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Grand Prairie
Hood County Jail-Old West-type jail, built 1885, now houses chamber
of commerce. Original cell block, hanging tower. Tours Mon. - Fri.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lakes-Granbury, Squaw Creek. See LAKES listing.
Railroad Depot Museum-Restored to its 1914 splendor, depot is repre-
sentative of early 20th Century rural Texas train stations. Open Tues. noon -
4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. At 109 E. Ewell.GRAND PRAIRIE
Pop. 101,361Alt. 528
Map J-18
General-Established at close of Civil War on
Texas & Pacific Railroad with original name
of Deckman. Renamed in 1873; incorporated
1902. Population spurred by large defense
plants during World War 11. Public recreation
facilities include playgrounds, picnic areas, athletic fields, swimming, boating
and golf (Great Southwest Golf Course has gold in sand traps, assaying about
S2.85 per ton).
Cedar Hill State Park-1,850-acre park on east shore of Joe Pool Lake
amid rolling cedar-covered hills; camping, trailer facilities, picnicking, shel-
ters, swimming, rest rooms and showers, hiking and fishing. Although con-
sidered an urban park because of its location, the beauty of the woods
makes it a popular destination for D/FW residents. At night, the metroplex
skyline lights are reflected softly in the lake. Four miles southeast of Grand
Prairie on F.M. 1382. For information, reservations, 214/291-3900.
Lakes-Joe Pool and Mountain Creek. See LAKES listing.THAN 2
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Palace of Wax/Ripley's Believe It or Notl in Grand Prairie
Palace of Wax & Ripley's Believe It or Not!--Following a disastrous
fire in 1988, reconstruction of a bigger and better facility began immediately.
New building dubbed an "Arabian Fantasy" because of buge onion domes,
minarets and exotic detailing.
Tbe unusual, bizarre, and unbelieveable displays in Ripley's Believe It or
Not! are from the collection of a man wbo collected world's most interesting
artifacts. Enter overgrown ruins of mystic temple and discover arts and
weapons of primitive people, or walk over a bed of firey coals, if you dare!
Visitors experience an earthquake, find themselves on the ocean floor in
undersea world of Atlantis, and bold onto tbeir bats as they step into a Texas
tornado and emerge safely to inspect the unbelievable things 200-mph winds
can do.
Exhibits in wax museum feature all new collection of wax figures in envi-
ronmental settings. Tbemed areas include Hollywood, history, horror, child-
hood fantasy, and religion. Visitors also see tbe resident sculptor at work in
bis studio. Open 10 a.m. daily. 601 E. Safari Pkwy. (Belt Line Rd. exit from
1-30 between Dallas and Fort Wortb.) Admission.
Traders Village-106-acre flea market and shoppers' bazaar with hundreds
of dealers in novelties, handmade goods, plants, arts, crafts, and antiques of
every description. Special events include rodeos, antique auto swap meets,
chili cookoff, Indian powwows. Restaurant, RV park. Open Sat. - Sun., 2602
Mayfield Rd. off Texas 360. Parking fee; free admission.
Visitors Center-Tbe Grand Prairie Convention and Visitors Bureau oper-
ates a visitor center offering abundant details about local events, accommo-
dations, dining and points of interest. Open daily. 605 Safari Pkwy, Suite A-6.
214/263-9588.I
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