Dallas & Fort Worth Official Visitor's Guide

central Irving Arts Center 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., (972) 252-7558. A splendid complex that includes four galleries and two theater/ concert auditoriums for year-round exhibits and live performances, including the Entertainment Series of Irving, Irving Symphony Orchestra, Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra, Lone Star Youth Orchestra, Lyric Stage, the New Philharmonic Orchestra of Irving, ICT Mainstage, Irving Black Arts Council, Bangle Arts & Culture and many other groups. Call (972) 252-ARTS for a schedule of events and exhibits. 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 when you see the magnificent Flower Clock, Hwy. 114 and O’Connor Road, a working timepiece that is adorned year-round with fresh blooms and greenery. Just down the street are the Mustangs of Las Colinas, O’Connor Road just north of Highway 114, www.mustangsoflascolinas. com, breathtakingly realistic sculpture of nine bronze mustangs galloping across a prairie stream. Stroll across the plaza of Williams Square and visit the free Mustang Sculpture Exhibit, West Tower of Williams Square; (972) 869-9047, which includes an informative film about mustangs and the creation of this fabulous sculpture by Robert Glen. Cowboys, equestrians and regular folks alike will enjoy the Las Colinas Equestrian Center & Polo Club, 600 Royal Lane; (972) 869-0600. Polo seasons are May - July and September October, with matches on Sunday evenings, (214) 373-8855. Just down the block from the Mustangs is the Mandalay Canal Walk at Las Colinas, (972) 556-0625. Tree-lined, cobblestone walkways give this waterfront gem a European ambiance. Gondola Adventures (972) 506-8037. Excursions on the Mandalay Canal and Lake Carolyn. Two Irving hotels – the Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas and Dallas Marriott Las Colinas – offer on-site gondola docks. Please call for hours of operation, prices and more information. gondola.com National Scouting Museum 1329 Walnut Hill Lane, (972) 580-2100 or (800) 303-3047. Official museum of the Boy Scouts of America and boasts high tech, virtual reality exhibits as well as the largest collection of Norman Rockwell’s original Scouting related art works under one roof. bsamuseum.org Grapevine 121 75 190 Irving 183 820 114 635 12 Dallas 80 Fort Worth Aloft Las Colinas 122 East John Carpenter Frwy., (972) 717-6100. accommodations America’s Best Value Inn-South 2521 W. Airport Frwy., (972) 871-0014 Arlington Grand Prairie 360 175 Best Western Inn & Suites-DFW North 5050 W. John Carpenter Frwy., (972) 870-0530. Best Western Irving Inn & Suites 4110 W. Airport Frwy., (972) 790-2262. Budget Inn 1205 Loop 12 S., (972) 721-1025. Budget Lodge of Irving 110 W. Airport Frwy., (972) 438-2000. Budget Suites of America-Las Colinas 700 Walnut Ridge Dr., (972) 871-9500. Candlewood Suites Dallas-Las Colinas 5300 Green Park Dr., (972) 714-9990. Comfort Inn-DFW Airport North 5000 W. John Carpenter Frwy., (972) 929-5757. Comfort Inn-DFW Airport South 4940 W. Airport Frwy., (972) 790-7979 or (800) 790-3089. Comfort Suites-DFW Airport North 4700 W. Carpenter Frwy., (972) 929-9097 or (877) 376-1438. Comfort Suites-Las Colinas 1223 Greenway Circle, (972) 518-0606 or (800) 228-5150. Country Suites by Carlson–DFW Airport South 2000 Hard Rock Rd., (972) 399-9874. Courtyard by Marriott-DFW North 4949 Regent Blvd., (972) 929-4004 or (800) 321-2211. Courtyard by Marriott-DFW South, 2280 Valley View Ln., (972) 790-8990 or (800) 321-2211. Courtyard by Marriott-Las Colinas 1151 W. Walnut Hill Ln., (972) 550-8100 or (800) 321-2211. Crossland Economy Suites 3440 Walnut Hill Ln., (972) 257-9696 or (888) 800-CROSS. Dallas Fort Worth Airport North Marriott Hotel 8440 Freeport Pkwy. or (972) 929-8800. Dallas Marriott Hotel-Las Colinas 223 W. Las Colinas Blvd. or (972) 831-0000. Days Inn-DFW North 4325 W. Carpenter Frwy., (972) 621-8277 or (800) 247-5152. Days Inn-Texas Stadium 2200 E. Airport Frwy., (972) 438-6666 or (800) 329-7466. Delux Inn 1400 E. Airport Frwy., (972) 579-8990. Delux Suites 1409 N. Loop 12, (972) 554-5051. Drury Inn & Suites-DFW Airport South 4210 W. Airport Frwy., (972) 986-1200 or (800) 378-7946. Econo-Lodge Inn & Suites 3135 E. Airport Frwy., (972) 894-1900 or (800) 55-ECONO. Embassy Suites-DFW Airport South 4650 W. Airport Frwy., (972) 790-0093 or (800) EMBASSY. 305 spacious two-room suites with refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and separate bedroom. Hotel features: indoor pool, whirlpool, restaurant, bar, and room service. Complimentary airport shuttle, breakfast, and evening reception. esdfwsouth.com Extended Stay Deluxe Dallas-Las Colinas 605 Meadow Creek, (972) 871-0117 or (800) 646-8000. Extended Stay Deluxe Dallas-Las Colinas/Green Park 5401 Green Park Dr., (972) 751-0808 or (800) 444-8888. 57 for more information go to visitdallas-fortworth.com http://www.bsamuseum.org http://www.irvingartscenter.com http://www.lascolinas.org http://www.mustangsoflascolinas.com http://www.mustangsoflascolinas.com http://www.esdfwsouth.com http://www.gondola.com http://www.visitdallas-fortworth.com

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