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Championship rodeos every weekend, April-September, in Mesquite's
all-weather arenaMESQUITE
Pop. 105,049Alt. 491
Map J-18
General-One of fastest-growing cities in
state (1950 population was 1,684). Adjacent
to east city limit of Dallas. Established 1872
as stop on T&P Railroad, named for nearby
Mesquite Creek. More than 1, 115 acres of
parks, 2 golf courses, 4 public swimming pools and recreation centers.
Hot air balloonfest in July attracts some 250,000 to see hot air balloons
from all over the U.S. along with aircraft flyovers, parachute jumps, arts,
crafts, and musical entertainment.
Celebration Station-Kids of all ages, one to one hundred and one, love
the entertaining games, shows, and challenging rides. Food court. Open 10
a.m. daily Memorial Day to Labor Day; winter hours Mon. - Thurs. 2 - 9 p.m.;
Fri. 2 - midnight; Sat. 10 a.m. - midnight; Sun, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. 4040 Towne
Crossing Blvd. For information, 214/279-7888.
Devil's Bowl Speedway-One-half-mile racetrack features all types
of vehicle races, including sprint cars, super modifieds, modifies, and
motorcycles. Races Fri. - Sat. Mar. - Nov. U.S. 80, exit Lawson Rd. Admission.
For racing information, 214/222-2421.
Lakes-Cedar Creek, Lavon, Ray Hubbard and Tawakoni. See LAKES listing.
Mesquite Championship Rodeo-Established in 1958 as an experiment
in ongoing rodeo; has become popular attraction with coverage on The
Nashville Network. Facilities include grandstand seating for 6,500, restaurant,
air-conditioned suite that can be rented for parties and rodeo viewing. Pony
rides and Kiddie Korral for youngsters. Performances Fri., Sat. nights Apr. -
Sept. Near LBJ Freeway (1-635) and Military Parkway Exit. For schedule,
214/285-8777.
Mesquite Opry-Specializing in family entertainment, Opry features classic
country music from nationally known stars and local talent and guest per-
formers. Every Sat. night. 214 W. Davis. Admission. For information,
214/285-8931.
Samuell Farm-340-acre farm features a variety of animals to experience
life on a working farm. Maintained to recall farming days of 1800s to early
1900s. Features include ponds for fishing, picnic tables, hayrides, hiking and
horse trails. Open Tues. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 100 E. U.S. 80 East, exit
Beltline Rd.challenging 18-hole municipal course designed by Dick Phelps that traverses
through hardwood forest, meandering creeks, and under a railroad trestle.
Train depot-styled clubhouse. For information and tee time, 817/485-6666.
6200 Skylark Cir. (Meadow Lakes exit off N.E. Loop 820.)
For information on shopping, dining, and points of interest, call the city's
Economic Development Department at 817/581-5567.
Channel Cat Fish Ponds-Try your luck! Ponds stocked weekly for public
fishing. Open daily from daylight until dusk. 7712 Davis Blvd. Tel. 817/428-
6608. Admission and fees per pound of catch.
Mountasia Family FunCenter-A 36-hole miniature golf course takes
golfers through caves, waterfalls, and other obstacles. Also features Can-Am
go-cart racetrack, bumper boat ride, and baseball & softball batting cages.
7,000-sq.-ft. clubhouse includes latest video games available. 8707 Grapevine
Highway. Tel. 817/788-0990. Admission.
North Richland Hills Gallery-Contemporary art gallery. Hosts major
exhibits in association with schools, libraries, and businesses through
the D/FW region. Open Tues. - Fri. noon - 5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
6515-1 Smithfield Rd. ( Historic Smithfield, see below). For information,
817/281-5991.
Parks-Five parks are found throughout the city offering places to picnic,
swim, and play. Most noted is the Adventure World Park, a 10-acre facility
fully handicapped accessible. Playground offers recreational play while
teaching skills to children. Included is a mock train and helicopter; a fitness
section with sit-up and pull-up bars; and abstract equipment. Adventure
World is on Starnes Rd. between Holiday and Douglas Lanes.
Smithfield-Historic community annexed by city in 1958. Community
named for Eli Smith, on whose land the townsite was located. Cattle trails
to the north went through the area prior to the arrival of the St. Louis and
Southwestern of Texas Railroad. Historical markers at Smithfield Depot,
cemetery, Masonic Lodge and other building along Main St. and
Smnithfield Rd.PLANO
Pop. 136,340
1 I0Alt. 655
Map J-18
General-First settled in 1845; named
Fillmore for Millard Fillmore. Name changed
in 1851 when post office was granted. In
1881 most of city was destroyed by fire.
Another major fire in 1895 also destroyedmany businesses. Many early buildings survived and are described in histori-
cal guide available at chamber of commerce. Historic downtown with brick
streets has undergone a revitalization project with brick sidewalks, turn-of-
the-century lampposts, and plaza to enhance specialty shops, boutiques, gal-
leries, and restaurants. With the growth of nearby Dallas, city grew from
3,695 in 1960 to 72,331 in 1980.
City has become known as "Balloon Capital of Texas" with hot-air bal-
loon races scheduled last weekend in Sept. Large arts and crafts fair held in
conjunction with balloon festival.
Heritage Farmstead Museum (Farrell-Wilson Farmstead) in PianoNORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Pop. 46,252 Alt. 650Map SS-4
Pioneer W.S. Peters brought first settlers as
part of a land grant in 1848. Dairy farms
flourished here prior to World War II. City
established in 1953 when the North Richland
Hills Civic League was denied annexation to
neighboring Richland Hills. As with most towns in the Metroplex, city flour-
ished in recent years, making it the third largest in Tarrant County. Home of
Tarrant County Jr. College Northeast Campus. Iron Horse Golf Course is a0 I
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