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 camping. About 10 miles north of Denton. Also accessible from Pilot Point. 972/434-1666.
RAY ROBERTS LAKE STATE PARK —Set amid a 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.texas.gov/state-parks/ray-roberts-lake. Isle du Bois Unit — This is a full-service park with a
six-lane boat ramp. It also offers equestrian and walk- in campsites, a swimming and a lighted fishing pier. Park store is open from spring break through November. 100 PW 4137. Southwest of town off F.M. 455. 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. 100 PW 4153. On the north side of the lake off East Lone Oak Road. 940/637-2294. Jordan Park — It is home to Lantana Lodge
overlooking the lake. There’s also a four-lane boat ramp for lake access. 2200 F.M. 1192. West of town. 940/686-0261.
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. Canoe and kayak rentals are available. Accessible via trailheads at F.M. 455, F.M. 428 and U.S. 380. 940/686-2148. Sanger Marina Unit — This is a full-service
marina. 1399 Marina Circle in Sanger. On the southwest side of the lake. 940/458-7343.
www.rayrobertsmarina.com.
PLANO POP. 278,495
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.
Plano offers attractions such as the Legacy Town Center’s Bassus Plaza, with its sculptures depicting a cattle drive along the Shawnee Trail and the brick- paved antique district of downtown. Southfork Ranch is a favorite. Plano also is known for its wildflowers, and for excellent shopping and restaurants. The Texas Legislature has recognized Plano as the
“Hot Air Balloon Capital of Texas” for its hot-air balloon races in September. A large arts-and-crafts fair is held in conjunction with the balloon festival. 800/817-5266.
HERITAGE FARMSTEAD MUSEUM ( FARRELL-WILSON FARMSTEAD) —Built in 1891, this was the center of a working farm until 1972. The 4-acre site includes a preserved windmill and outbuildings. It is listed in the National Register 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 restored 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.
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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 Continental 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.
POTTSBORO POP. 2,217
ALT. 748 MAP G-18/NN-1
POTTSBORO VISITOR CENTER: 615 F.M. 120. 903/786-6371.
www.pottsborochamber.com.
This area was the Texas starting point for the historic Shawnee-Preston Trail, a major cattle trail and a primary road from Native American Territory (present day Oklahoma) to Dallas. Today, Pottsboro is a gateway for Lake Texoma (see Denison).
HAGERMAN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE — On Lake Texoma. See WHITESBORO.
PERRIN AIR FORCE BASE HISTORICAL MUSEUM — Features aircraft displays, memorabilia and other exhibits that highlight the history of this base and the people who served there. Donations accepted. Free. 436 McCullum Ave. At Grayson Drive at North Texas Regional Airport/Perrin Field, south of town. 903/786-8741.
http://perrinafbhistoricalmuseum.org.
RICHARDSON POP. 104,037
ALT. 630 MAP J-18/RR-9
RICHARDSON CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU: 411 W. Arapaho Road, Suite 105. 972/744-4034 or 888/690-7287.
www.richardsontexas.org.
Today, besides being well-known as the Telecom Corridor for its large concentration of technology and telecommunications firms, Richardson hosts award- winning music/art festivals each year.
CHARLES W. EISEMANN CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS —This facility hosts performances and special events. The mezzanine serves as an art gallery for changing exhibits. No charge to view the gallery. 2351 Performance Drive. In Galatyn Park Urban Center. 972/744-4600.
www.eisemanncenter.com.
UTD HISTORY OF AVIATION COLLECTION —This facility contains millions of items and many collections pertaining to aviation history, covering the spectrum of flight from pre-Wright aeronautica to the present. Free. 800 W. Campbell Road. In the Eugene McDermott Library at the University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson. 972/883-2570.
www.utdallas.edu/library/specialcollections.
WINEBURGH PHILATELIC RESEARCH LIBRARY — Includes “The Language of Philately” display, along with stamp collections and thousands of books and journals. Free. 800 W. Campbell Road. In Eugene McDermott Library at UT Dallas in Richardson. 972/883-2570.
www.utdallas.edu/library/ collections/speccoll.
ROANOKE POP. 6,626
ALT. 643 MAP J-17/RR-9
ROANOKE VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM: 114 N. Oak St. 817/491-6090.
www.roanoketexas.com.
This city was named by a surveyor for his home in Virginia. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the town also has been dubbed the “Unique Dining Capital of Texas” by the Texas Legislature. It’s home to more than 40 restaurants, including the original world-famous Babe’s Chicken Dinner House.
FIRE MUSEUM —The city’s first fire truck—a 1923 American La France model purchased in 1948—is the feature of this display. 200 Main St. 817/491-6090.
HAWAIIAN FALLS WATERPARK —This family waterpark—less than a mile from downtown—offers dozens of slides, raft rides, a water playground,
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