Founder Mrs. Ninnie L. Baird began baking bread in her home at the turn of the century and the company seeks to maintain her legacy and uphold her high standards. You can visit this history bakery and attend a free tour every Tuesday-Thursday every hour beginning at 10a. Always a big hit, reservations two weeks in advance are required, and a maximum of 50 people are allowed per group. No visitors younger than six are allowed on the tours for safety reasons. Tour takers are given a fresh, warm loaf of bread.
The Daniel-Meyer Coliseum located within the Texas Christian University campus is home to the 'Horned Frog Hoopsters', the university basketball team. Named after a popular university alumnus Milton Daniel and the university sports coach Dutch Meyer, the coliseum features up to date basketball and general sports facilities. The space easily accommodates over 7000 people and is therefore, used for a variety of university and campus events too. The tastefully done interiors of the coliseum also make it a great venue for non-sporting events and live performances. Check website for details.
Fat Daddy's is the ultimate drinking and dining destination in Mansfield. It offers unrivaled entertainment with live music gigs, sports screenings and dining in an upscale yet casual atmosphere. Past performances have featured top artists like Vanilla Ice, Deryl Dodd and Roger Creager in rock, country and reggae, among myriad genres. Shoot some pool at their billiard section and enjoy live sporting action in high definition. Happy Hours offer great deals on drinks paired with classic bar fare like sandwiches, burgers and pizza. Their private space can be hired for parties, birthdays and special events.
This fun-filled indoor amusement park is perfect for kids. Be part of the action with the 4D Cinema and marvel at the small landmarks in Miniland. Enjoy a wild ride on the Kingdom Quest. Of course, Legoland wouldn't be truly Legoland without legos and you'll find over two million Legos on site!
This theater includes boasts of beautiful terrazzo floor and a bright neon sign overhead. Eight to 10 shows are produced here each year. Directors Jerry Russell and Jim Covault are talented artists who seek out quality work. Show themes are ever changing, with works by Neil Simon and Tony Kushner, a part of the family. The theater concurrently runs one series of experimental shows and another series of more conservative ones, and patrons can choose to attend both.
Located in the Fort Worth Stockyards, this adobe-style building was constructed in 1902 as a center for cattle traders. It was the central location for all activity in the Stockyards and often referred to as "The Wall Street of the West". Today, the building houses professional services and the North Fort Worth Historical Society Museum, which features artifacts from the beginning of the development of the Stockyards.