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Word from the CVBs 150 Years of Fort Worth History Exhibit Fort Worth is filled with many large visitor attractions, but it also has several special treasures that are sometimes overlooked. One of these special treasures is the “150 Years of Fort Worth History Exhibit” located in Fire Station No. 1 at Second and Commerce streets in downtown Fort Worth. The 150 Year Exhibit is one of the best ways to gain an understanding of the full scope of Fort Worth’s interesting history. The Exhibit is located in one of the most historic buildings in downtown. Used as a fire station from 1907 until 1980, the building was active over much of Fort Worth's full history. Fortunately, community leaders realized that the fire house needed to be preserved even thought the immediate area was being redeveloped with large high-rise office buildings and parking garages. The fire house was saved and converted by the Fort Worth Science and History Museum into an excellent historical overview of Fort Worth’s history from when the Comanche Nation ruled the plains to the present era. Be sure to stop by the 150 Exhibit. It is conveniently located in Sundance Square and is open everyday of the week from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. FUN CENTRAL Arlington, TX FUN CENTRAL Arlington, Texas welcomes families and friends for good times and great memories! Starting Friday April 9 is “Come to Play” at The Ballpark in Arlington. Catch the energy and on-field action of Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers. A-Rod may be gone but the talent of the All-Star game hero Hank Blalock, and the old-fashioned “come to play” work ethic and skill of Mark Texeria, Michael Young and Alfonso Soriano, promises a more exciting season than the baseball pundits think! Then there’s the other kind of action at the biggest and best Six Flags Over Texas. Open every weekend starting April 9 - May 14 and then weekly through August 22, the Lone Star thrills include new shows and favorite shows featuring first-class performers and performances, the return of family favorites like Casa Magnetica and oh, of course, Superman, Tower of Power, the Texas Giant wooden roller coaster, the awesome 26-story Titan and...you name it, Six Flags Over Texas has fun things for all ages! And get ready to be “picked up and carried away” by the Tornado, the new spinning, splashing, extreme tubing experience at Hurricane Harbor. So, stay 'n play in FUN CENTRAL Arlington, Texas. Go to www.arlington.org for reservations, family-value packages and loads of fun information! Grapevine Springs into Action in April! Excitement! The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center on Lake Grapevine officially opens April 2, 2004. Featuring 1,511 rooms, 400,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, and four acres of lush indoor gardens, the resort enjoys perfect year-round weather all under a golden Texas star at 1501 Gaylord Trail. April 2 and 3, Grapevine celebrates the New Vintage Wine Trail beginning April 2, with the New Vintage Jazz Wine Train. Board at 6:30 p.m. at 705 S. Main Street. Visit www.gvrr.com for tickets. April 3, be at Delaney Vineyards, 2000 Champagne Blvd., for the 11 a.m. Blessing of the Vines & Wines featuring Father Ken Robinson. At noon, board free shuttles to Grapevine’s six winery tasting rooms. Visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com for tickets. April 3rd is also the historic Nash Farm Spring Event at College and Ball Streets where Grapevine Heritage Foundation presents “Spring Into Nash Farm” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 10, The British Emporium, 140 N. Main, keeps a British tradition alive with its annual Easter Bonnet Competition. From 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., with judging at 2 p.m. Competition is free and open to the public. Please call 817-421-2311 for more information. For more information about Grapevine, its attractions and events, please visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com or call 817-410-3185. Grand Prairie,
Right In The Middle of Dallas/Fort Worth And They’re Off! 2004 live, world-class Thoroughbred racing begins Thursday, April 15 at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Catch the fun and excitement from the Grandstand, a seven-level glass-enclosed, climate-controlled building with penthouse suites, terraced track-side dining, box seats and outdoor seating. Or visit the Post Time Pavilion with over 150 television screens, sports bar, restaurant and live horse racing via simulcast. Willie Nelson headlines the concert following the races on April 16 and the Beach Boys follow the races on April 17. Ripley’s Theater returns to the Palace of Wax & Ripley’s Believe It or Not! with all-new human and pet oddities. If you like the outdoors, Joe Pool Lake is the place to be. Blue bonnets and wild flowers are in full bloom in the Lake Parks. It's a great time to camp and enjoy fishing and boating. April 28-30, a May Day Regatta is scheduled at Lynn Creek Marina. Traders Village hosts the 29th Prairie Dog Chili Cook-off April 3-4 and a Country Music weekend happens April 17-18. NextStage is now NOKIA Live at Grand Prairie with headliners AIR on April 3; Rod Stewart, April 10; Concerto De Amor, April 14; KDGE 15th Anniversary show, April 16; and KEGL “Big Freakin’ Deal,” April 18. Log on to www.gptexas.com or call 1-800-288-8386 for more information. Granbury Joins the Wind Power Trail Granbury is now one of the initial points of interest on the new Wind Power Trail. The Trail is the nation’s first interstate tourism project devoted to alternative energy and historic vintage windmill collections. The trail runs from Lawton, Oklahoma to San Angelo, Texas and includes thirteen communities along the way. Visitors will be able to visit some of the largest wind turbines in America as well as the nation's foremost collections of vintage windmills. Windmills were responsible for the widespread settlement of the High Plains, and giant wind farms now promise to play an equally important role as a source of renewable energy. The historic, cultural, and scientific tale of wind will be wrapped up in an interpretive driving route, made accessible to car and RV travelers in the form of a map, an audio CD, and web site. The Windmill Farm and Bed & Breakfast in Tolar will be Granbury’s link to the trail. This unique farm boasts 35 windmills on 26 acres in a quiet county setting with two more windmills coming in the spring. These windmills are representative of the actual mills used in this part of Texas. You can even view one of the rare Axtell windmills made in Fort Worth. Each windmill has been restored to original condition and each function as designed. This route covers more than 700 miles, and in many ways Granbury is the pivotal location. It's the stop closest to a major metropolitan area. For Trail information, view www.windpowertrail.com. Granbury information is available by calling 817-950-2212 or www.granburytx.com. Ride The Rim Mountain bike riding has become a popular sport, but sometimes finding new places to ride can be a problem. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center near Glen Rose has an answer with its popular Ride The Rim series. The popular ride is offered on a regular basis and has something to offer for all skill levels. Routes include a back country tour of Fossil Rim and include a unique tour of the Intensive Management areas of Fossil Rim. These are areas not included on the regular drive-thru tour and will offer glimpses of cheetah, black rhinos and maybe a wolf or two. There are three skill levels of rides, in addition to family rides and full moon rides that are suitable for everyone. Cost is $30 per person and includes a t-shirt and snacks. All of the tours include guides who can give riding pointers, as well as helping to identify native flora and fauna along the way. Upcoming ride dates include: Wildflower Ride the Rim on April 14; May Day Ride the Rim on May 1 and Ride the Rim on May 15. Rides are offered throughout the year and for more information call 254-897-2960 ext. 0 or www.fossilrim.org. Reservations are required. For more information on Fossil Rim or any of the attractions in Glen Rose, call 1-888-346-6282 or www.glenrosetexas.net. An Arts and Jazz Festival Jazz up your schedule on April 23, 24 & 25 by attending the annual Denton Arts & Jazz Festival. Great music, good food, beautiful art and many activities are planned for the whole family in Denton, Texas, where FUN IS THE THING and JAZZ IS KING! The Denton Civic Center Park, in the heart of downtown Denton, on 20 acres with adjacent facilities, provide the perfect setting for the 2 x a day event that is free to the public. The Denton Festival Foundation, Inc., in cooperation with the City of Denton and the Dallas/Fort Worth American Federation of Musicians, produces the festival with support from individual and corporate sponsorships. Over 1,300 musicians, artists and performers attract over 175,000 annually to enjoy the culturally diverse music and art. Headliners include Arturo Sandoval on Friday night; Buddy Guy & Double Trouble on Saturday night; and Brave Combo on Sunday night. Come visit the music capital of North Texas. Join in the pride and celebration of our music and arts tradition, all showcased for a weekend of enjoyment for the whole family at the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival. (Funded in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts.) Scarborough Faire the Renaissance Festival's 2004 Season! The days will be merry and the Knights will be gallant at Scarborough Faire the Renaissance Festival’s 24th season of full combat jousting, falconry, minstrels, Renaissance-style entertainment, artisan demonstrations, juried craft shoppes, and a king’s feast, with beer and ale. Scarborough Faire the Renaissance Festival’s 2004 season opens Saturday, April 10th and runs for eight consecutive weekends and through Memorial Day Monday, May 31. A full day of merriment at Scarborough Faire the Renaissance Festival is a great value at $16.99 for adults and $6 for children 5-12 (children 4 & under get in FREE). Full Combat Jousting, the King’s Falconer and his Birds of Prey, Theatre in the Ground swashbuckling sword fighters, magicians, jugglers, bagpipers, bawdy wenches, and merry minstrels can be found on the 11 stages throughout the village. Children will have a magical time as they are knighted by the King and Queen and explore the Children’s Realm. Age-old techniques for making crafts will be demonstrated and displayed each day showcasing the ancient artistry of glass blowing, printing on an authentic Gutenberg Press, blacksmithing, the only operating Renaissance-Style Foundry, sword making, and candle making. Scarborough Faire the Renaissance Festival is located just 30 minutes south of Dallas/Fort Worth off I-35E near historic Waxahachie, Texas at exit 399A. Gates are open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. rain or shine. For more information on Scarborough Faire the Renaissance Festival call 972-938-FAIR (3247), toll free 888-5-Festival, or log on to www.ScarboroughRenFest.com. Visit Weatherford and
Stay Awhile! Visiting Weatherford is like stepping back years in time. Come stay a while and experience Weatherford’s wonderful accommodations. Shop in our historic downtown area while enjoying the newly renovated Historic Courthouse; see Victorian era homes, a medieval castle, one of our parks, or First Monday Trade Days. Find all your favorites at the Farmer's Market. Come attend one of our many events. Be sure and make plans to attend the annual Peach Festival, Saturday, July 10th where you will find more than 200 vendors, live entertainment, and more. For more information call toll free 888-594-3801 or go to www.VisitWeatherford.com. Current
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