What
started out as a one-room cabin in 1840 as a small trading post, has now
become the 9th largest city in the nation. Dallas is the #1 visitor
destination in TX. The city has the largest urban arts district in
America. Over 100 golf courses, 33 shopping centers, and six
professional teams are a part of the sprawling city. Dallas'
slogan always comes to the forefront: "Live Large. Think Big."
This aptly describes the attitude and vitality of a metropolis built on
big dreams. The area continues to grow in diversity and the love of the
land. This urban hub offers a richly diverse culinary scene, innumerable
luxury accommodations, professional sports, and infinite shopping
opportunities. The Dallas Arts District is an example of the Texas style
to “think big“. A 60-acre development is the largest urban arts
district in the country. It is home to the Dallas Museum of Art, Crow
Collections of Asian Art and the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center and
more.
Accommodations
As
a world-class city, Dallas offers a broad range of accommodations
including grand historic hotels, to budget lodgings. The Courtyard
Dallas Market Center is a contemporary five-story residential-style
hotel located across from the Dallas Market Center.
The
Doubletree Dallas near Galleria Shopping Mall is a 10-story hotel, while
the Adolphus Hotel, is an elegant 21-story landmark hotel with Baroque
facade and is situated in the heart of downtown.
Restaurants
Bob's
Steak & Chop House is a classy restaurant inspired by the Orient. It
has been noted as one of the city's liveliest spots. The decor is
brilliant, with slate tiles and bold bursts of color.
The
Mansion on Turtle Creek is Dallas's leading Southwestern splurge. The
serving staff wears custom-made cowboy boots in serving its customer in
authentic western style. It’s been known that star-studded clientele
demand first-rate attention at this popular location. An
Uptown supper club, the Sambuca Restaurant is acclaimed for its cuisine
served in a elegant, charming atmosphere. Some of the best in local and
national jazz artists perform in the evenings. Other
options include: the Blue Mesa Grille, the Green Room, Dakotas, Star
Canyon and Clarks Outpost.
Main
Attractions
The
prestigious Dallas Museum of Art was originally established in 1903. The
Museum has collections covering everything from ancient Mediterranean
and Asian art to works by modern greats like Pablo Picasso and Jackson
Pollock. Permanent collections of African, European and American art and
special exhibitions are on display. History
buffs won’t want to miss The Sixth Floor Museum, located on the sixth
floor of the Dallas County Administration Building (formerly the Texas
School Book Depository) the location from which Oswald fired those
infamous shots. The historic exhibition chronicles the life, times,
assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy.
Dallas
World Aquarium, a 22,000-gallon tunnel with a panoramic view of
underwater reef life is the centerpiece of this popular aquarium. The
aquarium also runs a preservation program involving young green sea
turtles. The
1860s Living Farmstead is a recreated farm portraying life in north
Texas during the opening years of the Civil War. The Farmstead
representing the typical domestic & agricultural outbuildings that
existed on farms during the mid-19th century.
Shopping
Dallas
is the pinnacle of world-class shopping. They “live large” here, and
shopping is an occasion, a social activity, entertainment, and a place
to wear your best duds as you mingle. Western
wear, cowboys boots (Texas-style), upscale clothing, and accessories
make interesting window shopping as well. This is also the home of the
well-known Neiman Marcus, where luxury goods abound. The
Downtown Arts District is a upbeat historic area that includes dozens of
restaurants including the Hard Rock Cafe, specialty shops, spas,
galleries, and affluent hotels.
