Your journey of discovery begins here and can be as expansive as the
imagination allows. Discover the distinct personalities, flavors and
themes that flow within Dallas/Fort Worth & Beyond's many
communities. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a long-time
fan of the region, you're sure to uncover something you'll
never forget.
http://www.irvingtexas.com
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Gondola Adventures at Las Colinas
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357 Westfork Street, Texas, 75039
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Phone: (972) 506-8037
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Phone 2: (866) 446-6365
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Romance at its finest! Cruise the Mandalay Canals and Lake Carolyn in an elegant gondola. Classic cruises come with gourmet chocolates; lunch and dinner cruises also available.
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Irving Arts Center
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3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Texas, 75062
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Phone: (972) 252-7558
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Phone 2: (972) 570-4962
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The Center's Sculpture Garden, grounds and dancing fountains complement four professionally curated galleries that host 20 exhibits a year, featuring a broad range of media.
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National Scouting Museum
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1329 W. Walnut Hill Ln., Texas, 75038
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Phone: (800) 303-3047
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Phone 2: (972) 580-2100
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Enjoy “Family Fun” at the National Scouting Museum, the official museum of the Boy Scouts of America. From the Norman Rockwell Art Gallery to full-sized indoor campsites, the museum’s 13 “action areas” are filled with interactive exhibits and more than 600,000 artifacts! Whether you’re involved in Scouting…or just looking for family fun…you’ll have a great time exploring the National Scouting Museum! Mondays are Free!
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Texas Stadium/Dallas Cowboys Football Club
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2401 E. Airport Frwy., Texas
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Phone: (972) 785-4780
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Phone 2: (972) 785-5000
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Home to the five time World Champion Dallas Cowboys. The stadium offers daily tours, including a stop at the locker room, playing field, Stadium Club, pro shop and more. In the off-season, the stadium also hosts a number of concerts, sports and cultural events.
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Dallas Cowboys
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2401 E. Airport Frwy, Texas
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Phone: (972) 785-5000
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The legendary Dallas Cowboys are a member of the National Football League and are five–time world champions (1971, 1977, 1992, 1993, 1995). Many football greats have played for the team, including Troy Aikman, Mike Ditka, Emmitt Smith, Roger Staubach. Jerry Jones bought the team in 1989 and under his leadership the team has enjoyed three Super Bowl wins.
Year-round tours of the Cowboy’s home are available at Texas Stadium
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Irving Heritage House
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303 S. O'Connor Road, Texas
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Phone: (972) 721-2426
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One of the city’s, first home features public tours.
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Jaycee Park Center for the Arts
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2000 W. Airport Freeway, Texas
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Phone: (972) 721-2488
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New exhibits are displayed monthly
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Las Colinas Equestrian Center & Polo Club
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600 E. Royal Lane, Texas, 75039
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Phone: (972) 869-0600
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Phone 2: (214) 373-8855
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The Equestrian Center is situated along the scenic canals of Las Colinas and adjoins sixty-two beautiful acres of woods and grasslands set aside by the city for parks and equestrian use. The Las Colinas Equestrian Center boasts the largest private covered riding arena in the area (with seating and climate controlled viewing areas), a smaller covered schooling arena attached, plus four additional outdoor arenas; complete with all weather footing.
It is also the home to the Las Colinas Polo Club.
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Las Colinas Flower Clock
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Highway 114 & O'Connor Road, Texas
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Irving; Fresh flowers are planted yearly around this larger-than-life clock.
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Mandalay Canal at Las Colinas
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Highway 114 @ Las Colinas Blvd, Texas
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The treelined, cobblestone walkway is reminiscent of an old world village.
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Mustangs of Las Colinas
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O'Connor Road, just north of Highway 114, Texas
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Phone: (972) 869-9047
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Created by African wildlife artist Robert Glen, the Mustangs are the largest equestrian sculpture in the world.
Inside the museum, you will see a pictorial history of how the artist created these masterpieces. Other sculptures created by Glenn are on exhibit. This history is not only entertaining but also very informative to all visitor no matter what age.
Inside the museum, there is also a short video presentation that tells about the creation of these magnificent works of art.
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The Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center
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Gilbert & Jackson St, Texas
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Phone: (972) 721-4976
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Dallas County' oldest African-American Settlement, featuring two of the area' original homes, a black history museum and living history center. Located at the corner of Gilbert and Jackson St. in Irving. Call (972) 721-4976 for tour information.
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