![]() Heard it From the Grapevine: A Cultural PotpourriFebruary 23, 2023 by AACD Executive OfficeHowdy y'all!It's Greg Wright again. Let's talk a little bit more about Grapevine Texas, the site of our next amazing annual Scientific Session. In previous additions of "Heard It From the Grapevine", we have talked about beer, barbecue, shopping, boots, hats and steaks. Is there more? You bet there is. We have culture here in Dallas/Fort Worth so let me share with you my favorite museums, and other things. In my opinion, one of the most unique historical museums in the nation is in Dallas. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, otherwise known as the JFK museum. This museum, located within the former Texas School Book Depository building chronicles the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. If you had time to do one thing in Dallas while you were here, this would be my recommendation. If you wanted to make a day of it, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science is nearby as well. Having dinner in downtown Dallas? Campisi's Italian in downtown Dallas is good and it's located next door to the Joule Hotel's garden which features the iconic 30 ft tall Giant Eyeball sculpture. Yep, Google it. Where else can you see that! It's not every city that has the privilege of hosting a presidential library. The George W Bush, (43, not 41) presidential library and museum is located in University Park on the campus of SMU. Personally, I am more of a Fort Worth guy. Located in Fort Worth's cultural District is the Kimbell Museum. The Kimbell is a world class international museum. Also in the cultural district is the Amon Carter Museum of American Art and the Bass Performance Hall. Not too far from the Ft. Worth Museum of Science and History you will find the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame. Just down the street you will find the Ft. Worth Zoo, recognized as one of the top 5 zoo's in the nation. Dinner? Catch the patio at Joe T Garcia's. Bring cash, they won't take a card. Joe T's is located near the Historic Stockyards district, as mentioned in the boots and hats addition.
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