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Texas Motorplex Home of the world speed record of 333.95 MPH! The Texas Motorplex hosts the annual NHRA Fall National auto racing event, and more than 90 other racing events.
The Texas Motorplex is considered one of the finest 1/4 mile drag racing facilities in the nation. Constructed in 1986 by Billy Meyer, the Texas Motorplex is known across the country as "the ultimate drag racing facility" both by drivers and the fans alike. The Motorplex hosts over 90 events annually, with 500,000 fans visiting the racetrack annually. Tickets and tours are available by contacting the Texas Motorplex. (Click to Visit Web Site) Call 972.878.2641 or Ennis Railroad and Cultural Heritage Museum Railroad Memorabilia, Dioramas, Historical Video Presentation, Crystal Exhibits, Rail Line China Exhibit, Czech Heritage Exhibit, Gift Shop and so much more!
The City of Ennis was established as a town in 1872 and was named after Cornelius Ennis, Director of the Houston & Texas Central (H&TC) Railroad. The museum is located inside the restored Van Noy Restaurant (circa 1915) and is located just off Ennis Avenue at 105 NE Main Street, behind the Ennis Convention & Visitors Bureau. Hours of Operation: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Monday - Saturday) 105 NE Main Street Tickets: (Visit the Ennis Railroad and Cultural Heritage Museum Web Page) Lake Bardwell With over 3,500 surface acres, Lake Bardwell (Visit the Lake Bardwell Website) is of one of the largest attractions in Ellis county with annual attendance exceeding 500,000. The sparkling body of water offers skiing, fishing, swimming, boating and more to be done at your leisure. Camp, picnic, or host a special gathering on the 1,800 acres surrounding the lake. Highview Marina rents paddle boats and offers fishing space in a covered pavilion. (Click Image to View Lake Bardwell Map)
The Ennis Convention & Visitors Bureau (ECVB) has many Lake Bardwell brochures available including lake maps, hunting maps, recreation guides, lake rules and regulations, and applicable fees. Our staff can assist you with more information on the lake. Call 972-878-4748. In addition, the Army Corp of Engineers has developed a "Buffalo Creek Wetland" brochure, which describes this wetland project. Tonkawa Trail, at the Buffalo Creek Wetland, provides access to the entire wetland complex. Photo opportunities abound as there are as many plants and animals along the trail. Lake Bardwell is located one mile to the South of the City on Texas Highway 34. Exit U.S. Highway 287 Bypass- North off Interstate Highway 45, and exit Texas Highway 34- West off the U.S. Highway 287 Bypass. For reservations, please call 1-877-444-6777 or call the local Corp of Engineers at 972-875-5711.
Pick up a map at the Ennis Convention & Visitors Bureau downtown at 002 East Ennis Avenue (located on the corner of E. Ennis Avenue and Northeast Main Street) so that you can explore the Ennis Historic Driving Tour. For a quaint visit to "yesteryear" stroll the downtown streets for a return to the "Golden Days of Ennis" complete with brick streets. As you leisurely stroll along brick streets under the warm glow of our turn of the century street lights, you will admire the picturesque beauty of the Ennis National Register Historic District featuring fully restored historic commercial businesses and residential properties alike. Pick up a map of various trails, and later stop by the Ennis Railroad & Cultural Heritage Museum to watch a brief video history of Ennis. While you are there enjoy the railroad memorabilia, the dioramas, the depot replicas, china exhibit from the old rail lines, Czech dolls from the old country & more.
A little bit of Czechoslovakia lives in Ennis! As you go through through the downtown historic district, you can peruse the latest finds from the Czech Republic, including furniture, crystal, garnets, ceramics, books, and other Czech gifts at the Czech Heritage Shoppe and Antiques located on Ennis Avenue.
Make plans now to experience authentic cuisine, sounds, and costumes of the Czech and Slovak heritage at the City's largest festival - - the long-running National Polka Festival taking place Memorial Day Weekend in May. Join the fun starting at the gala parade at 10:00 a.m. The festival features 13 live bands, and arts and crafts; shuttle buses carry enthusiastic visitors both to-and-from the various entertainment sites for polka music, lunch and dinners. Interested in more in-depth Czech-Slovak heritage? The Ellis County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas is very active in Ennis and the surrounding farming communities. For more information, call 972-878-4748.
If antiques are your passion, check out the wonderful antique and gift shops downtown in Ennis Historic District and on Ennis Avenue. Stroll over brick streets amid historical old structures as you search for unique antiques, country crafts, or fine gifts. Lunch at one of our many wonderful dining establishments including Wildflower Cafe, La Galleria French Bakery and Restaurant, Brown St. Cafe, Don Jose's, Bubba's Bar-B-Q, Kolache Depot Bakery or numerous other hot spots. Check out the more complete list under Dining in Ennis selection on our home page.
Ennis Country Club, located at 2905 Country Club Road, is home to a newly designed 18-hole golf course. In addition, the club offers excellent dining opportunities. To reserve a golf time, obtain additional more information, please contact the Ennis Country Club: Telephone: 972.875.3641.
See a "little bit of Czechoslovakia" at North Texas only Czech Museum, a memorial to the local Czech Heritage, and those Czech individuals who helped develop the Ennis community. Exhibits include authentic Czech costumes, memorabilia, dolls, photographs, crystal, books and much more. Reservations are required prior to visiting museum located on Texas Highway 34-East. The museum is located in the Sokol Hall Activity Center. Telephone 972-878-4748 for more information.
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