Some Random Things to Do in Dallas

After a full day of meetings at the DCC, I went back to the hotel to change. The Adam’s Mark is located in the Arts District so I knew I’d see some interesting sights. The first thing I noticed as I began my early evening run was that there are a lot of little parks with beautiful fountains. Right across the street from the hotel is the Cancer Survivors Plaza. This attractive park with very high visibility has three enclosed overpasses crossing over it connecting the modern buildings across from it in each direction. Handsome aluminum trellises set off the sculpture, positive mental attitude walk and computer. A 5,000 pound revolving granite ball and fountains are additional features.

It’s truly a serene place.

A couple more blocks from the hotel is the Dallas Museum of Modern Art and the Asian Collection of Art. These are must see stops when visiting Dallas. Another must see stop is Neiman Marcus: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/

Looking at high fashion while running is safe – I’m running away from spending money. However the display of Jersey Girls clothing was very inviting. After all, it’s an attitude!

There were many restaurants around the hotel that looked inviting. However, when I met with James from Centerplate at the DCC he recommended two that are considered to be superb:

Dragon Fly Restaurant in the ZaZa Hotel: http://www.hotelzaza.com/Dining_Dragonfly.aspx

Stephan Pyles: http://www.stephanpyles.com/index.asp

Next time I’m in Dallas, I’m definitely going to Dragon Fly. The menu looks fabulous but for now, I’m running back to the hotel to order some room service…a salad and diet coke. That’s my reward for running after a long, busy day.