Things To Do

Fort Worth Stockyards

Once home to cowboys, cattlemen and outlaws, today the Stockyards National Historic District is one of the most popular attractions in Texas. Day and night, visitors come to the Stockyards to get a taste of the old West in Texas. Begin your journey on Exchange Avenue, where the weathered brick streets are lined with historic buildings, restaurants, shops, saloons and other attractions. See The Fort Worth Herd, the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive, at 11:30 a.m & 4 p.m. See the bulls and broncs vs, the cowboys at the weekly Stockyards Championship Rodeo. Take in a concert and two-step the night away at Billy Bob’s Texas, the world’s LARGEST honky-tonk. Step into the past at the Stockyards Museum and Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. Shop for authentic boots, hats and apparel at Stockyards Station, M.L. Leddy’s, Maverick Fine Western Wear and Fincher’s White Front Western Wear. ***Hang a $1 bill at The Basement Bar - mine & Joe's is still hanging strong since first there in Spring 2019!

Deep Ellum

This former warehouse district is now a funky nightlife and shopping area. As one of Dallas’ first commercial districts for African-Americans and European immigrants, Deep Ellum is one of the most historically and culturally significant neighborhoods in the city. These business owners were noted for their willingness to open their stores to all people, including African American customers, a rarity at the time in the rest of the city. Because of this cooperation, Deep Ellum was regarded as one of the first purposefully desegregated areas in the city. Deep Ellum’s claim to fame has always been its music. Today, Deep Ellum continues to have an exploding music scene, with a reborn Trees and Club Dada in addition to venues like the nearly 100-year-old Sons of Hermann Hall, Adair’s Saloon, The Bomb Factory, Ruins, Three Links, Reno’s, the intimate AllGood Cafe, the funky trailer-park meets live music scene at DoubleWide and a dynamic jazz and blues destination at The Free Man.

Grapevine

Historic Grapevine, Texas, centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth, is a go-to destination in North Texas! Step back in time in Historic Downtown Grapevine with its collection of charming shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Enjoy fantastic hotels and resorts, great attractions for the entire family, exquisite winery tasting rooms, world-class festivals and events, shopping, outstanding dining at over 200 restaurants, a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities and more.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (location of JFK's assasination)

One of Texas’ most visited historic sites, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. The Museum is in the former Texas School Book Depository building, where evidence of a sniper was found after the assassination of President Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Much of the exhibit space looks as it appeared in the 1960s.

Western Days Festival

Lewisville Western Days festival is a two-day event in Old Town Lewisville featuring live music on five stages of entertainment, a tamale eating contest, car show and more for the 20,000 event-goers. This unique festival at Wayne Ferguson Plaza is designed to showcase the history and spirit of the west, invites attendees to find the cowboy in them through themed events, attractions, food, shopping and entertainment.

2021 State Fair of Texas

At 24 consecutive days, the State Fair of Texas is the longest-running fair in the nation, as well as one of the largest - - - it's only fitting as EVERYTHING is BIGGER in TEXAS!!! Go see BIG TEX!!!

Six Flags Over Texas

Good Guys Custom Car Show - Lone Star Nationals

Just a 15mins. drive to Texas Motor Speedway from our wedding venue - go check out 1 of the top classic car shows in the U.S.