9001 Boulevard 26. From NE Loop 820, take Texas 26 north to Boulevard 26. 817/427-6500.
www.nrh2o.com.
NYTEX SPORTS CENTRE—Home to the Texas Brahmas Hockey Team (CHL Minor League), this facility also offers public ice skating and hockey skills classes. 8851 Ice House Drive. 817/336-4423.
www.nytexsports.com.
SMITHFIELD—This historic community was annexed by the city in 1958. Cattle trails to the north went through the area before the arrival of the St. Louis and Southwestern of Texas Railroad. Historical markers are at the Smithfield Depot, cemetery, Masonic Lodge and three churches along Main Street and Smithfield Road.
PARIS POP. 25,602
ALT. 592 MAP G-20
PARIS VISITORS AND CONVENTION COUNCIL: 8 West Plaza. 903/784-2501 or 800/727-4789.
www.paristexas.com.
Paris was settled by a diverse group of frontiersmen: Sam Bell Maxey, a West Point graduate and Confederate gen- eral; retired outlaw Frank James (brother of Jesse); John Chisum, one of the West’s foremost cattle barons; and no- torious frontier outlaw queen, Belle Starr. Today, the town is a center for an agricultural region and home to Paris Ju- nior College. In 2013, Paris received a First Lady’s Texas Treasure Award for its dedication to historic preservation.
EIFFEL TOWER REPLICA—This 65-foot-tall replica of the iconic tower in Paris, France, includes a Texas touch— a red cowboy hat at the top. Colored lights brighten up the tower at night. Jefferson Road at Collegiate Drive, next to the Love Civic Center. 903/784-2501.
EVERGREEN CEMETERY—Dating from 1866, this site contains more than 40,000 graves, including early Texas patriots and many unusual, handsome, carved monu- ments. South Church Street at Jefferson Road.
LAKES—Lake Crook—Operated by City of Paris. The lake offers picnic areas, campsites, water skiing and fishing. About three miles northwest of Paris off U.S. 271. 903/784-9277. Pat Mayse Lake—This Army Corps of Engineers lake
on Sanders Creek has several parks that offer boat ramps, fishing, picnicking and camping. About 13 miles north of Paris off U.S. 271. 903/732-3020.
LAMAR COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM—A heritage park in a complex that includes the restored 1912 Union Station and Heritage Hall and the Sheb Williams Rural Life Museum. 1009 W. Kaufman. 903/784-2501.
PLAZA GALLERY—This museum, in a restored 1917 shop on the downtown plaza, features works by Lamar County artists. 8 W. Plaza. In the chamber of commerce building. 903/737-9699.
SAM BELL MAXEY HOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE— Built in High Victorian style in 1868, the two-story struc- ture was home to Samuel Bell Maxey, who was a Mexican War veteran, Confederate general and a U.S. senator. The Texas Historical Commission property showcases the original family furnishings, clothing and letters, which illus- trate the lives of three generations of the Maxey family. Admission charge. 812 S. Church St. 903/785-5716.
www.visitsambellmaxeyhouse.com.
PILOT POINT POP. 3,988
ALT. 674 MAP H-18
PILOT POINT VISITOR INFORMATION: 300 S. Washington St. 940/686-5385.
www.pilotpoint.org or
www.cityofpilotpoint.org.
This community formed near a large post oak grove that was a prominent landmark for pioneer travelers and a look- out point for Native Americans. Pilot Point has been
216 Shakespeare at Winedale presents programs every summer at Round Top’s Winedale Historical Center.
named a Texas Main Street City for its effort to preserve buildings on the historic square. Visitors can find antique shops and cafes on the square. The Farmers & Merchants Bank Building was used in the famous film Bonnie & Clyde and is now an art gallery.
BLOOMFIELD SCHOOLHOUSE—This 1883 structure is one of very few remaining one-room school buildings and now offers living-history and educational experiences. One block off the historic square on South Washington Street. 940/686-5385 or 940/686-2165.
JAY’S CAFE & MUSEUM—Features more than 700 photos and artifacts from the town’s past. Restaurant. Free. 110 W. Main. 940/686-0158.
LAKE—Lake Ray Roberts—This Army Corps of Engineers lake has several parks for swimming, boating and fishing. Includes Ray Roberts Lake State Park, which offers camp- ing. About 10 miles north of Denton. 972/434-1666.
RAY ROBERTS LAKE STATE PARK—Set amid mixed forest and prairie environments, this park offers access to the 30,000-surface-acre reservoir. It includes campsites, boat ramps, a marina, group pavilions, a lodge, mountain- bike trails, primitive and equestrian camping, and fishing. Admission charge.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/ ray-roberts-lake. Isle du Bois Unit is a full-service park with a six-lane
boat ramp. It also offers equestrian and walk-in campsites, a swimming beach and a lighted fishing pier. Park store is open from spring break through November. Southwest of town off F.M. 455 at 100 PW 4137. 940/686-2148. Johnson Branch Unit offers fishing, sailing, swimming
or water skiing as well as camping and nine miles of trails for hiking and biking. On the north side of the lake off East Lone Oak Road at 100 PW 4153. 940/637-2294. Jordan Park is home to Lantana Lodge overlooking the
lake. There’s also a four-lane boat ramp for lake access. 940/686-0261. West of town at 2200 F.M. 1192. Ray Roberts Greenbelt Corridor offers 20 miles of
trails from Ray Roberts Dam to Lake Lewisville. It is suited to hiking, equestrian trail riding and paddling. Accessible via trail heads at F.M. 455, F.M. 428 and U.S. 380. Canoe and kayak rentals are available. 940/686-2148.
Sanger Marina Unit is a full-service marina. On the
southwest side of the lake at 1399 Marina Circle in Sanger. 940/458-7343.
www.rayrobertsmarina.com.
PLANO POP. 272,119
ALT. 655 MAP J-18/QQ-8
PLANO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway. 972/941-5840 or 800/81-PLANO.
www.visitplano.com.
Just minutes from Dallas, Plano offers Legacy Town Cen- ter’s Bassus Plaza, with its sculptures depicting a typical cattle drive, a brick-paved downtown district, and excellent shopping and restaurants. Plano also is known for its wild- flowers, especially during spring and summer. The Texas Legislature has recognized Plano as the “Hot
Air Balloon Capital of Texas” for its annual hot-air balloon races in September. A large arts-and-crafts fair is held in conjunction with the balloon race.
HERITAGE FARMSTEAD MUSEUM (FARRELL-WILSON FARMSTEAD)—Built in 1891, this was the center of a work- ing farm until 1972. The 4-acre site includes a preserved windmill and outbuildings. It is listed in the National Regis- ter of Historic Places. Admission charge. 1900 W. 15th St. 972/881-0140.
www.heritagefarmstead.org.
INTERURBAN RAILWAY STATION MUSEUM—Plano’s station on the Texas Electric Railway, built in 1908, is re- stored to its original condition and displays memorabilia of railway history, Plano history and a restored TER car. Donations accepted. Free. 901 E. 15th St. In Haggard Park. 972/941-2117.
www.planoconservancy.org/places.
LAKE—Lake Lavon, see MCKINNEY.
SOUTHFORK RANCH—The ranch became famous in the hit television series “Dallas,” which aired from 1978-91. Visitors can tour the mansion and grounds and see the gun that shot J.R., Lucy’s wedding dress, the Lincoln Continen- tal that Jock Ewing drove and other memorabilia. Gift shop. Admission charge. 3700 Hogge Road in Parker. About 7 miles northeast of Plano. 972/442-7800.
www.southforkranch.com.
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