Grand Prairie, Texas USA: Travel and Tourism

Grand Prairie, Texas USA. Travel and Tourism. Grand Prairie History. Grand Prairie, Texas is home to some famous Texas attractions the entire family can enjoy. Experience the wonders of The Palace of Wax & Ripley's Believe It or Not! & Ripley's Enchanted Mirror Maze, three unique and entertaining attractions in one convenient location. In Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax, come face to face with lifelike figures from Hollywood, horrors, the Old West, history, childhood fantasy and the life of Christ. Ripley's showcases eye-popping galleries displaying the most beautiful, bizarre and fascinating oddities from around the world. Get lost in the new Ripley's Enchanted Mirror Maze. Traders Village "The Famous Texas Flea Market" features more than 3,500 vendors selling their wares every Saturday and Sunday, year-round. More than 3.5 million visitors a year are attracted to the 161-acre site, which also offers kiddie rides, arcade games, and a wide variety of state fair style foods. They also feature festivals throughout the year. Live horse racing can be found in the Spring and Fall at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. This premier, world-class attraction has more than 600 television monitors inside a seven-level glass enclosed, climate controlled Grandstand, and a giant screen JumboTron in the infield to assure unimpeded views of the racing. Read more