Beautiful views in suburban Dallas at the grandscape with the ferris wheel! It's stable and has AC…read morein it - I did not expect how far ferris wheels have changed overtime. Very nice experience in a convenient location!

I enjoyed the ferris wheel because this was very nostalgic. I don't like heights, but we were in…read morethe area for a friend's birthday and she insisted we go up! The ride is pricier than I'd imagine at around $20 with about 10-15 minutes going around. Our box had air conditioning so all was well. Still a fun time to enjoy the view of Grandscape!

Such a beautiful and well-curated space. The exhibits are thoughtfully done and really bring the…read morehistory and culture of Grapevine to life. The galleries are clean, welcoming, and easy to explore at your own pace, and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable without being overbearing. It's a great place to slow down, learn something new, and appreciate local history and art. Definitely worth a visit whether you're local or just passing through.

We went to the VanGogh immersive experience in Dallas. It was nice, but not as much as I was…read moreexpecting. Based on the hype, I was hoping to feel immersed. The projectors covered the walls with beautiful images in all three rooms. We opted for the VIP packages and wasted another $370 above and beyond the cost. Thru were pretty lace about monitoring and we would have been much better off. Overall, it was a pretty good experience, visually compelling, a beautiful entry way, a nice gift shop and amazing staff.

We are so fortunate that the proprietor has shared his passion with the public! You will be in awe…read moreof the sheer amount of toys and collectibles from different eras that are displayed here. A person could easily spend over an hour here, especially if they participate in the scavenger hunt (included with admission plus you get a prize if you find everything!)

What an experience!!! By far the coolest toy collection I've ever seen. I didn't know what to…read moreexpect and we just went there on a whim but we were not disappointed. We had a great time and I'm not sure who enjoyed it more, my 8 year old or me. The owner is kind and gracious and was very friendly, he did a very good job of explaining the layout and giving us some backstory. Highly recommended.

I saw a flyer on the window of Bloom's awesome candy shop on the square in old downtown Carrollton…read morefor this festival. Apparently, this is the second annual festival here in downtown Carrollton. It was November 5, 2011 from 11am-11pm. I imagine that next year it'll be around the same time. The name "Festival at the Switchyard" comes from switchyard/railway tribute as there are 3-4 rail lines (including the shiny new DART rail) in the immediate area. It was actually a really cool festival! There were some vendor booths set up for various things (apparel, knick-nacks, etc) including FOOD. The real Fletcher's Corny Dogs had a booth there. Yes, the famous corny dogs from the State Fair were available here. They also had funnel cakes. Another booth had fresh spun cotton candy (with no crazy colorings added, just sugar), the one next to that had fresh squeezed lemonade. Agave Azul (best Mexican place ever) had a booth, right outside their restaurant, selling beef fajitas. There was beer/wine available from a couple of booths... PLUS all of the shops on the square were open. Many of these places being restaurants, which serve booze. I don't know if Agave let people take margaritas outside, but you could always ask! In addition to all of this, they had tons of bands/acts going on all day. Some were in the small gazebo in the square and some were on a big ass stage right next to Agave. The headliner was Third Eye Blind (Hello, 90's flashback!) and they stuck right to their schedule and went on stage at 930pm. They put on a really good show, and it was nice to see them back in town so soon following Taste Addison. If you get the chance to see these guys live and dig the 90's nostalgia of jamming to their hits, then I recommend it. We got there late, because we mostly wanted to see 3eB. But it was still a lot of fun. And most importantly, FREE. Parking is free (though incredibly limited) at the DART station nearby, at various spots surrounding the square, and some people even parked under the 35 overpass. No tickets to buy (like the State Fair) for food, but make sure you've got cash. They did have ATMs available right on Broadway st, but the transaction fee was almost $4 (plus, whatever your bank is going to charge you).. I learned my lesson and will next time just bring cash with me. The biggest problem we encountered was that by the time the headlining band went on, a lot of booths were already completely shut/packing up (out of product), and other booths were out of popular items (out of funnel cakes at 9pm??) and certain kinds of beer. Overall, this was really fun. I'm super glad it was free, but if there were a small entry fee next year (and I mean small- not the way the Wildflower Festival has started gouging people the past 10 years), I'd be happy to support the city where I live by buying a ticket. I highly recommend that people carpool, check the schedule for bands/events/kids things, and plan accordingly. The square is really quite small and I can imagine that it was quite crowded for a lot of the day. Looking at the website, I see that Yelp had a booth there, but I sure missed it! :( Maybe they were shut down by the time I got there (or, quite possibly, I'm blind). I hope this comes back for another year next year!

We had a ton of fun at this festival! Myself and two kids ages 5 and 10. The only improvement would…read morebe maybe add a few paid rides for people who won't wait in the very long lines. For example face painting,which was beautiful by the way, had at least 40 kids in live. We didn't partake in anything like that which included all of the rides and bouncy items... Not all 40 per line but long lines none the less. In any event the crafts and games were a hit with my kids and I was happy to hear other music such as pop like music that the kids enjoy. Hats off to all the volunteers!!!!

Tons of fun and lots of activities for everyone…read more Live music all over the area. Tons of food trucks, from bbq, hot dogs and burgers, Popcorn, funnel cakes, desserts, to pastries oh goodness. Alcohol tasting, horse and carriage rides. I love seeing all the vendors show casing their arts. homemade candles, honey, bracelets, hats, u name it.

This was a delightful art festival for a small town community. It was well organized with…read moreactivities for all. The weather was cool and comfortable Friday night for walking around downtown Plano and checking out the numerous vendors. Since this event takes place in the spring the weather can be somewhat unpredictable, but it was lovely the evening we went. The main street in downtown Plano is closed for pedestrian traffic only. vendors line the center of the street. Stores and restaurants are open late too trying to take advantage of the increased foot traffic. Parking was free in nearby surface lots. If you get there early enough, you might find street parking. In addition to the main street, there is also a kid zone and a food truck area setup in a street lot. More artists and vendors can be found as you wander around Haggard Park. Let's talk about the art: -Artistic - real photographers, painters and crafts people had their wares on display. I enjoyed the dog silhouettes out of license plates, the lights made from car hub caps, chains and metal bits, and the digital light show put on by UT Dallas students at a warehouse on the main strip. -Unusual - artists spray painting large banners of what appeared to be plastic saran wrap strung between trees. The local maker space advertising some of the cool things that can be done at there 24-hour facility. One guy was making leather jewelry and giving it away to those who stopped by to chat. -Educational - attendees were invited to pick colored caps from a bucket and arrange them into a canvas with sectioned off walls to define the piece. It was visually interesting and educational as it was encouraging the reuse of plastic. Interactive - Invite your dog to have its paws dipped in paint and then run across a white festival shirt as your keepsake. -Dangerous - There was a blacksmith on site welding and shaping iron pieces. There was also a wood worker who was carving his sculptures with a chainsaw. The Usual - face painting, henna hand designs, jewelry vendors, the latest health massage technique hocus-pocus vendors, and size-zero, tie-died, flour sac type dresses, scarves, and bags for the rare young person with the money to buy it and body type that can wear it. This was a fun, free event for an evening out. It went on all weekend, so you could pick the day that worked best for you and your family. My hubby and I made it our Friday date night, and it was a success.

We had so much fun!!!!! I'm so glad we chose board and brush over painting with a twist!!!…read more Everything is completely customizable. Don't like the stain in the example pic? Cool! Don't use it. Don't like part of the stencil? Awesome! Don't use it. Your success... or failure... is 100% up to you and your creative vision. That being said - no one came out of this class with anything that didn't look absolutely beautiful! Holly was absolutely awesome! We had an issue with my board being warped (not their fault... they didn't grow the tree right?) and she rolled with the punches. Super impressed with this place! Also.... The wine was complimentary

We had great service and all of our needs were met with one on one attention! Very affordable for…read moreall the quality of service and quality of product you receive.

We attended the knit purse workshop and it was a blast ! Great conversation,…read moreGreat women and all out FUN ! The host Eboni and her assistant were so attentive and sweet ! I'll be back for another workshop soon !

Super fun! They provide everything you need. Just make an…read moreappointment and show up for fun! Don't forget to BYOB! More than canvas, you can paint pots and crafts.

Dinner plans? Don't head home just yet! Right in the same…read moreshopping plaza, ClawCityplano is the perfect after-dinner stop. Test your skills, chase some plushie prizes, and see who in your group has the best claw machine luck. Whether you're out with family, friends, or on a date night, it's a fun way to keep the evening going and make a few memories and maybe take home a prize or two!

Ok I give it 3.5 stars. I think the games really are winnable. We saw others in the shop while we…read morewere there winning. My main gripe here is the plushies weren't really the kind I was interested in actually winning. The only one I saw I would have tried for was a capybara, and unfortunately in that machine, the capybaras were in some pretty un winnable looking positions. The location was smaller than expected, but the pricing seemed very fair for what it was. If you're not picky on what kind of plush you want, this may be 5 stars for you!