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    On the Road

    From baseball games to outer space, here are Midland's must-dos

    CultureMap Create
    Aug 15, 2022 | 12:05 pm
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    Kids love the splash pad at Centennial Park that transforms into a fountain at night.
    Photo courtesy of Visit Midland

    Way out west, in the heart of America’s oil field industry, is Midland. Part of the Permian Basin, it’s the place where President George W. Bush was raised (his childhood home is now a museum) and its sister city of Odessa is the setting of the famous book and TV series Friday Night Lights.

    With more than 50 annual events, 1,172 acres of parks, and a Micro Market with tiny shops that provide a fun twist on downtown shopping, Midland is also a family-centric destination with fun for everyone.

    Here are five things to do that the kids — and the whole fam — will love.

    1. See why Green Acres is the place to be
    A Midland landmark since 1955, the recently upgraded Green Acres Mini Golf is a beloved institution with 18 holes dotted by waterfalls, a small river, and a windmill.

    You can also hang around for playgrounds, giant Jenga and chess, a video arcade with classic pinball, and more.

    2. Have an out-of-this-world experience
    At the Museum of the Southwest, a planetarium with a state-of-the-art Spitz SciDome projector provides an immersive, fascinating look into outer space.

    There’s also a newly reimagined Children’s Museum onsite with 8,000 square feet of educational and fun exhibits and spaces, including a sensory gallery, painting zone, sound garden, sea wall, and a free play area with foam blocks and more.

    3. Splash around
    Centennial Park transforms two central blocks in downtown Midland into a vibrant outdoor destination for all ages.

    The urban green space is home to a great lawn and a stage pavilion for family-friendly activities and live entertainment, a nature play zone, and promenades with shaded seating areas that are perfect for a picnic.

    But the real attraction for the younger set is the splash pad interactive water feature that has all the literal cool factor.

    4. Take them out to the ballgame
    Cheer on the home team at a Midland RockHounds baseball game at Momentum Bank Ballpark, where you’ll likely see the team’s two mascots — Juice the Moose and Rocky RockHound — roaming the concourse.

    During the innings, hit the concessions where you can find all the regs like hot dogs and burgers, but also order up Texas-style brisket from Rocky’s Roadhouse BBQ or tacos from Triple Play Taqueria. The season begins in April and goes through September.

    Fun fact: “Rockhound” is a nickname for geologists and it’s inspired by the oil and gas industry that dominates the Permian Basin. The RockHounds are the only professional baseball team within 250 miles of Midland, and the team still regularly draws more than 250,000 fans a season.

    5. Let them have their candy — and eat it, too
    A Midland staple, Susie’s South Forty Confections Candy Factory is the Guinness World record-holder for the largest piece of toffee (Texas-shaped, naturally). You can also tour the factory where pralines, caramels, fudge, and Texas Trash are all made.

    Discover more must-dos in Midland here.

    The Midland RockHounds go to bat at the Momentum Bank Ballpark.

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    Photo courtesy of Visit Midland
    The Midland RockHounds go to bat at the Momentum Bank Ballpark.
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    Hotel News

    Dallas developer to open boutique Hotel Dax in Addison

    Teresa Gubbins
    Dec 11, 2025 | 1:46 pm
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    Hotel DAX

    There's a new hotel coming to Addison from a well known Dallas developer: Called Hotel Dax, it'll open at 14315 Midway Rd. at the northwest corner of Spring Valley Road, and it's from Centurion American Development Group, the owner of the Statler hotel in downtown Dallas.

    According to a release, Hotel Dax will open in early 2026 as a lifestyle-focused property that will function as a destination for travelers, meeting planners, and a social hub for locals.

    The property was previously the Crowne Plaza Hotel, which was built in 1984 but closed during the pandemic.

    Renovations include nearly 32,000 square feet of meeting space, four dining and beverage venues, a resort-style pool, a Top Golf Swing Suite, and design-forward interiors by Dallas-based Merriman Anderson Architects.

    A second phase of development is planned for 2027, which will include the reenvisioning and renovation of the hotel’s 426 guest rooms and suites, marking continued significant capital investment in the property. Guest rooms at opening will already feature contemporary design and upscale finishes, but the 2027 renovation will be an improvement.

    The name references the Dallas Addison Exchange, acknowledging the area's role as a business and cultural center since the town's incorporation in 1953. Centurion American previously transformed and renovated The Statler, a historic downtown Dallas hotel, into a luxury destination that reopened in 2017, and now brings that same vision for elevated hospitality to Addison.

    Addison — with more restaurants per capita than any city in the U.S., corporate headquarters, and entertainment district — has vibrant energy that attracted Centurion American.

    “Addison has always been at the crossroads of business and hospitality, and Hotel Dax will celebrate that history,” says Centurion American CEO Mehrdad Moayedi in a statement. “There is such a high demand for quality meeting space and first-class hotel accommodations that this property can fulfill. We look forward to being an active part of the Addison community.”

    Since 1990, Centurion American has developed well over 200,000 single-family lots in dozens of premier communities across North Texas. In addition to its extensive residential footprint, Centurion has expanded its portfolio to include a wide range of commercial, mixed-use, and multifamily projects that further enhance the communities it creates.

    Dining concepts
    Hotel Dax will feature four separately branded venues designed to attract neighborhood traffic alongside hotel guests:

    • Top Brass is an American bistro anchoring the property with a menu built on bold flavors and elevated comfort food. The restaurant balances polish with personality, delivering Southern hospitality without the formality, in a space designed for genuine connection and memorable meals.
    • Bar Dax is a social hub where guests and locals can gather at communal tables for wine, cocktails and shareable plates. The space features large big screens for catching games, curated happy hour experiences, and an inviting atmosphere built for lingering well into the night.
    • Outdoor Pool Lounge serves as a destination, whether guests are swimming or simply gathering at the bar. The landscaped venue will be open to locals and available for private events, creating a resort-style amenity in the heart of Addison's business district.
    • Brewed, operated by the locally acclaimed coffee brand, will offer specialty coffee and a grab-and-go market for both hotel guests and neighborhood residents.

    Design and amenities
    The hotel will feature a resort-style pool, a 5,000-square-foot 24-hour fitness center with dedicated space for classes and wellness programming, a Hertz service desk, and a Top Golf Swing Suite.

    The property will also offer events and experiences designed for hotel guests and local residents to reinforce its role as a community gathering place.

    A courtesy shuttle will provide access to the new DART Silver Line, connecting guests to destinations across North Texas including DFW International Airport.

    Management
    Centurion American selected Dallas-based Dreamscape Hospitality to manage the property, drawing on the company's track record in lifestyle and boutique hotel management. The hotel will participate in Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's loyalty program, providing guests with access to the brand's global network of properties and benefits.

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