Things to Do in Dallas & Surrounding Areas!
February 19, 2010 by Skybolt60
Filed under Local Events & Attractions
It’s always fun to explore a new city, and none brings more excitement than Big-D! Dallas is bursting at the seams with events and attractions that are fun and safe for everyone!
Hurricane Harbor – Arlington - 817-265-3356
Six Flags – Arlington - 817-640-8900
Dallas Zoo – Dallas -214-670-5656
McKinney Ave. Transit Authority and Trolley - Dallas- 214-855-0006
Dallas Sidekicks Indoor Soccer – 972-988-3865
Medieval Times – Dallas - 888-935-6878
Old Red Courthouse – Dallas - 214-571-1301
Reunion Tower - Dallas – 214-651-1234
Sixth Floor Exhibit – Dallas - 214-747-6660
SpeedZone – Dallas - 972-247-7223
Dallas World Aquarium - Fair Park – Dallas – 214-670-8443
The Museum of Nature & Science/IMAX Theater – Fair Park - Dallas - 214-565-9931
Texas Motorplex – Ennis - 972-878-2641
Fort Worth Zoo – Fort Worth – 817-759-7500
Texas Motor Speedway - Fort Worth – 817-215-8500
Frisco Rough Riders Baseball - 972-731-9200
Hawaiian Falls – Garland - 972-546-3046
Surf & Swim – Garland - 972-205-2750
Texas Skatium - Garland - 972-240-6455
Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Wax Museum -Grand Prairie – 972-263-2391
Celebration Station – Mesquite - 972-279-7888
GameWorks – Mesquite - 972-539-6757
Mesquite Rodeo – 972-285-8777
Southfork Ranch - Parker - 972-442-780
Shenaniganz – Rockwall - 972-722-1133
Wet Zone for Kids – Rowlett - 972-412-6266
Scarborough Fair – Waxahachie - 972-938-3247
AT&T Performing Arts Center – Dallas
February 16, 2010 by Skybolt60
Filed under Local Events & Attractions
With hundreds of performances every year, four dramatic new venues and a ten-acre urban park, the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas is the optimum place to experience music, theater and dance. It’s host to Dallas’ most accomplished artists and performers as well as touring productions from around the world.
Cowboys Stadium in Arlington
February 16, 2010 by Mark Stephens
Filed under Local Events & Attractions
Are You Ready For Some Football? Come and experience an amazing venue, designed to exceed your expectations. It holds more people than any other venue in the country, and features the largest HD video board in the world! Not to mention, it is host to events from Football to Motocross, and performers like George Straight to U2. Cowboys Stadium in Arlington is the place to bring family and friends for a night of safe and wholesome entertainment.
Shop ‘Til You Drop!
February 16, 2010 by Mark Stephens
Filed under Local Events & Attractions
The Metroplex is a prime location for some of the best shopping in Texas. It’s got everything from the hottest designers, to the most family friendly ways to spend a day. Check it out!
Allen Premium Outlets, 820 W. Stacy Rd., Allen, TX, (972) 678-7000. Find an exciting collection of outlet stores from the world’s finest designer and name brands.
Galleria Dallas, LBJ Fwy., and Dallas Parkway North, (972) 702-7100. Four levels of shopping, 28 restaurants, ice rink, Westin Hotel, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gianni Versace.
Grapevine Mills, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine, (972) 724-4900. Value retail and entertainment megamall, 200 manufacturers, retail, off-price retailers, specialty stores, theater, food court, restaurants and more.
Irving Mall, Beltline at Highway 183, Irving, (972) 255-0571. 150 stores including Foleys, JCPenny’s, Dillard’s, Mervyn’s and Sears. Barnes & Noble, Old Navy and 14-screen stadium seating cineplex.
North East Mall in Hurst, located at Highways 121/183 and Loop 820 N., Hurst; (817) 589-9603. Discover North East’s anchor stores, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Foley’s, Dillard’s, JCPenney and Sears! Plus visit over 140 specialty stores from Ann Taylor to Williams-Sonoma.
Northpark Center in Dallas, located at the corner of Northwest Highway and I-75 Central Expressway, (214) 361-6345. 120 stores and restaurants in the heart of Dallas.
Stonebriar Mall in Frisco, located at 2601 Preston Road, (972) 668-MALL(6255). The best shopping in the metroplex, offers fashion with the latest designers, fun with ice skaing, a carousel, or a movie, and great eats like Dave and Busters and the Cheesecake Factory.
Town East in Mesquite, located at 2063 Town East Mall, (972) 270-4431. From fashion-forward specialty retailers to department stores brimming with the latest fashions and furnishings, Town East Mall brings everything you need under one roof.
Valley View Center in Dallas, located at Preston Rd & 635 LBJ Freeway, (972) 661-2424. The place to go for the finest stores, great food or even a movie.
The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano, located at 6121 W Park Blvd., (972) 202-7110. The arts-and-crafts and prairie-style movements of the mall’s design offer a warm and pleasant atmosphere for a day of shopping.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game…
February 10, 2010 by Mark Stephens
Filed under Local Events & Attractions
The Ballpark at Arlington is a great place to spend a summer night with the family! Just sit back with your soda and hotdog, and enjoy the game!
Nights and Lights!
February 10, 2010 by Mark Stephens
Filed under Local Events & Attractions
West End Historical District in Downtown Dallas features some of the city’s oldest buildings housing the newest fun! The West End is packed with live music, great food, and plenty to do! It’s also the place to be during any major sporting event. There are dozens of places to watch the game, while you party in the street!
Smell the Roses…
February 10, 2010 by Mark Stephens
Filed under Local Events & Attractions
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden in Dallas invites you to wonder down paths of color and fragrance as you enjoy the arrangements of hundreds of thousands of plants and flowers. Take the family for a picnic, photos or a day of relaxation in on of the many gardens the Arboretum has to offer.
More Flags, More Fun!!!
February 10, 2010 by Mark Stephens
Filed under Local Events & Attractions
Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, features more than 100 thrilling rides and attractions, including mega-coasters like Titan and the Texas Giant. We also have a variety
of family-friendly shows and attractions, plus fun-filled themed areas like
Looney Tunes USA for the kids.
NEW IN 2009! You’ll be blown away by our all-new parade-Glow In The Park — with an incredible light design, state-of-the-art floats and Cirque-style music. This summer, you’ll want to stay the entire day to enjoy this amazing light and sound experience.
See the World!
February 10, 2010 by Mark Stephens
Filed under Local Events & Attractions
Get all the travel and ticket information you need right here, for any trip you dream of taking!
American Airlines Center
November 16, 2009 by Mark Stephens
Filed under Local Events & Attractions
The American Airlines Center in Dallas, is the hot spot for your favorite entertainers and athletes. Home to the Dallas Mav’s and Dallas Stars, the AAC is the place to catch the latest highlights, LIVE!! And if you want to be one of the zillion screaming fans, singing along with a live performance by Pat Green, or among the many laughing ’til it hurts, at Jeff Dunham and Peanut, the AAC should definitely be on your list!!
