Dallas & Fort Worth Official Visitor's Guide

dallas/fort worth area Featured tour at tr ac t io n s back to nature visitdallas-fortworth.com Irving Arts Center, Irving Botanic Garden, Fort Worth. Photo by Charles Mayer Rockwall Alliance for the Arts (972) 722-9740. Promotes community cultural activities, theater, events, supports arts organizations and promotes tourism. rockwallarts.org Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum 901 E. Washington Street Rockwall, (972) 722-1507. Housed in the MansonLaMoreaux-Hartman House located at in Harry Myers Park, the museum showcases artifacts of Rockwall County history. Sam Rayburn Library Museum 800 W. Sam Rayburn Dr., Bonham. Exhibits photographs, original letters, political artifacts and personal memorabilia of Sam Rayburn. Sid Richardson Museum 309 Main St., Fort Worth, (817) 332-6554 or (817) 332-8671. Permanent exhibit of paintings by premier Western artists, Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. sidrichardsonmuseum.org See coupon page 91 SW Dairy Museum & Learning Center 1200 Houston St., Sulphur Springs, (903) 439-6455. Contains exhibits depicting all aspects of milk production and processing, from early 20th Century to the present. Tails and Trails Museum East Highway 82, Nocona, (940) 825-3526. Museum highlights North Texas history from Indians to oil, including the famous Chisholm Trail. Terrell Heritage Museum 207 North Frances, Terrell. Hours: Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 1:30 pm-4 pm and by appointment. Exhibits historic objects pertaining to Terrell and the area. Texas Trails Art Gallery 100 E. Highway, Nocona, (940) 825-3526. Local artists, including renowned artist Larry Lemons, display a variety of art styles. The Women’s Museum 3800 Parry Ave., Dallas, (214) 915-0861. The first national comprehensive women’s history museum. gardens, parks & sculptures Arbor Hills Nature Preserve 6701 West Parker Road, Plano 75093, (972) 941-7250 Located on the western border of Plano, Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is a 200-acre park featuring vast areas of natural beauty for walking, jogging, hiking, orienteering, and other outdoor activity. Biblical Garden at Kavanaugh United Methodist Church 2516 Park Street, Greenville, (903) 455-2869. Filled with flowers, trees, vegetables, fruits, grains and other plants mentioned in the Bible, the garden is a delightful place to wander. Boudreau Herb Farm 5545 Hwy 281 North, Mineral Wells, (940) 325-8674. 77 acres featuring herb gardens, native perennials and antique roses. Chandor Gardens 711 W. Lee, Weatherford, (817) 613-1700. Chandor Gardens captures both the ornate design of ancient Chinese architecture and the elegance of a formal English garden. Texas Civil War Museum 760 Jim Wright Frwy., Fort Worth 76108, (817) 246-2323 (817) 246-3951. Largest Civil War Museum west of the Mississippi River. Extensive Union/Confederate artifacts, Victorian dresses and theatre. Tues–Sat 9 am– 5 pm Admission adults $6, students 6 – 12 $3, under 6 free w/adult, group and active military discounts. Allow 2 hours. texascivilwarmuseum.com Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame 128 E. Exchange Ave, Fort Worth 76106, (817) 626-7131 or (817) 626-7171. The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame honors Texas men and women who have excelled in the sports of rodeo and cutting. Also included are the Sterquell Wagon Collection and the John Justin Trail of Fame. texascowboyhalloffame.com See coupon page 91 Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm at Houston St., Dallas, 75202 (214) 747-6660 or (214) 747-6662. Permanent exhibit examines life, death, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy with photographs, artifacts and videos; audio tour available. Additional exhibits year-round. jfk.org See coupon page 91 14 dallas/fort worth area tourism council 2009 official visitors guide http://www.visitdallas-fortworth.com http://www.rockwallarts.org http://www.sidrichardsonmuseum.org http://www.texascivilwarmuseum.com http://www.jfk.org http://www.texascowboyhalloffame.com

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