Garland, Texas has
a variety of attractions including the Mesquite Rodeo and the Garland Sports
Hall of Fame. Garland is also home of the Hawaiian Falls Adventure Park, which
has the Waikiki Wipeout, the Flyin’ Hawaiian, the Pipeline and the Pineapple
Express. In addition, the Hawaiian Falls Adventure Park has The Kona Kooler and
the Hawaiian Halfpipe plus the Keiki Kove and Coconut Groove.
Surf and Swim
expands the fun with four-foot waves and a beach setting that includes pecan
trees. Wet N’ Wild continues the water adventure with its wave pool and body
flumes. There is also a place for children. Garland, Texas offers softball and
soccer games as well. Softball can be played at the Jerry Carter and Cecil
Winters softball complexes. Furthermore, Garland is the location of the Cotton
Bowl at Fair Park. Dallas Darts Association is an outlet for dart lovers.
Alliance Golf
Corporation, Centerville Golf Range and Firewheel Golf Park offer a golfer’s
paradise. Also in the area are Eastern Hills Country Club and the Oakridge
Country Club. Those interested in fitness should check out the facilities at the
Ladies Workout Express, Lifetime Fitness or the Spring Park Sport Club &
Community Center. The YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas is yet another fitness option.
Aqua World Scuba & Swim Academy in addition to Argonaut Diving Services Inc.
provide underwater exploration adventures. Holiday Mansion House Boats, Marine
Quest at Captain’s Cove and Marina Del-Ray may help with your fishing and
boating needs.
Grand Prairie Horse
Race provides opportunities for betting on the ponies. Also in the Garland,
Texas area is Ridgewood Bingo. and the Texas Skatium. Landmark Museum holds
ancient artifacts from early settlers. It even houses old newspapers, farm
equipment and quilts from days gone by. Moreover, the Landmark Museum has an
antique rail car.
Those interested in
the arts should seek the Garland Civic Theatre and the Garland Symphony
Orchestra. Tourists also enjoy the sounds of the Dallas Brass. The Dallas Brass
& Electric Solid Brass Musical Production is another ear pleasing venture. Don’t
forget to include the Garland Opry on your tour list. Garland, Texas offers an
array of movie theaters such as Halls Cinema Products, U A Northstar 8 and
Walnut Theaters. For more night life, check out The Red Onion club.
Garland is full of
palate tantalizing restaurants. Buca di Beppo and Vetoni’s Italian Restaurant
are favorites. Babes Chicken Dinner House, CiCi’s Pizza, Colter’s Barbeque and
Grill, and Dos Banderas Tex-Mex Cuisine are hot spots. Yen China Café, China
Habor and Island Kitchen Chinese Buffet simply cannot be left off the tourist
list. Los Jarritos and Marshall’s Barbeque offer fine dining. Lodging
opportunities are in abundance at Garland, Texas. The Days Inn, Kinglsey Inn &
Suites, La Quinta Inn, Inc. and Microtel Inn & Suites are just a few among the
list of peaceful and restful stays.
