Dallas & Fort Worth Official Visitor's Guide

kind of food at every price range. If shopping is your thing then Rockwall is the place for you. There is no need to drive as you can find everything you need at the many shopping centers conveniently located here. Rockwall has grown into a vibrant community with a large cultural and arts alliance. In addition, Rockwall hosts beautiful parks, 14 marinas and two yacht clubs. Fishing is a major sport on the lake, as is sailing, and boating. For golf enthusiasts, Rockwall’s two championship golf courses have ranges that challenge the skills of all golfers. Kidd Key Auditoriume, Sherman For more information visit rockwallchamber.org or rockwallarts.org, call the Rockwall Area Chamber at (972) 771-5733. the 100-year-old C.S. Roberts Home then stroll to Historic Downtown Sherman for an afternoon of shopping and dining on the courthouse square. While visiting downtown, see the Red River Historical Museum and make a stop by the Open Air Market on the 4th Saturday of each month. With a wide range of shops, cafes, restaurants, elegant spas, and accommodations, Sherman is the perfect weekend getaway. Hopkins County Courthouse, Sulphur Springs SHERMAN 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. Being just one hour north of Dallas on Hwy 75, Sherman is close enough to get there and far enough to get away. Plan on staying overnight and take full advantage of all Sherman has to offer. The beautifully restored Kidd Key Auditorium plays host to the 2009 Concert Series schedule, the Sherman Community Series, and the Sherman Symphony Orchestra. The Sherman Community Players present productions at the Finley Cultural Center. For the younger audiences, how about a presentation by Theatricks at the Honey McGee Playhouse. Enjoy an evening concert on the Sherman Municipal Lawn Gazebo Stage Thursdays in June and July with the 1 5 th 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, Butterfield Overland Mail Stage Coach Days, Buck Owens Birthday Party, or the Snowflake Festival. You may want to visit For more information visit shermantx. org, call the Department of Tourism at (903) 957-0310 or (888) 893-1188 or e-mail us at info@shermantx.org SULPHUR SPRINGS Sulphur Springs, Texas – You’re going to love this place! Nestled in rolling farm country in beautiful northeast Texas, only 85 miles from the heart of Dallas, Sulphur Springs offers an experience far removed from the grind of life in the big city. Whether you’re seeking family activities, learning experiences, fishing, hunting, shopping, or just some quiet time away from stress, Sulphur Springs has it all. Fishermen and water sports enthusiasts find Sulphur Springs the ideal place to stay, with four major lakes and trophy bass within a thirty-minute drive. Shoppers can comb through the treasures in more than a dozen antiques shops, or shop for bargains in factory direct stores. If nothing else, just relax under our shade trees and enjoy life. Families looking for shared experiences can wander through Heritage Park’s collection of restored buildings and displays of prehistoric dinosaur bones and other fossils. Take a walk around the square and tour the beautiful Courthouse, meander down Main Street and have a meal; visit the Southwest Dairy Museum and Learning Center, where the history of milk production from the early Twentieth Century to the present, is presented in dioramas and static displays as well as hands-on exhibits. A variety of events are held each year in Sulphur Springs, The Stars Shine Bright! This Summer in Downtown Sherman! Red River White Stars 903.957.0310 www.shermantx.org Hot Summer Nights Concert Series Fun, Family Friendly & FREE! Blue Sky Start Your Weekend on Thursday! 73 for more information go to visitdallas-fortworth.com http://www.rockwallchamber.org http://www.rockwallarts.org http://www.shermantx.org http://www.shermantx.org http://www.visitdallas-fortworth.com

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