6646 Milton St.
Plano, TX 75206
214-351-0990
http://www.connemaraconservancy.org/ 

This 72-acre preserve was set aside in 1981 to provide a quiet spot for picnics, nature study and relaxation. It hosts various outdoor festivals throughout the year. 

650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway
Dallas, TX 75203
214-670-5656
http://www.dallas-zoo.org/home/home.asp 

Founded in 1888, the Dallas Zoo covers 95 acres and is celebrated as one of the country's top zoos and research facilities. Key exhibits include the Lacerte Family Children's Zoo with interactive, educational exhibits for toddlers to pre-teens and the 25-acre Wilds of Africa, named the best African exhibit in the United States.
 

208 E. Day St.
Denison, TX 75021
903-465-8908
http://www.eisenhowerbirthplace.org/ 

The birth home of America's 34th President, this house is part of a historic park which features exhibits on Eisenhower and his hiking trail. 

W. Highway 114
Boyd, TX 76023
940-433-5091
http://www.lifeadventures.com/exotic_feline.htm 

Lions, cougars, panthers and tigers of all varieties are counted among the residents here. Each of the 71 large cats that inhabit this open environment has a different story to tell about how they ended up at this 60 acre sanctuary.  

2201 Road to Six Flags East
Arlington, TX 76011
817-640-8900
SixFlags.com 

This great American amusement park keeps getting bigger and better with new rides such as Batman the Ride, a 109-foot-tall coaster that goes up to 50 mph. The 205-acre park has more than 100 rides, many of them the best of their kind in the Southwest. 

2421 Westport Parkway
Forth Worth, TX 76177
817-215-8500
http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/default.asp 

This 1.5 mile oval track is used by NASCAR and other professional racing competitions throughout the year. This is also home of The Speedway Club which holds dinners in its 26,000 square foot "Grand Texas Ballroom" that faces the Texas Motor Speedway. Members of the Speedway Club get special seats at Speedway events. 

707 S. Main St.
Grapevine, TX 76051
817-654-0898
http://www.grapevinesteamrailroad.com/ 

Enjoy the ride and relax along the tour while a restored 1896 steam engine travels among several points of interest in town. 

1501 Montgomery St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-255-9300
http://www.fwmuseum.org/ 

Hands-on science activities are available at more than 12 different stations inside this wonderful science museum. The museum also features an Omni Theatre. 

201 W. Main St.
Arlington, TX 76010
817-275-4600
http://www.arlingtonmuseum.org/ 

One of the state's finest contemporary art spaces, the Arlington Museum of Art attracts visitors from Dallas, Fort Worth, and across the Southwest, many of whom come to see the recent $3-million renovation. 

411 Elm St.
Dallas, TX 75202
214-747-6660
http://www.jfk.org/ 

Located in the former Texas Book Depository, this is the official museum of the assassination of President Kennedy. In fact, more can be learned about Kennedy than about any one of the numerous theories of his assassination. The museum is family-oriented in spite of its tragic theme. 

1105 Washington St.
Dallas, TX 75204
214-428-0101
http://www.dallasrailwaymuseum.com/ 

The 28 cars featured in this old rail yard are maintained in tip-top condition for visitors to enjoy. The tours are self-paced walks through the famous Pullman sleeping cars and other well-known railroad cars. 

1462 First Ave & MLK Drive
Dallas, TX 75226
214-670-8443
http://www.dallas-zoo.org/aq/aq.asp?page=aq 

Housed in its original Art Deco building in historic Fair Park, key exhibits include the World of Aquatic Diversity that showcases fresh-water and salt-water species from around the globe; and the Amazon Flooded Forest with 25 species of fish from the Amazon River. 

8525 Garland Rd.
Dallas, TX 75218
214-327-8263
http://www.dallasarboretum.org/ 

The Arboretum on White Rock Lake is a perfect spot for walking and picnics. It is a beautiful place to visit year round. In addition to hundreds of varieties of flowers and plants, visitors will discover a Spanish-style mansion on the grounds and a sculpture garden. 

1801 N. Griffin St.
Dallas, TX 75202
214-720-2224
http://www.dwazoo.com/default.html 

This aquarium is so extensive that its holdings include a number of interesting and precious land creatures as well as familiar sea animals. In
addition to 12 salt-water tanks, each holding a distinct eco-system, there is also a new rain forest exhibit featuring newly born howler monkeys and other land creatures. 

3809 Grand Ave.
Dallas, TX 75210
214-670-8400 

Fair Park's 227-acres include one of the largest collections of Art Deco buildings in America and these buildings house various museums: the African American Museum, the Age of Steam Railroad museum, the Dallas Natural History Museum, and the Science Place. The area also is home to the Dallas Aquarium and the world-famous Texas State Fair which is held each fall.  

For more information about Fair Park see:
http://www.durangotexas.com/eyesontexas/dallas/fairgrounds.htm 

5230 E Mockingbird Lane in Dallas,
(214)559-3865 

This plant offers tours of the history and growth of one of the best, and best-known, bakeries in Texas. Each visitor receives a warm loaf of fresh-baked bread as part of the tour.