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Posted by crazy teresa on August 5, 2005, at 17:58:28
And I need a long list of things to do while I'm there. I've never been there and I am very excited (especially because I get to go with a friend and without hubby and kids!) and want to have non-stop fun! Anybody from here live there?
Posted by AuntieMel on August 5, 2005, at 18:16:02
In reply to Going to Dallas!!!!!, posted by crazy teresa on August 5, 2005, at 17:58:28
The best thing to do in Dallas is go south to Austin , San Antonio or Houston.
Posted by gardenergirl on August 5, 2005, at 19:17:33
In reply to Re: Going to Dallas!!!!!, posted by AuntieMel on August 5, 2005, at 18:16:02
Posted by thuso on August 5, 2005, at 19:20:22
In reply to Going to Dallas!!!!!, posted by crazy teresa on August 5, 2005, at 17:58:28
> And I need a long list of things to do while I'm there. I've never been there and I am very excited (especially because I get to go with a friend and without hubby and kids!) and want to have non-stop fun! Anybody from here live there?
>How funny! That is exactly where I am right now! I'm at the annual meeting for the organization I'm interning for. There is a surprising amount to do in the DFW area. You can go to the Stockyards in Ft. Worth or in Dallas go see where Kennedy was shot. If you go a little south you can even go visit the Dr. Pepper plant. You'll be in Dr. Pepper country while you're here. ;-) There is also a big outlet mall called Grapevine Mills if you're into shopping.
Where are you staying? We're at the Gaylord Texan. An extremely nice hotel if anyone is interested. I love it here!
Posted by crazy teresa on August 5, 2005, at 20:49:29
In reply to Re: Going to Dallas!!!!! » crazy teresa, posted by thuso on August 5, 2005, at 19:20:22
We're staying at my friend's daughter's place, which is a little disappointing because I love fancy hotels, but also good because that's more shopping money! Yay!
And exactly what would I do at the stockyards? Buy a cow? ;~}
Posted by thuso on August 5, 2005, at 21:51:51
In reply to Re: Going to Dallas!!!!! » thuso, posted by crazy teresa on August 5, 2005, at 20:49:29
> And exactly what would I do at the stockyards? Buy a cow? ;~}
>hahaha! No...it's part of historic Ft. Worth. The people you're staying with will definitely know about it.
Posted by crazy teresa on August 5, 2005, at 21:55:10
In reply to Re: Going to Dallas!!!!! » crazy teresa, posted by thuso on August 5, 2005, at 21:51:51
Posted by jammerlich on August 6, 2005, at 2:33:21
In reply to Going to Dallas!!!!!, posted by crazy teresa on August 5, 2005, at 17:58:28
If you like wildlife, definitely check out the Dallas World Aquarium. It's like the tropical rainforest in the middle of downtown. I believe they've recently expanded, so now it's probably cooler than ever.
So you like to shop? Hmmm, lots of places to do that in the Dallas area. It'd help to know WHAT you like to shop for, but here are some ideas. One place that people flock to is Sam Moon. There's one in Frisco and one at the IH35 and IH635 intersection. They sell cheap trendy jewelry and purses. Let me tell you that women can get really crazy there with the pushing and shoving, but it's a blast. They do have some nice sterling silver, but the rest of the stuff is knock-offs and inexpensive. I've gotten some awesome purses there in the $10-$20 range and they've held up really well. They have a website, so you can check them out before you decide to go. If you want to shop upscale, there's the Galleria (the Nordstrom shoe department is heaven), Northpark Mall, and The Shoppes at Willow Bend(in Plano). Nice mid-range malls are Stonebriar (in Frisco and very near to Sam Moon) and the mall in Hurst (can't remember the name). It's hard to pinpoint certain areas when I don't know what you like or where you are staying. Another area I really like is Knox Street (of of Central Expressway). Nice area with shops and restaurants where you can just park and walk the streets (if it's not too hot).
If you like independent films, you could pair a visit to Knox street with a flick at the Angelika (they have a website too.) as there is a theater nearby. There's also an Angelika up in Plano at the tollway and Legacy. I like seeing movies there at in the evening b/c it's got a neat night scene. Another kind of area where you can walk around, look at shops, eat, bar hop, etc.
I lived in the area for 6 years and miss it so much. There are so many wonderful things to do there. If you want suggestions about where to eat or more specific types of things to shop for, feel free to babblemail me or post here. I'm more than happy to help.
Posted by rjlockhart98 on August 6, 2005, at 17:32:36
In reply to Re: Going to Dallas!!!!! » crazy teresa, posted by jammerlich on August 6, 2005, at 2:33:21
Go to the Cheezecake Factory near northparkmall.
I swear it is awesome.
I live close to dallas, near Grapevinemills Mall, very intresting place. You will encounter the Rainforest Cafe which really is good. They have alot of outlet stores too if your into that.
Posted by thuso on August 6, 2005, at 18:47:09
In reply to Re: Going to Dallas!!!!!, posted by rjlockhart98 on August 6, 2005, at 17:32:36
> Go to the Cheezecake Factory near northparkmall.
>
> I swear it is awesome.
>
> I live close to dallas, near Grapevinemills Mall, very intresting place. You will encounter the Rainforest Cafe which really is good. They have alot of outlet stores too if your into that.
>You're probably just minutes from where I am then. I'm at the Gaylord right now. I just got back from Grapevine Mills. Boy, is it crowded on a Saturday!!! But I don't think the Rainforest Cafe is that good or worth the money. They're better off spending a little extra and going to a good steakhouse out here or to a good tex-mex place.
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