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.
Explore the Dallas Museum of Art and its astonishing collection of over 23,000 works of art from all corners of the world and various periods, including African, Asian, Contemporary, Pacific Islands, and European art, among others. The museum has been a vital part of the Dallas arts community since its establishment in 1903 and has undergone several expansions over the years. It now boasts a $24.8 million facility spread over 8.9 acres, covering over 350,000 square feet in the downtown Arts District. Its central location makes it easily accessible to visitors. The museum's history and art collections are awe-inspiring, and you will indeed have a memorable experience exploring them.
The Round-Up Saloon is known as "The Home of Good Times and Good People" and has been for many years. It is one of the best country western dance halls in the nation. There are some rumors that this location served as a significant bookmaking operation and was the home of the famed "Old Warsaw Restaurant." Some say that Mrs. Slavick's ghost still haunts the Saloon and loves C&W music. But if you want to know more about these stories, ask your favorite bartender. There are two-stepping and western swing dance lessons every week, along with karaoke, trivia, and drag shows. If you're interested in learning dance, the Round-Up has free dance lessons every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights.
If you're a fan of natural wonders from around the world, then the Dallas World Aquarium is the place for you to visit if you want to experience them all in one place. Once inside, you'll embark on a world tour of the Earth's oceans and its unique bodies of water through exhibits and attractions. Encounter the bird's-eye view of the Secrets of the River Rainforest Exhibit, filled with birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles all living in harmony. Then check out the special South Africa exhibit that will transport you to the exotic land of Madagascar, where the permanent exhibits include fish, jellyfish, and coral from around the world, and visitors can even walk through a tunnel that runs through one of the large tanks, where you'll see sharks and manta rays swimming about.