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Sandy Lake Park, Carrollton

Cities to Visit: Carrollton, Texas

Explore Carrollton! Located just a short drive from downtown Dallas on I-35E, Carrollton boasts an outdoor Mother's Day Concert and crowd-pleasing July 4th Celebration and Fireworks show.

The Rosemeade Swimming Complex delights all ages during summer months and sports rule at the spacious McInnish Sports Complex. Sandy Lake Amusement Park, Stone Works Climbing Gym, and two challenging 18-hole courses at Indian Creek Golf Club cater to active lifestyles.

As a 'Kid-Friendly City' and 'Tree City USA,' Carrollton invites visitors to enjoy 15 miles of walking and biking trails, numerous neighborhood parks and a distinctive Kids Corral playground.

Gather at the gazebo in Historic Old Downtown to explore antique and specialty shops and dining options on the town square. Drop by the Plaza Arts Center, an early movie theater that now showcases unique works by artists and artisans. Nearby the turn of the century A.W. Perry Homestead Museum delights visitors with glimpses into Carrollton's rich pioneer past.

Carrollton's welcoming atmosphere also extends to the business community as a Foreign Trade Zone with easy access to major highways, airports and three rail freight carriers.

InfoVisitor Information

For more information, contact the City of Carrollton (972) 466-3000, www.cityofcarrollton.com, or the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce at (972) 416-6600.

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