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About Dallas
 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.
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