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International Museum of Cultures
- Duncanville
More than 10 exhibits celebrate contemporary indigenous cultures while educating visitors about their history and challenges they face
Fly-A-Sim
- Downtown Dallas
A jet simulator emits realistic sounds and images as pilots practice basic virtual maneuvers such as takeoffs, approaches, and landings
Zone Action Park
- Lewisville
Selection of go-kart tracks accommodates drivers as young as 3, whereas two themed 18-hole courses host mini-golf competition
Smashing Times
- North Dallas
Instructor teaches pupils to fuse glass into hanging panels or mosaic wine bottles, then heats finished pieces in a kiln for future pickup
Sugar Ridge Winery
- Ennis
Learn how to filter wine and check libations for clarity before pouring it into bottles, corking, and labeling
Westlake Skate Center
- Garland
Each visitor enjoys skating-rink admission, skate rental, pizza, and soda
Nation Tours
- Multiple Locations
Pick a historic segway tour, such as the Fun-Run or the extended Executive tour, in one of three Texas cities
Hydrous Wake Park
- Multiple Locations
Cable systems pull wakeboarders around lakes at speeds of up to 18 mph
Future Flight, LLC
- Princeton
Seasoned aviators unfurl wind sails to take riders up to 1,000 feet in the sky aboard lightweight two-person crafts
Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
- Multiple Locations
Instructors teach students how to defend themselves against larger opponents during two- or six-week camps
Jumpstreet Dallas
- Multiple Locations
Trampolines, dodge ball, and arcade games supply kids with two hours of fun; fun-pass activities include a foam pit and mechanical bulls
Kayak Instruction
- Rowlett
Seasoned kayakers lead sightseeing tours across Lake Ray Hubbard's scenic waters; an individual kayak or standup-paddleboard rental
Strikz Entertainment
- Frisco
This bowling center, open until at least midnight every night, boasts 32 bowling lanes with computerized scoring and automatic bumpers
Edwin Watts Golf Academy Dallas
- Multiple Locations
Swing and putt analyses at 5 locations use JC Video and Tomi technologies to capture technique and help diagnose game-hampering tendencies
Yoga Tree Dalals
- Downtown Plano
Instructors host 60- to 75-minute sessions of cardio-stimulating Vinyasa and tension-relieving restorative yoga
High Trails Canoe and Kayak Outfitters
- Garland West Industrial Park
Paddleboards, canoes, and kayaks equip patrons for days on the water; rentals include a life jacket, paddles, and a car rack
Broken Bow Ranch
- Crandall
1,200-acre working cattle ranch sprawls with riding trails and pastoral vistas
Five Star Boat Club
Luxury ski boat comes with padded sun deck, stainless steel tow bar, and onboard coolers for relaxing day on the lake
Legends Batting Cages
Four-day baseball camp for kids aged 8–14 led by D-Bat Lakeside instructors; includes a T-shirt, shorts, and lunch
Twin Wells Golf Club
- Irving
Water hazards come into play on 9 of 18 holes on course that affords views of Dallas skyline
Dallas Underground Strength & Fitness
- Plano
A trio of coaches incinerates calories and builds muscle in 45- to 60-minute classes using everything from kettlebells to tractor tires
MD Barrel Horses
- Milam Estates
During one-on-one lessons, students learn skills such as mounting, dismounting, grooming, and saddling
Krav Maga Plano
- Plano
Certified instructors teach adults and kids moves for real-world self-defense originally designed by the Israeli Defense Forces.
Stone River Golf Club
- Royse City
Bermuda short grasses cover rolling countryside at 6,432-yard course speckled with ponds & an irons-only driving range alongside.
Uptown Yoga
- Multiple Locations
Studios emphasize Vinyasa-style yoga in 85-degree rooms and offer other classes, such as core strengthening, suitable for all skill levels
Interskate Roller Rink
- Lewisville
Tuned up four-wheeled boots grip buffed wooden boards gleaming beneath neon & colored lights as skaters rehydrate on fountain drinks
Jump Mania Plano
- Plano
10 prismatic inflatables fill 10,000 square feet of bounce facility, along with toddler area for kids 3 or younger & parents’ lounge
Dallas Rocks
- Dallas
Up to 16 ft. tall bouldering & 35 ft. tall route walls span 14,000+ sq. ft. of climbing slab with challenges for all levels
BounceU Plano
- Plano
Climate-controlled room filled with inflatable structures, slides, games, and laughing kids
Dallas Karting Complex
- Caddo Mills
Rubber burners aged 16 & older blaze through 0.8 miles of track & 17 turns at speeds of up to 60 mph
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The Dallas Symphony Orchestra speeds up audiences’ heartbeats from adagio to allegro with a thrilling lineup of classical and contemporary performances. Radiating the enthusiasm and boasting the musical chops of the Fab Four themselves, Twist and Shout will give the symphony a night off on May 11, taking the stage for a night of Beatles classics sure to delight hair-shaking moptops and headbanging whiskbrooms. The Meyerson's world-class acoustics and magnificent, shoebox-style chamber will imbue hits including "Hey Jude," "Yesterday," and "A Hard Day's Night" with a epic quality—not unlike having Charlton Heston read a grocery list aloud.
In 1979, millionaire Donald J. Carter and Mavericks' founding president, Norm Sonju, began making efforts to secure an NBA team in Dallas. His dream became a reality at the 1980 All-Star game, when league owners voted to admit the new franchise for an entry fee of $12 million and Mr. Carter's entire baseball-card collection. The newly formed Mavs experienced quick success, making the postseason six times during their first decade. The 1990s proved not so kind, however; the team failed to make the playoffs even once. That ineptitude came to a prompt halt with the start of the new millennium, when, under a fresh and outspoken ownership regime, the team set off a string of 12 straight playoff appearances, highlighted by its first NBA title in 2011.
Located in the vibrant Arts District of downtown Dallas, Texas, the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) ranks among the leading art institutions in the country and is distinguished by its innovative exhibitions and groundbreaking educational programs.
A fleet of nine carriages bearing the NorthStar insignia clips and clops through the city streets of Dallas and Fort Worth, ferrying riders through historical tours and evenings filled with romance. Passengers watch the city skyline pan past their open-top carriage or opt for shelter beneath a cloth canopy as they visit historic locales. Ahead of them, a professional driver sports a white tuxedo shirt, boots, and Western hat, and his noble steed, trained at the company farm to be gentle and politely decline drag-race challenges, maintains a natural grace. Since its establishment in 1990, the company has had the honor of participating in a number of special local events, including football-victory parades and the Adolphus Children’s Christmas Parade.
