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All of the websites listed here are in the Dallas, Texas Metro Area. Please remember to drive safely and take lots of water with you wherever you decide to visit, because the heat is on in Texas.  If you don't see something of interest, check back soon. We update the website frequently.

 


Age Of Steam Railroad Museum

3800 Parry Ave
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 428-0101

 

A collection of steam locomotives and passenger cars, including a locomotive weighing 1.2 million pounds and the electric locomotive that pulled Robert F. Kennedy's funeral train.

 


Dallas Arboretum Gardens

8525 Garland Rd
Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 515-6500

The Dallas Arboretum is owned by the City of Dallas, supported in part by the Dallas Park and Recreation Department and is operated by The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society, a non-profit organization. A true breath of fresh air. Visit today you will be glad you did!


Medieval Times

2021 N. Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207

1-888-WE-JOUST

(Ticket & Reservations)

1-800-229-9900 (Dallas Location)

 

The Dallas Castle has welcomed more than 3 million guests since lowering its drawbridge to the public in June 1994. The 60,000 square foot Castle seats 1,000 guests and sits on nine tree-lined acres just a short distance from Downtown Dallas. Located on Interstate 35, across from the Dallas Market Hall and the American Airlines Center, the medieval Castle adds a unique flair to the architectural landscape of the area.

 


Dallas Farmers Market
1010 S. Pearl Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
214-939-2808 Phone
214-939-2719 Fax

 

Dallas Farmers Market is recognized nationally as an important center where farmers still sell their seasonal crops directly to customers. Located in the southeastern corner of the central business district in downtown Dallas at 1010 South Pearl Street, Dallas, Texas 75201, it provides a unique opportunity to shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, specialty and international products. The Dallas Farmers Market is open Sunday thru Saturday 7am to 6pm.

 

They even hold cooking classes on Saturday's.

 


Dallas World Aquarium

1801 N Griffin St

Dallas, Texas 75202

214-720-2224

 

Make sure you check out this aquarium it features more than 85,000 gallons (321,800 l) of saltwater with marine life from around the world and the Orinoco - Secrets of the River rainforest exhibit which represents the relatively unknown South American Orinoco River basin. They also have exhibits from South Africa and Mundo Maya.

 


In-Sync Exotics

Vickie & Eddie Keahey

Wylie, Texas

972-442-6888

insyncexotics@aol.com

 

Sync Exotic Wildlife Rescue and Education Center.  Vickie and Eddie Keahey are the nicest people.  They house multiple big cats: tigers, lions, mountain lions, leopards, bobcat, lynx, and a free roaming rooster. 

The most immaculate place, there is no odor of any kind, and the pools for the cats are the freshest water with no dirt in it!  The animals are healthy, groomed and beautiful.  As a non-profit they exist entirely on donations from the public.  This place is better than any zoo. 

Tours are available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am 6:00 pm. Admission to the center is a requested donation of $10.00 for adults, and $7.00 for children. Additional donations are appreciated to help feed, and house our residents. The tour can lasts for approximately 30 minutes.

From Highway 75 Take the George Bush Freeway (190) East. follow signs for the Wylie, Sachse exit which is Highway 78. Go approximately 10 miles through Sachse, and Wylie. Turn Left on the second Skyview going towards Lake Lavon Headquarters. Skyview will first make a curve to the left going under a railroad bridge, then curve to the right. After the right curve there will be a dirt road that Y's to the left, the road is about a block long. In-Sync is just at the end of that road. 

 


The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (If this link will not work, their server is down)

411 Elm Street
Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: 888-485-4854

  • Visit today and get the inside scoop on the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy.


Sachse Historical Society

3303 6th Street

Sachse, Texas 75048

  • The Sachse Historical Society is in the process of renovating the old City Hall building to open it up as a local museum and are accepting donations, which by the way, is a charitable TAX deduction and Joe will send you a receipt. Check out Sachse's History today!