Updated 11/06/2011 5:26 PM
2012 AGM & Convention DALLAS
Tour Information
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April 16 Southfork Ranch Tour and Dinner
   No visit to Dallas is complete without visiting the legendary Southfork Ranch! Tour the famed Southfork Ranch and Ewing Mansion and re-live exciting moments from the series. Relax on a guided tram tour of the ranch grounds from the Visitors Center en route to the Ewing Mansion. You'll hear a history of the ranch and see Texas longhorns and American quarter horses. At the Ewing Mansion, a tour guide will give a full guided tour of the Mansion, including interesting tidbits about the years of filming and insight into the character of the Ewings.
   As you depart the Mansion, feel free to stroll through the ranch grounds, and stop and visit "Lincoln's and Longhorns," displaying Jock Ewing's original 1978 Lincoln Continental. Re-live some of the memorable moments from "Dallas" in the "Dallas Legends" Exhibit. See the gun that shot J.R., Lucy's wedding dress, video clips from the series, interviews with the stars, and other memorabilia that will make you feel right at home with the most infamous Texans of them all, the Ewings!

April 17 Grapevine Historical Tour
   Historic Downtown Grapevine, Texas -- a destination for wine, shopping, entertainment, dining, and art galleries is more than a destination, it’s a journey! Picturesque, it’s a vibrant, bustling center of commerce with modern shops, galleries and boutiques to appeal to the most sophisticated urban tastes.
Tour Nash Farms, a restored farmstead consisting of the original house, the original barn and a family cemetery that reflects the life and times of the early farmers and settlers who established Grapevine. The farm offers a historical perspectives on a disappearing part of our heritage.
   Visit Grapevines Heritage Center, home to the Grapevine Historical Museum housed in the original Cotton Belt Exchange Building and see the delightful 1896-steam-engine-powered Grapevine Vintage Railroad running open-air cars on the historic Cotton Belt Route. Stop by the Founders Building to watch the in-house artists - experience glass-blowing demonstrations, bronze sculpturing and blacksmithing.
   Stroll picturesque Main Street as your guide introduces you to Grapevine’s fascinating past…. for some, it’s the historic Palace Theater, featured in its pre-restoration days in the movie Tender Mercies, and now home of the renowned Grapevine Opry. Enjoy the diverse array of antique and art galleries and Grapevine's Public Art Trail – experience a series of public bronze sculptures located throughout town.

April 18 Dallas Highlights Tour
   Join your tour guide, board your motorcoach...off to enjoy the top sights and attractions of Dallas’ Downtown, Uptown and Highland Park on this exciting city tour! Visit Dealey Plaza in the West End Historic District, birthplace of Dallas and site of the tragic JFK assassination. See the world famous Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, which is dedicated to the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Visit the Grassy Knoll where bystanders heard gunshots and learn little known details of that fateful day.
   At the Old Red Courthouse hear about the colorful history of Dallas from the 1800’s to present…stop by John Neely Bryan’s Cabin and the Kennedy Memorial. Visit spectacular Pioneer Plaza, a downtown public park, which commemorates a cattle drive of larger-than-life Texas Longhorns and hear stories about Texas cowboys and western cattle drives!
   Next, enjoy an introduction to the Dallas Arts District, a rare jewel that is the centerpiece of our cultural life and home to some of the finest architecture in the world. Learn about the acclaimed, globally significant Nasher Sculpture Center and the serene beauty of the Crow Collection of Asian Art. See the stunning, state-of-the-art Winspear Opera House and the innovative design of the Wyly Theatre. Step inside the world-class Meyerson Symphony Center, home to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, to learn about its legendary sound and world renowned architect, I.M. Pei. Visit the historic, Victorian Gothic jewel, the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of the Guadalupe to see it's exquisite European stained glass windows. Learn about the Belo Mansion’s ties to the infamous gangsters, Bonnie and Clyde. Tour scenic Turtle Creek; learning about the native American Indians who once called this area home; to the exclusive enclave of Highland Park, passing by its beautiful mansions, parks, outdoor sculpture, and upscale shopping in Highland Park Village. Finish your tour in the Victory Park neighborhood; home to Dallas' Mavs (NBA) and Dallas Stars (NHL)...and filled with options for sophisticated dining, entertainment and nightlife!

April 18 Fort Worth Highlights and Dinner
   “Where The West Begins.” Indians. Cattle. Railroads. Oil. The History of Fort Worth reads like the history of the American West. Your tour guide will introduce you to downtown’s dazzling Sundance Square, a historically rich area, full of attractions and a beautiful setting for dining, theatre and exciting nightlife entertainment. The red brick streets and lush courtyards add to Sundance Square's authentic aura. Walk the Heritage Trail for fascinating western history….hear tall tales about the Chisholm Trail and the famous outlaws, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. See the Fort Worth Water Gardens, the Bass Performance Hall, one of the world’s finest concert and performance halls. Learn about Hell’s Half Acre where saloons, gambling parlors, shooting halls and dance halls once flourished and hear stories of the cities colorful past! Visit the superb Sid Richardson Museum to enjoy western art by masters    Russell and Remington. Stop by Hotel Texas where President Kennedy spent his last night.
Then off to explore the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, where the Old West comes to life! Enjoy a guided walk of the Stockyards and learn about the historic attractions that speak to a bygone era when the town was a stop for the legendary cattle drives on the Chisholm Trail. Experience before your eyes as a team of cowhands drives a herd of Texas Longhorns along Exchange Avenue. Every detail of this cattle drive...from the saddles to the chaps, from the hats to the boots....is authentic!
Visit the Livestock Exchange, the “Wall Street of the West”. See Cowtown Coliseum site of the world’s first indoor rodeo. Step inside the White Elephant Saloon – the interior was used in the filming of Walker Texas Ranger. Tour the historic Stockyards Hotel and experience an era when cattle and cotton were common currency and outlaws were folk heroes.
   Drop in Billy Bob’s Texas the world’s largest honky tonk…stop by the Bull Ring Saloon; the birthplace of Texas Hold’em and see their interesting collection of Texas art. Try on cowboy boots at one of the many western stores or pick up a memento or gift from Stockyards Station – formerly sheep and hog barns, now home too many unique shops and restaurants!

April 19 C.R Smith Museum
   The C.R Smith Museum is much more than a museum. it's a sight-and-sounds, hands-on windoww-seat look at the world of flight. It's and adventure offering you a chance to see, touch and be part of the exciting aviation industry. The C.R. Smith Museum, which opened in 1993, is one of the few museums in the world dedicated solely to commeercial aviation. It is dedicated to past and present employees of Americain Airlines and aviation pioneer. Musuem features include, IWEERKS Theater, the 70-mm IWERKS film takes you from the dream of comerecial aviation as C.R. Smith envisioned it, and follows the history of a young American Airlines through the present day. While seated in "first class" airline seats, enjoys breathtaking aerial photography that allos you to experience the majesty of flight. History Wall, historical memorabilla, interactive video presentations, electronic quiz games and audio exhibits guide the visitor through the history of commercial aviation and American Airlines. The American Family, an exhibit where actual employees tell, in their own words, about their jobs with American Airlines. Working in the Air, exhibits include information on the work done by cabin and cockpit crew. Maintaining the Fleet, see how American Airlines mechanics maintaining the Fleet, see how american Airlines mechanics maintain today's highly complex airplanes. Flightlab, lear how and why airplanes fly, using wind tunnels, computer games and interactive displays. Gift Shop, items for aviation buffs of all ages. The American Airlines C.R. Smith museum preserves the history of Ameercian Airlines and interprets the air transportation industry.
   
Member
Filet Mignon $55.00
Sauteed Breast of Chicken $45.00
Marinated Pork Loin $45.00
Stuffed Flounder $45.00
Spouse/Guest
Filet Mignon $55.00
Sauteed Breast of Chicken $45.00
Marinated Pork Loin $45.00
Stuffed Flounder $45.00


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