Grand Prairie, Texas Visitor Information
Attractions

Grand Prairie, Texas is home to some famous Texas attractions the entire family can enjoy.

Experience the wonders of The Palace of Wax & Ripley's Believe It or Not! & Ripley's Enchanted Mirror Maze, three unique and entertaining attractions in one convenient location. In Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax, come face to face with lifelike figures from Hollywood, horrors, the Old West, history, childhood fantasy and the life of Christ. Ripley's showcases eye-popping galleries displaying the most beautiful, bizarre and fascinating oddities from around the world. Get lost in the new Ripley's Enchanted Mirror Maze.

Traders Village "The Famous Texas Flea Market" features more than 3,500 vendors selling their wares every Saturday and Sunday, year-round. More than 3.5 million visitors a year are attracted to the 161-acre site, which also offers kiddie rides, arcade games, and a wide variety of state fair style foods. They also feature festivals throughout the year.

Live horse racing can be found in the Spring and Fall at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. This premier, world-class attraction has more than 600 television monitors inside a seven-level glass enclosed, climate controlled Grandstand, and a giant screen JumboTron in the infield to assure unimpeded views of the racing.

Concert at NOKIA Theater

The 6,350-seat live performance hall, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie, is located ½ mile north of I-30 on Beltline Road. NOKIA Theatre is one of the most technologically sophisticated indoor theaters in America. The venue allows it to present a wide range of shows from music concerts and Broadway shows to comedy, magic, televised events, corporate events and more.

If it's recreation you seek, there are several challenging golf courses including Tangle Ridge Golf Course which has quickly become a Metroplex favorite.

Beautiful Joe Pool Lake offers excellent fishing, water sport activities, cabins, camping, picnic sites and sandy beaches. Fishing boats, pontoon boats and jet skis are all available for rent. Splish splash your way to fun in the sun at the Splash Factory at Grand Prairie's Charley Taylor Recreation Center.

Minor league baseball opens in Grand Prairie with the Grand Prairie AirHogs scheduled opening day on May 16, 2008, at QuikTrip Park in Grand Prairie, located between Lone Star Park and NOKIA Theatre. The stadium features a Kids Zone play area, luxury suites, restaurant and club, a cigar bar and swimming pool. It will seat 4,000 and also offers berm seating. The team, a member of the American Association of Professional Baseball, will host 48 home games May-August 2008. The facility will also offer concerts, festivals, rodeos and other special events year round.

Alliance Skate Park is a first class competitive skate park for in-line skating, biking, and skateboarding. The park includes an intermediate/advanced course, beginner's course, and world class vert ramp..

In the heart of the Dallas/FortWorth Metroplex, Grand Prairie, Texas has something to offer everyone. Unique and entertaining attractions make Grand Prairie the perfect place to visit.