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This page lists some activities and attractions in Addison and DFW area, near the 2010 National SCRABBLE Championship venue.
| Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Presents ZING ZANG ZOOM 12.1 mi
Through the mystery of magic and the mastery of skill, audiences will be spellbound as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents ZING ZANG ZOOM, a thrill-filled, mind-blowing circus spectacular where family fun is no illusion offering hours of exciting family entertainment July 28 - August 8 $15 - $75 2500 Victory Ave., Dallas, TX, 75201 800-745-3000 Check schedule for showtimes
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| American Idol Live 12.1 mi
The Top 10 finalists – Aaron Kelly, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Crystal Bowersox, Didi Benami, Katie Stevens, Lee DeWyze, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, and Tim Urban – will hit the road this summer on the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2010. Monday, August 9, 7 p.m. $40-$70 2500 Victory Ave., Dallas, TX, 75201 Tickets: Ticketmaster 800-745-3000
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| Beckert Park - Summer Salsa .9 mi.
Spice up your nights with live salsa music. Dance Lessons 7pm Concert 8pm on Saturdays Free 5044 Addison Circle, Addison, TX
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| 'Billy Bob's Texas - The World's Largest Honky Tonk' 39.0 mi.
Visit Billy Bob's Texas in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Billy Bob's Texas is open daily, families welcome! Live bull riding INSIDE the huge entertainment center, with the best bull riders in the world competing weekly. No mechanical bulls here. You'll see the real thing: real bulls, real cowboys at Billy Bob's. 2520 Rodeo Plaza; Fort Worth, TX 76164 |
| Hard Rock Cafe Summer Concert Series 12 mi.
Come Rock Out with your Favorite Local Dallas Bands all Summer long at Hard Rock Cafe Dallas. For more information, call 469-341-7825 to see who is playing. Sunday 9 P.M. $15 - $30 2211 N. Houston St, Dallas, TX 75219
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| House of Blues 12.4 mi.
Queensrÿche, Cyndi Lauper, Pat Benatar August 6, 8, 11, 13; Check schedule. 8:30 P.M. Price varies 2200 N. Lamar St., Dallas, TX, 75202 214-978-2583
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| Cowboys Dance Hall 9.61 mi.
Get your cowboy boots, Wranglers and hats because it's time to go two-steppin' Here you'll find a relaxed, small-town atmosphere where people of all ages can talk, listen to local country music bands, dance, and sip on a beer or two. The hall also has provision for "Live Pro Bull Riding" every Friday nights. Special dance lessons by Diana Hall are also held on Saturdays. 10310 Technology Blvd W Dallas, Texas 75220 214-352-1796 |
| Gilley's Dallas 15.34 mi.
Open Friday and Saturday 8pm to 2am FREE dance lessons every Saturday night from 6pm-8pm. Lessons are taught by Jim Woeber. For more information, check out his website Dance Lessons 1135 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75215 214-421-2021
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| Round Up Saloon 12.18 mi.
Be assured that The Round-Up will ALWAYS be a clean and friendly atmosphere where you can kick up your heels and feel at home in the COUNTRY!! Voted The Best Galdanged Gay Bar in the U.S. of A. by Instinct Magazine 3912 Cedar Springs Rd Dallas, Texas 75219 214-522-9611
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| Hat Tricks Sports Bar Free Roll Poker Tournaments 16.12 mi.
Every Tuesday and Saturday Hat Trick's will hold poker tournaments. Every Tuesday 7pm and 10pm Every week Saturday 1pm and 4pm 101 E. Corporate Drive, Lewisville TX 75067 972-315-8406
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| Twin Peak's Thursday Night Texas Hold 'Em .38 mi.
Thursday Night Poker Lessons and Tournament 6:30PM - SIGNUP FOR GAMES & POKER TRAINING OPPORTUNITY 7:30 PM - FREEROLL POKER TOURNAMENT 5260 Belt Line Rd, Addison TX, 75254 972-503-7325
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| Ernie's of North Dallas- Monday Night Karaoke (Adults) .2 mi.
Monday evening of Karaoke from 5:30pm to 10:30pm and Happy Hour specials from 2:30pm to 8:00pm 5100 Belt Line Rd., Ste 502, Dallas, TX, 75254 972-233-8855 |
| Studio Movie Grill .55 mi.
Hollywood’s latest movies with delicious dining to bring you the best viewing experience possible. Check for movie times. Movie Ticket avg $9 + meal avg $10 5405 Beltline Rd. Dallas, TX 75248 972-991-6684 |
| Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre 0.4 mi. SW (8 min walk)
National performers regularly yuk it up at the area's best known laugh factory as well as local comedy talent 4980 Beltline Road #250, Addison, TX 75254 USA 972-404-8501 August 6-8 Michael Ian Black August 13-16 Richard Lewis
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| Jubilee Theatre 38 mi.
featuring the universal language of the blues in "Blues in the Night" 506 Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Box Office: 817-338-4411
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| Watertower Theater .8 mi.
"The Full Monty" When the local mill experiences massive layoffs, six unemployed steelworkers are out of luck, out of cash and out of shape. But will they have the nerve to follow through with their plan and go The Full Monty? Boasting a toe-tapping rock ‘n roll score, The Full Monty is a musical endowed with big laughs and heart and a jaw-dropping finale that just might charm your pants off! Matinees and evenings - Tickets $20-$40 |
| Amon Carter Museum 42 mi.
10 AM - 8 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Noon - 5 PM Sunday 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76107-2695 817-738-1933 The museum will be featuring the collection Ansel Adams, "Eloquent Light"
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| Dallas Museum of Art 12.2 mi.
Recently celebrated one hundred years of connecting art and people. Established in 1903, the Museum features an outstanding collection of more than 23,000 works of art from around the world, from ancient to modern times. Tue-Wed 11am to 5pm Thu 11am to 9am Fri-Sun 11am to 5pm $5 - $10 1717 N. Harwood, Dallas, TX, 75201
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| Kimbell Art Museum 42 mi.
Michelangelo’s first known painting, The Torment of Saint Anthony, is now on view among the permanent collection of the Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76107-2792 817-654-1034
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| Valley House Gallery and Sculpture Garden 3 mi.
Gallery and serene 5-acre sculpture garden Mon - Sat 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Free 6616 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, TX 75254 972-239-2441 Valley House Gallery and Sculpture Garden
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| Bodies the Exhibition @ West End Market Place 12.6 mi.
Learn more about the human body at this show featuring real human specimens, including whole bodies and individual organs. Produced by Premier Exhibitions the exhibit surveys the muscular, skeletal, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory and other systems of the human body. The specimens on display have undergone a preservation process that makes them dry and helps prevent decomposition. Sun - Thurs 10am to 7pm; Fri - Sat 10am to 10pm $16 - $25 603 Munger St., Dallas, TX, 75202
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| Cavanaugh Flight Museum 2.1 mi.
The Cavanaugh Flight Museum is a 50,000-square-foot facility at the Addison Airport that houses a private collection of fully restored military aircraft from World War I to the Vietnam era, most of which are still flown regularly. Mon-Sat 9am to 5pm - Sun 11am to 5pm $10 to $18 4572 Clare Chennault, Addison, TX, 75001 972-380-8800
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| Fort Worth Museum of Science and History 41.6 mi.
Will be featuring Omni movie presentation "Van Gogh, Brush with Genius" and 'Leonardo Da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius" exhibit Open daily 10 AM - 5 PM 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth, TX 76107 817-255-930 or 888-255-9300 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
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| Mary Kay Cosmetics Building and Museum 2 mi.
The Mary Kay Museum is located on the lobby floor of the Mary Kay corporate headquarters building. The museum displays artifacts from the history of the cosmetics company including the original product line from 1963, Mary Kay Career Apparel from four decades, a collection of evening gowns worn by founder Self-guided tours: Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm Free Guided tours (reservations required): Mon-Fri 10am and 2pm
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| Museum of Nature and Science - Planetarium Programs and Exhibits 17.9 mi.
Wonders of the Universe, Texas Night Sky,Secrets of the Sun & Cosmic Safari Mon - Sat 10am to 6pm; Sun 12noon to 6pm check for showtimes $6 - $16 3535 E Grand Ave, Dallas, Texas 214-428-5555
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| Dallas Historical Society Tours
Tours upon request These adventures in leisure depart the Hall of State, located in Fair Park, on the scheduled date. Lunch is included in the ticket price. Payment at the time of requesting your reservation ensures a seat on the bus.
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| Ft Worth Stockyards Rodeo and Wild West Show 42 mi.
Every weekend, the Stockyards Championship Rodeo offers bull riding, barrel racing, calf roping, and more almost every Friday and Saturday night. 121 E. Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164 817-625-1025 |
| Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District 42 mi.
The Fort Worth Stockyards is the history book of the livestock industry in Texas. Each chapter is represented by the original bricks and mortar, the wood corrals, the men, and the music that are all still a part of the the Stockyards today. Twice each day you can watch a longhorn cattle drive aat 11:30am and 4pm 131 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164 817-624-4741
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| Old Red Museum 12.8 mi.
Dedicated to inspire and educate visitors about the rich and varied cultural, economic, political and social history of the Dallas County Area, the Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture serves as a symbol of Dallas heritage. Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm $5 - $8 100 S. Houston St., Dallas, TX 75202 214-745-1100
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| The Sixth Floor Museum 12.7 mi.
Located in the former Texas School Book Depository, now the Dallas County Administration building, the Sixth Floor is Dallas' "official" John F. Kennedy museum. You can look down upon the actual route the motorcade was taking when Lee Harvey Oswald fired upon the motorcade from the window on the 6th floor. The nonprofit, self-supporting facility is dedicated to "the life, times, death and legacy of JFK" — not just the assassination. Tue-Sun 10am to 6pm Mon 12 Noon to 6pm $4 - $14 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, 75202 |
| All In One Tour Services
With only ONE telephone call, ALL IN ONE TOUR SERVICES will value-package a tour for you or your group. Our ALL IN ONE tour packages can include all transportation, attractions, restaurants, sightseeing, and every detail can be customized to fit your special needs. Our one stop services to business and leisure travelers. Call to make reservations 214-698-0332
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| Cowboys Stadium Tour 25 mi.
There are now two exciting ways to tour the new Cowboys Stadium. If you are interested in touring the entire stadium, and going home with a head full of facts and figures about the world's largest domed structure, then the VIP Guided Tour is your best option. If you'd rather take your time and explore just the most popular highlights on the Event Level, then the Self-Guided Tour is for you To purchase individual tour tickets call 800-745-3000 To purchase a private tour for your group of 20 or more call 817-892-8688 Mon - Sat 10 am to 6 pm (Last Tour Departs At 4:30 pm) Sun 11 am - 5 pm (Last Tour Departs At 3:30 pm) Tours Fill Up Quickly
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| Dallas Segway Tours 12.3 mi.
Dallas Sightseeing Tours On A Segway! Dallas Segway Tours provides the most fun, exciting and personal, Guided Segway Sightseeing Tours found anywhere in the World. Turn your next visit to Dallas into a Segway Experience! Reservation Line 800-880-2336 or 972-821-9054 9am to 5pm 7 days a week Reservations@DallasSegwayTours.com Tours Depart from SpringHill Suites by Marriott 1907 N. Lamar St. 75202 In the beautiful Dallas West End Historic District
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| DFW Heli-Tours 14.5 mi.
Quality Aircraft operates, under FAA Part 135, a Bell 206 L-3 that is capable of carrying up to 6 (six) passengers at one time. For more information, please call 972-723-5364
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| JFK Assassination Tour 12.3 mi
There are those who want to learn more about the events of the day JFK was shot. This tour will lead you through the events that began on Nov 22, 1963, from the time President and Jacqueline Kennedy arrived in Dallas. Tours are customized in advance so call for reservations. Tour Guide: Ken M. Holmes, Jr. P.O. Box 225803, Dallas, Texas 75222 214-747-2362 |
| 300 Dallas Bowling Alley 1.8 mi
This entertainment complex includes a bowling alley ($4 to $6.50, plus $4.50 shoe rental), a billiard room, a full bar, lane-side food service (more than just snack bar options), video screens and the Club 300 VIP lounge, which includes private, sectioned-off bowling lanes; a private billiard room; meeting space and its own private event planner. Mon-Thur 3pm - 12 midnight Fri-Sat 11am - 2am Sun 11am - 12 midnight $10 and up 3805 Belt Line Rd., Addison, TX, 75001 972-620-7700
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| See Activities Director for assistance with area gyms and one day membership outside of the hotel services.
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| Hotel Intercontinental Health & Fitness Facility
Full Service workout facility with aerobic equipment (treadmills, life cycles and elyptical machines). Mens and Ladies locker rooms. Outdoor pool, with whirlpool. Also, two indoor racquet ball courts, sauna and whirlpool.
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| 18 hole golf course within 15 minutes from the hotel. Tee times can be arranged through the Concierge.
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| Baseball - Texas Rangers Ballpark at Arlington 25.8 mi
Baseball at its best-Texas Rangers against the Bronx Bombers. August 10-11 Rangers vs. New York Yankees, night games. August 13-15 Rangers vs. Boston Red Sox, afternoon game on the 15th $8-$80 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011 817-273-5222
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| Football - Dallas Cowboys Preseason Game 25 mi.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Oakland Raiders 8pm Kickoff Only Party deck Tickets Available on Cowboys Website $29.00
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| Pool at the Hotel Intercontinental
Also 9 waterparks in the area. I will be adding these later.
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| This is a very limited list of shopping in the area.
If you are looking for a specific store or product, please come by the Activities Director's table.
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| Four Seasons Market at Addison 0.4 mi
European style market where ranchers, farmers, specialty food producers and artisanal craftsmen present their goods. 10am - 3pm 5100 Belt Line Road, suite 840, Dallas, TX, 75254 972-308-0100
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| Galleria 2.07 mi.
Over 200 upscale stores and restaurants including an ice rink and The Westin Galleria Hotel. 13350 Dallas Parkway; Dallas, TX 75240
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| The Shops at Willow Bend 5.76 mi.
Upscale mall with 125 stores including Macy's, Saks, Dillard's and more. 6121 W. Park Blvd; Plano, TX 75093
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