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A Tourist's Guide Of Things to Do In Dallas

Being the 9th largest city in America, and the 3rd biggest in Texas, it is no wonder there are endless opportunities in Dallas for fun,, shopping, musical vunues of every variety, dining establishments of countless cuisines representing every area on the globe, cultural exhibits, and major sporting events.

Top Ten Attractions In Dallas (From Trip Advisor)

Thousands of reviews and recommendations from Trip Advisor offer up the best attractions for tourists in Dallas.

1. Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

2. Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

3. Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park Dallas

4. The Sixth Floor Museum/Texas School Book Depository

5. The George W. Bush Presidential Library…

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8 year old Caleb Soto, the much heralded point guard from Dallas Texas, will be on hand
with his dad, VIP Realty Broker Richard Soto, when Kentucky takes on Wisconsin in the
Final Four tonight at AT&T Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. With the amazing talent this
youngster has...and make no mistake, he can shoot and pass like a pro already...he will
more than likely be playing in his own final four here about 10 years from now. Watching
tonight's game, which has a decidedly local attraction in Kentucky's prize forward Julius Randall from Plano, will undoubtedly spur young Caleb to work even harder to achieve similar success.

Julius Randle played high school basketball in Plano, a North Dallas suburb, and led
Plano Prestonwood Christian to three TAPPS state…

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Dallas has sterling attractions and some of the most entertaining options for the full family. When you are visiting Texas with your family, plan at least a week stay in Dallas, to enjoy these excellent attractions.

The Dallas Zoo

It is not just a zoo, but you are guaranteed to have a complete zoological experience on this 95-acre park. It is home to many endangered and rare species, including Indonesian and Sumatran tigers. Kids can have lots of fun at the Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo, which has pony rides, petting zoo, and a running stream. The zoo even has a section on bugs, and a delightful Betty Moroney Norsworthy Otter Outpost where you can watch the antics of Asian otters. The zoo also hosts fascinating programs for all ages.

Bahama Beach…

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A new homebuilder has come to town in North Texas. Along with more homebuilding options for North Texans, MainVue Homes (Henly Properties), one of Australia’s biggest builders, is offering a modern aesthetic that is sure to turn some of the traditional designs we are used to seeing on their collective heads.

Peter Haynes, the managing director of Henley Properties, poses the question of why we should still be building in homes that look like grandma’s house. With traditional homes a mainstay in North Texas up until this point, MainVue homes are certainly a change. 

MainVue Homes, which feature clean lines, modern finishes and materials, and plenty of wide, open interior spaces, are a far cry from the traditional finishes and classic materials used…

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Coppell is growing by leaps and bounds, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to slow down any time soon. As such, finding new home communities here is a cinch; perhaps your only problem may be choosing from the many new home communities that grace this dynamic city! Here are a few of our favorites:

Red Hawk

The new home community of Red Hawk holds the distinction of being Coppell’s first luxury patio home community. Tucked comfortably near Denton Tap and Bethel School Roads, Red Hawk enjoys a lovely location among the area’s many mature trees.

This patio home community boasts maintenance-free living for everyone from small families to city professionals and empty nesters. Further, its prime location near both Dallas and Fort Worth, as well as the…

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With a fantastic location just 20 miles north of Downtown Dallas and a dynamic economy, complete with a healthy real estate market, it’s no wonder that Plano has received multiple accolades over the years. This thriving city offers everything from award-winning schools and acres of parkland to easy access to major airports and a fantastic array of real estate.

Because of Plano’s impressive growth in the last 10 years, finding a new home community here is quite easy. Here are some of our favorite new home communities in Plano:

West Park Estates and Villas

Homes in West Park Estates and Villas, which are priced from $420,000 to more than $570,000, features a community of 59 acres, a swimming pool, an outdoor pavilion, a community playground, and…

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Dallas’ Turtle Creek community, which is ideally situated in the heart of Dallas, boasts plenty of beautiful surroundings, including parks and walking paths. This community which, for more than a century, has been known for its development and dynamic happenings, is also home to a number of popular condominium buildings.

Here is our list of the top 10 condo buildings in Dallas’ beautiful Turtle Creek community:

  1. 21 Turtle Creek Condos – 21 Turtle Creek Condos, which feature between one and three bedroom, boast beautiful, manicured grounds and plenty of building amenities. The remodeled lobby serves as a beautiful centerpiece to this building, which boasts such features as an outdoor swimming pool and fitness center.
  2. Renaissance on Turtle Creek…

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Texas and golfing: they just go so well together. So it only makes sense that golf communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are so plentiful. Here is our list of the top 5 golf communities in Dallas-Fort Worth:

  • Bridlewood, Flower Mound

Bridlewood is a master-planned community in Flower Mound that consists of the neighborhoods of Balmoral, Steeplechase, the Reserve, and Bridlewood Farms. Homes here are generally located on .3 to 1 acre of land, and home prices here start at about $250,000. Community amenities include access to the Bridlewood Golf Club, the Bridlewood Equestrian Center, and the community’s many tennis courts, walking paths, parks and playgrounds, and swimming pools. This community also features a community center, a fitness…

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Plano, Texas, is a force to be reckoned with in Texas. Consistently awarded honors for its livability and top-notch educational opportunities, Plano is a great place to buy real estate, seek out professional opportunities, and raise a family.

Plano is home to at least 15 Fortune 500 companies, and is the ninth largest city in Texas, thereby providing its residents with countless career and business opportunities. It is also home to fantastic shopping, dining and entertainment destinations, including Collin Creek Mall, Preston Park Village, Lakeside Market, The Shops at Willow Bend, Legacy Town Center, and the outlets at Plano Market Square.

Trails of Glenwood

If you are in search of Plano new homes and fantastic real state, the Trails of Glenwood…

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Office space in Dallas, TexasAlthough the Dallas office space market isn’t quite thundering ahead, it is making slow gains, and that’s very good news for the Dallas economy. Experts anticipate that 2012 will be a year of slow recovery for the Dallas office space market, as demand continues to grow and the supply remains small.

Business Relocation Up, Vacancy Goes Down

Although vacancy is still quite high, it is important to note that it, too, is, on a downward course. Rents continue to show small gains, and business relocation activity is starting to show good signs, as well. Some relocation firms are now acquiring new buildings, thereby showing experts that better times are on their way. But perhaps the best sign that the Dallas office space market is headed in the right…

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