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During your Dallas vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
The Studios at Las Colinas
North Texas's major movie and TV studio -- where Walker, Texas Ranger and Silkwood were filmed -- offers daily tours of its grounds, including displays of movie memorabilia and hands-on demonstrations of special effects (from that memorable blockbuster Addams Family Values) and blue-screen technology. You'll see the Oval Office set used in Oliver Stone's JFK, as well as costumes from Star Trek and Forrest Gump. If you've been to studios in Hollywood or the movie museums in other parts, you've probably seen more and better; however, if you've always wanted to visit a movie set, you'll at least get a glimpse here. Tours last about an hour and 15 minutes.
Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art
This exceptionally displayed collection is the product of one of Dallas's best-known real estate developer's fascination with the arts of Japan, China, and India. The 500 pieces on display (taken from a collection of more than 7,000 objects) range from 1000 B.C. to the 20th century. The first floor is dedicated to the arts of Japan; its galleries hold Japanese scrolls and screens, as well as ceramics and bronzes. The Chinese galleries focus mostly on painting, sculpture, and decorative arts from the last Chinese empire, the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Across a sky bridge is the third gallery, dedicated to Indian culture, with Hindu sculptures and features of Indian architecture, including a large residence facade in elaborately carved red limestone. There are also a number of sculptures from Cambodia -- a standout is the pre-Khmer 7th-century figure of Vishnu -- and Nepalese and Tibetan objets d'art. Allow an hour or two to see it all.Crow's non-Asian sculpture collection is on display at the Trammell Crow Center, located at 2001 Ross Ave. at Harwood. It includes 19th- and 20th-century French bronzes (by Rodin and Maillol) throughout the office building and in the garden.
Swiss Avenue Historic District
Toward the turn of the 20th century, the Dallas elite began to abandon the area that now comprises the Arts District and move east (near the modestly funky Lakewood neighborhood). Sprawling, grand homes from the early 1900s -- English Tudor, Georgian, Spanish, you name it -- line a broad avenue, about 4 blocks of which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Wilson Blocks (2800 and 2900), named for Frederick Wilson, who built a number of the homes there, are especially attractive. Around the holidays, Swiss Avenue is a favorite for Christmas lights cruisers. A drive-by can be done in 15 minutes; allow a half-hour if you want to stroll.
Stoneleigh Hotel
Located in the highly desirable Uptown Dallas neighborhood is the 11-story hotel built in 1923 within walking distance to Art Galleries, Museums, Antiques, Shopping and the downtown business district. Massive stone lions standing guard at the entrance greet business travelers and weekenders looking for a romantic getaway. The mahogany-paneled registration desk retains the original key and mail slots. The quiet lobby with its molded ceilings houses antiques and cushy velvet ...
Adolphus Hotel
The Adolphus offers guests the graceful splendor of a European country manor in the heart of a thriving city. The historic baroque architecture is considered by many to be, "the most beautiful building west of Venice."Our Lobby Living Room offers a sitting room with one of America's finest art and antique furnishings collections. Conde Nast Travelers Reader's Choice Awards proclaims the Adolphus one of the top ten in the United ...
Embassy Suites Hotel Dallas-Market Center
The Embassy Suites Market Center is located in the heart of Dallas, the Market Center area- Texas Stadium- The New American Airlines Arena- Museum-Both Airports- Lonestar Park and Medical District. We are only minutes from Downtown's West End Market Place- upscale shopping and other local attractions. We are located near Dallas finest restaurants. Just across the street from us are the U.T. Southwest Medical Center- Apparel Mart-World Trade Center and The Infomart. Only 1.5 miles away ...
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