{"id":103,"date":"2026-11-03T12:40:46","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T12:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/vpa-convention-2027\/?page_id=103"},"modified":"2026-11-03T12:43:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T12:43:49","slug":"nearby-attractions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myvpa.org\/2027\/nearby-attractions\/","title":{"rendered":"Nearby Attractions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"103\" class=\"elementor elementor-103\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df7fd36 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"df7fd36\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b93af9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2b93af9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t  <section class=\"page-hero\">\r\n    <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <p class=\"breadcrumb\"><a href=\"index.html\">Home<\/a><span>\/<\/span>Plan Your Visit<span>\/<\/span>Nearby Attractions<\/p>\r\n        <p class=\"eyebrow\">Make a Trip of It<\/p>\r\n        <h1>Explore <em>Dallas\u2013Fort Worth<\/em><\/h1>\r\n        <p class=\"lead\">Theme parks, immersive experiences, landmarks, temples and great food \u2014 all within an hour of Denton. Make the convention a family holiday.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"hero-chips\"><span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M3 10h18M8 3v4M16 3v4\"\/><\/svg> July 2, 3 &amp; 4, 2027<\/span><span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 22s7-6.5 7-12a7 7 0 1 0-14 0c0 5.5 7 12 7 12z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"\/><\/svg> Embassy Suites \u00b7 Denton, TX<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"emblem-stage sm\"><span class=\"em-rays\"><\/span><span class=\"em-halo\"><\/span><span class=\"em-orbit\"><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><\/span><div class=\"em-float\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"em-img\" src=\"assets\/img\/emblem-2027.png\" alt=\"19th VPA Vishwa Vokkaligara Sammelana, Dallas Texas 2027 emblem\"><span class=\"em-shine\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n<section class=\"content-section\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"sec-head\"><span class=\"kicker\">Must-visit DFW<\/span><h2>Things to do<\/h2><p>Filter by what your family enjoys most.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"attr-filters\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Filter attractions\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"af on\" data-filter=\"all\">All<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"af\" data-filter=\"parks\">Theme &amp; water parks<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"af\" data-filter=\"family\">Family &amp; immersive<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"af\" data-filter=\"sports\">Sports<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"af\" data-filter=\"landmarks\">Landmarks &amp; culture<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"af\" data-filter=\"near\">Near the venue<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"af\" data-filter=\"temples\">Temples<\/button><\/div><div class=\"attr-grid\" id=\"attr-grid\"><article class=\"attr cat-parks\" data-cat=\"parks\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3v4M12 17v4M3 12h4M17 12h4M5.6 5.6l2.8 2.8M15.6 15.6l2.8 2.8M5.6 18.4l2.8-2.8M15.6 8.4l2.8-2.8\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Theme &amp; water parks<\/span><\/div><h3>Six Flags Over Texas<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Arlington \u00b7 ~50 min<\/span><p>The original Six Flags \u2014 record-breaking coasters, family rides and summer night shows.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-parks\" data-cat=\"parks\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3v4M12 17v4M3 12h4M17 12h4M5.6 5.6l2.8 2.8M15.6 15.6l2.8 2.8M5.6 18.4l2.8-2.8M15.6 8.4l2.8-2.8\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Theme &amp; water parks<\/span><\/div><h3>Six Flags Hurricane Harbor<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Arlington \u00b7 ~50 min<\/span><p>Outdoor water park next to Six Flags with thrill slides, wave pool and lazy river.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-parks\" data-cat=\"parks\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3v4M12 17v4M3 12h4M17 12h4M5.6 5.6l2.8 2.8M15.6 15.6l2.8 2.8M5.6 18.4l2.8-2.8M15.6 8.4l2.8-2.8\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Theme &amp; water parks<\/span><\/div><h3>Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Grand Prairie \u00b7 ~45 min<\/span><p>80,000 sq ft indoor water park under a retractable roof \u2014 great for a hot July day.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-parks\" data-cat=\"parks\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3v4M12 17v4M3 12h4M17 12h4M5.6 5.6l2.8 2.8M15.6 15.6l2.8 2.8M5.6 18.4l2.8-2.8M15.6 8.4l2.8-2.8\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Theme &amp; water parks<\/span><\/div><h3>Great Wolf Lodge<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Grapevine \u00b7 ~30 min<\/span><p>Indoor water park resort with slides, MagiQuest and family attractions.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-family\" data-cat=\"family\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3l2.6 5.6 6.1.6-4.6 4.1 1.3 6L12 16.3 6.6 19.3l1.3-6L3.3 9.2l6.1-.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Family &amp; immersive<\/span><\/div><h3>Netflix House Dallas<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Galleria Dallas \u00b7 ~35 min<\/span><p>Immersive Stranger Things and Squid Game experiences, the Netflix RePLAY arcade and Netflix Bites.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-family\" data-cat=\"family\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3l2.6 5.6 6.1.6-4.6 4.1 1.3 6L12 16.3 6.6 19.3l1.3-6L3.3 9.2l6.1-.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Family &amp; immersive<\/span><\/div><h3>Meow Wolf \u2014 The Real Unreal<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Grapevine Mills \u00b7 ~30 min<\/span><p>30-room, mind-bending immersive art exhibit created with Texas artists.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-family\" data-cat=\"family\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3l2.6 5.6 6.1.6-4.6 4.1 1.3 6L12 16.3 6.6 19.3l1.3-6L3.3 9.2l6.1-.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Family &amp; immersive<\/span><\/div><h3>SEA LIFE Aquarium &amp; LEGOLAND Discovery Center<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Grapevine Mills \u00b7 ~30 min<\/span><p>Two family favourites under one roof at Grapevine Mills.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-family\" data-cat=\"family\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3l2.6 5.6 6.1.6-4.6 4.1 1.3 6L12 16.3 6.6 19.3l1.3-6L3.3 9.2l6.1-.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Family &amp; immersive<\/span><\/div><h3>Perot Museum of Nature and Science<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Dallas \u00b7 ~40 min<\/span><p>Five floors of hands-on science, dinosaurs and space exhibits.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-family\" data-cat=\"family\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3l2.6 5.6 6.1.6-4.6 4.1 1.3 6L12 16.3 6.6 19.3l1.3-6L3.3 9.2l6.1-.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Family &amp; immersive<\/span><\/div><h3>Dallas World Aquarium<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Dallas \u00b7 ~40 min<\/span><p>Rainforest walk-through, sharks, penguins and manatees in downtown Dallas.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-family\" data-cat=\"family\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3l2.6 5.6 6.1.6-4.6 4.1 1.3 6L12 16.3 6.6 19.3l1.3-6L3.3 9.2l6.1-.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Family &amp; immersive<\/span><\/div><h3>Fort Worth Zoo<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Fort Worth \u00b7 ~45 min<\/span><p>One of the top-rated zoos in the country, with a Texas Wild! exhibit.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-family\" data-cat=\"family\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3l2.6 5.6 6.1.6-4.6 4.1 1.3 6L12 16.3 6.6 19.3l1.3-6L3.3 9.2l6.1-.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Family &amp; immersive<\/span><\/div><h3>National Videogame Museum<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Frisco \u00b7 ~30 min<\/span><p>Playable arcade classics and the history of video games.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-sports\" data-cat=\"sports\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M8 4h8v5a4 4 0 0 1-8 0zM8 6H5a3 3 0 0 0 3.2 4M16 6h3a3 3 0 0 1-3.2 4M12 13v4M8.5 21h7M9.5 17h5v4h-5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Sports<\/span><\/div><h3>AT&amp;T Stadium Tours<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Arlington \u00b7 ~50 min<\/span><p>Behind-the-scenes tours of the home of the Dallas Cowboys.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-sports\" data-cat=\"sports\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M8 4h8v5a4 4 0 0 1-8 0zM8 6H5a3 3 0 0 0 3.2 4M16 6h3a3 3 0 0 1-3.2 4M12 13v4M8.5 21h7M9.5 17h5v4h-5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Sports<\/span><\/div><h3>The Star in Frisco<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Frisco \u00b7 ~30 min<\/span><p>Dallas Cowboys world headquarters \u2014 tours, shops and restaurants.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-sports\" data-cat=\"sports\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M8 4h8v5a4 4 0 0 1-8 0zM8 6H5a3 3 0 0 0 3.2 4M16 6h3a3 3 0 0 1-3.2 4M12 13v4M8.5 21h7M9.5 17h5v4h-5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Sports<\/span><\/div><h3>Globe Life Field<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Arlington \u00b7 ~50 min<\/span><p>July is baseball season \u2014 catch the Texas Rangers or take a ballpark tour.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-landmarks\" data-cat=\"landmarks\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 21V5l8-3 8 3v16M4 21h16M9 9h.01M15 9h.01M9 13h.01M15 13h.01M10 21v-4h4v4\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Landmarks &amp; culture<\/span><\/div><h3>Reunion Tower GeO-Deck<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Dallas \u00b7 ~40 min<\/span><p>360\u00b0 views of the Dallas skyline from 470 feet up.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-landmarks\" data-cat=\"landmarks\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 21V5l8-3 8 3v16M4 21h16M9 9h.01M15 9h.01M9 13h.01M15 13h.01M10 21v-4h4v4\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Landmarks &amp; culture<\/span><\/div><h3>The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Dallas \u00b7 ~40 min<\/span><p>The life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-landmarks\" data-cat=\"landmarks\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 21V5l8-3 8 3v16M4 21h16M9 9h.01M15 9h.01M9 13h.01M15 13h.01M10 21v-4h4v4\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Landmarks &amp; culture<\/span><\/div><h3>Dallas Arboretum &amp; Botanical Garden<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Dallas \u00b7 ~45 min<\/span><p>66 acres of gardens on the shore of White Rock Lake.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-landmarks\" data-cat=\"landmarks\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 21V5l8-3 8 3v16M4 21h16M9 9h.01M15 9h.01M9 13h.01M15 13h.01M10 21v-4h4v4\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Landmarks &amp; culture<\/span><\/div><h3>Klyde Warren Park &amp; Arts District<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Dallas \u00b7 ~40 min<\/span><p>Deck park with food trucks, next to the Dallas Museum of Art and Nasher.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-landmarks\" data-cat=\"landmarks\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 21V5l8-3 8 3v16M4 21h16M9 9h.01M15 9h.01M9 13h.01M15 13h.01M10 21v-4h4v4\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Landmarks &amp; culture<\/span><\/div><h3>Fort Worth Stockyards<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Fort Worth \u00b7 ~40 min<\/span><p>Twice-daily cattle drives, rodeos and Western shopping and dining.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-landmarks\" data-cat=\"landmarks\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 21V5l8-3 8 3v16M4 21h16M9 9h.01M15 9h.01M9 13h.01M15 13h.01M10 21v-4h4v4\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Landmarks &amp; culture<\/span><\/div><h3>Kimbell Art Museum<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Fort Worth \u00b7 ~45 min<\/span><p>World-class art collection in a celebrated Louis Kahn building.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-landmarks\" data-cat=\"landmarks\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 21V5l8-3 8 3v16M4 21h16M9 9h.01M15 9h.01M9 13h.01M15 13h.01M10 21v-4h4v4\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Landmarks &amp; culture<\/span><\/div><h3>George W. Bush Presidential Library<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Dallas (SMU) \u00b7 ~40 min<\/span><p>Presidential museum and gardens on the SMU campus.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-landmarks\" data-cat=\"landmarks\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 21V5l8-3 8 3v16M4 21h16M9 9h.01M15 9h.01M9 13h.01M15 13h.01M10 21v-4h4v4\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Landmarks &amp; culture<\/span><\/div><h3>Bishop Arts &amp; Deep Ellum<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Dallas \u00b7 ~45 min<\/span><p>Dallas's most colourful neighbourhoods for murals, boutiques, live music and food.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-near\" data-cat=\"near\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 22s7-6.5 7-12a7 7 0 1 0-14 0c0 5.5 7 12 7 12z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Near the venue<\/span><\/div><h3>Historic Denton Square<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Denton \u00b7 ~5 min<\/span><p>Courthouse-on-the-Square museum, local shops, caf\u00e9s and live music.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-near\" data-cat=\"near\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 22s7-6.5 7-12a7 7 0 1 0-14 0c0 5.5 7 12 7 12z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Near the venue<\/span><\/div><h3>Lewisville Lake<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Lewisville \u00b7 ~15 min<\/span><p>Boating, beaches and lakeside parks just south of Denton.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-near\" data-cat=\"near\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 22s7-6.5 7-12a7 7 0 1 0-14 0c0 5.5 7 12 7 12z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Near the venue<\/span><\/div><h3>Grandscape<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> The Colony \u00b7 ~25 min<\/span><p>Shopping, dining and entertainment destination with live events and a Ferris wheel.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-near\" data-cat=\"near\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 22s7-6.5 7-12a7 7 0 1 0-14 0c0 5.5 7 12 7 12z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Near the venue<\/span><\/div><h3>Texas Motor Speedway<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Fort Worth (Alliance) \u00b7 ~25 min<\/span><p>Speedway with race events and track experiences \u2014 check the event calendar.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-temples\" data-cat=\"temples\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2l2.5 3h-5zM8 5h8l2 4H6zM5 9h14M7 9v11M17 9v11M10.5 20v-5h3v5M3 20h18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Temples<\/span><\/div><h3>Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Allen \u00b7 ~35 min<\/span><p>Beautiful mandir complex, tranquil grounds, cultural programs &amp; sattvik dining.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-temples\" data-cat=\"temples\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2l2.5 3h-5zM8 5h8l2 4H6zM5 9h14M7 9v11M17 9v11M10.5 20v-5h3v5M3 20h18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Temples<\/span><\/div><h3>Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Frisco \u00b7 ~30 min<\/span><p>Iconic Marakata Hanuman temple with a vast prayer hall.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-temples\" data-cat=\"temples\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2l2.5 3h-5zM8 5h8l2 4H6zM5 9h14M7 9v11M17 9v11M10.5 20v-5h3v5M3 20h18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Temples<\/span><\/div><h3>Sri Ganesha Temple &amp; Sri Krishna Vrundavana<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Plano \u00b7 ~35 min<\/span><p>Traditional South Indian rituals and a multi-deity mandir.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"attr cat-temples\" data-cat=\"temples\"><div class=\"attr-top\"><span class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2l2.5 3h-5zM8 5h8l2 4H6zM5 9h14M7 9v11M17 9v11M10.5 20v-5h3v5M3 20h18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"attr-cat\">Temples<\/span><\/div><h3>DFW Hindu Temple \/ Ekta Mandir<\/h3><span class=\"attr-where\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 17v-4l2-6h14l2 6v4H3z\"\/><path d=\"M5 17v2M19 17v2M3 13h18\"\/><circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"15\" r=\".6\"\/><\/svg> Irving \u00b7 ~35 min<\/span><p>One of the oldest and largest Hindu temple complexes in North Texas.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"content-section alt\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"sec-head\"><span class=\"kicker\">Where to eat<\/span><h2>Dining around DFW<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"dine-grid\"><div class=\"dine-col\"><span class=\"kicker-sm\">Indian dining<\/span><h3>Indian kitchens in DFW<\/h3><p class=\"muted\">Irving&rsquo;s Las Colinas and Belt Line corridor, and Frisco&ndash;Plano, are the area&rsquo;s Indian food hubs.<\/p><ul class=\"dine-list\"><li><div><b>Simply South<\/b><span>Irving<\/span><\/div><p>Celebrated South Indian vegetarian kitchen \u2014 named to The New York Times' 2024 list of America's best restaurants.<\/p><\/li><li><div><b>Madira N Masala<\/b><span>Irving<\/span><\/div><p>Coastal-style Indian with seafood specialities, biryanis and tandoor.<\/p><\/li><li><div><b>Marina Indian Restaurant<\/b><span>Frisco<\/span><\/div><p>Chennai and Hyderabadi biryanis, tandoori dishes and dosas.<\/p><\/li><li><div><b>Taj Chaat House<\/b><span>Irving<\/span><\/div><p>Long-running favourite for chaat and Indian street food.<\/p><\/li><li><div><b>Bombay Chowpatty<\/b><span>Irving<\/span><\/div><p>Mumbai-style chaat, pav bhaji and snacks.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"dine-col\"><span class=\"kicker-sm\">Texas classics<\/span><h3>Barbecue &amp; Tex-Mex<\/h3><p class=\"muted\">You&rsquo;re in Texas \u2014 make time for brisket and Tex-Mex.<\/p><ul class=\"dine-list\"><li><div><b>Pecan Lodge<\/b><span>Deep Ellum, Dallas<\/span><\/div><p>Legendary Texas barbecue \u2014 brisket, beef ribs and sausage.<\/p><\/li><li><div><b>Terry Black's Barbecue<\/b><span>Deep Ellum, Dallas<\/span><\/div><p>Central-Texas style barbecue cooked over post oak.<\/p><\/li><li><div><b>Joe T. Garcia's<\/b><span>Fort Worth<\/span><\/div><p>Fort Worth's iconic Tex-Mex institution, open since 1935, with a garden patio.<\/p><\/li><li><div><b>Babe's Chicken Dinner House<\/b><span>Roanoke<\/span><\/div><p>Family-style Southern fried chicken and sides \u2014 a North Texas classic.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"grocery\"><b>Indian groceries<\/b><span>Patel Brothers (Irving &amp; Plano) and India Bazaar (several DFW locations).<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"muted small mt-1\">Drive times are approximate from the convention venue. Please check hours and reservations before you go \u2014 listings are suggestions, not endorsements.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"content-section\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"cta-band\"><div><h3>Post-convention Texas triangle<\/h3><p>Austin (State Capitol \u00b7 ~3.5 hrs) \u00b7 San Antonio (The Alamo &amp; River Walk \u00b7 ~4.5 hrs) \u00b7 Houston (Space Center Houston \u00b7 ~4 hrs)<\/p><\/div><a class=\"btn-page gold\" href=\"transportation.html\">Driving distances<\/a><\/div><div class=\"notice\"><span class=\"ni\">i<\/span><p><strong>Fourth of July in DFW<\/strong>The convention closes on Independence Day. 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