and playground. Golfers can play six, nine or 18 holes at the municipally owned Chase Oaks Golf Club.
ALLEN EVENT CENTER —This multipurpose facility hosts concerts, rodeos and sports events. It’s home to the Allen Americans (Central Hockey League), Texas Revolution (Professional Indoor Football League) and Dallas Sidekicks (Professional Arena Soccer League). 200 E. Stacy Road. 972/678-4646.
www.alleneventcenter.com.
ALLEN STATION PARK —The park features the only stone dam that is still standing. It was used for railroad purposes. The dam can be seen by parking at Allen Business Park. A walking trail also is available. 1120 N. Cedar Drive. Edge at Allen Station Park — Extreme sports enthusi-
asts enjoy the largest outdoor skate park in Texas, a BMX course and two in-line hockey/skate rinks. Free. 201 E. St. Mary Drive at Cedar Drive. 214/509-4760 . Hydrous Wake Park — Cable waterskiing/wakeboarding
facility features three lakes, a clockwise six-tower system and two beginner systems. Restaurant and pro shop on site. 580 N. Cedar Drive. 214/755-9905 . http://hydrous
wakeparks.info .
CELEBRATION PARK —Features a water sprayground and the “kidMania” playground, which is the largest free dis- abled-accessible playground in Texas. 701 Angel Parkway. 214/509-4770.
www.allenparks.org.
LAKE —Lake Lavon, see MCKINNEY. Catch a roller coaster ride at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. travel information TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTER S
The Texas Department of Transportation operates travel information centers for the convenience of the traveling public. Uniformed, professional trav- el counselors welcome visitors and provide a wealth of free literature, information and sugges- tions to make every Texas trip more pleasant. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. TO SPEAK to a professional travel counselor
for travel information and trip planning assis- tance call 800/452-9292 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Central time daily.
www.txdot.gov.
FOR 24-HOUR highway condition information, call 800/452-9292 or visit
www.drivetexas.org.
DENISON:At the Texas/Oklahoma state line. 6801 U.S. 69/75. 903/463-2860.
GAINESVILLE: 4901 I-35 N. Near the Texas/ Oklahoma state line. 940/665-2301.
GETTING THERE
DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTL. AIRPORT
www.dfwairport.com
HOUSTON-GEORGE BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT
www.fly2houston.com
AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTL. AIRPORT
www.austintexas.gov/airport
SAN ANTONIO INTL. AIRPORT
www.sanantonio.gov/airport
MORE TRAVEL INFORMATION ON PAGE 7. 186 PHOTO: KEVIN STILLMAN/TXDOT
ADDISON POP. 14,947
ANDERSON POP. 225
ALT. 643 MAP RR-7
VISIT ADDISON VISITOR INFORMATION AND ARTISAN CENTER: Visitor information, art exhibits and a shop. 5100 Belt Line Road, Suite 400. 972/450- 6293 or 800/233-4766.
www.addisontexas.net.
This city’s origins date to the Republic of Texas, when the area was settled as part of Peters’ Colony. Today, Addison 15 minutes north of Dallas offers restaurants, shopping and hotels. The Addison Arts and Events District features a water garden and venues that host events throughout the year. Annual events include Fork and Cork in May, the Addison Kaboom Town! Independence Day celebration and Oktoberfest.
CAVANAUGH FLIGHT MUSEUM —See aircraft restored to original condition and one of the largest collections of signed print art in the Southwest at this museum focusing on flight in World Wars I and II, as well as the Korean War. Gift shop. Admission charge. 4572 Claire Chennault. 972/380-8800.
www.cavanaughflightmuseum.com.
MARY KAY MUSEUM —See the history behind Mary Kay Ash and her world-famous company, Mary Kay Cosmetics. Displays show the lavish rewards given to salespeople, in- cluding the ultimate prize—a pink Cadillac. Free. 16251 N. Dallas Parkway 972/687-5720.
www.marykaymuseum.com.
ALLEN POP. 90,144
ALT. 658 MAP J-18/PP-9
ALLEN VISITOR INFORMATION: 214/509-4671.
www.visitallentexas.com.
This community was named for Ebenezer Allen, a former state attorney general. Outlaw Sam Bass is said to have committed his first Texas train robbery here. Allen is a community growing rapidly because of its proximity to Dallas and the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Local parks offer a variety of recreation opportunities.
Bethany Lakes Park features a large stocked fishing pond, disc-golf course, natural amphitheater, picnic tables, trail
ALT. 215 MAP P-20
NAVASOTA GRIMES COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 117 S. LaSalle. 936/825-6600.
www.navasotagrimeschamber.com.
This historic seat of Grimes County was established in 1834 on the La Bahia Road, a centuries-old Native Ameri- can trail that stretched from Louisiana through Texas. During the Civil War, a local arms factory produced can- nons, cannon balls and weaponry. It is surrounded by scenic hills and historic structures.
FANTHORP INN STATE HISTORIC SITE —This restored structure offers visitors an opportunity to walk through a historic inn that served as a stagecoach stop. A communal dining table is set for a meal, conveying a real sense of the traveler’s life in the 1850s. A replica Concord stagecoach completes the scene. 579 Main St. 936/873-2633.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/fanthorp-inn.
GRIMES COUNTY COURTHOUSE —This 1894 Edwardian Victorian structure is made of hand-formed red bricks and native stone. The courtroom has a pressed-metal ceiling and original furnishings. 100 Main St.
www.co.grimes.tx.us.
SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL FOREST —See NATIONAL PARKS AND FORESTS. Nearest entrance is 13 miles east on F.M. 149.
ARLINGTON POP. 376,907
ALT. 616 MAP J-18/UU-5
ARLINGTON VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER: 1905 E. Randol Mill Road, by Globe Life Park in Arling- ton. 800/342-4305.
www.experiencearlington.org.
Arlington is known for sports and thrills. The city is home to some of Texas’ best-known family-fun spots, including Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor and Rangers Ball- park in Arlington, home of the Texas Rangers. In addition, there’s action in the AT&T Stadium, home to the NFL’s Dal- las Cowboys. For golfers, the first Audubon-sanctioned golf course in the nation, Tierra Verde Gold, offers a course on 250 acres of secluded terrain. Arlington Baptist College is home to the historic Top O’ Hill Terrace, once America’s most notorious gambling destination in the 1930s. To arrange a visit, call 817/461-8741 X 109.
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