and the wife of a vice president. On Texas Woman’s University campus in the Administration Tower, Second Floor. 940/898-2669.
HANGAR 10 FLYING MUSEUM—Named after the location of the first airplane museum in Texas at Brooks Air Force Base in San Antonio, the museum boasts several classic planes, including a Lockheed 10A, a Beechcraft Staggerwing, a PT-22 and a Piper L-4. 1945 Matt Wright Lane on south side of Denton Enterprise Airport. 940/565-1945.
www.hangar10.org.
HORSE COUNTRY TOURS—This popular tour winds through “Horse Country USA,” with more than 450 premier horse farms and ranches excelling in every equine breed and discipline. 888/381-1818.
www.horsecountrytours.com.
LITTLE CHAPEL IN THE WOODS—This small chapel, designed by Texas architect O’Neil Ford and completed in 1939, blends nature and art. Ten stained glass windows, designed by students, depict the theme “Woman Ministering to Human Needs.” 415 Chapel Drive on Texas Woman’s University campus. 940/898-3644.
www.twu.edu/tour/little-chapel.asp.
OAK-HICKORY HISTORIC DISTRICT—Homes on West Oak Street are fine examples of Victorian cottages with generous porches, jigsaw work and tall, narrow windows. In the area surrounding West Hickory and Denton streets.
RAY ROBERTS LAKE STATE PARK ISLE DU BOIS UNIT AND JOHNSON BRANCH UNIT—See PILOT POINT.
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VISITDESOTOTEXAS.COM
SKY THEATER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS—This domed planetarium theater features a Digistar II projection system that can reproduce tonight’s sky or the sky as it might have looked millions of years ago. Admission charge. 1704 W. Mulberry St. 940/565-3599 or 940/369-8213.
UNT ART PATH—This self-guided walking tour at the University of North Texas features 36 contemporary, historical, modern and iconic artworks. Brochures are available at the University Union Information Center, the Office of the Dean in the Art Building, UNT on the Square and the Alumni Center at Gateway Center. 940/565-4001.
DESOTO POP. 52,035
ALT. 666 MAP K18
DESOTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITOR CENTER: 2010 N. Hampton Road, Suite 200. 972/224-3565.
www.desotochamber.org.
In the southwestern corner of Dallas County, DeSoto is a Metroplex city with a small-town feel. A network of parks and trails span the area, including the 3.4-mile Roy Orr Trail.
METROPLEX BMX—This covered BMX racing facility hosts several national and state championships each year, plus free BMX events on Fridays. 500 E. Centre Park Blvd. 972/224-6664.
www.metroplexbmx.org.
DUBLIN POP. 3,773
ALT. 1,493 MAP L-15
DUBLIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 254/445-3422.
www.dublintxchamber.com.
The town’s name, originally spelled Doublin, is said to come from a practice by early settlers who “doubled in” their wagons to defend against attacks. Another version says the town was named after the capital of Ireland. Hunters take deer, dove and quail in season.
BEN HOGAN MUSEUM—The life and career of professional golf great Ben Hogan—born and raised in Dublin, Texas—is chronicled in this museum. 121 E. Blackjack St. 254/445-4466.
DUBLIN BOTTLING WORKS & OLD DOC’S SODA SHOP—Tour this historic facility, which was the first to bottle Dr Pepper in 1891 and made the original cane sugar-sweetened version known as “Dublin Dr
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Tour the Dublin Bottling Works, where Dr Pepper was first bottled in 1891.
Pepper” until 2012 (the facility still produces other soft drinks). The W.P. Kloster Museum across the street features soda memorabilia and historical displays. Tour fee. 105 E. Elm. 888/398-1024.
www.dublinbottlingworks.com.
DUBLIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM—This museum features a varied collection of artifacts and historical items that reflect small-town life. Includes displays on home life, technology and the military. 116 W. Blackjack St. 254/445-4550.
DUBLIN RODEO HERITAGE MUSEUM—Everett Colborn and cowboy singing star Gene Autry put Dublin on the map with an annual rodeo in the 1940s and ’50s. This museum recalls the community’s rodeo history and the cowboys and cowgirls who competed here. 118 W. Blackjack St. 254/445-0200.
DUBLIN VETERANS MEMORIAL—Markers honor the brave men and women who have served the country from Civil War through modern times. 206 W. Blackjack St. On the grounds of the Dublin Public Library.
W.M. WRIGHT HISTORICAL PARK—Site includes the William T. Miller Grist Mill, built of native stone in 1882, and the 1855 Turnbow-Barbee log cabin built by early settlers. Picnic pavilion available. At Texas 6 West and Park Street. 254/445-4550.
DUNCANVILLE POP. 39,695
ALT. 727 MAP K-18/VV-7
DUNCANVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 300 E. Wheatland Road 972/780-4990.
http://duncanvillechamber.org.
The city was established when the railroad wanted to build a line from Dallas to Cleburne. Today, visitors to this city can find hiking and biking trails in area, as well as antique shops, arts and crafts, and boutiques downtown.
CEDAR HILL STATE PARK—See CEDAR HILL.
DALLAS NATURE CENTER—This 360-acre park near Joe Pool Lake offers seven miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, a butterfly garden, visitor center and a gift shop. It is a habitat for black-capped vireo, and other wildlife. 7171 Mountain Creek Parkway. 972/296-1955.
PHOTO: J. GRIFFIS SMITH/TXDOT
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