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 Texas Star Ferris Wheel.. by Sweetberry1
There are 9 museums and 6 performance venues. The park has become a National Historic Landmark and has the largest collection of 1930's Art Deco in the US.
For 3 weeks every year at the end of September, the State Fair of Texas is held in Fair Park.
The Texas Star has a permanent home in Fair Park and at 212 ft, it is the tallest Ferris wheel in North America. Leave a Comment Directions: Two miles from Downtown Dallas.
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My daughter had been to Fair Park to some of the museums, but we had so many other things that we wanted to do that she hadn't seen - so we didn't go.
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African American Museum - (214) 565-9026
Age of Steam Railroad Museum - (214) 428-0101
The Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park - (214) 670-8443
Dallas Museum of Natural History - (214) 421-3466
The Dallas Historical Society at the Hall of State - (214) 421-4500
The Science Place, TI Founders IMAX™ Theater, The Science Place Planetarium - (214) 428-5555
DAR Jane Douglas Chapter (214) 428-6964
Smirnoff Music Centre (214) 421-1111
State Fair of Texas - (214) 565-9931
Texas Discovery Gardens - (214) 428-7476
Music Hall at Fair Park - (214) 565-1116
Friends of Fair Park (Magnolia Lounge Building) - (214) 426-3400
WRR FM 101 Radio - (214) 670-8888
Vietnam Veterans Memorial - (972) 579-9430
The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future - (214) 915-0860
Dallas Summer Musicals - (214) 421-5678
Dallas Opera - (214) 443-1043
Dallas Wind Symphony - (214) 565-9463
Old Mill Inn Restaurant - (214) 426-4600
Fair Park is a division of the Dallas Park and Recreation Department located two miles east of downtown Dallas. Fair Park is home to nine museums and six performance facilities, including the Band Shell and the Cotton Bowl Stadium. This National Historic Landmark has the largest collection of 1930s Art Deco exposition style architecture in the United States located on 277 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Special features include the Leonhardt Lagoon, Texas Vietnam Memorial and Smith Fountain. Over 749,000 square feet of enclosed space can be leased for conferences, exhibits, markets, festivals and sporting events. Over seven million people visit Fair Park annually for ticketed events with 3.5 million attending the State Fair of Texas for three weeks each fall Leave a Comment
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 The face of Big Tex who
resides in Fair Park by geanster
Considering I live within a few miles of the Dallas Fair Park, it's only natural that I skip on over for the huge state fair at some point each year. My catalyst is usually a musical act I want to catch. The last show I was excited to see there was Lucinda Williams. The concerts are free with state fair admission, no extra ticket is required which is great. But keep in mind they don't feel the need to give you the show they normally would. They tend to keep it shorter. But considering you have the fun of the fair, that's usually fine.
Fair favorites would be the musical acts, the fair foods, the great photo booths that sprout up around the place, the ones that take those fun black and white photo strips. One year they had a big I Love Lucy exhibit with loads of cool stuff including a set. It did have a separate entrance fee.
Just strolling around people-watching and drinking cold beer can be worth the trip.
Beware of the day of the Texas versus Oklahoma University football game. The fair is usually absolutely packed with rowdy fans. It's the major rivalry in this area and the game is held at a stadium at Fair Park.
TICKET PRICES:
• General Admission: $12
• Kids under 48" tall: $8
• Seniors 60 and over: $8
• Children 2 and under: Free
• Seniors 60 and over: Free every Thursday
There is also a Dr. Pepper Two Dollar Tuesday where if you bring a can, you can get in for 2 dollars.
PARKING: $7 in lots operated by the State Fair of Texas. Look for "Official State Fair Parking" signs. Valet Parking – available at Grand Avenue Gate or the Parry/Haskell entrance – is $20.
You can also buy advance tickets by following the weblink. Leave a Comment
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The Texas State Fair is a mega-event in this state. It's even been listed in the 1000 Places To See Before You Die guidebook (American/Canadian version).
We couldn't let another year go by without stopping in, so on the last weekend of this annual happening we ventured forth. It is one huge undertaking lasting over three weeks!
There are many parking lots surrounding the Fair Park, some closer than others--we paid $15 to enter one across the road from the main entrance. Although a steady number of us were arriving at the same time, the ticket line moved quickly. General admission was $14, $10 for seniors.
We entered the park just as the Indigo Rose Belly Dancers were performing (picture 2). Needless to say, a large group of people gathered around to see them shake their stuff. Next on the program came Mitotiliztli Yaohollohtli (opening pic), dressed in colorful costumes trimmed in glimmery gold and sporting feathered headdresses. Scandinavian Folk Dancers from Houston performed next, entertaining the crowd with their lively steps (picture 3) and cheerful banter. Directions: Two miles from Downtown Dallas.
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Open: Tuesday - Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm; Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm; Sunday 11:30am - 5:30pm.
Also in the same building is WRR FM101 which is Texas' first commercial radio station and the second. Leave a Comment
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I must admit that I was a little disappointed with the gardens. It was smaller than I expected and unless you are really interested in the nitty gritty of a lot of plants, you may also be a little disappointed. Leave a Comment Directions: Two miles from Downtown Dallas.
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The lagoon operates Swan Paddle Boat rides from 10.00am to 6.00pm. at $5.00 per person or $10.00 per boat although it is a stretch to fit more than 2 adults unless it is a small child. Leave a Comment Directions: Fair Park
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