the world’s finest collections of artifacts, scale models and photographs. Admission charge. 6911 Lemmon Ave. 214/350-3600.
www.flightmuseum.com.
GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM—This museum highlights the administration of President George W. Bush. It is the repository for presidential gifts and other artifacts relating to the life and career of President and Mrs. Bush. Admissions charge. 2943 SMU Blvd. on the campus of Southern Methodist University. 214/346-1650.
www.georgew
bushlibrary.smu.edu.
JOHN F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL—A historical marker on Houston Street near Elm Street marks the spot where President Kennedy was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963. The Cenotaph and Memorial Park is a city block with an open- style monument dedicated to the slain president. Main and Market streets. See The Sixth Floor Museum listing.
KNOX-HENDERSON ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT— One of Dallas’ oldest shopping districts, Knox-Henderson also has become a hot spot for dining, nightlife, shopping, art and antiques. Revitalized in the mid-1990s, many of the original 1920s store fronts remain. North Central Express- way at Knox and Henderson streets
LAKES—Mountain Creek Lake—This lake offers a boat ramp and fishing. In southwest Dallas near Grand Prairie. 214/670-8281. Lake Ray Hubbard—This reservoir on the East Fork of
the Trinity River. Includes several marinas and parks with fishing and boating. About 10 miles east of Dallas off I-30; also accessible from Garland and Rockwall. 214/670-8658. White Rock Lake—In White Rock Lake Park in north-
east Dallas. It offers fishing, boat ramps, limited boating and picnicking. Lake shown only on city maps. Off Texas 78 and Loop 12. 214/670-8281. Lake Grapevine, see GRAPEVINE. Joe Pool Lake, see GRAND PRAIRIE. Lavon Lake, see ALLEN. Lewisville Lake, see LEWISVILLE.
LATINO CULTURAL CENTER—The center presents Latino artists working in the visual and performing arts, film, and literature in addition to supporting local artists and arts organizations. 2600 Live Oak. 214/671-0052. www.dallas
culture.org/latinoculturalcenter.
LOWER GREENVILLE—Greenville Avenue is one of the oldest entertainment areas in Dallas and is home to many eclectic shops as well as live entertainment venues, bars and restaurants. Greenville Avenue between Mockingbird Lane and Ross Ave.
MAIN STREET INITIATIVE—Anchored by Neiman Mar- cus’ flagship store as well as the historic Adolphus and Magnolia hotels, and just blocks from the Dallas Conven- tion Center, this entertainment district features restau- rants, clubs, retail and seasonal concerts. 214/744-4819.
MCKINNEY AVENUE TROLLEY—Visitors can ride McKinney Avenue’s free trolley between Dallas’ Arts
District and the McKinney Avenue Uptown neighborhood. 214/855-0006.
www.mata.org.
MEADOWS MUSEUM—This museum houses the most significant collection of Spanish art outside of Spain, in- cluding works by Velazquez, Ribera, Zurbaran, El Greco, Murillo, Goya, Miro and Picasso. Admission charge. 5900 Bishop Ave. on the SMU campus. 214/768-2516.
www.meadowsmuseumdallas.org.
MORTON H. MEYERSON SYMPHONY CENTER— This multi million-dollar facility, designed by architect I.M. Pei with acoustics by Russell Johnson, is the home of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Events admission charge. 2301 Flora St. 214/670-3600.
www.dallassymphony.com.
NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER—This urban oasis of art and nature includes a 54,000-square-foot building de- signed by architect Renzo Piano, a contemporary art col- lection and 2-acre sculpture garden. This is considered one of the foremost collections of contemporary 20th-century sculpture in the world. Admission charge. 2001 Flora St. 214/242-5100.
www.nashersculpturecenter.org.
OLD RED COURTHOUSE—Built in 1892, this Richardso- nian Romanesque structure, made of red sandstone, is one of Dallas’ oldest remaining buildings. It’s also the site of Dallas’ state-of-the-art Tourist Information Center. 100 S. Houston St. Near the Dallas Convention Center. 214/757-1914.
www.oldred.org.
PALACE OF WAX/RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!— See GRAND PRAIRIE.
PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE—This state-of-the-art museum in an environmentally friendly building offers interactive exhibits and a multimedia center. Permanent collections include the Sports Hall, a weather center with a manmade tornado, the T. Boone Pickens Life Then and Now Hall with dinosaur skeletons, and a gem and mineral hall. Admission charge. 2001 N. Field St. 214/428-5555.
www.perotmuseum.org.
PIONEER PLAZA—This 4.2-acre plaza between historic Pioneer Cemetery and Dallas Convention Center features the world’s largest bronze monument, depicting 40 Texas longhorn steers being driven by three cowboys on horse- back. Young and Griffin streets. 214/953-1184. www.dallas
conventioncenter.com/special-event/pioneer-plaza.
REUNION TOWER—This 50-story tower topped by a lighted ball is one of the most recognizable landmarks on the Dallas skyline and the focal point of the Reunion area, which was a settlement of French immigrants in the 19th century. It features an observation deck (charge), restau- rant and revolving lounge. Amtrak runs through Dallas nearby at the restored 1914 Union Station. 300 Reunion Blvd. 214/741-5560.
www.reuniontower.com.
SIX FLAGS HURRICANE HARBOR—See ARLINGTON. SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS—See ARLINGTON. SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM, THE—This exhibition at Dealey
Gallop through Galleries
THE DALLAS ARTS District encompasses many of the city’s cultural gems within 68 acres and 19 contiguous blocks. Attractions include the AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas Museum of Art, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Nasher Sculpture Center and the Perot Museum of Nature and Sci- ence, plus parks and numerous other venues. Plan to park or use public transportation and explore the area on foot. Visit
www.thedallas
artsdistrict.org for more information.
Plaza covers the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Displays include photographs, artifacts, an audio tour, films and rotating exhibits. The Visitor Center at the former Texas School Book Depository has elevators up to the sixth floor. 411 Elm St. 214/747-6660.
www.jfk.org.
SOUTH DALLAS CULTURAL CENTER—This facility in South Dallas serves the arts community with a theater, vi- sual arts gallery, dance studios, ceramics, printmaking and photography. 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. 214/939-2787.
www.dallasculture.org/sdculturalcenter.
SOUTHFORK RANCH—See PLANO.
THANKS-GIVING SQUARE—Opened in 1977, the inter- faith chapel is a site of worship services. The landscaping provides a quiet retreat in the center of city. 1627 Pacific St. 214/969-1977.
www.thanksgiving.org.
WEST END HISTORIC DISTRICT—This turn-of-the- century district west of downtown is the site of restaurants, shops and nightclubs in the restored, red brick warehouses. Check out the many historical sites in walking distance or take a horse-drawn carriage ride. Lamar, Record and Market streets. 214/741-7180.
www.dallaswestend.org.
WILSON HISTORIC DISTRICT WALKING TOUR—The historic Wilson Block along Swiss Avenue in the heart of downtown recalls the Victorian era of early Dallas. Tour be- gins with a short film at the Wilson Carriage House behind 2922 Swiss Ave. 214/821-3290.
www.preservationdallas.org.
DE LEON POP. 2,260
ALT. 1,361 MAP L-15
DE LEON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 254/893-2083.
www.deleontexas.com.
De Leon is home to Texas’ largest fruit farm, the largest peanut shelling plant in the U.S. and more than 10,000 acres of pecan trees. Don’t miss the “Weeping Oak,” the town’s great oak tree with limbs that grow downward, featured in “Ripley’s Believe It or Not.” Texas’ oldest Peach and Melon Festival is held here in August.
LAKE—Proctor Lake, see COMANCHE.
TERRILL ANTIQUE CAR MUSEUM—Features several rare automobiles, some more than 100 years old, including a 1901 steam-powered car and a 1941 Packard convertible. Admission charge. 500 N. Texas St. 254/893-3773.
DECATUR POP. 6,208
ALT. 1,097 MAP H-17
DECATUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 308 W. Main St. 940/627-3107.
www.decaturtx.com.
The famous Butterfield Overland Mail Route passed through town in the mid-1800s. Fishing and camping are
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