We drove to Mesquite, TX and dropped by at Celebration Station to see what's in there and we reached the place super hungry! Good thing there is one place of pizza place inside where we ordered enough to eat.
This mini theme park has both indoor and outdoor entertainment complex. There are mini golf areas that you can play with - ideal for kids or families.
We thought of playing the mini-"putt-putt" as hubby would say, lol! It's cute and fun! By the way, I won the game with my hole-in-one twice! :).
When you're in downtown Dallas, this park is easy to find. The park is located at Pioneer Plaza by the Dallas Convention Center and at the intersection of SOuth Griffin and Young Street. The park is pretty obvious when you start seeing bronze statues of longhorns leaded by statues of 3 cowboys riding on their horses. It is landscaped with a flowing stream and waterfalls that leads to a small stream of water with some bronze cattle statues that are crossing through it. The sculptures are considered to be the largest bronze sculpture of their type in the world.
The park is based on honoring the Dallas cowboys' past by celebrating the trails that brought settlers to Dallas.
Just a note to keep in mind: Don't touch or ride on the sculptures during extreme hot or cold weather temperatures. I tried touching one of them during my visit one fine hot day in summer!...OUCH!, really hot! LOL!...almost burned one of my fingers!
If you are interested to learn a little bit of a history lesson, you can go visit the Alamo for a walk around the luscious, meticulously groomed grounds. No photos are allowed inside, so better take photos outside the front doors before you go inside if you want keepsakes.
The Story of The Alamo, 13 fateful days in 1836:
This would be a long story to tell, so it would only be briefly summarized just to have a short background about the place.
The Alamo in 1836 occupied grounds and buildings of former Mision San Antonio de Valero. Used as a military post since the early 1800’s, the Texians had barricaded openings and mounted at least 19 cannon before the 13-day siege.
The final assault came before daybreak on the morning of March 6, 1836, as columns of Mexican soldiers emerged from the predawn darkness and headed for the Alamo’s walls. Cannon and small arms fire from inside the Alamo beat back several attacks. Regrouping, the Mexicans scaled the walls and rushed into the compound. Once inside, they turned captured cannon on the Long Barrack and church, blasting open the barricaded doors. The desperate struggle continued until the defenders were overwhelmed. By sunrise, the battle had ended and Santa Anna entered the Alamo compound to survey the scene of his victory.
While the facts surrounding the siege of the Alamo continue to be debated, there is no doubt about what the battle has come to symbolize. People worldwide continue to remember the Alamo as a heroic struggle against overwhelming odds-a place where men made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. For this reason, the Alamo remains hallowed ground and the Shrine of Texas Liberty.
Hubby up close :)
Alamo Plaza
How we wish we could stay longer. There are still some more to do, but we lack time. For sure, if we get the chance to go back, it will be more fun time memories to cherish!
One of the highlights of your river walk tour would be to go on a barge ride such as the San Antonio cruises at the River Center Mall. You can also try a romantic barge ride under a canopy of 200-year old cypress trees. We saw a wedding being held on the barge, and we thought it wascute and romantically unique!
We have been visiting Guinness World Records a lot, but since it was there, we decided to drop by.
The Ripley’s Haunted Adventure:
Strictly no photo allowed here. This is a new attraction, so we tried it. To go inside, you will be taken in by a cage-like elevator to the second floor and you’ll be greeted by a scary faced guy. It was like a maze finding your way out in a super dark room. Those men disguised in ghostly outfits with painted scary faces scares you to death!
Oh, boy!...don’t try going all alone unless you’re tough enough to play with them inside the dark! You couldn’t even figure out where you are going. Those disguised ghosts are real people, so that’s the good news, LOL!...inside, they scare you and might even pat your back..Boooo!!!
There are so much more to see and discover. These shows and rides are located just across the Alamo Plaza.
