Things To Do
Recommended local attractions if you have a little extra time on your hands.
Watters Creek Village
970 Garden Park Drive, Allen, TX 75013
Shopping and Dining
Grandscape
5752 Grandscape Boulevard, The Colony, TX 75056
Topgolf
1500 Andrews Parkway, Allen, TX 75002
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218
Southfork Ranch
3700 Hogge Drive, Parker, TX 75002, (972) 442-7800
The setting of the TV series "Dallas" which began filming in 1978 and starred Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing.
In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Educational Center
3430 Skyview Drive, Wylie, TX 75098
In-Sync Exotics is primarily a big cat rescue center although they do have a lemur or two. Their newest additions are two lions and leopard who were donated by The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and were performers in the Siegfried & Roy shows. If you get a chance, go check out the cats at In-Sync!
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
411 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202, (214) 747-6660
Formerly known as the Texas School Book Depository, this building is where Lee Harvey Oswald hid and shot John F. Kennedy from one of the 6th floor windows. The Sixth Floor Museum and Dealey Plaza are must see attractions for those visiting the area. Purchase tickets in advance to ensure availability.
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
1 Nature Place, McKinney, TX 75069, (972) 562-5566
Entertainment
For all the days along the way