| Featured City: DALLAS | Crazy about Dirk Nowitzki and Michael Finley? Fascinated by the Dallas Mavericks' superb performance? The live show will definitely refresh your basketball memory. In addition, Dallas is the second largest city in Texas and the eighth in America. Nicknamed as "the Fashion City" and known as the most mysterious city mingling with American-styled folks in Texas, Dallas will surprise you with both passion and sobriety.
American Airlines Center should be high on your travel list even if you are not a basketball fan. It was opened on July 27, 2001 with the largest, according to the Guinness Book of Records, ribbon-cutting ceremony ever in the world. This center costs $420 million and serves as a landmark of urban Dallas district. Apart from the Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars and Dallas Desperados are situated in this center too.
You will understand the word "dazzling" when you refer to the reviews of Dallas attraction. First of all, let's have a look at the Dallas Zoo. It is one of the best zoos in the nation with a history of more than 100 years. Already passed the innocent age, a new theme "Wilds of Africa" will cheer you up. Sumatran tigers, African lions¡¡ But don't be scared. You will experience everything in a jungle except that you are quite safe. Entrance fee for this zoo is very cheap: $8 for adult and $5 for children ages 3-11, and it opens daily 9am to 4pm.
What's the next? Let's click the Fair Park. Occupying a spacious ground of 277 acres, this park was built for commemorating the Republic of Texas's independence from Mexico. The Women's Museum, which praises the contribution of women over the past years; the Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park, in which funny creatures as walking fish, four-eyed fish, upside-down jellyfish can be found; and the Hall of State, where statues of Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin are presented highlight this park. And Dallas does have other options: Dallas County Historical Plaza, Old City Park, the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden, and so forth. You will never find yourself boring traveling in Dallas.
Dallas is same excellent in accommodation. Chain hotels like Omni Mandalay Hotel and Amerisuites West End Hotel are grand hotels not far from the airport. They provide super service as free laundry, perfect amenity as dada port, and comparatively modest price of $150-200 per night. Wellesley Inn & Suites Hotel and Holiday Inn Market Center Dallas Hotel are middle ranged resorts requiring a budget of $50-150. They are very close to both Dallas airport and downtown area, and they offer every necessary amenity as parking lot and color TV. Both of the above types allow online booking.
Still, if you prefer a more random environment, Bed & Breakfast and lodgings are there for you. Bed & Breakfast Texas Style, Inc. gives a European tradition and professional individual service. Blue Mound Inn and Suites is featured by tasteful decoration and ideal location.
And don't forget the great dining item. It is no easy task to choose a single restaurant----there are so many of them either along the business streets or hiding in a quiet corner. It all depends on you. Abacus boasts an air of joy and excitement, while Capital Grille guarantees an absolutely elegant surrounding.
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