Dallas/Fort Worth Official Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 65) northeast Denison Sherman Paris Bonham northeast ALLEN The Eisemann Center, Richardson Lewisville McKinney Frisco 289 Allen Plano Sulphur Springs RICHARDSON With its central location just north of Dallas and the popularity of its state-of-the-art performance hall, Richardson continues to be a favorite with visitors. The Charles W. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts and Corporate Presentations, which includes a 1500-seat performance hall, is also the perfect venue for corporate meetings and other special events. The Eisemann Center Presents Series presents professional, musical, dance, comedy and theatrical events. Other entertainment options in the city include a number of other repertory theatres that offer a delightful array of presentations, not to mention outstanding performances by the Richardson Symphony and UT Dallas School of Arts & Humanities. As a result, Richardson enjoys an array of cultural entertainment that is virtually unsurpassed. Special events in Richardson include award-winning festivals such as the Wildflower Arts & Music Festival, Cottonwood Art Festival and Huffhines Art Trails. The Richardson Family Fourth of July Celebration with the Richardson Community Band in concert with fireworks is always a hit at Breckenridge Park. Richardson’s extensive park and trail system enables visitors to enjoy a natural setting as well as a diverse set of recreational activities. The DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) Light Rail System enables Richardson visitors to travel, economically, to and from Downtown Dallas, with all its attractions, in just a matter of minutes. Visitors to Richardson enjoy an outstanding selection of hotels, great shopping within minutes in every direction, restaurants to please any palate, a friendly atmosphere and a variety of entertainment options. 121 Looking for the perfect getaway? Then look 114 Grapevine 75 190 no further than Allen! Just a few minutes Greenville north of Dallas, Allen truly is where life is199 635 114 Irving 183 good. From fabulous shopping and dining to 12 unmatched recreational activities and special Dallas 80 Grand events, Allen has something for everyone. Fort Worth Prairie Arlington Allen features many unique specialty shops 175 and over 80 casual and upscale dining choices. Shoppers can find the brands they love for 377 less at Allen Premium Outlets, home to 100 upscale designer and name-brand Holiday Tree Lighting, Rudolph Run and manufacturers. Visitors seeking a break from the Christmas Parade. Whether you’re the sun can enjoy the indoor pools at the traveling for business or leisure, Allen has Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium. The leisure accommodations to fit your needs and pool features a flume slide, interactive water budget. Each of our hotels is easily accessible play and lazy river. Another feature includes off Central Expressway (Highway 75). the 35-foot rock wall. Celebration Park, Find out more through the Allen with a huge handicap accessible playground Chamber of Commerce, Visitor and spray-ground, is another great stop. The Information Center, 210 W. Edge at Allen Station Park is an extreme sports facility featuring a 37,915-square-foot McDermott, Allen, (972) 727-5585, skate park, 900-foot BMX track and two www.allenchamber.com. 820 360 The Edge Hockey Rink, Allen For more information, please contact Richardson Convention & Visitors Services, 411 West Arapaho Road, Suite 105, Richardson, Texas 75080, (972) 744-4034 or 1-888-690-7287. www.richardsontexas.org, Email: cvb@cor.gov. full-size inline hockey rinks. The Edge also features a 4,500-square-foot youth center complete with media room, computer lab, game room and snack bar. Golfers, be sure and stop by Allen’s newly acquired Chase Oaks Golf Club and play a few rounds on some of the area’s finest courses. Allen offers several great events, such as the Cinco de Mayo Celebration, the Summer Sounds Concert Series beginning Memorial Day. On June 30 enjoy the Allen USA Celebration, which features headline entertainment and fireworks for the whole family! October features the Harvest Festival and the first weekend in December includes the for more information go to www.visitdallas-fortworth.com 65 http://www.allenchamber.com http://www.richardsontexas.org http://www.allenchamber.com http://www.visitdallas-fortworth.com
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