Dallas Girls’ Getaways
The ultimate retreat awaits in Dallas/Fort Worth & Beyond. From pampering spas to chic new boutiques, the stage is set for a long weekend you’ll never forget. Indulge in a rejuvenating body treatment. Treat your inner fashionista to the latest wares. Dance the night away at a downtown club. Or just relax lakeside and watch the sun escape beneath the horizon. It all begins right here. Simply add destinations to your suitcase, map, print, and get ready for a trip you and your girlfriends will never forget.
Four Seasons Spa
4150 North MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, Texas 75038; (972) 717-0700
Indulge in a pampering experience available at only a few of the world’s most luxurious spas. The Spa and Salon at Four Seasons offer a full-service, European-style spa with 16 private treatment rooms, a relaxation area, spa cuisine, and an outdoor spa pool. The Salon provides hair, nail, and make-up services for men and women. And, in the well-equipped locker areas, there are separate sauna, steam room, whirlpool, and cold plunge pool facilities for each gender.
NorthPark Center
I-75 and Northwest Hwy. Dallas, Texas 75206; (214) 361-6345
One of the premier shopping centers in the U.S., offering over 235 distinctive stores and restaurants, museum-quality art, a landscaped garden, and AMC NorthPark 15 theatre. NorthPark’s luxury lineup features destination retail including Barneys New York, Valentino, and Giorgio Armani.
Stores are open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Department store, theatre, restaurant and spa hours vary.
Sundance Square
201 Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102; (817) 255-5700
Today In Sundance Square, you’ll find something for everyone. The many restaurants range from casual to elegant, from intimate dining to a family-style atmosphere. Lining the blocks, you’ll find notable stores and other specialty boutiques. Sundance Square is also home to one of the world’s finest concert/performance halls and is a premier address for urban residential properties. Day or night, there’s a high-energy ambiance in the air in Sundance Square. A feeling of excitement, innovation, and fun.
Throughout this 35-block development, historic markers note significant historical buildings and the Chisholm Trail Mural is not to be missed. Parking is free on evenings and weekends in the Sundance Square garages.
National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame
The world’s only museum honoring women of the American West.
1720 Gendy
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
(817) 336-4475
(817) 336-2470
Glass Cactus
1501 Gaylord Parkway, Grapevine, Texas 76051; (817) 778-2800
When the Texas sunsets, the Glass Cactus Nightclub comes alive with nightly live entertainment and dancing, as well as creative cocktails and club cuisine, and has two decks overlooking Lake Grapevine. The state-of-the-art sound stage showcases top-named national talent, along with the best local and regional touring acts…featuring everything from country to rock ‘n’ roll to blues. Glass Cactus is located on the Gaylord Texan grounds but apart from the main resort building.
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm until 2am, Glass Cactus welcomes overnight guests staying at the resort, as well as locals.
Denton County Museums
110 W. Hickory, Denton, Texas 76201; (940) 349-2850
Located in downtown Denton and in their Historical Park, free museums focus on the history and culture of Denton County. Go to www.dentoncounty.com/chos for hours of operation.
Allen Premium Outlets
820 W. Stacy Rd. Allen, Texas 75013; (972) 678-7000
Upscale outlet center offering everyday savings of 25% to 65% on designer and top brands including Polo Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Coach, Michael Kors, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Nike, Kenneth Cole, and more. 100 stores. Conveniently located on US-75 North and Stacy Rd. (exit 37).
Open Mon. – Sat. 10 – 9, Sun. 11 – 6.
Stockyards Station
130 E. Exchange Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76164; (817) 625-9715
Over 20 shops & four delicious restaurants, a depot for the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, home to the Cowtown Cattlepen Maze, Historical Walking Tours, the Texas Trail of Fame and the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive at 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. Stockyards Station – shopping, dining and big fun – Texas style! Check out www.stockyardsstation.com for the Fort Worth Stockyards special event calendar.
Chestnut Square Historic Village
315 S. Chestnut St, McKinney, Texas 75069; (972) 562-8790
Chestnut Square Historic Village is a collection of seven historic houses and buildings dating from the 1850s; where you can experience life as it was.
Public Walk-up Tours are given at 11:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Collin Street Bakery
401 W 7th Ave.,Corsicana, Texas 75110; (903) 874-7477
Collin Street Bakery’s DeLuxe Fruitcakes are known all over the world—and for good reason. Address an envelope to “Fruitcake, U.S.A.,” and it should arrive in the mailbox of Collin Street Bakery in Corsicana, Texas. At least it has happened in the past. This company, one of America’s foremost mail-order food companies, ships a million of their DeLuxe Fruitcakes around the world each year. It’s the answer to the family-who-has-everything holiday gift dilemma. And set aside your preconceived notions about fruitcake. This confection is incredible.
A Sweet Legend Corsicana sits 50 miles south of Dallas and owes its fame to these nearly 2-pound cakes. Founded in 1896, this small bakery has evolved into a powerful mail-order business. Customers include Vanna White, Lyle Lovett, Nolan Ryan, and folks who live in about 200 other countries. Don’t worry if fruitcake isn’t your thing. Collin Street makes plenty of other items that have attracted a devoted following. There’s a deep-dish pecan pie, white chocolate macadamia cheesecake, and apricot-pecan pie. You will be enticed by pastries, cakes, pies, and homemade bread.
Monday – Saturday 7:30a.m. – 5:30p.m. & Sunday 12p.m. – 6p.m.
Crow Collection of Asian Art
Located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, The Crow Collection is a permanent set of galleries dedicated to the arts and cultures of China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia. The museum offers a serene setting for quiet reflection and learning. Museum admission is free.
Tues – Sun: 10 am – 5 pm Extended hours on Thursday until 9 pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays.
2010 Flora Street
Dallas, Texas
(214) 979-6430
The Parks at Arlington
The Parks at Arlington has all your shopping and entertainment needs. Come take a spin on the menagerie-themed Carousel then glide over to ICE at The Parks, an NHL-sized ice arena. Top your day with an escape with the stars at AMC 18 Theatres, featuring stadium-style seating and your favorite first-run movies.
The Parks has over 180 specialty stores including Banana Republic, Aeropostale, Hollister, Kirkland’s, Origins, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Rave, Caché, Fossil, Club Libby Lu, AGX, Sharper Image, Starbucks, Anchor Blue, DSW, and Lifeway Christian Store. Plus we always have your favorites—Dillard’s, Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Sears, JCPenney, Circuit City, and Steve & Barry’s University Sportswear.
Monday-Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm Sunday: 11:00am-7:00pm NEW Longer Hours! Department Stores: Hours may vary ICE & AMC Theatres: Hours may vary
3811 South Cooper Street
Arlington, Texas 76015
(817) 467-2757
West Village
Dallas’ newest hot spot for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Home to the new Magnolia Theater which supports independent film and arts. Nestled at the northern tip of the popular Uptown Entertainment District, you can take the M-Line Streetcar for free to this great new escape in trendy Dallas shopping.
3699 McKinney Ave
Dallas, Texas 75204
(214) 219-1144
The Parks at Arlington
The Parks at Arlington has all your shopping and entertainment needs. Come take a spin on the menagerie-themed Carousel then glide over to ICE at The Parks, an NHL-sized ice arena. Top your day with an escape with the stars at AMC 18 Theatres, featuring stadium-style seating and your favorite first-run movies.
The Parks has over 180 specialty stores including Banana Republic, Aeropostale, Hollister, Kirkland’s, Origins, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Rave, Cache, Fossil, Club Libby Lu, AGX, Sharper Image, Starbucks, Anchor Blue, DSW, and Lifeway Christian Store. Plus we always have your favorites—Dillard’s, Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Sears, JCPenney, Circuit City, and Steve & Barry’s University Sportswear.
Monday-Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm Sunday: 11:00am-7:00pm NEW Longer Hours! Department Stores: Hours may vary ICE & AMC Theatres: Hours may vary
3811 South Cooper Street
Arlington, Texas 76015
(817) 467-2757
Dallas Museum of Art
An encyclopedic collection of more than 23,000 objects, spanning 5,000 years of history and representing all cultures.
1717 N. Harwood
Dallas, Texas 75201
(214) 922-1200
(214) 922-1350
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
The Dallas Arboretum is nestled on the southeast shore of White Rock Lake in East Dallas. Home of the Southwest’s largest outdoor spring floral festival, Dallas Blooms, the Arboretum is a nationally recognized display garden featuring fabulous floral color in beds throughout the year.
Open daily 9 am – 5 pm. Admission is $8 Adults; $7 Seniors; $5 Children 3-12; 2 and under free. Parking $5.
8525 Garland Rd.
Dallas, Texas 75218
(214) 515-6500
The Women’s Museum
The first national comprehensive women’s history museum.
3800 Parry Ave.
Dallas, Texas
(214) 915-0861
Galleria Dallas
Inspired by Milan Italy’s famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Galleria Dallas features an impressive ice rink surrounded by more than 200 of the world’s finest boutiques and restaurants. Galleria Dallas is the exclusive North Texas home of American Girl, Tourneau, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade, VERSACE, Thomas Pink and more! Galleria Dallas was the only Texas shopping center to be named “One of the Top Ten Places to Spend it All” by USA Today.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 noon to 6 p.m. Sunday
LBJ Freeway (I-635) at the Dallas
Dallas, Texas 75240
(972) 702-7100
(972) 702-7130
Highland Park Village
Opened in 1931 amid much enthusiasm and attention, Highland Park Village is recognized as the first shopping center in America and the prototype for shopping centers across the country. Over the years, the Village has acquired an international flavor. Internationally renowned shops such as Chanel, Christian Dior, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Hermes, Bottega Veneta, Escada, Robert Talbott, and Beretta Gallery combined with the local favorites of it’s a wrap, Deno’s Shoe Repair, Randall Morgan Village Stationers, William Noble Rare Jewels among others, create an atmosphere synonymous with style, charm and excellent customer service.
Highland Park Village has evolved into a center full of high-quality apparel that also caters to the everyday needs of the people. Site of an annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides and Annual Celebrations, Highland Park Village offers something for everyone.
47 Highland Park Village
Dallas, Texas 75205
(214) 559-2740
Mary Kay Museum
The Mary Kay Museum is located inside the soaring glass lobby of Mary Kay World Headquarters. The museum is a part history lesson, part tribute and part recognition hall devoted to the life of one of America’s most famous businesswomen, Mary Kay Ash. The museum allows you to take a walk through history and experience the dream that began more than four decades ago. It showcases Mary Kay’s many accomplishments and innovative business ideas and culminates with the Keepers of the Dream Independent National Sales Director Hall of Honor, an impressive tribute to the top achievers in the independent sales force who help perpetuate Mary Kay’s dream around the world.
16251 Dallas Pkwy.
Addison, Texas
(972) 687-5720
Sam Moon Trading Co.
Shop the latest trends in fashion handbags and accessories at wholesale prices in Dallas and Frisco.
Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m Closed Sunday. Closed on: New Years Day. Independence Day. Thanksgiving Day. Christmas Day.
11826 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, Texas
(972) 484-3084
Shops at Willow Bend
With more than 140 stores that shoppers know and love including more than 25 unique to North Texas.
6121 W. Park Blvd.
Plano, Texas 75093
(972) 202-4700
300 Dallas
Find unique bowling and Billards experience, and a grill with amazing menu choices.
Mon-Thurs: 11am – 12am; Fri-Sat :11am – 2am; Sun: 11am – 12am
3805 Beltline Road
Addison, Texas 75001
(972) 620-7700