Dallas Tours & Attractions for Thrill Seekers

There are those who enjoy feeding ducks, pondering artwork and sipping lattes. And then there’s you. The kind of soul who’d rather be hanging upside down six-stories above ground level. Or feeling the roar of stock cars as they race by at 150 mph. Yes, we know your kind. And we created a custom tour just for you. From Fort Worth to Granbury and everywhere in between, Dallas/Fort Worth & Beyond is a haven for adrenaline junkies. Just click around to build your perfect tour. Then tighten up those shoelaces. You’re in for a wild ride.

Texas Motor Speedway

Texas Motor Speedway, one of the largest sports and entertainment facilities in the country with seating for over 100,000. Enjoy NASCAR’s three national series – NEXTEL Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck – will each make two appearances during the 2007 season while the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series® rounds out the action-packed season of racing.

Seven driving schools offer visitors a chance to get behind the wheel and experience the thrill of auto racing. Choose from NASCAR stock cars, authentic NEXTEL Cup Cars, IRL Style Cars, Chevy Z-06 Corvette Race Cars and Sprint Cars.

Tours of the facility include Track Laps (subject to availability), Pit Road, Gift Shop, Luxury Suites, Victory Lane , and Concourse.

3601 Highway 114
Fort Worth, Texas 76177
(817) 215-8500

Six Flags Over Texas

The entertainment capital of Texas, Six Flags Over Texas offers fun for the entire family, including over 100 rides, shows and attractions. Come soar to new heights on Superman Tower of Power, the kind of ride you’ll want to experience again and again! Experience the Titan, Batman the Ride, the Coolest Coaster on the Planet, Mr. Freeze, or the legendary wooden coaster, Texas Giant. Don’t miss out in 2007, because there are more reasons than ever to visit Six Flags Over Texas!

2201 Road To Six Flags St E
Arlington, Texas 76011
(817) 607-6150
(817) 607-6144

Texas Motorplex

Texas Motorplex has been the place of many drag racing milestones and world record performances. Ever since Darrell Gwynn christened the first all-concrete, quarter-mile, national records and speed milestones have been commonplace at Texas Motorplex. It’s a favorite of drivers for the all-concrete race surface and ideal weather conditions, NHRA national events at Texas Motorplex commonly yield national records. Season championship titles are commonly clinched here and race fans get a great speed show!

Hwy 287
Ennis, Texas
(972) 878-2641

Speedzone

Get behind the wheel on one of 4 Racing Tracks including Real Dragsters that take you from 0 to 70 in 3.5 seconds. Race into action at Electric Alley, our state-of-the-art game room, and don’t forget to refuel at the SpeedZone Cafe and Bar.

11130 Malibu Drive
Dallas, Texas 75229
(972) 247-7223

Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie

Enjoy world-class live horse racing in a seven-level glass-enclosed, climate-controlled environment. Simulcast racing seven days per week in our state-of-the-art, 36,000-square-foot Las Vegas-style Post Time Pavilion. First Live Race begins at 6:35 p.m. Weeknights and 1:35 p.m. Weekends

1000 Lone Star Parkway
Grand Prairie, Texas 75050
(972) 263-7223
(972) 263-7669

Hurricane Harbor – A Six Flags Water Park

The largest water park in North Texas, Hurricane Harbor’s exciting rides and attractions sprawl over 47 acres of colorful scenery. Blast down thrilling water rides like the Tornado, the Black Hole, and Sea Wolf. Explore the treasures of Hook’s Lagoon, or catch a wave on Surf Rider. The park also features beach volleyball courts, private cabanas, lounging areas, locker facilities and gift shops.

1800 E Lamar Boulevard
Arlington, Texas 76006
(817) 865-3356

Warbird Rides, Cavanaugh Flight Museum

Ready to soar? The Cavanaugh Flight Museum offers rides in two distinctive warbirds, the N2S-4 Stearman and the AT-6 Texan. The N2S-4 Stearman is an open cockpit biplane used by all branches of the American armed services during World War II as a trainer. The AT-6 Texan was a powerful advance trainer with fighter-like features. It was the final test of a World War II fighter pilot’s readiness to climb into the cockpit of a Mustang, Corsair, Spitfire or another Allied fighter.

4572 Claire Chennault
Addison, Texas 75001
(972) 380-8800

Devil’s Bowl Speedway

Sprint car racing, and others, dirt track.

1711 Lawson Road
Mesquite, Texas
(972) 222-2421

NRH20 Family Water Park

Formula for Family Fun.

9001 Boulevard 26
North Richland Hills, Texas
(817) 427-6500

Mesquite Championship Rodeo

Mesquite Championship Rodeo, since 1958 Dallas’ link to the ‘old West’. Air-conditioned Resistol Arena, Pro rodeo action. High-flying broncs, 2000 lb. bulls, daredevil clowns, cowgirls barrel racing. Wild Bill Rodeo Shoppe, chuckwagon races, Sonny Bryan’s BBQ buffet, pony rides, petting zoo, calf scramble. Adjacent Hampton Inn & Suites, Mesquite Convention Center & Exhibit Hall, I-635 at Military Pkwy., 15 min/downtown Dallas. Each Fri. – Sat., April thru September. (972) 285-8777. www.mesquiterodeo.com

1818 Rodeo Drive
Mesquite, Texas 75149
(972) 285-8777
(972) 289-2999

Athens Scuba Park

The Park was dreamed up out of the love for scuba diving. The spring-fed warm waters boast average visibility of 35 ft that can peak at 70ft. The lake’s depth is from 20 to 35 feet with the park facilities designed for maximum safety & enjoyment for divers. 12 docks were built along the shore and shaded pavilions for sun & rain protection, hot/cold showers w/ shampoo & conditioner in the bathhouse, camping areas for all size groups along with a full-service dive shop. And for ambiance, torches that line the lake at night.

“Our joy is to provide you with a safe relaxing environment to train in, as well as a peaceful & pleasant haven for a weekend escape from the city.”

500 N. Murchison St
Athens, Texas
(903) 675-5762

Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park

Zero Gravity, located in Dallas, TX, is the world’s only thrill amusement park. We feature the Nothin’ but Net 100’ freefall ride, the Texas Blastoff Vertical accelerator, the Skycoaster hang gliding-skydiving simulator, and Air Boingo bungee jumping.

11131 Malibu Drive
Dallas, Texas 75229
(972) 496-5867

Xdrenalin Zone

Play Paintball like the pros! With a variety of settings and courses from Awesome Woods a daunting course with over 2,000 sandbags lining the cove with a 45 degree embankment, Ghost Town, Plane Crash, and Forts you can enjoy a great day of fun.

Grapevine, Texas 76051
(972) 471-3200

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