The 277 acre park is home to the Cotton Bowl, State Fair of Texas, a half dozen venues, 9 museums, and the largest collection of Art Deco buildings in the world. Most of it was built in 1936 for the Texas Centennial Exposition. While most visitors go to the park during the State Fair or for one of the many concerts and sporting events, the park’s many museums and aquarium make it a great place to spend the day. Since 2012, many of the games and rides are open during the summer.