Dallas/Fort Worth Official Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 56) visitdallas-fortworth.com irving Mustangs of Las Colinas Mandalay Canal Irving’s ideal location is right in the center of Dallas/Fort Worth! That makes it easy to e n joy th e o ld a n d n ew we st, with Fort Worth a mere 20 minutes west and Dallas just 15 minutes east. The city’s 75-plus hotel properties offer something for everyone, with vacation and family-friendly weekend rates. Best known for its Dallas Cowboys and Texas Stadium, Irving is also home to a historic downtown Heritage District and futuristic Las Colinas Urban Center, as well as the Mustangs of Las Colinas, Irving Arts Center, National Scouting Museum, Las Colinas Equestrian Center and Polo Club, and gondola excursions on the European-style Mandalay Canal. Plus, great shopping finds at Irving Mall, Dallas Cowboys ProShop, downtown’s antique stores and much more! Irving’s great location and year-round great weather makes it easy to see it all - from Dallas’ West End to Fort Worth’s Stockyards, megamall Grapevine Mills and everything in between! Plan your next getaway in Irving, Texas, your 50-yard line seat for Dallas/Fort Worth! Contact The Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau, 222 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 1550, 1-800-2-IRVING (1-800-247-8464) or (972) 252-7476, www.irvingtexas.com Located along the shores of the Trinity River’s Elm and West Forks are Irving’s Campión Trails, (972) 721-2501. Natural preserve ideal for jogging, hiking and equestrian activities. points of interest Heritage House 303 S. O’Connor Road, (972) 721-2655. One of Irving’s oldest homes built in 1912. Nearby Heritage Park (Main at Second) features a historic train depot. Tours daily. A living history center, Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center 3929 Jackson Street, (972) 721-3636, is one of the finest repositories of African-American culture and heritage in the state. Tours available by appointment only. Irving Arts Center 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., (972) 252-7558. A splendid complex including four galleries and two theater/ concert auditoriums for year-round exhibits and live performances. Call (972) 252-ARTS. www.irvingartscenter.com Las Colinas www.lascolinas.org, is a master planned community and the urban center of Irving. You’ll know that you’ve arrived 56 dallas/fort worth area tourism council 2008 official visitors guide http://www.visitdallas-fortworth.com http://www.irvingartscenter.com http://www.irvingtexas.com
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