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972.442.7800 x2093700 Hogge Road

Parker, TX 75002 USA

Southfork Ranch - Directions:From Dallas US Hwy-75 North.Take Parker Road, Exit #30 East.

Turn right (South) onto FM #2551 (Hogge Road).

Mailing Address:3700 Hogge Road

Parker, TX 75002 USA

Toll-free Reservations:1.800.989.7800

Telephone: 972.442.7800 x 20Fax: 972.442.5259

Email: info@southforkranch.com

Dallas International Airport: 42 miles

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Parker, TX

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THE SOUTHFORK RANCH

A POPULAR ATTRACTION for individuals, families and groups, Southfork Ranch is open daily, year round, for guided tours of the ranch made famous by Dallas. Tour the famed Ewing Mansion and re-live exciting moments from the series in the “Dallas Legends” exhibit, featuring an exciting array of memorabilia from the series. See the gun that shot J.R., Lucy’s Wedding Dress, the Dallas Family Tree, and Jock’s Lincoln Continental.

TRANSPORTATIONDallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 42 miles (68 km) from Southfork Ranch, is serviced by major airlines. Dallas Love Field Airport, 29 miles (47 km) from the Ranch, handles Southwest fl ights only. Rental cars, taxis, and super shuttles are available at both airports. On-site self-parking and valet parking is available.

DESTINATIONSPlano borders to the north side of Dallas and continues north for nearly 71 miles (114 km). With its Wild West heritage and Southwestern infl uence, along with the charm of the New West, the city is a blend of cultures. Famed for its excellent climate, fabulous recreation, superlative dining and shopping, this community also offers visitors the romance and adventure of the wide open prairie spaces. The surrounding area offers a variety of excursions and activities:

Within 30 minutes of the Ranch

• The Dallas Museum of Art features an outstanding collection of more than 23,000 works of art from around the world. Displays range from pre-Columbian and African artifacts to Impressionist and contemporary works. www.DallasMuseumofArt.org 214-922-1803

• The current collection of the Dallas Museum of Natural History features over 280,000 specimens and includes the Texas wildlife habitats and the fi rst dinosaur discovered in Texas. www.DallasDino.org or call 214-421-3466

• The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is honored to showcase their numerous operas, ballets and concerts throughout the year.www.DallasSymphony.com214-692-0203

• The Majestic Theatre in Dallas has featured plays, musicals, concerts and dance performances since 1905. It is the host of the Dallas Summer Musical. www.LiveattheMajestic.com 214-880-0137

• The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza contains a permanent historical exhibition dealing with the life, times, death, and legacy of John F. Kennedy. Over 400 photographs, documented fi lms, artifacts and models of the former Texas School Book Depository are displayed. www.JFK.org888-485-4854

• The Dallas Zoo comprises 95 developed acres and participates in national Species Survival Plans for 37 species including a gorilla conservation center and the Exxon Mobil endangered tiger habitat. Visit the 6 recreated habitats by monorail or take a leisurely walk. www.Dallas-Zoo.org214-670-6826

• The Dallas World Aquarium and Zoological Garden features more than 85,000 gallons of saltwater with marine life from around the world. Walk through the 22,000-gallon tunnel to experience a panoramic view of reef life. www.dwazoo.com214-720-2224

• Cowboys Stadium, the largest domed stadium in the world, invites group exploration and visitation. Located in Arlington, home to the 5-time Super Bowl champs, the Dallas Cowboys.stadium.dallascowboys.com817-892-8688 – Group Tours817-892-5000 – Ticket Information

• Frontier of Flight Museum has maps, photographs, model airplanes and artifacts that chronicle the history of aviation. Displays include Adm. Richard E. Byrd’s fur parka and items recovered from the Hindenberg crash. www.FlightMuseum.com214-350-3600

Within 40 minutes of the Ranch

• The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is home to over 2,500 species of native and exotic plants that fl ourish in its 21 specialty gardens set in a lush 109-acre setting.www.fwbg.org817-871-7686

• The Amon Carter Museum houses the collection of nineteenth-and twentieth-century western art amassed by Fort Worth publisher and philanthropist Amon G. Carter, Sr.. www.CarterMuseum.org 817-738-1933

• In Arlington, Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor is a fun attraction with innovative and cutting-edge thrill rides, live shows, games, kid-friendly play areas, land and marine mammals /exhibits, concerts and special events. www.SixFlags.com817-640-8900

• Experience an 1896 steam engine train aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad Locomotive. Take the Trinity River Run or a round-trip tour from Fort Worth Stockyards to Grapevine. The journey offers the sights, sounds, and tastes of “Cowtown USA.”

www.DallasRailwayMuseum.com214-428-0101

• The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame showcases more than 40 world champions through autographed memorabilia and a photo gallery. Other exhibits include a collection featuring more than 60 wagons, carriages and sleighs. www.TexasCowboyHallofFame.com817-626-7131

SOUTHFORK RANCH ✦ DESTINATIONS

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SOUTHFORK RANCH ✦ DAY TRIPS / ACCOMODATIONS

• Catch a baseball game at the Ball Park in Arlington, home to the Texas Rangers. This open-air ballpark has a baseball museum, a children’s learning center, a youth baseball park, a 12-acre lake, parks and recreation space on the 270-acre complex. texas.rangers.mlb.com 817-273-5100

• The American Airlines Center is residence to the Dallas Stars hockey team. Get out of the heat and take in a game in the cool arena.www.DallasStars.com 214-GO-STARS

Day Trips

• Lantana Resort & Marina This 500-acre park has breath- taking views of 30,000-acre Ray

Roberts Lake, forests and unmatched natural scenery. A unique atmosphere for weddings and retreats with 30 comfortable guest rooms decorated in an Old West style. A sister property to both Southfork Ranch and Southfork Hotel, it also has 27 miles of equestrian trails and boarding for horses.www.LantanaResortMarina.com

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• Completed in 1888, the Texas State Capitol is a National Historic Landmark that combines legend, lore and history. Visitors tour the Legislative chambers and view the artifacts and historic paintings that line the walls of the capitol.www.tspb.state.tx.us/ 512-305-8400

• Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in Austin displays a collection of papers of his presidency, sculptures of President and Mrs. Johnson, gifts from foreign heads of state, and photos and memorabilia of Johnson’s life, from boyhood to retirement.www.lbjlibrary.org 512-721-0200

• Highland Lakes, consisting of seven lakes, start in Austin, 200 miles south of Dallas/Ft. Worth, and extend to the northwest for over 80 miles. The lakes are popular vacation spots for anyone who enjoys water sports and fi shing.www.HighlandLakes.com

• Four Spanish frontier missions, from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries and part of a colonization system that stretched across the Spanish Southwest, are preserved on 850 acres in San Antonio. www.nps.gov/saan 210-932-1001

• The Alamo represents nearly 300 years of history. Three buildings—the Shrine, Long Barrack Museum, and Gift Museum—house exhibits on the Texas Revolution and Texas History.www.theAlamo.org210-225-1391

NEARBY HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

THE SOUTHFORK HOTEL is a full-service hotel located in the vibrant city of Plano, TX. It is a sister property of the legendary Southfork Ranch, home of the TV

series Dallas. It is close to a wide variety of area cultural and entertainment venues, as well as an array of shopping and dining options. The Southfork Hotel’s close proximity to key employers and attractions in the Dallas/Fort Worth area make it an excellent choice for both business and family travel.

THE THREE-STORY HOTEL BUILDING, with its front entrance on the fi rst level, houses the Remington restaurant and the Cattleman’s Club, meeting space, gift shop, and fi tness center. Located near the renowned Los Rios Country Club, the Southfork Hotel offers leisure activities and distinguished comfort in a setting of warm Texan hospitality.

WITH 17 FUNCTION/MEETING ROOMS and more than 17,000 square feet of event and meeting space, the Southfork Hotel is an excellent choice for your next corporate or social event. The hotel is perfect for groups as small as six and as large as 600. Our experienced and attentive staff will

ensure that all aspects of your event are perfect, handled with a special touch. Ask your sales manager about accommodations at Southfork Hotel.

Guest Services and Facilities

• Non-smoking & accessible rooms• Room service• Complimentary USA Today newspaper• Wake up call service• Lockbox at front desk for valuables • ATM machine• Ice, soda and vending machines• Laundry service and dry cleaning• Complimentary parking• Same-day valet service, M-F• Gift Shop• Business Center• Laundromat

VIP Gifts

Special arrangements can be made for clients to purchase welcome amenities and gifts for their VIP guests. Some examples include:• Cheese and fruit • Bottle of wine/champagne• Milk and cookies• Beer with tortilla chips and salsa• Fruit basket• Bouquet of fl owers• Chocolate-dipped strawberries• Other special requests

Recreational Offerings

Southfork Hotel Fitness Center

• Stationary bike• Treadmill• Nautilus equipment• Towels provided• Water dispenser• TV

Open daily from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.Complimentary use of nearby Bally’s Total Fitness Center.

Pool

The outdoor pool is a 392 square-foot free form, lagoon-style pool. Trees around the

perimeter of the pool provide shade while the

staff furnishes towels to dry off with. A whirlpool spa is adjacent to the pool.

Open daily from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Adult supervision is required for children. No life guard provided.www.SouthforkHotel.com866-665-2680

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SOUTHFORK RANCH ✦ SAMPLE ITINERARY

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5

Arrival Breakfast at leisure Breakfast at leisure Breakfast at leisure Breakfast at leisure

Arrival amenities:

• Bottle water, sunscreen lotion and lip balm

• Souvenir book of Dallas, the TV series

• Cheese and fresh season fruits

• Dallas T-shirts

AM or PM activities:

Sports• Golf• Tennis• Horseback Riding

AM or PM activities:

• Dallas Museum of Art• Dallas Museum of

Natural History• The Sixth Floor Museum• Dallas World Aquarium• Historic downtown Plano

AM or PM Group activities:

• Scavenger Huntat Southfork Ranch

• Golf tournament• Tennis tournament• Laser Tag Teams• Bowling tournament• Shopping / Tours

Check out

Airport transfers /departures

Afternoon at leisure

• Tour of Southfork Ranch• Tennis Clinic • Golf Clinic• Pool / Whirlpool• Cattleman’s Club

Lunch at leisure Lunch on their own

Day Trips:

• Six Flags in Arlington• Grapevine Vintage

Railroad ride• Texas Ranger

baseball game• Highland Lakes

Lunch at leisure

AM or PMGroup activities:

• Show rodeo• Electric bull riding• Line dancing

Welcome Reception & Dinner at Southfork Hotel or at Southfork Ranch

Southfork Hotel:

“Viva la Mexico”• Southwestern décor• Mariachi entertainment• Marinated fajitas hot off

the grill • Margaritas

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Southfork Ranch:

“Chuck Wagon Dinner” • Transported to “dinner

camp” by tram• Country western décor• Authentic chuckwagon

and singing cowboys• Barbecue beef brisket• Galvanized bins fi lled

with special drinks

Off-site dinner options

• Kirby’s Steakhouse• Lawry’s the Prime Rib• Old San Francisco

Steak House• Love and War in Texas• Patrizios• Chevy’s Cantina

Southfork Ranch dinner options

• J.R.’s Steak Dinner• Lucy’s Country Craving• Bobby’s Barbecue• Chuckwagon Dinners

Gala Evening / Awards Dinner at Southfork Ranch

“Black Tie in Texas”• Four-course

plated dinner• Dance band• Country &

Line Dancing

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SOUTHFORK RANCH ✦ PROPERTY MAP OVERVIEW

VISITOR’S CENTERRanch Round-Up Gift Store

“Dallas” Museum

Museum Ballroom

Sales and Administrative Offi ces

Restrooms

EVENT & CONFERENCE CENTER

Lincolns and Longhorns Apparel Store

Dallas Palace Ballroom

Lone Star Atrium

Ewing Ballrooms

Oil Baron’s Ballroom

Miss Ellie’s Porch Deli

Restrooms

RODEO ARENAStadium seating for up to 400

WEST GATEWalk way to tram for tour

EWING OIL OFFICEConference seating for 14

Back Porch

Wet Bar

Restrooms

EWING MANSIONBobby’s Board Room seating up to 70

Miss Ellie’s Kitchen

The Ewing Dining Room

Jock’s Living Room

J.R.’s Master Suite

Lucy’s Yellow Rose of Texas Suite

Bobby’s Room

Miss Ellie’s Room

PARTY BARN/BRADDOCKGazebo

Restrooms

Back Porch

PARTY PAVILIONSSoftball Field

Horseshoe Pits

Tether Ball

Driving Range

Soccer Field

Volleyball Courts

Basketball Courts

Fishing Pond

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LONE STAR ATRIUM16,500

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MISS ELLIE'SPORCH DELI

LINCOLNS &LONGHORNS

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SOUTHFORK RANCH ✦ EVENTS & CONFERENCE CENTER

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Conference Classroom Theatre

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Oil Baron’s Ballroom

Ewing Ballrooms

Lone Star Atrium

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SOUTHFORK RANCH ✦ EWING MANSION / PARTY BARN / BRADDOCK

Formal Dining Room

Bobby’s Board Room

Mansion

Pool Area

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FOOTAGE

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Inside the “H” 100 picnic tables 10’ x 80’ 1,600

Lawn

Braddock Banquet Rooms only*

Braddock Banquet Rooms only*

Up to 400 rounds/banquets

70 rounds/indoor

300 picnic tables and rounds/outdoor

175’ x 150’

58’ x 26’

26,250

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Southfork Ranch • Party Barn / Braddock*

Area Seating ROOM DIMENSIONS

SQUARE FOOTAGE

CAPACITIES

Standing U-Shape Royal

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MUSEUM BALLROOM / VISITOR CENTER

EWING OIL OFFICE

BACK PORCH

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WET

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MUSEUMBALLROOM

STAGE

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PAVILION II PAVILION III

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PAVILION I

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Southfork Ranch Event & Conference Center - Smaller Venues

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Conference Classroom Theatre

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Pavilion II

Pavilion III

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235’ x 50’

145’ x 50’

957

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SOUTHFORK RANCH ✦ FACILITIES

CLIMATE

FOOD & BEVERAGE/CATERING

Southfork Ranch offers a unique blend of Texas-inspired cuisine in addition to a traditional fare. At your request, Southfork’s chefs can provide delicious gourmet choices for any event.

RESTAURANTS

Southfork Ranch

MISS ELLIE’S DELI has a wonderful selection of sandwiches, snacks and refreshments to enjoy. Try our delicious signature barbecue sandwiches.

Miss Ellie’s Deli is open for lunch 7 days per week, from 11 am - 4:30 pm.

Catering services for all events are masterfully prepared on-site by our extensive in-house Food and Beverage staff. We offer an endless array of menu options, ranging from cost-effective to

lavish, including buffet menus, served luncheons and dinners, and wonderful food-station menus.

Guests board the Texas tram to their dinner camp, where an evening of entertainment and dinner await them —complete with an authentic chuck wagon, singing cowboys, and delicious meal!

CONFERENCE AND BANQUET FACILITIESSouthfork Ranch

The Southfork Ranch offers 63,000 square feet of meeting and banquet facilities.

Our unique facility offers an extensive array of meeting rooms for groups as large as 2,000. Southfork Ranch is the perfect location to “mix boots with business.” Special team-building packages for a variety of themes and budgets are available, and our facility—with more than 300 acres—is perfect for that sort of activity.

Technical Assistance

Southfork Ranch continually updates its audiovisual presentation equipment, keeping pace with this fast-changing technology. Special arrangements can be made to fulfi ll any request, and the standard inventory includes overhead/slide projectors, data projectors, LCD display panels, video recorders, players and projectors, screens, fl ip charts, easels

and marker boards. You can count on the assistance of our on-site technicians to deliver a fl awless performance.

Electrical Outlets

Telecommunications and electrical hookups are designed to meet industry standards.

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

We are proud to present a Rodeo Show that highlights the most

exciting portions of Western Rodeo. Have your guests ride the electric bull for skill or enjoy line dancing to Country Western—or choose any music selection!

We offer a diverse mix of indoor and outdoor function space perfect for fundraisers, concerts, guest admissions, concessions and more!

RECEIVING/MAINTENANCE

Receiving: Southfork Ranch

Southfork Ranch’s shipping and receiving is overseen by the Ranch Round Up Gift Shop. All packages must have a label disclosing the group name with the date of their event and sent to the attention of their Sales Manager or Coordinator. There is a limited amount of storage space available. Please send packages 24 hours prior to arrival and/or coordinate the deliveries with your contact person.

Maintenance

The Engineering department is available 24 hours a day for general assistance with lighting, room temperature control and minor repairs at Southfork Ranch.

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January 55ºF 12.7ºC 36ºF 2.2ºC

February 61ºF 16.1ºC 41ºF 5ºC

March 69ºF 20.5ºC 49ºF 9.4ºC

April 77ºF 25ºC 56ºF 13.3ºC

May 84ºF 28.8ºC 65ºF 18.3ºC

June 92ºF 33.3ºC 73ºF 22.7ºC

July 96ºF 35.5ºC 77ºF 25ºC

August 96ºF 35.5ºC 76ºF 24.4ºC

September 89ºF 31.6ºC 69ºF 20.5ºC

October 79ºF 26.1ºC 58ºF 14.4ºC

November 66ºF 18.8ºC 47ºF 8.3ºC

December 57ºF 13.8ºC 39ºF 3.8ºC

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SOUTHFORK RANCH DIRECTIONSFrom Dallas: Take US Hwy-75 North to Parker Road. Exit #30 East. Turn right (South) onto FM#2551 (Hogge Road).

MAILING / SHIPPING ADDRESS3700 Hogge Road, Parker TX 75002

Toll-free Reservations: 1.800.989.7800Tel. 972.442.7800 x20Fax 972.442.5259

v Dallas/Ft Worth International Airport: 42 milesv Dallas Love Field Airport: 29 miles

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