James Maxwell - State Farm Insurance Agent

If you're looking for a fun and exciting event to attend, you'll want to mark your calendars for GrapeFest. This annual festival is packed with a variety of events and activities, from wine tastings to family-friendly fun. While wine is certainly a major focus of GrapeFest, the festival takes pride in celebrating Texas wine specifically. The People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic, one of the festival's biggest events, is the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the nation and exclusively features Texas wines. With so much to see and do, GrapeFest is a must-attend event for wine lovers and families.

Experience the vibrant culture and history of Deep Ellum, the arts and entertainment district located in east Dallas. Starting as a hub for blues music in the 1920s, Deep Ellum has transformed into a bustling nightlife setting, featuring a punk rock scene in the 1980s and now offering a lively arts and entertainment experience for all. As one of the first commercial districts in Dallas for African-Americans and European immigrants, Deep Ellum has a rich history and is a significant cultural landmark. Deep Ellum boasts a diverse community of over 400 companies, from independent businesses, mom-and-pop shops, and start-ups to nationally recognized brands. It's truly a must-visit for anyone looking to soak up Dallas's unique and lively spirit.

Explore the fascinating exhibits collected by the world-famous traveler Robert Ripley at Ripley's Believe It or Not! You'll be amazed, stunned, and thoroughly entertained. Experience the unbelievable as you enter the Palace and venture through 12 themed galleries filled with interactive games, pop-culture memorabilia, incredible art, and stories that are too incredible but undeniably true. You'll have a chance to see a genuine shrunken head, come face-to-face with extraordinary people, from the world's tallest man to animals with extra limbs, and marvel at animal oddities that will leave you speechless.

If you're a fan of the classic TV show "Dallas," you won't miss the chance to visit Southfork Ranch and return to the world of JR Ewing and the rest of the Ewing family. The Ranch is open daily and offers visitors the chance to see memorabilia from the series, including the gun that shot JR, Lucy's Wedding Dress, the "Dallas" Family Tree, and Jock's Lincoln Continental. The tour begins at the Ranch Round-Up Visitors Center, where guests are picked up by a tram and taken to the famous Ewing Mansion. Along the way, knowledgeable tour guides provide a fascinating history of the Ranch, and guests can even see Texas Longhorns and American Quarter Horses. Whether you're traveling solo or part of a group tour, Southfork Ranch is open year-round and offers guided tours of the Ranch. In the "Dallas Legends" exhibit, visitors can see an exciting array of memorabilia from the series and relive some of its most thrilling moments.