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1. Adolphus Hotel
Hotels and Lodging
1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202 · 214-742-8200
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DOWNTOWN. Baroque architecture and flamboyant details are trademarks of this classic hotel. Commissioned in 1912 by beer magnate Adolphus Busch, the establishment is both elegant and luxurious with public areas featuring tapestries and ornate portraits. The French Room, the Bisto and the Walt Garrison Rodeo Bar and Grill are among the various on-site restaurants. Hotel amenities include an executive business center, health club and complimentary shuttle service. Individual rooms feature English décor and have walk-in closets, marble baths, cable TV and direct-dial phones with dataport. Located 18 miles from DFW International Airport and 7 miles from Love Field. Meeting rooms to accommodate up to 800 people.
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2. Abacus
Restaurants
4511 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205 · 214-559-3111
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KNOX-HENDERSON. Eclectic global cuisine with Pacific Rim influences encourages diners to try something new. Innovative recipes and fresh seasonal ingredients give dynamic twists to dishes like pan-seared red snapper and lobster shooters. Enjoy Abacus' unique cuisine in a relaxed dining room fashionably appointed with rich woods, metal and glass sculpture, contemporary art, and gleaming geometric designs. An open kitchen provides great views of the master at work.
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WHITE ROCK LAKE. Located on the eastern shores of White Rock Lake, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden features 66 acres of blooming flower beds, manicured lawns and lush trees. The gardens house over 2400 types of azaleas, including the only publicly accessible Huang Collection specimens found outside China. The property also showcases beautiful statuary and the DeGolyer Mansion, an exquisite Spanish-style hacienda commissioned in 1940 by Texas oil baron Everett DeGolyer. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden hosts a number of special events and festivals and makes a great stop for a scenic picnic.
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DOWNTOWN. DMA's broad collection of art embraces everything from European paintings to Pacific Island sculptures. In fact, more than 23,000 items represent ancient times to the present. Frederic Church's "The Icebergs" and classic Impressionist works by masters like Edouard Manet and Paul Gauguin are part of the large collection. Limestone galleries spiral from a central area, making for easy navigation and outstanding viewing.
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5. Eight Lounge
Nightlife
1906 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 · 214-824-2888
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GREENVILLE AVENUE. This stylish lounge has an urban attitude that's trendy without being overly self-absorbed. Skilled DJs create an upbeat atmosphere by mixing exotic world music. The room's focal point is an enchanting water wall visible from the club's entrance. VIP seating and semi-private booths, as well as plenty of space for mingling, make this a favorite get-together spot for both small and large groups. Specialty cocktails round out the Eight experience.
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6. Galleria
Shopping
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240 · 972-702-7100
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GALLERIA. Located in northern Dallas, this upscale shopping bonanza offers restaurants, clothiers, and gift shops. Top-notch retail venues include Gucci, Saks, Macy's, Cartier, and Versace. An indoor skating rink and seasonal holiday decorations add to the appeal. Great people-watching opportunities, too.
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7. Library Bar
Nightlife
3015 Oak Lawn Ave, Melrose Hotel Dallas, Dallas, TX 75219 · 214-521-5151
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OAK LAWN. Classy and elegant, the Library Bar warmly greets patrons with dark woods, comfortable sofas, upholstered chairs, and stately bookshelves lined with classic titles. Guests enjoy quiet conversation while listening to the melodies of the house pianist and nibbling on tasty hors d'oeuvres from the hotel's prestigious restaurant, Landmark. Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 5pm-7pm.
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OAK LAWN. A meal taken at the Mansion is a true sensory pleasure. The main dining area envelops guests with warm colors, beamed ceilings, wood paneling, and leaded glass windows; there's also an exquisite enclosed veranda. The inventive menu is just as inviting, thanks to dishes like venison loin with white polenta, Pacific halibut with melted leeks, and rack of lamb crusted with hazelnuts, garlic, and herbs. Signature dishes like a warm lobster taco and tortilla soup enhance the epicurean delights at this Oak Lawn treasure. Sunday brunch carries the same quality and flavor.
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DOWNTOWN. Held the first Saturday in December, this annual Christmas extravaganza is perennially busy with holiday floats and activities. Downtown comes alive with Christmas spirit and cheer, courtesy of sponsors Neiman Marcus and the Hotel Adolphus. Crowds typically reach around 350,000 – for the best view possible, call ahead to reserve bleacher seats.
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10. The French Room
Restaurants
1321 Commerce St, Hotel Adolphus, Dallas, TX 75201 · 214-742-8200
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DOWNTOWN. Along with opulent decor, The French Room offers an aesthetically and gastronomically exceptional experience. The restaurant boasts baroque ambience – gilded ceilings, ornate columns, overhead murals, and crystal chandeliers. The menu, just as decadent, showcases entrees like white miso-marinated Icelandic halibut, seared quail breast, and New Zealand venison chops. The elegant restaurant is also renowned for sumptuous desserts like a roasted apple napoleon and flourless chocolate cake.
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