DALLAS LIFESTYLE

The Dallas area provides a wealth of attractions in an appealing atmosphere that blends Western hospitality with cosmopolitan flair. The region manages to walk the line between urban sophistication and old-fashioned friendliness—an ideal mix for the top destination for tourism in Texas. In spite of its status among the nation’s ten largest metro areas, Dallas is also one of the least densely populated urban centers in the world, offering abundant space for some of America’s most attractive neighborhoods and residential communities. Highland Park has been dubbed the Beverly Hills of Texas, while the Swiss Avenue corridor showcases the pinnacle of opulence and elegance in mansions from Art Deco to Spanish Renaissance.

Dallas means excitement that includes shopping, dining, and enjoying a kaleidoscope of entertainment by day and night. This shopper’s paradise boasts more retail centers per capita than any other American city and surpasses New York City in restaurants per capita. Serious shoppers recognize Dallas as the birthplace of the exclusive retailer, Neiman Marcus. Residents and visitors flock to the Galleria to browse through hundreds of stores, shops, and boutiques. When the stars come out, many locals enjoy the eclectic Deep Ellum area, a former warehouse district that serves as a hub of live music. With its fine galleries and restaurants, this area is often called Southern SoHo and Little New Orleans.

Dallas offers a star-studded lineup of cultural attractions, from elegant venues and state-of-the-art arenas to intimate theaters and wonderful museums like Amon Carter Museum, the Dallas Art Museum and Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas anchor a wonderful range of performance venues, from cozy nightclubs to historic auditoriums to some of the world’s leading concert halls. Hundreds of talented performing arts groups take the spotlight on these stages, filling the calendar with red-letter events. Families will appreciate the abundance of attractions and amenities that have the younger set in mind. The Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park, Dallas Children’s Theater, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, the Dallas Zoo only highlight an exhaustive list of possibilities for quality family time.

Natural and developed recreational amenities make this region ideal for those who enjoy a healthy outdoor lifestyle. Even in the cities and towns, active parks and recreation department have developed wonderful natural areas and supervised programs. From its internationally famous professional sports teams to luxurious homes and booming economy, Dallas is one of the nation’s most desirable places to live.