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Collin County Farm Museum and Youth Park Now under a rental situation. Call before traveling there. Located on 83 acres, the museum depicts agricultural history with a restored farmhouse, restored granary, farm machinery, and various artifacts. See early tractors, a windmill, a 1936 truck, even a boll weevil machine. It is adjacent to Collin County Youth Park which has a home economics building, a show barn and horse barn. You will also find Myer's Woods, 35 wooded acres with hiking trails.
Collin County northwest of McKinney

Directions: Fortunately, this is not as hard to find as it is to give directions for driving to it. The best advice is to head north on North Central to McKinney. Exit and go west (left) at University Dr (Highway 380) until you reach the intersection of FM 1461, less than three miles. From that point you can follow the signs north like we did. We never got lost, but we certainly would have been without the signs. So, if you are the type who really likes to know where you are going before you leave, better call 972 548-4793 for directions from the 'natives'.

Farmer's Market Four blocks of downtown Dallas devoted to fruits, vegetables, honey, nuts, plants, flowers, cheese, etc. A site to see as well as an excellent weekly habit for a balanced diet. In addition to developing good diet habits, your family will learn to check for produce quality and ripeness as well as learning when certain produce is harvested. It is a good idea to ask for prices before looking too interested here, as some vendors' prices seem to fluctuate by the expression on your face. Various vendors offer a taste and you can easily eat a meal of fruit as you walk. Not all of the vendors grow their own produce as most are locals who sell purchased produce, and not all of the purchased produce is particularly fresh. Some, like Ms. Sides, the 'pea lady' from Canton, are 'real' farmers. The 'real' farmers have produce that appears fresh and usually do NOT have a large variety of produce. Best when visited early morning in summer. Great people watching spot!
1010 S Pearl, bounded by Cadiz and Harwood St Dallas

Heritage Farmstead and Museum This four acre museum, restored two-story Victorian farm home, and 12 restored outbuildings were once part of the 360 acre blackland prairie farm owned by Dudley and Ammie Wilson at the turn of the century. Start with an orientation film explaining what farm life was like from the turn of the century until the tractor was invented. Then tour the farmhome, built in 1891, and the outbuildings to make the Wilson's farm life come alive for you. See Aimmie's loom, the woodburning stove, period toys, and other items inside. Outside see the horse-drawn carriage, Model T truck, windmill, smokehouse, corncrib, and broodhouse for chickens. The livestock area is home to sheep, rabbits, a cow and a donkey. In the spring various crops are planted. Costumed tour guides explain farm life as it once was. Items are changed throughout the farm to reflect the seasons or holidays. Children's and adult's classes. Memberships are available and members are admitted free. Party barn for rent. The Country Store has children's toys and books, history-related gifts, and items made by craftsmen on the farm.
1900 W 15th Plano

Directions: Exit Central Expressway at 15th St. Go west on 15th. Turn south on Pitman. Look for signs and house on left.

Joe Pool Lake John Penn's farm, dating back to 1884 is maintained by Cedar Hill State Park. Exhibits housed in the 1918 barn include a Model T garage, plus two granaries. State park day-use entry fees apply to touring the farm. The dam is a good place to rollerblade and bicycle. Reach dam: From I-20 go south on FM 1382 for 3 miles. Turn right to go to dam at microwave tower. Drive to barricade and park. OK to cross barricade and reach dam according to Corp of Engineers office.
Grand Prairie

Directions: Take I-20 to FM 1382 or Great Southwest Parkway. Go south to lake.

Ray Roberts Lake Not open to public The Jones Farm, located in the Johnson Branch Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park is available for tour. This farm was first settled by Jackson Jones in the 1850s and contains an 1898 farm house, a chicken house, a log crib, and barns. The Jones family farmed their acreage until 1984. State park day-use entry fees apply to touring the farm. Lake Ray Roberts, on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, has served as a study area for wetlands and the environment.
Pilot Point
Directions: Go north from DFW on I-35 to Sanger, then east on FM 455 to lake. Isle du Bois State Park Unit in on FM 455, 10 miles east of I-35. Johnson Branch State Park Unit is on FM 3002, 7 miles east of I-35.

Samuell Farm Closed by City of Dallas 340 acre working farm with domestic animals, barnyard petting zoo, playground, fishing, hiking, picnicing, bicycling, horseback riding. Domestic animals include goats, sheep, cows, pigs, and chickens. Five stocked ponds and beautiful wooded trails. Ride your own horse here. Kids can examine and climb on preserved farm equipment. Operated like a turn-of-century farm.
100 E Highway 80 @ Belt Line
Mesquite