immigrants in the 19th century. It features an observation deck (admission charge), restaurant and revolving lounge. Amtrak runs through Dallas nearby at the restored 1914 Union Station. 300 Reunion Blvd. E. 214/712-7040.
www.reuniontower.com.
SIX FLAGS HURRICANE HARBOR—See ARLINGTON. SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS—See ARLINGTON.
SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM, THE—This exhibition at Dealey 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, visual 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 interfaith chapel on site has a unique spiral design created by architect Philip Johnson and an interior spiral of 73 stained-glass panels. Landscaping provides a quiet retreat in the center of city. 1627 Pacific Ave. 214/969-1977.
www.thanksgiving.org.
TRINITY RIVER FOREST ADVENTURE PARK—Take a self-guided tour on six courses in this outdoor aerial adventure park, which combines a canopy tour with challenge course and zip line elements. Admission charge. 1820 Dowdy Ferry Road. 214/391-1000 or 800/688-5700.
www.trinitytreetops.com.
WEST END HISTORIC DISTRICT—This turn-of-the- century warehouse 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.
www.dallaswestend.org.
WILSON HISTORIC DISTRICT WALKING TOUR—Walk the historic Wilson Block along Swiss Avenue in the heart of downtown and recall the Victorian era of early Dallas. Tour begins with a short film at the Wilson Carriage House behind 2922 Swiss Ave. 214/821-3290.
www.preservationdallas.org.
WINERIES—Inwood Estates Vineyards and Times Ten Cellars. See WINERIES listing.
DE LEON POP. 2,240
ALT. 1,361
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 acres of pecan trees. The town’s “Weeping Oak” has limbs that grow downward.” Texas’ oldest Peach and Melon Festival is held here in August.
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. 6,336
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 available in the LBJ National Grasslands, north off F.M. 730 on Black Creek Lake.
WISE COUNTY COURTHOUSE—Built in 1895 of pink granite from Burnet, it has been pronounced a perfect architectural example of its type and era. 101 N. Trinity St. On the town square. 940/627-5743.
124 MAP L-15
WISE COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM—Facility is housed in the administration building of the old Decatur Baptist College, built in 1892. Exhibits include Native American artifacts, old post office fixtures from the Chico community, art, mementos of early area history, archives and theater. Admission charge. 1602 S. Trinity. 940/627-5586.
DENISON POP. 22,979
ALT. 767 MAP G-19/NN-2
DENISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 313 W. Woodard 903/465-1551.
www.denisontexas.us.
This city is a gateway to Texas and Lake Texoma. It is also noted as the birthplace of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Details on area attractions are available from the chamber of commerce. The unique downtown district includes galleries and studios, antique shops, eateries and bed-and-breakfasts.
BREWERY AND DISTILLERY—Ivanhoe Ale Works and Ironroot Republic Distillery. See BREWERIES AND DISTILLERIES listing.
EISENHOWER BIRTHPLACE STATE HISTORIC SITE— Visit the white frame house where the 34th U.S. president and WWII commander, Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower, was born in 1890. Antiques fill the modest home, illustrating the family’s working-class life. The visitor center celebrates Ike with memorabilia and exhibits. Texas Historical Commission property. Admission charge. 609 S. Lamar Ave. 903/465-8908.
www.visiteisenhowerbirthplace.com.
EISENHOWER STATE PARK—This park on Lake Texoma, with its forested shoreline of rolling hills and limestone bluffs, is a playground for yachts, sailboats and water activities. The lake is well known for its striped bass, smallmouth bass and catfish. The park also features a 10-acre ATV area and wooded campsites, including screened shelters, group facilities, and sites for RVs and tents. Admission charge. 50 Park Road 20. Northwest of Denton via Texas 91 to F.M. 1310. 903/465-1956.
www.tpwd.texas. gov/state-parks/eisenhower.
GRAYSON COUNTY FRONTIER VILLAGE—This collection of 19 rustic buildings dating from 1840-1900 includes a log schoolhouse, portable jail and moving wagon, and the Frontier Village Museum. It also is the location of the annual Grayson County Holiday Lights Tour. In Loy Park, just west of U.S. 75 at Loy Lake Road. 903/463-2487.
HAGERMAN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE— See WHITESBORO.
LAKE—Lake Texoma—This Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the border of Texas and Oklahoma has many parks, boat ramps, marinas and a wildlife refuge. These offer fishing, picnicking and camping. Eisenhower State Park is near the dam. Northwest of Denison via Texas 91; also accessible from Sherman and Pottsboro. 903/465-4990.
MUNSON VINEYARDS—Known as the “World’s Chief Vineyard Expert,” T.V. Munson’s development of hybrid grape varieties is acclaimed worldwide. Many varieties, along with his innovative trellis, are on display on a 5-acre tract on the campus of Grayson College and in a museum on viticulture. On F.M. 691, west of the intersection with F.M. 1417.
PERRIN AIR FORCE BASE HISTORICAL MUSEUM— See POTTSBORO.
RED RIVER RAILROAD MUSEUM—The museum of the Katy Railroad Historical Society features historical records, photos, artifacts and railroad equipment. Includes a diesel engine, cabooses, tank cars and vintage gondola car. 101 E. Main St. 903/463-5289.
www.redriverrailmuseum.org.
TEXAS TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTER—At the Texas-Oklahoma state line on U.S. 69/75, this is one of the 12 Texas Travel Information Centers operated by the Texas Department of Transportation for the convenience of the traveling public. 6801 U.S. 69/75. 903/463-2860.
www.txdot.gov.
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