The Rialto Theater was by far the grandest of the movie palaces of its day and now with the city's $80 mil revitalization of Denisons Main St, the magic has returned to the Heart of Downtown w The Rialto being its historic prize jewel restored to its original splendor in the 80s, still packing events to this day with musical concerts, Holiday Specials, executive conferences, conventions, orchestras, fundraisings, comedy, weddings and parties. This multi genre venue was well known for its wide screen boasting legendary acts such as The Marx Brothers, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, John Wayne, Elvis Presley, etc. Positioned in the center of the Main Street action surrounded by Galleries, Museums, Cafes, Wineries, Breweries, Boutiques with the current restorations of Hotel Denison, Travelers Hotel, and The Katy Depot puts Denison on the map as a cultural destination city to rival such as Fredericksburg while situated near Lake Texoma, 12th largest lake in the US, only one hour north of Dallas.