Optional Tours
Thursday, July 21st (12PM-4PM)
McShan Florist Tour - FREE!
Seats are very limited (about 20 people)
Thursday, July 21st (5:30PM-11PM)
Texas
Rangers vs. Oakland A's - $50/person
Enjoy a night at the ballpark with your fellow FTD Florists! The Texas Rangers
will take on the Oakland A's in an exciting game at the beautiful Ameriquest
Field in Arlington, TX. Price includes transportation, corner box seating on the
1st base side of the ballpark, as well as a delicious picnic of jumbo hot dogs,
hamburgers, cheeseburgers, baked beans, cole slaw, potato chips, assorted
cookies, watermelon, soft drinks and draft beer.
Sunday, July 24th (1PM-5PM)
Dallas Dazzles: A City Tour - $35/person
Welcome to Dallas, the world-renowned city featuring a unique blend of modern
sophistication, southwestern warmth, and cosmopolitan flair. Visitors to Dallas
are struck by its diversity: an ultra modern, visually striking downtown skyline
alongside historic and fascinating landmarks that evoke grand visions of Texas
past and present.
Relax and enjoy a driving tour as you learn
about Dallas' remarkable history including how Dallas was named and why it was
founded on the banks of the Trinity River. Discover famous sites like Pioneer
Plaza, the larger than life bronze sculpture that commemorates the Shawnee Trail
(a cattle trail that passed through Dallas), and Fountain Place where dozens of
computer controlled fountains create an incredible visual spectacle. This tour
also includes highlights such as Dallas City Hall, the Arts District, the
original Neiman Marcus department store, the Old Red Courthouse and the Farmers
Market. Guests will also have the opportunity to walk and explore the famous
Grassy Knoll at Dealey Plaza, the site of the assassination of President John F.
Kennedy. Come along for an afternoon of fun in Dallas.
Divine Grapevine & Wine Tasting Tour - $50/person
Join us for a day in Grapevine and a step back in time! Guests will love this
quaint Texas town whose downtown Historic District has recently been added to
the National Register of Historic Places. Grapevine is part of a highly regarded
restoration project that is returning the downtown area to life with
turn-of-the-century Texas buildings, housing antiques, and gift and specialty
shops.
The tour will begin with a visit to the lovely
Cross Timbers Winery for a wine tasting. The winery is located in the historic
Brock family farmhouse, recognized as one of the five oldest structures in
Grapevine. The group will receive an overview of the Texas/Grapevine wine scene
and how Cross Timbers has carved a niche for itself in this booming market.
Enjoy samples of Cross Timber's fine wines during the tasting in the charming
(and recently renovated, air-conditioned) barn area. Included in the tasting
will be a sample of five different wines.
To complete the afternoon, guests will enjoy
free time to shop on Main Street. Everyone is invited to shop antique stores,
boutiques, craft shops and a variety of other businesses housed in beautifully
restored buildings. The group is encouraged to take the time to explore
everything from boutiques to native artwork and many other Texas treasures! Join
us in discovering the beauty of this charming Texas town!
