Memorial Day weekend is coming up and there are alot of fun things to do in Dallas during this festive holiday. This week we are looking at some of Dallas’s most popular attractions that would make the perfect outing for Memorial Day.
Post Addison Circle is located in far north Dallas in the City of Addison that is nestled in a tree-lined, brick paved upscale community that is surrounded by area businesses, retail shops, restaurants and entertainment. Post Addison Circle is a great place to call home if you are looking for urban contemporary living.
Post Addison Circle offers 1-3 bedroom lofts, apartments and town homes from $605-2,490 with flexible lease options and various floor plans. This apartment community also offers corporate and guest apartments for short-term accommodations. Post Addison Circle features vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, fireplaces, ceiling fans, extra storage, covered parking, tile floors, patios, balconies, garages and microwaves. Amenities include a dog run for pet lovers, Addison landmarks/sculptures, planned resident activities, newly developed arts & events, fitness center and onsite business center.
Post Addison Circle provides the potential tenant with contemporary loft living in the heart of Dallas along with the choice of various beautiful unique floor plans.
If you are looking for luxury apartment living in north Dallas, The Alara Villages of Addison may be just the home you are looking for. Nestled in far north Dallas just off the Dallas Tollway, Alara Villages of Addison is priced just right for the individual seeking that urban upscale residence.
The Alara Villages of Addison offers 1-2 bedrooms from $890- 1,350 with a variety of floor plans to choose from. This apartment community features a direct access garage for every home, washer/dryer included in each unit, cozy gas fireplaces, stainless steel appliances, marble & granite counter tops, slate/Berber carpeting and hardwood floors. Amenities include a resort style pool/sauna, fitness center, onsite business center and the use of the magnificent clubhouse.
The Alara Villages of Addison is located in the City of Addison close to major Dallas businesses, retail venues, fine restaurants and entertainment, which makes this the ideal community.
The Alara Villages of Addison’s location, additional features, floor plans and stylish charm is what sets this apartment home apart from the rest and is perfect for anyone’s busy lifestyle.
The Villages at Clear Springs is located in far north Dallas in the city of Richardson. The Villages at Clear Springs is a quiet apartment community that is ideal for the individual who is looking for added privacy and luxury. This quaint apartment community is close to retail businesses, exceptional schools, major highways and the infamous “telecom corridor” in the north Dallas area.
The Villages at Clear Springs offers 1-3 bedroom apartments and townhomes for $706-1,355 with flexible leasing options. The Villages at Clear Springs features private balconies, patios, white wash cabinets, nine-foot ceilings, walk in closets, fireplaces, garages and washer dryer in selected units. Amenities include a playground for the kids, picnic & BBQ areas for intimate gatherings and a relaxing pool/sauna.
If you are looking for the perfect place to settle into suburbia without home ownership, The Villages at Clear Springs just may be the your next residence. This community provides residents with unique spacious floor plans, peace and security. The Villages at Clear Springs is a very beautiful property that you would be proud to come home to.
Post Uptown Village is located in the very eclectic and cozy uptown section of Dallas, Texas. The Uptown area is located off McKinney Avenue, which is home to various unique and upscale restaurants; shops, businesses and only a short walk or ride from Downtown Dallas.
Pos Uptown Village is an inspired New Orleans style architecture with colorful awnings, brick sidewalks, vintage lampposts and beautiful window boxes. The Post Uptown Village features cozy courtyard fireplaces that are perfect for those planned social activities and courtyard fountains that add to the warmth and cosmopolitan living at this charming apartment community.
Post Uptown Village offers studio – 2 bedrooms traditional from $660 – 1,325 with vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, monitored alarm system, balconies/patios and window blinds. Amenities at the “Village” include a pool, fitness center, picnic areas, garages, laundry facilities and controlled access.
Post Uptown Village is perfect for the individual looking for urban contemporary with a hometown feel and is adjacent to area retail businesses, cozy cafes and quiet neighborhood parks. The Post Uptown Village is close enough to the city action to appreciate Downtown Dallas but far enough to really enjoy the serenity of the Post Uptown Village community.
Amli at Cityplace is the perfect urban living with city views. The Amli at Cityplace is centrally located minutes from Downtown Dallas, close to entertainment, restaurants, major highways and the Dart Light Rail.
Amli at Cityplace features 1-3 bedroom spacious floor plans from $742-1,570 with flexible leasing options. The Amli provides tri-level townhomes and traditional apartments with direct access garages, large balconies and your choice of hardwood, Berber carpet or ceramic tile entries in selected apartments. Amli at Cityplace amenities include a relaxing swimming pool with Jacuzzi, great for lost lazy afternoons, multi-level parking garages, 24-hour on-site fitness center and lovely courtyards.
The Amli at Cityplace offers the ideal cozy apartment living with an urban twist. Cityplace is home to many businesses; retail stores and is close to area Dallas hot spots. Even though, Cityplace has all of the hustle and bustle of the city, it posses a tranquil and quiet charm that you will definitely enjoy each time you come home. For more information visit Amli Cityplace for availability.
Spring is the time of change and this is the season many Dallasites upgrade or downgrade their residence.
This week we are looking at some of the best apartment communities in and around Dallas, Texas. We will be looking at apartment homes from the north, south, downtown, uptown and everything in between the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Stay tuned…..
The Scarborough Renaissance Festival has been one of the most popular spring festivals in Dallas, Texas for over 25 years and is a fun, exciting and unique festival that takes you back to historical medieval times. The Scarborough Renaissance Festival transforms itself into a magical village of 16th Century kings, queens and villagers and offers goers numerous rides, games, attractions, special events, performances, food and drink.
The main attractions of the Scarborough Renaissance Festival are the outstanding performances and special events that are performed throughout the day. Some of the favorite special events are the “Renaissance Romance”, “Long John Silver’s Pirate Invasion” and the “Final Knight”. The performance stage will be hosting the well-known “Joust” which is the most popular among festival attendees, “Don Juan and Miguel” a sword fighting and comedy event, and “The Rougues” a bag pipes drums and highland spirit performance. The stage acts are also entertaining and fun to watch and this year some of the most popular include, the “London Broil Show” a comedy and juggling act and the “Queen Anne’s Lace” a cappella harmony group.
The Scarborough Renaissance Festival is especially famous for its food and the over 200 shoppes of homemade one of a kind whimsical art, jewelry, clothing and other valuable treasures. The festival food includes the famous, giant roasted turkey legs, spicy scotch eggs, sizzling fajitas, and fried fish and shrimp.
The Scarborough Renaissance Festival is located south of Dallas in Waxahachie, Texas with free parking and plenty to see and do. So if you are looking for a little bit of historical culture with a whole lot of fun, visit the Scarborough Renaissance Festival.
The cozy city of Addison is hot this spring for Spring Festivals and you do not want to miss this one. For all you art lovers, ArtFest sponsored by 500 inc., kicks off this years theme “Art for Everyone”.
“ArtFest” is a visual art festival that features talented local artist works, fun activities for kids, food and live music. In addition to the beautifully display artwork, works are available for purchase as well. The Artfest’s “Art for Everyone” will feature fine, modern, performance and kids art along with interactive activities that will please every artistic taste.
The “ArtFest” will be held at the Addison Circle Park and will highlight artist works on a special Friday “Wine Stroll Preview Party”. The party will give the art lover the chance to get a sneak peek before the festivities began as well as get a chance to taste some of the area restaurant’s finest wine. “Artfest” begins May 26th thru May 28th. Visit the ArtFest 500 website for details.
For all you wild children out there, Dallas has a festival just for you. The “Wildflower Festival” located in far north Dallas in Richardson is a fantastic three-day event of arts, music, strolling performers, acrobats, a petting zoo and food court. Talk about so much to do in so little time.
The “Wildflower Festival” is located off of US 75 and Galatyn Parkway. This is a newly designed urban center that is located right in between the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts and the Renaissance Richardson Hotel. This is a very beautiful area along with wildflowers, trees and an interactive water fountain.
The festival will include two outdoor performance stages featuring artists, Eddie Money, Fastball, Grand Funk Railroad and Le Freak among other talented artists. There will also be a “Nortel Kidz Korner” that the whole family will love, which will include entertainers, interactive displays, petting zoo and exhibits just for the kiddies.
The “Wildflower Festival” will have plenty to see and do so be prepared for a fun-filled and action packed day. The festival begins May 18th thru May 20th. Visit the Wildflower Festival website for details and ticket information.
“Taste Addison” has always been one of my favorite Spring Festivals because of the areas finest restaurants, talented art vendors and great music. “Taste Addison” is located in far north Dallas right off of the North Dallas Tollway.
This spring, “Taste Addison” is going to be huge. This is when area restaurants gear up to put together delicious dishes for sampling and tasting. The concert headliners include Los Lonely Boys, Blues Traveler, Lifehouse, East Village Opera Company and former American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry. Participating restaurants include, Blue Goose Cantina, Amado’s Mexican Restaurant, Pei Wei, Mr. Sushi and Sambuca Restaurant among other top restaurants and let us not forget the brilliant art vendors who will have their finest works on display.
“Taste Addison” will be held at the Addison Circle Park and starts May 11th thru May 13th. Visit Addisontexas.net for details.
Spring in Dallas is in full bloom and the Dallas Arboretum is just the place to enjoy and take in the most beautiful gardens in north Texas. For the month of May, the Dallas Arboretum features “Spring Tea” in the freshly renovated DeGolyer Tea Room.
The DeGolyer Tea Room serves “Spring Tea” daily along with a delicious menu of tea sandwiches, delectable desserts and an assortment of tea selections. After you are finished with indulging yourself with this delightful light lunch, feel free to take a leisurely walk around the 66 acres of the Dallas Arboretum’s stunning gardens.
The “Spring Tea” at the Dallas Arboretum highlights “May is for Mothers”: thru May 31st. and the “Mother’s Day Tea: May 13th. Reservations are required with various seating options available and pricing is $32.95 per person.
If you are looking for something special in order to treat that special lady in your life or just want to get the girlfriends together, the “Spring Tea” would be a nice change of pace. Visit the Dallas Arboretum website for details.
May is the month for Spring Festivals in Dallas, Texas and this week we are taking a look at a few of the best Spring Festivals that Dallas has to offer!
The W Dallas – Victory hotel is located in the upscale neighborhood of Victory Park near the uptown district of Dallas, Texas. The W Dallas – Victory hotel represents pure elegance with its huge Texas-sized rooms equipped with 32-inch plasma TVs, luxurious bathrooms with rainforest showerheads and the infamous W signature beds that will certainly make your stay well worth the price.
W Dallas – Victory: Hotel Services
The W Dallas Victory hotel offers fabulous hotel services that would satisfy the busy professional traveler to the avid tourist looking for leisure. The W Dallas – Victory hotel services includes, “Sweat Fitness Center by Larry North”, the simply beautiful “Wet – Outdoor Infinity Edge Heated Pool”, located on the 16th, floor and the “Bliss Spa”. “The Sweat Fitness Center by Larry North” is a 3,000 square foot fitness facility equipped with free weights and personal training. W Dallas’s “Bliss Spa” is a divine place to relax and de-stress and provides massages, facials, waxing, manicure/pedicure and steam showers. “The Bliss Spa” has an inviting spa lounge that is home to the famous “Brownie Buffet”, a sauna and an aromatic steam room.
W Dallas – Victory: Hotel Packages
W Dallas – Victory has the most exclusive hotel packages for weekenders, celebrations, and special occasions. The W Dallas – Victory packages include; the “Spring Fling”, “Victory’s Shop Package”, “Victory’s Escape to Bliss” and “Victory’s Feel the Wuv package”. My favorite package is “Victory’s Escape to Bliss” which starts at $359 and is the perfect “pamper yourself” or a “girls night out” treat. “The Bliss Spa” package includes one “Blissage 75 Treatment”, “Best of Bliss” set, “Hair Dew” and a cozy comfortable room in order to complete your escape.
W Dallas – Victory: Restaurants & Lounges
The W Dallas – Victory hotel is not only famous for it luxurious, spacious and exquisite accommodations but it is also home to a exclusive nightlife that Dallasites love to come to in order to mingle and enjoy the W. The exclusive Ghostbar and The Living Room Bar are two of the most fun and exciting places to relax, dance and take in the festivities that W Dallas has to offer. The Ghostbar is a rooftop lounge located on the 32nd floor over looking some of Dallas’s magnificent city views and The Living Room Bar is located on the terrace on which you can sit back and listen to the smooth rhythms while enjoying a fabulous cocktail.
If you are looking for hotel accommodations in the heart of Dallas, indulge yourself in luxury with the W Dallas – Victory hotel’s dynamic features, activities, restaurants and amenities.
The African American Museum at Fair Park is a gallery of illuminating, captivating, and interesting collections and exhibits of rich cultural history. The African American Museum at Fair Park celebrates the legacy of African Americans and their contribution to Dallas, Texas’s yesteryear.
The African American Museum at Fair Park currently features permanent collections and new exhibits. My favorite collections are “The Freedman’s Cemetery Artifact Collection”, “The Dallas County Black Political Archives Collection” and the “22nd Annual Carroll Harris Simms Black Art Competition & Exhibit”. The museum also has a fascinating video resource center that focus on past interviews and documentaries from former residents who have lived Dallas history.
The “Freedman’s Cemetery Artifacts” collections are recovered relics from a 144 year old Dallas cemetery where newly freed African Americans honored their deceased loved ones. This collection was very interesting because of the different types of artifacts that were recovered from this cemetery. The collections included, original seashells, figurines and broken bottles that once belonged to the deceased. The “Freedman’s Cemetery Artifact Collections” also includes an actual replica of a gravesite.
The “Dallas County Black Political Archives” is a collection of documents related to prominent black political figures of Dallas County. The collection includes printed materials, records, artifacts and recorded activities of well-known black Dallas political figures. The “Dallas County Black Political Archives” displays an interesting account of African Americans involvement in the Dallas political arena and gives knowledge and background on how African Americans in Dallas made a difference in their community.
The newest collection is the “22nd Annual Carroll Harris Simms Black Art Competition and Exhibit”. The exhibit contains a wonderful collection of fine and modern art from various talented black artists. This collection was inspired to provide a venue for black artists to display their works. I strongly recommend viewing this collection, because it truly displays the exceptional talent and works of African Americans and their contribution to the art industry.
The “Billy R. Allen Folk Art Collection” is a permanent collection at the museum and is currently on display. This collection proudly displays works by David Butler, Ralph Griffin, Bessie Harvey and other talented artists.
The African American Museum has free admission and is open Tuesday-Sunday. The museum is beautifully designed with a court yard of sculptural displays and is a perfect outing for anyone looking to take a closer look at African American history in Dallas.
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