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No, the world does not end at Westmoreland Road. In fact, it even continues past Loop 12. Not only that, but beyond that divide, there are many fun things to do, especially for children and families.

ONEWest Davis is part of the old Fort Worth-to-Dallas turnpike, still Highway 180, and it was a major thoroughfare before Interstate 30 was built in the 1960s. That’s why it still has old-school roadside remnants like motor court hotels and drive-in restaurants. One of the latter is Theo’s Drive In, just a few miles west of Oak Cliff across the Grand Prairie city line. Order a burger and root beer while you appreciate the mid-20th century Googie architecture.

THAT WAS A LOT OF CALORIES. LET’S GET SOME CARDIO. GO TO NO. 2.

CARDIO? NO THANKS. LET’S GO GAMBLING! GO TO NO. 3.

Change up your workout routine with an adventure to the exotic city of Irving, Texas. Irving’s Campion Trails are like Bizarro White Rock Lake. Find stroller pushers, bearded cross-fitters and spandexed-up bike riders from another dimension (Irving), as well as smooth, wide pavement and low incidence of crime. Park and hop on a 6.5-mile loop at Birds Fort Trail Park, 5756 Riverside Dr.

IS IT RAINING, OR PERHAPS, OPPRESSIVELY HOT? GO TO NO. 4.

Live horse racing happens at Lone Star Park every Thursday-Sunday through July 19. On most Friday nights, they also have live music and drink specials, and grandstand admission starts at $5.

WOULD YOU PREFER BASEBALL? GO TO NO. 5.

However you feel about Josh Hamilton, the Rangers aren’t the only game in town. The Grand Prairie Airhogs of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball are like our version of the Flint Tropics. Except this team, which is unaffiliated with Major League Baseball, is not battling for sixth place, like the team in “Semi-Pro.” They’re the league’s defending champions.