Dallas & Fort Worth Official Visitor's Guide

northeast visitdallas-fortworth.com regional communities PARIS There is never a lack of fun happenings in Paris. Our events range from the Spring Art Show to the Tour de Paris bicycle rally to the Annual Rodeo to the Red River Valley Fair to live theater productions to Holiday in Paris festivities. No matter your entertainment preference, you can find it in Paris set in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Outdoor activities abound in Paris, as well. Paris’ Pat Mayse Lake offers fabulous fishing, boating, skiing, picnicking and camping opportunities for endless family fun. And the Trail de Paris is a breath-taking three mile trail that winds a tree-canopied path through Paris. Sites to see are also plentiful in Paris. The historic home of General Sam Bell Maxey is Plano Balloon Festival, Plano For more information, contact the Plano Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 81-PLANO or write to P.O. Box 860358, Plano, Texas 75086 or visit planocvb.com Where to Stay: aloft Plano 6853 North Dallas Parkway, (214) 295-3594. Aloha! Experience a bold new hotel featuring loft-inspired design in the booming business center of Plano. alofthotels.com Hyatt Place Dallas/Plano 3100 Dallas Parkway, Plano, 972-378-3997. A select service hotel centrally located between two major shopping malls, area attractions, over 100 restaurants and a short distance to all major sporting venues. hyattplace.com ROCkWALL If you have not yet been to our lovely town, then we hope you make it soon! Rockwall lies in the heart of Rockwall County, the smallest county in Texas. It is located on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard, just east of the Dallas metropolitan area. Named for a natural rock wall formation that runs across the county. When you visit Rockwall you will find there is plenty to do and see. Stay in one of our many hotels and relax while you decide what to do first. Within a few miles you will find a variety of restaurants offering every 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 enjoy a play. 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. 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 4,000 affordable hotel rooms and 700 restaurants for every budget and appetite—a perfect end to a fun-filled day. Paris, Texas located in Paris’ Historic District and offers daily tours. Paris even has its own Eiffel Tower, standing 65 feet tall and Texanized with a red cowboy hat on top! The Lamar County Historical Museum and Hayden Museum of American Art are two cultural sites you won’t want to miss. With something for everyone, you can be sure that when you are here, you can experience Paris without ever leaving Texas! For information, contact Paris Visitors and Convention Council, 1125 Bonham Street, Paris, Texas 75460. (800) paris tx, paristexas.com 72 The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. dallas/fort worth area tourism council 2009 official visitors guide http://www.visitdallas-fortworth.com http://www.planocvb.com http://www.alofthotels.com http://www.hyattplace.com http://www.paristexas.com

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