September 18 - 21, 2022 | Dallas, Texas & Virtual

Optional Activities and Tours

To register for optional activities at the 127th Annual Convention, simply add them when registering for the event. If you're already registered, you can add these activities by clicking the Edit link in your registration confirmation email. If you have any questions regarding these activities, email us at events@namic.org.

Optional Activities Summary

Day/Time	Optional Activities	Cost
Saturday, September 17
8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Waco and Magnolia Market at the Silos Tour	$102
Sunday, September 18
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.	Prayer Breakfast	$200
12:45 - 4:00 p.m.	Dallas Highlights Tour	$60
12:45 - 4:00 p.m.	JFK Historical Tour	$60
Monday, September 19
12:45 - 4:00 p.m.	Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Tour	$78
5:45 - 9:00 p.m.	Dallas Highlights Tour With Food Hall Stop	$60
5:45 - 9:00 p.m.	Brewery Tour – Eat, Drink, and Play	$96
Tuesday, September 20
12:45 - 4:00 p.m.	George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Tour	$78
5:45 - 9:00 p.m.	Tex-Mex Dinner and Mexican Sprits, Texas Style	$108
5:45 - 9:00 p.m.	JFK Historical Tour	$60
Wednesday, September 21
8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Waco and Magnolia Market at the Silos Tour	$102
12:15 - 5:30 p.m.	Fort Worth Highlights and Stockyards Tour	$78
12:45 - 4:00 p.m.	Dallas Cowboys Stadium VIP Tour	$90

Optional Activity Descriptions by Day

Saturday, September 17

Waco and Magnolia Market at the Silos Tour | 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT | $102

This tour will take attendees to Waco, Texas, home of Magnolia Market at the Silos. Run by Chip and Joanna Gaines of “Fixer Upper,” Magnolia Market at the Silos has something for everyone. Attendees can shop at Magnolia Market, get a treat from Silos Baking Co., visit Magnolia Seed & Supply, and more. The tour will also include a stop at the Waco Suspension Bridge, an icon of the city's history.

8:45 a.m.	Attendees Load Bus
9:00 a.m.	Bus Departs
5:00 p.m.	Bus Returns to Sheraton Dallas Hotel

Sunday, September 18

Prayer Breakfast | 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. CT | $200

Start Convention with this optional, non-denominational worship service and breakfast. Enjoy fellowship and a thought-provoking address.

Dallas Highlights Tour | 12:45 - 4:00 p.m. CT | $60

Attendees will see all the major attractions Dallas has to offer during the tour. Learn about Dallas' history, art, architecture, professional sports teams, and parks. This tour includes the West End Historic District, Dealey Plaza, the Kennedy Memorial, Main Street, the Dallas Arts District, and uptown. The bus will also make stops along the way so attendees can see attractions up close and take photos.

12:45 p.m.	Attendees Load Bus
1:00 p.m.	Bus Departs
4:00 p.m.	Bus Returns to Sheraton Dallas Hotel

JFK Historical Tour | 12:45 - 4:00 p.m. CT | $60

Learn about the John F. Kennedy tragedy during this private guide-led tour throughout Dallas. Attendees will walk through Dealey Plaza and pause at the Assassination Historical Marker. Attendees will be able to climb the infamous Grassy Knoll, visit the Kennedy Memorial, and trace Lee Harvey Oswald's footsteps as he fled to the Texas Theatre. Tour guides will share photos, maps, and diagrams to help portray the story.

12:45 p.m.	Attendees Load Bus
1:00 p.m.	Bus Departs
4:00 p.m.	Bus Returns to Sheraton Dallas Hotel

Monday, September 19

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Tour | 12:45 - 4:00 p.m. CT | $78

Attendees will enjoy a privately led tour throughout the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. It is one of the top botanical gardens in America, with more than 66 acres of finely manicured grounds and breathtaking seasonal color displays.

12:45 p.m.	Attendees Load Bus
1:00 p.m.	Bus Departs
4:00 p.m.	Bus Returns to Sheraton Dallas Hotel

Dallas Highlights Tour With Food Hall Stop | 5:45 - 9:00 p.m. CT | $60

This tour will also include a dinner stop at the AT&T Food Hall. Attendees will be responsible for the cost of food and drinks.

5:45 p.m.	Attendees Load Bus
6:00 p.m.	Bus Departs
9:00 p.m.	Bus Returns to Sheraton Dallas Hotel

Brewery Tour – Eat, Drink, and Play | 5:45 - 9:00 p.m. CT | $96

Head over the spectacular Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge – be sure to stop for photos – for an exciting evening in Dallas' Trinity Groves neighborhood. Learn about the craft beer brewing process, experience a flight of artisanal craft beers made in house, and enjoy an assortment of delicious American brewpub fare appetizers. Then relax and enjoy games, including vintage board games, foosball, and cornhole.

5:45 p.m.	Attendees Load Bus
6:00 p.m.	Bus Departs
9:00 p.m.	Bus Returns to Sheraton Dallas Hotel

Tuesday, September 20

George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Tour | 12:45 - 4:00 p.m. CT | $78

With its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum gives visitors an in-depth look at eight years of American history, the American presidency, and important issues of public policy. Attendees will tour the library and museum, which is America's 13th presidential library. Sites to see include Freedom Hall, the bullhorn used to address first responders at Ground Zero, and a replica of the Oval Office. In addition to the Bush Library, attendees will enjoy a brief driving tour of the Southern Methodist University campus.

12:45 p.m.	Attendees Load Bus
1:00 p.m.	Bus Departs
4:00 p.m.	Bus Returns to Sheraton Dallas Hotel

Tex-Mex Dinner and Mexican Sprits, Texas Style | 5:45 - 9:00 p.m. CT | $108

Visit Dallas' stylish Victory Park neighborhood and taste your way through an authentic, flavor-filled TexMex dining experience. Sip tastes of locally created frozen margaritas and watch your chef prepare guacamole tableside. Taste flights of queso and bold, spicy salsas and dine on delicious TexMex entrees featuring local ingredients. Attendees will also learn the history of how Texans added a twist to Mexican cuisine and made it their own.

5:45 p.m.	Attendees Load Bus
6:00 p.m.	Bus Departs
9:00 p.m.	Bus Returns to Sheraton Dallas Hotel

JFK Historical Tour | 5:45 - 9:00 p.m. CT | $60

5:45 p.m.	Attendees Load Bus
6:00 p.m.	Bus Departs
9:00 p.m.	Bus Returns to Sheraton Dallas Hotel

Wednesday, September 21

Waco and Magnolia Market at the Silos Tour | 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT | $102

8:45 a.m.	Attendees Load Bus
9:00 a.m.	Bus Departs
5:00 p.m.	Bus Returns to Sheraton Dallas Hotel

Fort Worth Highlights and Stockyards Tour | 12:15 – 5:30 p.m. | $78

Get a glimpse of Fort Worth's unique history during a tour that will take you through all the major historical sites. Attendees will visit the heart of downtown, hear tales of famous outlaws, visit the Sid Richardson Museum, and explore the Fort Worth Water Gardens. This tour will also take attendees to the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District to experience a legendary cattle drive – the only daily cattle drive in the world. The tour will end with the opportunity to pick up a souvenir from Stockyards Station.

12:15 p.m.	Attendees Load Bus
12:30 p.m.	Bus Departs
5:30 p.m.	Bus Returns to Sheraton Dallas Hotel

Dallas Cowboys Stadium VIP Tour | 12:45 - 4:00 p.m. CT | $90

Join a tour guide for a AT&T Stadium VIP tour. Home of the Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium is the world's largest dome structure. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes view of the stadium, including access to a private suite with the world's largest indoor TV, the press box, the locker rooms, and the interview room. Attendees will even get to run onto the field. The tour will end with the opportunity to pick up a souvenir from the Pro Shop.