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July 1999
Volume 63 |
Number 7
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| Dallas - A City
Full of Texas-size Entertainment |
The April
1999 NEWSLETTER
article, "Dallas - A City Deep in the Heart" provided a
brief historical synopsis of the entertaining city of Dallas.
ASA is proud to have Dallas as its host city for this year's Annual
Meeting, October 9-13, 1999.
A culturally diverse city, Dallas offers a unique blend of Southern
hospitality, cosmopolitan style, Old West charm and modern sophistication.
As the top visitor and leisure destination in Texas, Dallas is
known for its shopping, restaurants, sporting events, museums
and attractions.
Perhaps one of Dallas' most famous attractions is Dealey Plaza,
home to the Sixth Floor Museum and site of the assassination of
President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Nearly 400 photographs,
interviews, artifacts and films displayed in the museum take visitors
through the life, times, death and legacy of President Kennedy.
Another famous landmark in Dallas is Fair Park. Home of the
State Fair of Texas held every fall, Fair Park has something for
everyone. The State Fair takes place from September 24 through
October 17 and houses everything from a 212-foot Ferris wheel
to livestock and horse show performances, games, food and shows.
If you are looking for a little fun during your visit, the State
Fair of Texas is an annual event you won't want to miss.
The fun doesn't stop at the State Fair grounds, however. Thrills
abound at Six Flags Over Texas. This entertainment capital in
Texas is another attraction filled with activities for the entire
family. The park, which is open on weekends during the fall, offers
more than 200 acres of rides, shows and attractions featuring
amusements for all ages.
Taking in some of the cultural aspects of Dallas is another
option for entertainment during one's stay. Although the State
Fair of Texas is only open for three weeks in the fall, Fair Park
is open year-round for the cultural attractions that are located
there. The Age of Steam Museum, American Museum of the Miniature
Arts, Dallas Aquarium, Dallas Horticultural Center, Dallas Museum
of Natural History and the Hall of State are just a few of the
permanent sites Fair Park has to offer.
A visit to Dallas would not be complete without stopping by
Southfork Ranch, home of the acclaimed television series "Dallas."
If you want to experience a bit of television history and catch
a glimpse of the Ewing Mansion, then Southfork Ranch is worth
a visit. Today, Southfork operates as both a tourist attraction
and an events and conference center. So, stop in, take a guided
tour and enjoy the dining, events and festivals at Southfork Ranch.
If shopping is what you are planning on doing during your visit,
then Dallas is the place for you. Dallas boasts more shopping
centers per capita than any other U.S. city. With its multitude
of shopping centers, specialty shops, trade fairs and flea markets,
Dallas is a mecca for the shopping enthusiast.
If you are looking to partake in a little Texas two-steppin',
Dallas is home to the world's largest honky-tonk. Billy Bob's
Texas, a 10,000-square-foot entertainment complex, features everything
from a Texas-size dance floor to an indoor arena where professional
rodeo cowboys take on the "toughest bulls in Texas" in Billy Bob's
bull-riding event.
Who can visit Dallas and not enjoy one of the many restaurants
the city has to offer! With four times more dining places than
New York City, variety truly is the spice of life in Dallas. With
every type of cuisine imaginable, you surely won't leave Dallas
feeling hungry.
Dallas also flourishes with several entertainment districts.
Deep Ellum, which is just three blocks from downtown Dallas, is
a mecca of interesting sites. Once an abandoned warehouse and
historic building area, Deep Ellum was transformed into eclectic
shops, bars, galleries and restaurants. Deep Ellum is also home
to a variety of musical styles. From blues to jazz to reggae to
alternative, Deep Ellum provides visitors with a large musical
assortment.
Another scenic entertainment area is the West End Historic District.
This district contains turn-of-the-century warehouses that have
been converted into shops, restaurants and bars. The West End
boasts a unique atmosphere with its many sidewalk cafes, patio-dining
areas and carriage rides. This district is also home to the West
End Marketplace. The Marketplace has four floors for your shopping,
eating and entertainment pleasure. Then, if you are still looking
to indulge in a few more of Dallas' many amusements, Dallas Alley
is also located in the West End Historic District. Dallas Alley
provides the music enthusiast with seven different nightclubs
ranging from a sing-along piano bar to a rhythm-and-blues bar.
Professional sports are also a major attraction for residents
and tourists of Dallas. Whether you are a football, baseball,
basketball, hockey, golf, soccer or rodeo fan, sports prevail
in Dallas. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, Dallas has more than
50,000 acres of public park land where you can enjoy biking, hiking,
tennis, fishing, boating or water-skiing. Certainly, Dallas has
the opportunity for visitors to participate in many recreational
events.
Overall, Dallas is an ideal place to partake in a variety of
activities. With so much to see and do, Dallas is a great location
for the 1999 ASA Annual Meeting. Remember to review this year's
social activities program, which gives a listing of the many activities
scheduled during the Annual Meeting.
Did you know ...
- Dallas is the number-one visitor and leisure destination
in Texas
- Dallas has the largest urban arts district in the United
States
- The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is one of the
busiest in the world and is larger than the island of Manhattan
- The State Fair of Texas is the largest exposition in the
United States, with approximately 3.6 million visitors in attendance
each year
- The chicken fajita, a specialty made of marinated and grilled
meats, flour tortilla, tomatoes, chili peppers, avocados and
sour cream, was introduced in Dallas
- The world's largest bronze monument, standing at the Dallas
Convention Center, has more than 40 longhorn steers, horses
and cowboys in an 1850s-style Texas cattle drive
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