Dallas/Fort Worth Official Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 70) northeast visitdallas-fortworth.com regional communities PLANO Just minutes north of Dallas, Plano is home to many exciting attractions including the Southfork Ranch; Historic Downtown Plano; Interurban Rail Museum; Historic Home Tour; and the Courtyard Theater. There is something fun for everyone—a visit to the infamous home of J.R. Ewing from the “Dallas” TV show, quaint brick streets with picturesque shops, history of Plano’s interurban rail system, a tour of the historic home district and plays to enjoy. If shopping is your bag, there is no place better. Plano is in the center of some of the best shopping in Texas. Plano has several places for shopping: Shops at Legacy, Shops at Willow Bend, Lakeside Market, Plano Market Square, Preston Park Village and Collin Creek. In addition, other shopping facilities surround the area including an outlet mall, regional mall and much more. Plano is a shopper’s paradise. 100-year-old C.S. Roberts Home, Sherman The Southfork Hotel, 1600 N. Central Expwy., Plano, (972) 578-8555. The Southfork Hotel is a 280-room, full-service hotel located in the vibrant city of Plano, Texas. It is a sister property to the legendary Southfork Ranch, home of the television series “Dallas.” www.southforkhotel.com For more information, contact the Plano Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-81-PLANO or write to P.O. Box 860358, Plano, Texas 75086 or visit our Web site, www.planocvb.com Paris, Texas SHERMAN PARIS The “Second Largest Paris in the World” is located 110 miles northeast of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, via major state and U.S. Highways, making an ideal day or weekend getaway. Historic downtown is flavored with unique architecture, art galleries, antique shops, restaurants, live theater performances and specialty shopping opportunities surrounding an Italian marble fountain. Other attractions include guided tours of the Sam Bell Maxey State Historical House, the Hayden Museum of American Art, the Lamar County Historical Museum, and our Texanized Eiffel Tower complete with a cowboy hat! Southern hospitality runs rampant as many groups choose to hold state and district meetings in the beautiful Love Civic Center, a 30,000-square-foot facility. Many couples choose to marry in the city that noted commentator Paul Harvey described as “…a city where tomorrow fell in love with yesterday and, side by side, they lived happily ever after.” Officially declared “The Crape Myrtle City of Texas” by a joint resolution of the Texas House and Senate in 1997, Paris held the unofficial title since 1936. Since that time, thousands of Crape Myrtles adorn public areas and gateways to the city with delicately blooming flowers welcoming visitors during July and August. Being just one hour north of Dallas on Hwy 75, Sherman is close enough to get there and far enough to get away. In the North Texas city of the Red River, White Stars and Blue Skies come enjoy the slower pace with all the comforts of city sophistication. Plan on staying overnight and take full advantage of all Sherman has to offer. The beautifully restored Kidd Key Auditorium plays host to the 2008 Concert Series schedule, the Sherman Community Series, and the Sherman Symphony Orchestra. For an evening at the theatre, The Sherman Community Players present productions at the Finley Cultural Center. For younger audiences, how about a presentation by Theatricks at the Honey McGee Playhouse. Plano Balloon Festival, Plano Plano, the Hot Air Balloon Capital of Texas, is also home to the state’s largest balloon festival held each September. Other annual events include: Fourth of July Celebration and Christmas in Old Downtown. Come experience Plano for yourself. Over 3,700 affordable hotel rooms and 700 restaurants for every budget and appetite—a perfect end to a fun-filled day. Where to Stay Hyatt Place Dallas/Plano 3100 Dallas Parkway, Plano, (972) 378-3997, 1-888-492-8847. A full-service hotel centrally located between two major shopping malls, area attractions, over 100 restaurants and a short distance to all major sporting venues. www.hyatt-place.com please contact Paris Visitors and Convention Council, 1125 Bonham Street, Paris, Texas 75460. Call 1-800-PARIS TX or visit www.paristexas.com 70 Enjoy an evening concert on the Sherman Municipal Lawn Gazebo StageThursdays in June and July with the 14th season of the Hot Summer Nights Concert Series. The series brings big name entertainment to a small town atmosphere. Bring your kids and the lawn chairs for an evening under the stars. On the 3rd weekend in September, enjoy the Sherman Art Festival and Hispanic Heritage Festival featuring artists and crafters, live entertainment and great food. Don’t miss the Red River Nature and Birding Festival at Hagerman Wildlife Refuge, Sherman Wine and Music Festival, or the Christmas Parade and Snowflake Festival on the first Friday in December. You may want to visit the 100-year-old C.S. Roberts Home then stroll to Historic Downtown Sherman for an afternoon dallas/fort worth area tourism council 2008 official visitors guide http://visitdallas-fortworth.com http://www.southforkhotel.com http://www.planocvb.com http://www.paristexas.com http://www.hyattplace.com
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