Registration Information
DEADLINE FOR TOUR PRE-REGISTRATION IS SEPTEMBER 15, 2009. Tickets will NOT be mailed to you prior to the conference. Please consider yourself confirmed on your requested tour unless otherwise notified.
PICK-UP OF TICKETS & ON-SITE TICKET PURCHASES:
Tickets will be held for pickup at the Tour Registration Desk in the Gaylord Texan. Additional tickets will be sold on-site, space permitting, and will incur a
$5.00 per ticket on-site fee. Tour desk times as follows: Saturday 10/3: 7:00am-4:00pm; Sunday 10/4: 7:30am-4:00pm; Monday 10/5: 7:00am-4:00pm;
Tuesday, 10/6: 7:00am-5:00pm; Wednesday 10/7: 8:30am-3:00pm; Thursday 10/8 8:30am–9:30am.
TOUR DEPARTURE INFO:
All tours depart from the Gaylord Texan Bus Tour Lobby. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time to allow for boarding. Tours
depart on time. There are no refunds for missed tours.
Tour Information
Beautiful Downtown Grapevine
Following a narrated tour of Historic Downtown Grapevine, you’ll spend your time
browsing the charming shops of the Grapevine Historic Shopping District. Here
you will find a vast assortment of artisans, antiques, boutiques, jewelry, eateries,
wineries and Texas souvenirs that is sure to offer something for everyone.
Comfortable walking shoes recommended; includes transportation and guide
Bonnie & Clyde Tour
The story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow – their love, the desperate robberies
and murders they committed, plus their demise in a hail of gunfire – has fueled an
American legend for more than seventy years. Explore local landmarks down the
very back roads they traveled as our professional guides narrate your tour with
factual stories and photographs. Includes transportation and guide
Dallas Arboretum Tour
Colorful and striking, this sprawling lakeside acreage takes in the most
beautiful outdoor scenery in The Metroplex. The Camp House and The
DeGolyer Estate are historically significant homes that are surrounded by The
Dallas Arboretum’s lush gardens, and give the perfect balance of indoor
comfort and interest to the property’s amazing and vast exterior. Includes
admission, professional tour guide and transportation.
Dallas Fine Arts Tour
The city of Dallas possesses a world-class collection of museums, all within a
short walk of one another. Guests will first visit the Crow Collection of Asian
art. This museum highlights the Trammel Crow collection of arts and cultural
items from China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia. Next, we’ll visit the
Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center. Don’t pass up this
opportunity to enjoy some of the finest art treasures the world has to offer.
Comfortable walking shoes recommended; includes transportation, guide and
admissions into museums
Dallas “Then & Now” Tour
Experience exceptional downtown Dallas with your eyes set on the past as we
tour Dallas Heritage Village. Nestled in 13 wooded acres the Village provides
visitors a unique museum experience with its collections of historic buildings and
furnishings. The tour also encompasses sites connected with the city’s historic
events including the historic Old Red courthouse, the JFK assassination, and its
magnificent skyline of the modern architecture. Includes transportation and guide
Dallas World Aquarium Tour
Located in beautiful downtown Dallas, the Dallas World Aquarium offers the
opportunity to view its’ sometimes rare and always entertaining exhibits from an
exhilarating vantage point. Once inside, you will descend winding paths through two
stories of tropical rainforest, where you will view black-footed penguins, albino
crocodiles, otters and rescued manatees to name just a few. Next, you will travel to
the lower floor for a glimpse at South America’s incredible sea life. It is here that you
will observe the rare leafy sea dragon, along with a giant Pacific octopus and more.
Includes admission and transportation.
Fort Worth “Cowtown” Tour – Where the West Begins
Enjoy a narrated tour as we drive through Fort Worth’s downtown and cultural
districts before arriving at the renowned Fort Worth Stockyards - 125 acres of
tradition, nightlife and family fun. There is plenty to experience beginning with a
longhorn cattle drive, a tour through the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, and lunch at
a local BBQ favorite! Expect plenty of leisure time to shop and explore!
Comfortable walking shoes recommended; includes transportation, guide,
admissions and lunch
Forth Worth Museum Tour
The Modern Art Museum of Fort, which is dedicated to post–World War II art in
all media. Another jewel in the Cowtown collection is the Amon Carter Museum,
which focuses on American art from the early 19th century through
contemporary works. Completing Fort Worth’s trinity of fine art museums is the
Kimbell Art Museum, known as "America's best small museum," and offers a
world-class collection of art. Comfortable walking shoes recommended; includes
transportation, guide and admissions into museums
Grapevine Vintage Railroad
All Aboard! Passengers will enjoy riding in authentic 1920s and 1930s
Victorian-style coaches as they step back in time and experience train travel
as it was in the glory days of the expanding West. Arriving at the Fort Worth
Stockyards Station, you’ll have two hours to explore and experience 125
acres of tradition, nightlife and family fun before departing on a chartered
vehicle en route to your hotel (departing shortly after the cattle drive through
the streets at 4:00pm). A certified tour guide will accompany the group and
will be on hand throughout the experience to answer any questions.
Comfortable walking shoes recommended; includes transportation and guide
Haunted Dallas and More
Glass, chrome and glitz dot the ever-expanding Dallas skyline and
perhaps it seems like an unlikely place to encounter disembodied spirits
or ghosts. Be you skeptic or believer – join us for a memorable day of
legend, myth, and ghostly intrigue. You will visit a variety of sites reputed
to be inhabited by uninvited guests who make their unwelcome
appearances at inconvenient moments. Dallas Haunted History includes
the bygone days of Dallas and her early pioneer beginnings. Why was
Dallas founded on the banks of the Trinity River and what ensured her
growth. Your tour guide will share information regarding why Dallas has
become the important urban center it is today. Includes transportation
and guide
JFK Assassination Tour
Insight into the events that surround the assassination of President John F.
Kennedy is arguably the most-requested tour experience in Dallas. A
professional conspiracy theorist will narrate your tour as we drive that tragic
parade route through downtown Dallas, walk the famous “grassy knoll” in
Dealey Plaza and witness the FBI’s investigative marks throughout the
pavement walkways. Included in the tour are the various landmarks of Lee
Harvey Oswald’s famous escape routes that led up to his murder in City Hall.
Comfortable walking shoes recommended
Sixth Floor Museum Tour
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is located on the sixth and seventh
floors of an early 20th-century warehouse known in 1963 as the Texas School
Book Depository. Enjoy an audio tour that chronicles the assassination and
legacy of President John F. Kennedy; interprets and supports the Dealey Plaza
National Historical Landmark District and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza;
and presents contemporary culture within the context of presidential history.
Includes transportation, guide, admissions and audio guide headset
Shop Dallas till you Drop!!!
For the dedicated shopper, the DFW area is a genuine paradise. We’ll take you to a
genuine shopper’s Mecca – the Dallas Galleria. Recognized by USA Today as “One
of the top 10 places to spend it all,” Galleria Dallas is the most dynamic shopping
environment in North Texas. An international collection of shops and boutiques sets
the standard for world-class shopping in Dallas. From its legendary ice rink, to its
fusion of hip fashion and chic dining, Galleria Dallas truly is Dallas’ premier
shopping. Comfortable walking shoes recommended; includes transportation and
shopping connoisseur
Southfork Ranch Tour
In 1978, a legend was created that would virtually be unmatched by any
other series in television history. Come with us to visit the internationallyknown
Southfork Ranch, home of the infamous Ewing family of the longrunning
“Dallas” television series. The nostalgia begins as professional
guides quiz guests with trivia during the transfer to Southfork. Once on
site, we’ll tour the famed Ewing Mansion, explore the ranch grounds on a
guided tram, and visit the “Dallas Legends” Exhibit, featuring interesting
memorabilia from the series. Expect plenty of time for “browsing” through
the Ranch’s gift shops! Comfortable walking shoes recommended;
includes transportation, guide and admissions