The Classic Lifestyle

Raise your bottle of grog, wipe your matted beard on your sleeve, and toast your knight at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. This attraction will transport you to a forgotten age of chivalry and adventure. As you enter the banquet-style theater in the round, you'll feel like royalty, and you'll get to tour the grounds where period-costumed actors create a realistic Medieval village experience. At Medieval Times, you'll witness a tale of devotion, courage, and love brought to life by heroic knights on spirited horses. Watch as they display astounding athletic feats and thrilling swordplay in an electrifying show that blurs the boundary between fairy tale and spectacle. Enjoy a hands-on feast as the dynamic performance unfolds before you. A sweeping musical score and brilliant lights provide a fabulous backdrop for this captivating experience.

Quietly reflect on one of the most spiritually-based art forms at the Crow Collection of Asian Art. The collection combines pieces from China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia, each with distinct cultural and artistic traditions. The museum is committed to promoting learning and dialogue about the arts and cultures of Asia, and they are preserving and sharing these treasures with the public. By fostering compassion and inclusivity through their work, the museum is helping to build a greater awareness and shared sense of what it means to be human.

If you're a fan of Bluegrass, the Bloomin' Bluegrass Festival is an event you won't want to miss. With two stages and two full days of traditional and progressive Bluegrass, as well as Americana and country sounds, there's something for everyone. And if you're lucky, you might even stumble upon one of the impromptu jam sessions that happen throughout the festival grounds. These jam sessions are always organic and full of talented musicians eager to share their love of Bluegrass. But that's not all the festival has to offer. You'll also have the opportunity to take up-close photos of the beautiful varieties grown in Farmers Branch. And of course, no festival would be complete without delicious food options. You can indulge in local favorites like Mex-Mex, corny dogs, roasted corn, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and more. And if you're looking for something to wash it all down, there's a great selection of premium and local craft beers, wines, and frozen wineries to choose from.