D/FW area Attractions - Dallas Texas Attraction Tours

With so many things to see and do in the D/FW area, we know you’ll find something of interest. Select the area attractions by interest or see them all.

Historical Sites, Museums and More

American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum, 4601 Hwy. 360 at FAA Road, Fort Worth; (817) 967-1560. Experience the history of commercial aviation of American Airlines from its humble beginnings through five eras of flight. www.aa.com/corporate

Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth; (817) 989-5066. The Amon Carter Museum offers visitors a stunning survey of American art, from the first landscape painters of the 1830s to modern artists of the twentieth century. www.cartermuseum.org

Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Stockyards National Historic District, Fort Worth, 76106. (817) 624-7117 or Metro (817) 589-1711. Country Music’s Club of the Year. Open daily-families welcome. Entertainment nightly. www.billybobstexas.com

Cattle Raisers Museum, 1301 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, (817) 332-7064. Texas cattle industry thru multi-media visuals, life-size dioramas. www.cattleraisersmuseum.org

Cavanaugh Fight Museum, 4572 Claire Chennault, Dallas; (972) 380-8800. More than 30 restored aircraft spanning WWI through Vietnam era. www.cavanaughflightmuseum.com

The Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas; (214) 515-6500. Sixty-six acres of colorful flowers, gardens, majestic trees and two historic homes. www.dallasarboretum.org

The Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas; (214) 922-1200. Collection includes American masterpieces by Church, O’Keeffe and Wyeth, contemporary art by Pollock, Rothko, Warhol and Lichenstein, European and impressionist art by Renoir, Van Gogh, Cezanne, and Monet, and art of the Americas, Africa Asia and the Pacific. Special temporary exhibits are on display throughout the year. www.dallasmuseumofart.org

Dallas World Aquarium, 1801 North Griffin Street, Dallas; (214) 720-2224. Exotic plants and creatures from around the world where you can explore a South American rainforest or take a walk through a water tunnel surrounded by reef life from the Continental Shelf. Observe monkeys, stingrays, piranhas and penguins. www.dwazoo.com

Dallas Zoo, 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E), Dallas, (214) 670-5656. 85-acre park featuring the “Wilds of Africa,” Monorail Safari, Exxon Endangered tiger Habitat and more. www.dallas-zoo.org

Fair Park, 1300 Robert B. Cullum at Grand Ave., Dallas, (214) 670-8400. This a 277 acre National Historic Landmark open year-round is home to 8 museums, the Cotton Bowl Stadium, IMAX theater, State Fair of Texas and much more. www.fairparkdallas.com

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1501 Montgomery St., Fort Worth, (817) 255-9300, or (888) 255-9300. Nine exhibit galleries from dinosaurs to computers. Omni Theater and Noble Planetarium. www.fortworthmuseum.org

Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth; (817) 871-7050. Nationally ranked. Home to more than 5,000 exotic animals. On-site aquarium and insect exhibit. www.fortworthzoo.com

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, 75 mi. SW of Dallas off US 67 near Glen Rose, (254) 897-2960. A 1,500-acre wildlife sanctuary. 9-mile, self-guided auto tour, over 60 species. www.fossilrim.org

Frontiers of Flight Museum, Love Field Terminal Lobby, 2nd floor. (Love Field Terminal), Dallas; (214) 350-1651. COMPLETE history of aviation from Da Vinci’s dreams, to Space Shuttle, unique artifacts. www.flightmuseum.com

Grapevine Steam Railroad. A 1896 steam engine with vintage coaches linking Grapevine’s historic district and Fort Worth’s historic Stockyards. (817) 763-8297 or (800) 952-5717 www.grapevinesteamrailroad.com

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, Rd. 6 Box 22, McKinney TX. (972) 562-5566. Enjoy this 289-acre site where you can discover, enjoy, experience, preserve and restore our priceless environment. www.heardmuseum.org

Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur, Irving; (972) 252-7558. Three state-of-the-art theatres, three galleries and a multi-million dollar sculpture garden.

Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth; (817)332-8451. Known as “America’s best small museum,” the Kimbell offers a world-class collection of art, with masterpieces from antiquity to the 20th century and the building, designed by the great American architect Louis Kahn, is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding public art facilities in the world. www.kimbellart.org

Legends of the Game Baseball Museum & Children’s Learning Center, Located in The Ballpark in Arlington. Over 100 items from the Hall of Fame including Ruth’s jersey and Aaron’s Gold Glove. Also tours of The Ballpark. 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington; (817) 273-5600. www.texasrangers.com/NASApp/mlb/tex/ballpark/tex_ballpark_museum.jsp

Marty Leonard Community Chapel at the Lena Pope Home, 3131 Sanguinet, Fort Worth, (817) 731-8681. The world famous E. Fay Jones described his Chapel design as an instrument for nature to play its music, and–by the way the light and shadows move and change–he has tuned it so that the music changes throughout the day and year. www.lenapopehome.org/chapel.html

Louis Tussaud’s Palace of Wax & Ripley’s Believe It or Not! I-30 at Beltline Rd., Grand Prairie; (972) 263-2391. 225 life-like figures form Hollywood, history, horror, religion, fantasy and Ripley’s oddities from around the world. www.palaceofwax.com

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth; (817) 738-9215. Designed by acclaimed Japanese architect Tadao Ando, the museum features 53,000 square feet of gallery space showcasing masterworks of modern and contemporary American and European art from 1945 to the present, including painting, sculpture, works on paper, and photography. www.themodern.org

The Monnig Meteorite Gallery, located on the TCU Campus in the Sid Richardson Science Building at the corner of West Bowie Street and Cockrell, Fort Worth, (817) 257 -6277. Contains a collection of over 1,000 different meteorites. http://monnigmuseum.tcu.edu/

The Movie Studios at Las Colinas Tour, (972) 869-FILM; N. O’Connor at Royal Lane, Irving. Go behind the scenes of a motion picture sound stage where Robo Cop and JFK were filmed. www.studiosatlascolinas.com

Museum of Biblical Arts, 7500 Park Ln., Dallas (214) 691-4661. Non-denominational museum featuring permanent & changing exhibition galleries, theater, Garden Tom of Christ, mural depicting 200 Biblical characters. www.biblicalarts.org

Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St., Dallas, 214-242-5100. The Nasher Collection is considered one of the foremost collections, private or public, of 20th-Century sculpture in the world. Comprised of more than 300 pieces, the collection features works by Calder, de Kooning, Kelly, Matisse, Miro, Picasso, Rodin and Serra, among many others. www.nashersculpturecenter.org

National Scouting Museum, 1329 Walnut Hill Lane, Irving (972) 580-2100. A tribute to the rich history of the Boy Scouts of America, the museum features a Norman Rockwell art gallery, virtual reality adventures, hands-on learning experiences, and a historical collection that traces the Scouting movement from its beginnings. www.bsamuseum.org

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, 1700 Gendy, Fort Worth, TX 76107. (817) 336-4475. World’s only museum honoring women of the American West. www.cowgirl.net

Old Bedford School, 2400 School Lane, Bedford TX, (817) 952-2290. Lovingly restored c 1915 Schoolhouse listed in the National Register of Historic Places is an educational and cultural community center. www.oldbedfordschool.org

Old City Park – The Historical Village of Dallas, 1717 Gano St., Dallas; (214) 421-5141. A turn-of-the-century museum village of restored building. Special exhibit/event dates. www.oldcitypark.org

Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art, 309 Main St., Sundance Square, downtown Fort Worth; (817) 332-6554, (888) 332-6554. Permanent exhibit of 60 paintings by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell from the collection of Sid W. Richardson. www.sidrmuseum.org

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Elm at Houston St., Dallas, (214) 747-6660. Located in former Texas School Book Depository Building it examines life, times, death and legacy of Pres. J.F. Kennedy. www.jfk.org

Southfork Ranch, 3700 Hogge, Parker; (972) 442-7800. Experience television history at the world’s most famous ranch and re-live exciting moments from “Dallas”. www.southforkranch.com

Stockyards Station, 140 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, (817) 625-9715. 30 shops and restaurants. Historical walking tours, Old West Amusement park. www.stockyardsstation.com

Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, 128 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth; (817)626-7131 Located in the Fort Worth Stockyards the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, which pays tribute to 27 of the top cowboys and cowgirls in Texas. www.TexasCowboyHallofFame.com

Texas Stadium. 2401 E. Airport Frwy., Irving; Home to the five time World Champion Dallas Cowboys, daily tours. Pro shop. See locker rooms, playing field, and more. (972) 785-4780 or (972) 785-5000. www.dallascowboys.com

The Western Currency Facility of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, 9000 Blue Mound Rd., Fort Worth; (817) 847-3881. Watch U.S. paper currency roll off the presses during a free 1-hour guided tour of the production process. Visitor Center, interactive exhibits and displays, retail sales shop. Tours Mon.-Fri., excluding Federal holidays. Opening Spring 2004. www.moneyfactory.com

The Women’s Museum, 3800 Parry Ave (located in Fair Park), Dallas, (214) 915-0860. Museum focused on women’s contribution to the arts offers information about the museum, classes, exhibits, and a calendar. www.thewomensmuseum.org

Outdoor Adventure

The Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas; (214) 515-6500. Sixty-six acres of colorful flowers, gardens, majestic trees and two historic homes. www.dallasarboretum.org

Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth; (817) 871-7050. Nationally ranked. Home to more than 5,000 exotic animals. On-site aquarium and insect exhibit. www.fortworthzoo.com

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, 75 mi. SW of Dallas off US 67 near Glen Rose, (254) 897-2960. A 1,500-acre wildlife sanctuary. 9-mile, self-guided auto tour, over 60 species. www.fossilrim.org

Gondola Adventures, 357 Westfork, Irving (972)506-8037. Cruise the waterways of Las Colinas in the world’s most beautiful gondolas. www.gondola.com

Hurricane Harbor, A Six Flags Water Park, 1800 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington. (817) 265-3356. Largest Water Park in North Texas, over 26 slides, rides, pools and attractions, locker facility, food, gift shops. www.sixflags.com

The Links at Waterchase, 8951 Creek Run Road (at I-30 and Eastchase Parkway), Fort Worth, (817) 861-4653. Located conveniently between Fort Worth and Dallas in a tranquil, serene setting like no other in the Metroplex. www.linksatwaterchase.com

Nasher Sculpture Garden & Center, 2001 Flora St., Dallas, 214-242-5100. The Nasher Collection is considered one of the foremost collections, private or public, of 20th-Century sculpture in the world. Comprised of more than 300 pieces, the collection features works by Calder, de Kooning, Kelly, Matisse, Miro, Picasso, Rodin, and Serra, among many others. www.nashersculpturecenter.org

Old City Park – The Historical Village of Dallas, 1717 Gano St., Dallas; (214) 421-5141. A turn-of-the-century museum village of a restored building. Special exhibit/event dates. www.oldcitypark.org

Scarborough Renaissance Festival, Waxahachie; Metro (972) 938-3247, (888) 5FESTIVAL. 16th century English village with 1,000 costumed characters, crafts, and food shops. Open 8 weekends from mid-April into June. www.scarboroughrenfest.com

Six Flags Over Texas, I-30 at Hwy. 360, Arlington. Call (817) 640-8900. Over 100 rides, shows and attractions. Including the legendary Texas Giant, rated the world’s #1 wooden roller coaster. www.sixflags.com

Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Rd., Grand Prairie; (972) 647-2331. “The Famous Texas Flea Market,” with over 1,800 dealers, open every weekend, RV park. www.tradersvillage.com

Twin Lakes Golf Course, Canton, (903) 567-1112. Recently chosen by the Dallas Morning News as one of the Top Ten New Courses in Texas, Twin Lakes offers one of the most challenging layouts in East Texas. www.twinlakesgolfcourse.com

Performing Arts, Music and Theaters

Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Stockyards National Historic District, Forth Worth, 76106. (817) 625-1025. Enjoy Wild West shows, rodeos, concerts, year round. www.cowtowncoliseum.com

Gilley’s Dallas, 1135 S. Lamar St., Dallas, 75215. (888) 445-5397. Kick back and enjoy the best live entertainment experience anywhere in an intimate setting. www.gilleysdallas.com

Grapevine Opry, 308 S. Main St., Grapevine; (817) 481-8733. Country/western entertainment in the historic Palace Theater. www.gvopry.com

Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur, Irving; (972) 252-7558. Three state-of-the-art theatres, three galleries and a multi-million dollar sculpture garden.

The Lyric Stage, Irving Arts Center, Dupree Theater, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving, (972) 252-2787. Dallas county’s most honored theater, dedicated to the development and preservation of the American musical. www.lyricstage.org

Marty Leonard Community Chapel at the Lena Pope Home, 3131 Sanguinet, Fort Worth, (817) 731-8681. The world-famous E. Fay Jones described his Chapel design as an instrument for nature to play its music, and–by the way the light and shadows move and change–he has tuned it so that the music changes throughout the day and year. www.lenapopehome.org/chapel.html

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, 2021 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, (214) 761-1800. See horsemanship, falconry, jousting, hand-to-hand combat on a four-course banquet in true medieval fashion. www.medievaltimes.com

NextStage, 1001 NextStage Drive, Grand Prairie, (972)854-5111. Featuring world-class performers the 6,350-seat NextStage venue design combines the best features of today’s performing arts centers, sports arenas and amphitheaters with the latest in entertainment technology. www.nextstage.com

Scarborough Renaissance Festival, Waxahachie; Metro (972) 938-3247, (888) 5FESTIVAL. 16th century English village with 1,000 costumed characters, crafts, and food shoppes. Open 8 weekends from mid April into June. www.scarboroughrenfest.com

Sports

Air Combat, 921 Six Flags Dr.; #117; Arlington; Metro (817) 640-1886. Strap into an actual jet fighter cockpit/flight simulator. Ground school, flight gear, vertigo training. www.aircombatschool.com

Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Stockyards National Historic District, Forth Worth, 76106. (817) 625-1025. Enjoy Wild West shows, rodeos, concerts, year-round. www.cowtowncoliseum.com

Eisenbergs Skatepark, 930 E. 15^th St., Plano, (972) 509-7909. Features 30,000 square feet of ramps for both inline skaters and skateboarders. www.eisenbergs.com

Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, (972) 263-RACE. World-class horse racing. I-30 on Belt Line Road. Wager year-round via simulcast in our post Time Pavilion. www.lonestarpark.com

Mesquite Championship Rodeo, since 1958 Dallas’ last link to the old West’. Pro rodeo action. Air-Conditioned. (972) 285-8777. www.mesquiterodeo.com

Western

Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 rodeo Plaza, Stockyards National Historic District, Fort Worth, 76106. (817) 624-7117 or Metro (817) 589-1711. Country Music’s Club of the Year. Open daily-families welcome. Entertainment nightly. www.billybobstexas.com