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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.
  
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== Entertainment ==
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== '''ENTERTAINMENT''' ==
  
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=== Movie theaters ===
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=== '''Circus''' ===
  
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|'''''Studio Movie Grill'''''.55 mi.
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Hollywood’s latest movies with delicious dining to bring you the best viewing
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|'''''Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Presents BARNUM 200''''' 12.1 mi
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is roaring into town with a celebration
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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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and go on an unbelievable excursion that brings together performers and
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characters from exotic countries all over the world -- even from places
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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
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2500 Victory Ave., Dallas, TX, 75201
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800-745-3000
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Check schedule for showtimes
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[http://www.americanairlinescenter.com/events-and-tickets/event_details.php?eid=1742 Ringling Brothers]
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=== '''Concerts''' ===
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|'''''Beckert Park -  Summer Salsa''''' .9 mi.
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Spice up your nights with live salsa music.
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Dance Lessons 7pm Concert 8pm on Saturdays
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'''Free'''
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5044 Addison Circle, Addison, TX
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[http://www.addisontexas.net/events/summerseries/Events/Summer_Salsa.asp Summer Salsa]
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|''''''Billy Bob's Texas - The World's Largest Honky Tonk'''''' 39.0 mi.
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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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INSIDE the huge entertainment center, with the best bull riders in the world
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competing weekly. No mechanical bulls here. You'll see the real thing: real bulls,
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real cowboys at Billy Bob's.
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Chris Knight performing August 5th
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2520 Rodeo Plaza; Fort Worth, TX 76164
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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.
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Reverend Horton Heat, Tally Hall, 100 Monkeys, Metal Arise!
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August 5, 6, 9; Check schedule.
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8:30 P.M. Price varies
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2200 N. Lamar St., Dallas, TX, 75202
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214-978-2583
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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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=== '''Dancing''' ===
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|'''''Cowboys Dance Hall''''' 9.61 mi.
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Get your cowboy boots, Wranglers and hats because it's time to go two-steppin'
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Here you'll find a relaxed, small-town atmosphere where people of all ages
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can talk, listen to local country music bands, dance, and sip on a beer or two.
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The hall also has provision for "Live Pro Bull Riding" every Friday
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nights.
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10310 Technology Blvd W Dallas, Texas 75220
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214-352-1796
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[http://www.cowboysdancehall.com/Dallas/ Cowboy's Dancehall]
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|'''''Gilley's Dallas''''' 15.34 mi.
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Open Friday and Saturday 8pm to 2am
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1135 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75215
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214-421-2021
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[http://http://www.gilleysdallas.com/ Gilley's Dallas]
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|'''''Round Up Saloon''''' 12.18 mi.
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Be assured that The Round-Up will ALWAYS be a clean and friendly atmosphere
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where you can kick up your heels and feel at home in the COUNTRY!! Voted The
  
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experience possible. Check for movie times.
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Best Galdanged Gay Bar in the U.S. of A. by Instinct Magazine
  
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Movie Ticket avg $9 + meal avg $10
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3912 Cedar Springs Rd Dallas, Texas 75219
  
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5405 Beltline Rd. Dallas, TX 75248
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214-522-9611
  
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972-991-6684
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[http://roundupsaloon.com/ Round Up Saloon]
  
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[http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/theaters/addison.php Studio Movie Grill]
 
  
 
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=== Video and game rentals ===
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=== '''Gambling/Poker''' ===
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|'''''Hat Tricks Sports Bar Free Roll Poker Tournaments''''' 16.12 mi.
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Every Tuesday and Saturday Hat Trick's will hold poker tournaments.
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Every Tuesday 7pm and 10pm
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Every week Saturday 1pm and 4pm
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101 E. Corporate Drive, Lewisville TX 75067
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972-315-8406
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[http://www.hattricksdallas.com/events.html Hat Trick's]
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|'''''Amateur Hold 'Em League''''' 11 mi.
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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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[http://www.ahlpoker.com/main.php?p=region&region=732&style=cal&jm=08&jd=5 AHL Austin Avenue]
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[http://www.ahlpoker.com/main.php?p=rules AHL Rules]
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=== '''Karaoke''' ===
 
=== '''Karaoke''' ===
  
 
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|'''''Ernie's of North Dallas'''''- Monday Night Karaoke (Adults) .2 mi
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|'''''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  
 
Monday evening of Karaoke from 5:30pm to 10:30pm and Happy Hour specials  
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=== '''Movie Theaters''' ===
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|'''''AMC Theaters Valley View 16''''' 2 mi.
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The latest movies on the third floor of a full service mall.
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Check for movie times.
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Movie Ticket avg $9
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13331 Preston Rd Ste 2300; Dallas, TX 75240
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888-AMC-4FUN
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[http://www.amctheatres.com/ AMC Valley View Theater]
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=== '''Theater and Comedy Clubs''' ===
  
 
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|'''''Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre''''' 0.4 mi SW (8 min walk)
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|'''''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  
 
National performers regularly yuk it up at the area's best known laugh factory  
  
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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
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|'''''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''' ===
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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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|}
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== '''MUSEUMS/EXHIBITIONS/TOURS''' ==
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=== '''Art''' ===
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|'''''Amon Carter Museum''''' 42 mi.
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10 AM - 8 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
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Noon - 5 PM Sunday
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3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76107-2695
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817-738-1933
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[http://www.cartermuseum.org/ Amon Carter Museum]
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|'''''Dallas Museum of Art''''' 12.2 mi.
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Recently celebrated one hundred years of connecting art and people.
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Established in 1903, the Museum features an outstanding collection of more
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than 23,000 works of art from around the world, from ancient to modern times.
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Tue-Wed 11am to 5pm
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Thu 11am to 9am
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Fri-Sun 11am to 5pm
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$5 - $10
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1717 N. Harwood, Dallas, TX, 75201
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[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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[https://www.kimbellart.org/index.aspx Kimbell Art Museum]
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|'''''Valley House Gallery and Sculpture Garden''''' 3 mi.
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Gallery and serene 5-acre sculpture garden
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Mon - Sat 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
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Free
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6616 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, TX 75254
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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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=== '''Educational / Family-Oriented''' ===
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|'''''Cavanaugh Flight Museum''''' 2.1 mi.
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The Cavanaugh Flight Museum is a 50,000-square-foot facility at the
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Addison Airport that houses a private collection of fully restored military
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aircraft from World War I to the Vietnam era, most of which are still
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flown regularly.
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Mon-Sat 9am to 5pm - Sun 11am to 5pm
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$10 to $18
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4572 Clare Chennault, Addison, TX, 75001
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972-380-8800
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[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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|'''''Mary Kay Cosmetics Building and Museum'''''  2 mi.
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The Mary Kay Museum is located on the lobby floor of the Mary Kay corporate
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headquarters building. The museum displays artifacts from the history of the
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cosmetics company including the original product line from 1963, Mary Kay
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Career Apparel from four decades, a collection of evening gowns worn by
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founder
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Self-guided tours: Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm
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Free
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Guided tours (reservations required): Mon-Fri 10am and 2pm
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[http://www.marykaymuseum.com/ Mary Kay Museum]
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|'''''Museum of Nature and Science - Planetarium Programs and Exhibits''''' 17.9 mi.
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Wonders of the Universe, Texas Night Sky,Secrets of the Sun & Cosmic Safari
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Mon - Sat 10am to 6pm; Sun 12noon to 6pm
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check for showtimes
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$6 - $16
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3535 E Grand Ave, Dallas, Texas
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214-428-5555
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[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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For information call 214-741-7500
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[http://www.dallasholocaustmuseum.org/index.php/ Dallas Holocaust Museum]
 +
 
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|}
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=== '''Historical Sites''' ===
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|'''''Dallas Historical Society Tours'''''
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Tours upon request
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These adventures in leisure depart the Hall of State, located in Fair Park,
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on the scheduled date. Lunch is included in the ticket price. Payment at the
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time of requesting your reservation ensures a seat on the bus.
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[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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|'''''Old Red Museum''''' 12.8 mi.
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Dedicated to inspire and educate visitors about the rich and varied cultural,
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economic, political and social history of the Dallas County Area, the Old
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Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture serves as a symbol of Dallas
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heritage.
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Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm
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$5 - $8
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100 S. Houston St., Dallas, TX 75202
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214-745-1100
 +
 
 +
[http://www.oldred.org/ 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
 +
 
 +
[http://www.jfk.org/ Sixth Floor Museum]
 +
 
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
=== '''Tours/Guided Tours''' ===
 +
 
 
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 +
 +
|-
 +
|'''''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
 +
 +
[http://www.allinonetourservices.com/dfw.html 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
 +
 +
[http://stadium.dallascowboys.com/tours/tourInfo.cfm 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
 +
 +
[http://dallassegwaytours.com/index.htm 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
 +
 +
[http://www.dfwhelitours.com/ 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
 +
 +
[http://www.jfkassassinationtours.com/Tour.html JFK Tour]
 +
 +
|}
 +
 +
== '''RECREATION''' ==
 +
 +
=== '''Bowling''' ===
 +
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 +
 +
|-
 +
|'''''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
 +
 +
[http://www.threehundred.com/dallas.html 300 Dallas Bowling Alley]
 +
 +
 +
|}
 +
 +
=== '''Gyms''' ===
 +
 +
{|BORDER= "1"
 +
 +
|-
 +
|'''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''' ===
 +
 +
{| border= "1"
 +
 +
|-
 +
|'''18 hole golf course within 15 minutes from the hotel. Tee times can be arranged through the Concierge.'''
 +
 +
 +
|}
 +
 +
==='''Sporting Events'''===
 +
 +
{| border= "1"
 +
 +
|-
 +
|'''''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
 +
 +
 
|-
 
|-
−
|'''''Beckert Park - Summer Salsa''''' .9 mi
+
|'''''Frisco Roughriders''''' 12 mi.
−
Spice up your nights with live salsa music.
+
 
 +
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
 +
 
 +
[http://frisco.roughriders.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t540 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
  
−
Dance Lessons 7pm Concert 8pm on Saturdays
+
$12 - $60
  
−
'''Free'''
+
1818 Rodeo Drive; Mesquite, TX 75149
  
−
5044 Addison Circle, Addison, TX
+
[http://www.mesquiteprorodeo.com/ Mesquite ProRodeo]
  
−
[http://www.addisontexas.net/events/summerseries/Events/Summer_Salsa.asp Summer Salsa]
 
  
  
 
|-
 
|-
−
|'''''Hard Rock Cafe Summer Concert Series''''' 12 mi.
+
|'''''Friday Night Drag Racing''''' 34.4 mi.
−
Come Rock Out with your Favorite Local Dallas Bands all Summer long at
+
 
 +
Pining for the days when you could open up on the city streets and
  
−
Hard Rock Cafe Dallas.
+
race for pink slips? That sort of thing is frowned upon nowadays, but
  
−
For more information, call 469-341-7825 to see who is playing.
+
do not fret. Texas Motor Speedway gives everyone a chance to get their
  
−
Sunday 9 P.M.
+
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
 +
 
 +
[http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/ Friday Drag Racing]
 +
 
 +
 
 +
|}
  
−
'''$15 - $30'''
+
=== '''Water Parks''' ===
  
−
2211 N. Houston St, Dallas, TX 75219
+
{| border= "1"
  
−
[http://www.hardrock.com/ Hard Rock Cafe]
+
|-
 +
|'''Pool at the Hotel Intercontinental'''
  
  
 
|-
 
|-
−
|American Idol Live 12.1 mi
+
|'''''Addison Circle Park''''' .3 mi
−
The Top 10 finalists – Aaron Kelly, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Crystal
 
  
−
Bowersox, Didi Benami, Katie Stevens, Lee DeWyze, Michael Lynche, Siobhan
+
Bounded by Addison Rd., Addison Circle Dr., Quorum Dr., and Festival Way,  
  
−
Magnus, and Tim Urban – will hit the road this summer on the American Idols
+
this 10 acre open space features a pavilion, interactive fountains,  
  
−
LIVE! Tour 2010.
+
water features, two stages, an impressive pergola, benches, and
  
−
Monday, August 9, 7 p.m.
+
off-street parking.
 +
 
 +
Free
  
−
'''$40-$70'''
+
4950 Addison Circle Dr., Addison, TX
 +
 
 +
 
 +
 
 +
[http://www.addisontx.gov/Departments/parks/News___Articles/Addison_Cicle_Park.asp 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
  
−
2500 Victory Ave., Dallas, TX, 75201
 
  
−
Tickets: Ticketmaster 800-745-3000
 
  
−
[http://www.americanairlinescenter.com/events-and-tickets/event_details.php?eid=1488 American Airlines Center]
+
[http://www.hfalls.com/colony/index.php Hawaiian Falls]
  
  
 
|-
 
|-
−
|'''''House of Blues''''' 12.4 mi.
+
|'''''Six Flags Hurricane Harbor''''' 27 mi
−
Queensrÿche, Cyndi Lauper, Pat Benatar
+
 
 +
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
  
−
August 6, 8, 11, 13; Check schedule.
+
1800 E Lamar Boulevard, Arlington, TX 76006
  
−
8:30 P.M. Price varies
+
(817) 640-8900
  
−
2200 N. Lamar St., Dallas, TX, 75202
 
  
−
214-978-2583
 
  
−
[http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/searchresults.php?venue=Dallas&txtFromDate=08%2F06%2F2010&txtToDate=08%2F16%2F2010&x=76&y=13 House of Blues]
+
[http://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborTexas/index.aspx Hurricane Harbor]
  
  
 
|}
 
|}
  
−
=== Dancing ===
+
=='''Shopping'''==
 +
 
 +
{| border= "1"
 +
 
 +
|-
 +
|'''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
  
−
=== Gambling ===
+
[http://www.fourseasonsmarkets.com/ Four Seasons Market]
  
−
== Museums and exhibitions ==
 
  
−
=== Art ===
+
|-
−
;Valley House Gallery and Sculpture Garden 3 mi.
+
|'''''Galleria''''' 2.07 mi.
−
*There are good reasons Valley House Gallery and its serene 5-acre sculpture garden are in North Dallas, far removed from most of Dallas' visual art action.
 
−
*Free
 
−
*Mon - Sat 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
 
−
*6616 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, TX 75254
 
−
*972 239 2441
 
−
*[http://www.valleyhouse.com/ Valley House Gallery and Sculpture Garden]
 
−
;Dallas Museum of Art 12.2 mi.
 
−
*The Dallas Museum of Art 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 11 A.M. 5 P.M.; Thu 11 A.M. 9 P.M.; Fri-Sun 11 A.M. 5 P.M.
 
−
*$5 - $10
 
−
*1717 N. Harwood, Dallas, TX, 75201
 
−
*[http://dallasmuseumofart.org/index.htm Dallas Museum of Art]
 
  
−
=== Historical sites ===
+
Over 200 upscale stores and restaurants including an ice rink and  
−
;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.
 
−
*$4 - $14
 
−
*Tue-Sun 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. Mon 12 Noon - 6 P.M. Mon
 
−
*411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, 75202
 
−
*[http://www.jfk.org/ Sixth Floor Museum]
 
  
−
=== Educational / family-oriented ===
+
The Westin Galleria Hotel.
−
;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
 
−
*Free
 
−
*Self-guided tours: Mon-Fri 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. Guided tours (reservation s required): Mon-Fri 10 A.M. and 2 P.M.
 
−
*[http://www.marykaymuseum.com/ Mary Kay Museum]
 
−
;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 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. Sun 11 A.M. - 5 P.M.
 
−
*4572 Claire Chennault, Addison, TX, 75001
 
−
*972 380 8800
 
−
*[http://www.cavanaughflightmuseum.com/ Cavanaugh Flight Museum]
 
−
;Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Presents ZING ZANG ZOOM 12.1 mi
 
−
*Through the mystery of magic and the mastery of skill, audiences will be spellbound as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents ZING ZANG ZOOM, a thrill-filled, mind-blowing circus spectacular where family fun is no illusion offering hours of exciting family entertainment
 
−
*$15 - $75
 
−
*July 28 - August 8
 
−
*2500 Victory Ave., Dallas, TX, 75201
 
−
*800 745 3000
 
−
*Check schedule
 
−
*[http://www.ringling.com/TourSchedule.aspx?action=details&engagementId=99508 Ringling Brothers]
 
−
;Bodies the Exhibition @ West End Market Place 12.6 mi.
 
−
*Learn more about the human body at this show featuring real human specimens, including whole bodies and individual organs. Produced by Premier Exhibitions Inc., the exhibit surveys the muscular, skeletal, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory and other systems of the human body. The specimens on display have undergone a preservation process that makes them dry and helps prevent decomposition.
 
−
*Sun - Thurs 10 A.M.7 P.M.; Fri - Sat 10 A.M. 10 P.M.
 
−
*$16 - $25
 
−
*603 Munger St., Dallas, TX, 75202
 
−
*[http://www.bodiestheexhibition.com/dallas/ Bodies the Exhibition]
 
−
;Museum of Nature and Science - Planetarium Programs and Exhibits 17.9 mi.
 
−
*Universe, Wonders of the Universe, Texas Night Sky,Secrets of the Sun and Cosmic Safari
 
−
*Mon - Sat 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.; Sun 12P.M. to 6 P.M.; check showtimes
 
−
* $6 - $16
 
−
*3535 E Grand Ave, Dallas, Texas
 
−
*214 428 5555
 
−
*[http://www.natureandscience.org/planetarium/programs.asp Museum of Nature and Science]
 
  
−
== Recreation ==
+
13350 Dallas Parkway; Dallas, TX 75240
  
−
===Bowling===
+
[http://www.galleriadallas.com/# Galleria]
−
;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 3 P.M. - 12 A.M. Fri-Sat 11 A.M. - 2 A.M. Sun 11 A.M. - 12 A.M.
 
−
*$10 and up
 
−
*3805 Belt Line Rd., Addison, TX, 75001
 
−
*972.620.7700
 
−
*[http://www.threehundred.com/dallas.html 300 Dallas Bowling Alley]
 
  
−
=== Gyms ===
 
  
−
=== Water parks ===
+
|-
 +
|'''''The Shops at Willow Bend''''' 5.76 mi.
  
−
=== Golf ===
+
Upscale mall with 125 stores including Macy's, Saks, Dillard's and more.
  
−
== Spectator sport events ==
+
6121 W. Park Blvd; Plano, TX 75093
  
−
==Shopping==
 
−
;Four Seasons Market at Addison 0.4 mi
 
−
*European style market where ranchers, farmers, specialty food producers and artisanal craftsmen present their goods.
 
−
*10 A.M. - 3 P.M.
 
−
*5100 Belt Line Road, suite 840, Dallas, TX, 75254
 
−
*972-308-0100
 
−
*[http://www.fourseasonsmarkets.com/ Four Seasons Market]
 
  
−
== 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.  
+
==='''Other'''===
−
*9 A.M.- 5 P.M.
+
 
−
*Parking: $7; Admission:$7-$10
+
{| border= "1"
−
*8525 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX, 75218  
+
 
−
*214 515 6500
+
|-
−
*[http://www.dallasarboretum.org/ Dallas Arboretum]
+
|'''''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
 +
 
 +
[http://www.dallasarboretum.org/ Dallas Arboretum]
 +
 
 +
|}

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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