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largest single-day century bicycle race in the country. The event is held every August and requires cyclists to pedal 100 miles. To best serve events, the city formed the Wichita Falls CVB Sports Alliance. "The Alliance will assist with volunteers, provide dining and lodging information and, oftentimes, offer spon- sorship assistance," said Lindsay Greer,
director of the CVB. Hotel rooms: 2,200 Hotel tax: 13 percent Fields & facilities: 13 baseball/softball
fields, two basketball courts, a football field, three golf courses, an ice rink and 29
tennis courts. Contact:Wichita Falls CVB,
www.wichitafalls.org. Abilene
Abilene is located in west-central Texas, only 150 miles west of the Dallas/Fort
Worth area. Hotel rooms: 3,283 Hotel tax rate: 15 percent Fields & facilities: Approximately 25
baseball diamonds, 17 football fields, 36 soccer fields, 250 tennis courts, seven
golf courses and 32 basketball courts. Contact: Abilene CVB, www.abilenevisitors.com.
Austin Texas's capital city, Austin is located in the center of the state. The city averages 300 days of sunshine a year and is an outdoor lover's playground, according to Steve Alberts, communications manager for the Austin CVB. "Nature trails, parks, and wilderness preserves create an oasis in the heart of the city," he said. "Lady Bird Lake runs through the center of downtown and is bordered by 10 miles of
breathtaking hike and bike trails." Hotel rooms: 30,000 citywide; 6,000
downtown Hotel tax: 15 percent Fields & facilities: 17 athletic fields, 115 tennis courts and 50 pools, among
other facilities. Contact: Austin CVB, www.austin
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Frisco Frisco was named as the "Best Place to Raise an Athlete" by Men's Journal in April 2011. The city offers venues, such as the 20,000-seat FC Dallas Stadium and Dr Pepper Arena, which are able to host any event, said Marla Roe, executive director of the Frisco CVB.
Hotel rooms: 1,596 Hotel tax: 13 percent Convention center: The Frisco
Conference Center boasts 90,000 square feet of flexible space and the second
largest ballroom in the state. Contact: Frisco CVB, www.visitfrisco.com. ➤
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