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SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS

Spend the day at one of the nation's top amusement attractions, Six Flags Over Texas. This 205-acre park features more than 100 rides, shows and games divided into the six "flag" areas repre­senting various countries which at one time claimed Texas.

Visit Mexico, France, Spain, the Republic of Texas, the Old South and the United States while enjoying thriller rides such as Splashwater Falls, Judge Roy Scream roller coaster, the Texas Chute-Out, Runaway Mine Train and the Shock Wave. For those who like to live on the edge, fasten your seatbelts for a ride on the Texas Giant, the world's largest and fastest wooden roller coaster, and the Flashback, a roller coaster that fires you forward through twists and turns - and then reverses itself backward along the track.

In addition, while at the park, you can enjoy performances at the Southern Palace and the Hollywood Stunt Show, even a live gunfight in the Texas section, and there are dozens of eateries to choose from and plenty of places to purchase souvenirs on your own.

DALLAS LANDMARK TOUR

DALLAS! A city with such unique character, distinct flavor and sharp contrasts could never really be captured by a television show. This tour explores the hidden treasures and history of "Big D" - the "real" Dallas - from its frontier settlement infancy to emergence as one of the nation's most dynamic and thriving cities.

Downtown Dallas also holds many treasures from its' past, includ­ing several architectural marvels. Among the more colorful and historic buildings remaining are the Romanesque "Old Red" court­house, the Belo Mansion (site of Bonnie and Clyde's funeral wake), the original Neiman Marcus department store and the Magno­lia Oil building - topped by the symbol of Dallas - Pegasus, the winged horse.

Next, we will take a look at Pioneer Plaza where slowly and majestically a herd of Longhorn cattle ascends down a rocky bluff to a babbling brook. Their progress is watched and directed by three mounted cowboys. It’s a cattle drive from Dallas’ past, struck in larger-than-life bronze for the enjoyment and education of generations to come.

While in downtown we will drive by one of the world’s most famous and influential stores, the original Neiman Marcus. This flagship store has hosted celebrities such as Princess Grace and Lady Bird Johnson, and you will experience the same elegance during this shopping excursion.

The tour will continue downtown. Internationally recognized architect I.M. Pei has contributed several distinctive buildings to Dallas' dramatic new skyline (described as the "best" by Esquire Magazine), including the First Interstate Bank, City Hall and the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Other significant buildings are the 72-story NationsBank Plaza, Trammell Crow Center, Thanksgiving Square, Renaissance Tower and the Texas Commerce Bank Tower. There will be a short stop at the Fountainplace for photos.

HURRICANE HARBOR

For those who want to have some fun in the sun, you can enjoy acres of watery fun at Hurricane Harbor. The chilling water slides will cool you off on a hot summer day, so bring your sun screen and get ready for a Wet 'n' Wild day!

Hurricane Harbor offers fun for everyone. Get ready for some invigorating thrills in the new themed area called Boogie Beach! Come and experience a new action-packed, water-thrilling adventure of surfing the wave. Riders surf on a simulated wave created by water rushing at 24,000 gallons per minute. Just like a real ocean wave!

Experience the Black Hole, two tentacle-like tubes, each 500 feet long, twist from a black flying saucer or speed down the Shotgun Falls four high-speed slides, side-by-side, blast gallons of water per minute through and land you in a refreshing pool.

For the adventurous; seven stories of wild water await you…Simply climb the seven-story tower; select the north slide; then lie down and drop into a free-fall experience. This leaves even the most seasoned thrill sliders breathless.

DALLAS WORLD AQUARIUM AND THE ORONOCO RAINFOREST

Join us for a day of fantastic undersea organisms, astonishing creatures that reside in the rainforest! Today, we are venturing into the heart of the Oronoco Rainforest and the Dallas World Aquarium!

The Dallas World Aquarium is a highly prized collection of some of the most unique species of aquatic life on this planet. Whether your are marveling at the magnificence of a giant red grouper, sea dragons from the coast of Australia or magestic and delicate jellyfish from the Indian Ocean, you will be amazed by these stunning creatures.

The Oronoco Rainforest Exhibit is the only one of its kind. It is a completely enclosed rainforest in the heart of downtown! Monkeys, panthers, anacondas and birds all live in natural harmony under the manmade forest canopy. See these beautiful animals up close and in person!

The Mundo Maya (Mayan World) will feature Bull sharks and some seventy others species, including hummingbirds, rattlesnakes, Jabiru storks, flamingos, sea turtles, Beaded lizards and countless other animals endemic to the Mayan culture. Don’t miss the newly opened Endangered Species exhibit!

JFK - NOVEMBER 22-24, 1963

Where were you when you first heard that President John F. Kennedy had been shot?

Return to that moment in time and re-examine the critical events at the actual locations where the "Crime of the Century" was committed. This presentation will focus on the paths of President Kennedy, alleged assassin Lee Harvey Oswald and Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby - three men whose lives tragically converged in Dallas and changed the course of history.

Begin with a visit to the acclaimed "Sixth Floor Exhibit" housed in the former Texas School Book Depository Building. The Kennedy family, presidency and legacy are chronicled throughout the museum in hundreds of photographs, several audio-visual displays and two short films. Two important "crime scene" areas within the building also have been preserved as originally discovered by law enforcement officials moments after the assassination.

A detailed walking tour through Dealey Plaza will follow and reveal precise locations of key witnesses. You will stand on the infamous "Grassy Knoll" where Dallas resident Abraham Zapruder filmed his much-studied 8mm home movie of the president's fateful motorcade. This area remains the focal point of every major investigation into the assassination and is featured extensively in academy-award winning director Oliver Stone's motion picture, "JFK."

The focus then shifts to Lee Harvey Oswald and his movements immediately after the shooting in Dealey Plaza. You will follow the accused assassin from the Book Depository to his Oak Cliff rooming house. Retrace his steps through the adjoining neighborhood site where Dallas patrolman J.D. Tippitt was mur­dered and on to the historic Texas Theatre where Oswald's dramat­ic capture will be detailed.

Finally, Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby will be profiled. This elusive figure, who may have silenced forever the truth concern­ing the assassination, is closely examined, especially his move­ments from the downtown Carousel Club to the basement of the Dallas Police Station where he shot Oswald in front of a national television audience.

What really happened during those three days in November? You have seen the locations and heard the evidence. Judge for your­self.

GALLERIA SHOPPING

Experience Dallas’ passion for shopping as you browse through the city’s largest and most popular malls: the Galleria. The Galleria features a variety of specialty shops and couture houses situated around a spectacular ice skating rink. Stroll through department store giants such as Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy’s, as well as, retail legends such as Tiffany & Company and Louis Vuitton. Specialty items can be found at Kate Spade, Juicy Couture, Banana Republic and Ylang123.

While at the Galleria you will have time to enjoy lunch on your own at one of the many restaurants. Enjoy a light snack at Corner Bakery, Mexican food at Mi Cocina, Barbeque at Sonny Bryans, or fresh croissants at La Madeleine to name a few.

THE DALLAS ZOO

With 95 acres to explore, thousands of animals to visit, and a huge variety of family activities, the Dallas Zoo is enormously entertaining! Your visit will be an exciting adventure with opportunities to learn about interesting wildlife, engage in interactive fun, and support worldwide conservation and research to protect and preserve endangered species. The Dallas Zoo was founded in 1888, making it the first zoological park in the Southwest. The park covers 95 developed acres! In terms of landmass, it’s the largest zoological park in Texas. The giant giraffe sculpture marking the Zoo’s entrance is 67½ feet tall!

You could start at the “Wilds of Africa” exhibit. This state of the art experience will allow you to see more than 1,600 exotic animals, like the zebra, okapis and the aviary filled with colorful birds.

You could then walk the “Zoo North” where there are elephants, rhinos, hippos, giraffes, lions, and other “big game” animals are waiting.

The Dallas Zoo provides care for a wide variety of animals and is involved in conservation and breeding programs for numerous endangered species. The Dallas Zoo is widely recognized for their outstanding Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo, Wilds of Africa exhibit, and award-winning Jake L. Hamon Gorilla Conservation Research Center!

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