Quick Summary: Part of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving is famous for being the international headquarters of five Fortune 500 corporations, and it is home to 8,500 companies. Irving has several excellent museums, including a museum of scouting, the Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center, a world-class bike path Campion Trail, the beautiful Mandalay Canal, and the picturesque Lake Carolyn with romantic gondola rides.


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1. Mustangs of Las Colinas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mustangs of Las Colinas | Things to Do in Irving, Texas
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2. Irving Arts Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Irving Arts Center | Things to Do in Irving, Texas
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3. Founder's Plaza Observation Area

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4. Ruth Paine House Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Ruth Paine House Museum | Things to Do in Irving, Texas
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5. Fritz Park Petting Farm

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Fritz Park Petting Farm | Things to Do in Irving, Texas
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6. Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra

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Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra | Things to Do in Irving, Texas
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7. Toyota Music Factory

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8. Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center

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Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center | Things to Do in Irving, Texas
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9. SUP NTX-Stand Up Paddle North Texas

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10. Gondola Adventures

Tours
Gondola Adventures | Things to Do in Irving, Texas
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11. Bread Zeppelin

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Bread Zeppelin | Things to Do in Irving, Texas
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12. Via Real

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13. The Ranch

The Ranch | Things to Do in Irving, Texas
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14. La Margarita

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15. Andalous

Andalous | Things to Do in Irving, Texas
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16. Taste of Irving

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17. Mandalay Canal Walk at Las Colinas

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Mandalay Canal Walk at Las Colinas | Things to Do in Irving, Texas
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18. Campion Trail

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Campion Trail | Things to Do in Irving, Texas
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19. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

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20. Well and Being Spa at Four Seasons Resort and Club

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Well and Being Spa at Four Seasons Resort and Club | Things to Do in Irving, Texas
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21. Pinstack Bowl

Category: Entertainment
Pinstack Bowl | Things to Do in Irving, Texas
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Summary & FAQ Mustangs of Las Colinas Irving Arts Center Founder's Plaza Observation Area Ruth Paine House Museum Fritz Park Petting Farm Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra Toyota Music Factory Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center SUP NTX-Stand Up Paddle North Texas Gondola Adventures Bread Zeppelin Via Real The Ranch La Margarita Andalous Taste of Irving Mandalay Canal Walk at Las Colinas Campion Trail BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Well and Being Spa at Four Seasons Resort and Club Pinstack Bowl

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