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Grand Prairie, Texas is home to Dallas/Fort Worth’s finest attractions and quality hotel accommodations, right in the middle of all the fun!
Watch the red hot Grand Prairie AirHogs at QuikTrip Park. Experience great professional baseball in a family-friendly atmosphere at family-friendly prices. QuikTrip Park features the Wild World of Parks kids’ zone and a swimming pool. In addition to the action packed games, QT Park hosts a variety of sporting and special events throughout the year. For more information, call 972-504-9383 or visit www.airhogsbaseball.com.
Camp in style in a cabin at the Good Sam rated Loyd Park on beautiful Joe Pool Lake. From hot water to satellite TV, a fire pit to rocking chairs with a view, roughing it has a whole new meaning. For more information, call 817-467-2104 or visit www.LoydPark.com.
Splash in the sun at Lynn Creek Park’s white sand beach on Lake Joe Pool. Kids will love the S.S. Prairie Dog mega-playground. You’ll love the shady picnic areas and bathhouses. For more information, call 871-467-2104 or visit www.GrandFunGP.com.
Watch studs run with their jockeys at Lone Star Park. Enjoy thoroughbred racing April through July and quarter horse racing September through November. The beautiful multi-level grandstand offers all levels of service from outside, or grandstand seating to dining in Silks Dining Room or luxury suites. In addition to live racing action, Lone Star Park hosts Party in the Park and live music throughout the racing seasons. For more information, call 972-263-RACE or visit www.lonestarpark.com.
Dance in the aisles to your favorite band at the Verizon Theatre as they present an array of popular artists and music. Not a bad seat in the house in this 6,250 seat, acoustically impressive theater. For more information, call 1-800-745-3000 or visit verizontheatre.com.
Enjoy concerts, plays and special events at the beautifully restored historic Uptown Theater. This popular landmark hosts a variety of entertainment, ranging from Community Theater to nationally known artists year-round. For more information, call 972-237-UPTN or visit www.uptowntheatergp.com.
Swing at Grand Prairie’s top-ranked golf spots: Tangle Ridge and Prairie Lakes golf courses. For more information on Prairie Lakes, call 972-263-0661 or visit www.prairielakesgolf.com. For more information on Tangle Ridge call 972-299-6837 or visit www.tangleridge.com.
Stare all you want at the amazing life-like wax figures in Louis Tussaud’s Palace of Wax; see things you won’t believe at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!; lose yourself in the mysterious Mirror Maze; and test your skills in Ripley’s Amazing Laser Race — four kinds of fun, all under one roof. For more information, call 972-263-2391 or visit www.palaceofwax.com.
Shop till you drop at Traders Village, America’s largest flea market. More than 3,000 vendors peddle their wares every Saturday and Sunday. Delicious festival foods and special events make this a popular weekend haunt. For more information, call 972-647-2331 or visit www.tradersvillage.com.
Boat, swim, fish, camp and play all day at the beautiful Joe Pool Lake. Boat rentals, enclosed fishing barge, sandy swimming beach and a floating restaurant are just a few of the reasons to come play at our lake. For more information, call 817-647-2104 or visit www.lakeparks.net.
Feed your face with fresh fruits and veggies at Grand Prairie’s Farmers Market. All local grown vegetables and other goodies are available every Saturday from 8 a.m. to sellout. For more information, call 972-237-8036 or visit www.gptx.org/downtown.
For more information visit or contact the Grand Prairie Tourist Information Center, 2170 N. Beltline Road, 1-800-288-8386, www.gptexas.com.
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