Dallas & Fort Worth Official Visitor's Guide

northeast visitdallas-fortworth.com regional communities including the Dairy Festival in June, with the Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-Off, the Independence Celebration on the Square, which ends with a live concert and fireworks show; and in September, the Hopkins County World Champion Stew Contest is a part of the annual Fall Festival. Two beautiful city parks offer a place to wind down; let children play in Kids Kingdom or frolic in the waterfall at Coleman Park. With all Sulphur Springs has to offer…Life is good, come and see!! At the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center visitors enjoy aquatic displays, interactive exhibits, tram rides, dive shows, and a fishing pond where instruction and equipment are provided. See a diver handfeed some of Texas’ biggest fish. The East Texas Arboretum offers 100 acres of wild and cultivated plants and water gardens. Enjoy the children’s play area, the new little red schoolhouse and the historic Bush Wofford home. Special events and weddings throughout the year. The Henderson County Fair Park Complex offers rodeos, horse shows, cowboy concerts, and much more! For novice and experienced divers, visit Athens Scuba Park. This park has crystal blue water and visibility up to 70 feet. Along with fish, discover Ray Price’s tour bus, Clint Eastwood’s houseboat, caves, airplane, buses and many other surprises. Did you know the hamburger is said to have originated in Athens? Yep, even McDonald’s University says so. “Uncle” Fletcher Davis introduced his sandwich at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. For more on the early life in East Texas, be sure to visit the Henderson County Historical Museum. The Palace Theater, Corsicana. Photo credit: Kevin Painter for more information call (888) 300-6623. Visit the events calendar at: VisitSulphurSpringsTX.org southeast ATHENS Just 75 miles southeast of Dallas/Fort Worth, Athens combines the charm of a small, southern town with many amenities offered by larger cities. With its rolling hills, lakes and streams, Athens is a favorite getaway for picnics, country walks, fishing and boating, scuba diving or just plain relaxing. Take in a live performance at the Palace Theatre, a restored 1921 vaudeville theatre. Pick up plenty of goodies at Russell Stover Candies, Navarro Pecan Company, and Collin Street Bakery, home of the worldfamous DeLuxe Fruitcake. Shop numerous specialty stores and boutiques in Historic Downtown, while the outdoorsman enjoys the unique shopping experience at Gander Mountain. Relax and unwind at one of the many pleasant community parks, then make the short drive to Richland Chambers Lake to enjoy fishing, boating and skiing, before ending the day watching a beautiful sunset on the water. For more information, contact the Corsicana Visitor Center, 301 S. Beaton Street, Corsicana, or call toll-free (877) 648-2688. visitcorsicana.com For more information about our city, come by our Visitor Center on the square, call (888) 294-2847 for a free brochure, or visit us at athenstx.org. ENNIS Pack your bag for this Texas must-see! Ennis, just 20 minutes away from downtown Dallas on IH-45, is a great getaway destination while still being conveniently located to major sports attractions and the DFW airport. Feel the warm hospitality as you stroll down the brick streets of the historic district, experience the breathtaking bluebonnets of the “Official Bluebonnet Trail of Texas” in April, or savor the Czech heritage at our Czech and Ennis Railroad and Cultural Heritage Museums. Ennis serves up great accommodations, challenging golf courses, and the scenic Lake Bardwell. Step back in time at the Galaxy Drive-In Theatre or enjoy a little speed at the Texas Motorplex NHRA Nationals. Other highlights are April’s Bluebonnet Trails, National Polka Festival on Memorial Day Weekend, Autumn Days in Ennis Fall Festival in October, CORSICANA Just 50 minutes south of Dallas/Fort Worth along I-45, discover Corsicana, where Country meets Culture. Witness the history, tragedy and emotions of the Civil War conflict with over 7,000 authentic letters and artifacts in the interactive Pearce Civil War Museum. Wish upon a star at The Cook Center, home of the largest planetarium dome in the state. Travel back in time with a visit to Pioneer Village, a collection of early settler homes, businesses and artifacts. Country music fans will enjoy an up-close look at photos, costumes and records at the Lefty Frizzell Museum. East Texas Arboretum, , Athens 74 dallas/fort worth area tourism council 2009 official visitors guide http://www.visitdallas-fortworth.com http://www.VisitSulphurSpringsTX.org http://www.visitcorsicana.com http://www.athenstx.org

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