Dallas - A Business City
by keeweechic
Dallas is very much a business city, not really a tourist destination and I wouldn't make a special trip there for sightseeing. If you do find yourself there, go to the Visitors Information Centre in the Old Red Courthouse and get yourself a map. Close by there are a few attractions like where JFK was assassinated, his memorial and Pioneer Plaza. Reunion Tower is also close by.
There are a lot of wonderful Museums and Galleries, but the downtown area is all about architecture and design. If you have the time, head out of Dallas to East Texas where there are more trees and a slightly cooler climate in Summer, its much prettier, or further south into the Hill Country. Fort Worth is also a great side trip for not only the cultural attractions but the feel of the West.
Gordon Tonips
by keeweechic
Gordon Tonips is a Comanche / Kiowa Artist from Northern Oklahoma. Aside from his Anasazi Fire Rocks, he also displays some of his sculptures at the festival. This Square Tower House one first place in stone sculpture at the Heard Museum in Phoenix. It has been carved from iron oxidized sand stone. More on his fascinating history and works can be found at (www.comancheartist.com)
Antiquing? Head to McKinney
by ATXtraveler
If you are looking for a visit to a smaller town while on a vacation to Dallas, then I would highly recommend making a drive 30 miles north to the small town of McKinney. McKinney actually is not all that small any more, but they have kept the old town quite unique and antique. The central square is still intact and has quite a few antique and specialty retail boutiques for all your Texas goodies. There are also several small cafes and restaurants around the square for a nice walk and snack. For those looking for a little night life, there are also a couple of places that really go late into the night as well, however if you are staying in Dallas, I would warn against those since there is no good public transportation system back to Dallas and the cab ride would be very costly!
As for getting to downtown McKinney, your only real option is by renting a car. Technically you could take the DART up to Plano and then take a cab the rest of the way, but this would be alot of hassle compared to renting a car for the day.
If you would like more information on McKinney, drop by my page using the link below:
Thrift Stores!
by takiepies about the many wonderful thrift stores in dallas
Dallas has a number of large thrift stores. My friends and I typically shop for vintage dishes, glassware, art, furniture and jewelry. I look for old cameras. Most of them have large amounts of clothing and toys for sale as well.
Here are my favorite stores:
Garland Road Thrift - 10030 Garland Road, Dallas 75218, 214-324-1010
Catholic Charities Home Center - 9850 Kingsley Road, Dallas 75228, 214-342-8231
Value World Thrift Shop - 2223 S. Buckner Blvd, Dallas 75227, 214-275-8800 The whole point of thrifting is to get a good price. Most of these places are pretty cheap and there is no bargaining.
Deep Ellum is a pretty cool...
by scooter3
Deep Ellum is a pretty cool place to go to... The people you will see here represent all of Dallas, so to speak, not just your typical Northern Dallas Socialite.... People definitely let loose here... I've been to a few places here... I would try to avoid a bar called the Bone though when you come here.. It's pretty much just a pick-up meat market and the bartenders are really rude... I usually leave very generous tips for the bartender, but not here...There are lots of tattoo shops, piercing shops and a really great restaurant called Cafe Brazil...
Some other spots for nightlife are Lower Greenville, the West End, and I highly recommend a place I went just recently in the Arts District called Ad Libs... It's a comedy club (improv) very similar to the show 'Whose Line Is This Anyways?' I hadn't laughed so hard in a long time...
Sign in with Facebook
The King Tut Exhibit
Algur H. Meadows School of Arts
Not so good pic of American Airlines Center
The Spacious Lobby
