman the Ride, a 109-foot-tall coaster that goes up to 50mph.
The 205-acre park has more than 100 rides, many of them the best of their kind
in the Southwest.
Texas Motor Speedway
2421 Westport Parkway
This 1.5 mile oval track is used by NASCAR and other professional racing competitions
throughout the year.
Speedway Club
2421 Westport Parkway
The exclusive Speedway Club holds dinners in its 26,000 square foot "Grand
Texas Ballroom" that faces the Texas Motor Speedway. Members of the Speedway
Club get special seats at Speedway events.
Tarantula Excursion Train
707 S. Main St.
A restored 1896 steam engine travels a modest distance among several points
of interest in town as visitors enjoy the ride and relax along the tour.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
1501 Montgomery St.
Hands-on science activities are available at more than 12 different stations
inside this wonderful science museum. The museum also features an Omni Theatre.
Arlington Museum of Art
201 W. Main St.
One of the state's finest contemporary art spaces, the Arlington Museum of
Art attracts visitors from Dallas and Fort Worth across the Southwest, many of
whom come to see the recent $3-million renovation.
Sixth Floor Museum
411 Elm St.
Located in the former Texas Book Depository, this is the official museum of
the assassination of President Kennedy. In fact, more can be learned about Kennedy
than about any one of the numerous theories of his assassination. The museum is
family-oriented in spite of its tragic theme.
Age of Steam Railroad Museum
1105 Washington St.
The 28 Cars featured in this old rail yard are maintained in tip-top condition
for visitors to enjoy. The tours are self-paced walks through famous Pullman sleeping
cars and other well-known railroad cars.
The Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park
1462 First Ave & MLK Drive
Housed in its original Art Deco building in historic Fair Park, key exhibits
include the World of Aquatic Diversity that showcases fresh-water and salt-water
species from around the globe; and the Amazon Flooded Forest with 25 species of
fish from the Amazon River.
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
8525 Garland Rd.
A perfect spot for walking and picnicking, the Arboretum on White Rock Lake
is a beautiful place to visit year round. In addition to hundreds of varieties
of flowers and plants, visitors will discover a Spanish-style mansion on the grounds
and a sculpture garden.
Dallas World Aquarium
1801 N. Griffin St.
This aquarium is so extensive that its holdings include a number of interesting
and precious land creatures as well as familiar sea animals. In addition to 12
salt-water tanks, each holding a distinct eco-system, there is also a new rain
forest exhibit featuring newly born howler monkeys and other land creatures. |
