Many go to Dallas for the shopping, but did you ever try a Reunion Tower dinner with an aerial view of the skyscrapers? A roadtrip to Dallas shouldn't end at the Galleria mall.
The famous skyline of Dallas adorns
many a postcard. From the Magnolia building with its neon Pegasus to
Reunion Tower globe on the dramatic Old Red Courthouse (visible from
the Trinity River bed) there is a view of the city with its own
character; a skyline that stands in stark contrast of endless Texas
on the horizon. Many tall buildings from 400 to 900 feet were built
in the 70s and 80s of concrete (and glass) expression to Dallas'
spirit of development and progress. The Beaux-arts Adolphus Hotel
remains the epitome of elegance inside and out.
For Art Deco fans, a visit to the Fair
Park is a must. Designated a National Historic Landmark and covers
277 acres, nine museums and six performance facilities like the
Cotton Bowl, Fair Park is unique both in its physicality and its
history. The building and grounds are impressive, especially the
Texas Hall of State which is now home to the Dallas Historical
Society.
Dallas houses are a further expression
of style and architectural values of the city. Most sites
consider Dallas thousand square meters small and many would not even
think of a home of less than 2,300 square meters. Driving through
Dallas neighborhoods and suburbs reveas many styles and cultural
influences from different eras. Probably most adored is the Swiss
Avenue Historic District.
The Historic District on Swiss Avenue
comprises 200 houses from the early Victorian era and one of the
largest concentrations of Craftsman houses in the Southwest. Wide
tree-lined streets and well-kept lawns and gardens add to the beauty
of the houses. There are tours available, but only a drive or walk
through the area makes it really interesting and relaxing. Another
favorite is the Spanish Colonial Revival home DeGolyer House which is
now made part of the Dallas Arboretum.
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