José

Cocktail lounge on the 50th floor of the National with 360-degree views of Dallas, plus curated sushi.

Refined rooms & suites in a 1923 hotel featuring a posh steakhouse & a 24-hour fitness center. This upscale hotel in a 1923 art deco building is less than a mile from events at the American Airlines Center, 1.2 miles from the Dallas Museum of Art and 3 miles from Reunion Tower. Refined rooms featuring high-end furnishings offer 42-inch flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi (fee), plus iPod docks and desks. Suites add walk-in showers and living areas with pull-out sofas; upgraded suites feature kitchenettes. There's a posh steakhouse and a casual bar. Additional amenities include a 24/7 fitness center, a luxe lounge with a fireplace and traditional decor, and a 24-hour business center. Valet-only parking is available for a charge.

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Chic neighborhood mainstay for French-American cuisine paired with live piano music.

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Creative toasts, grilled cheese sandwiches, coffee & booze served in airy, rustic-industrial space.

Old East Dallas is a historic area with early-1900s homes along Swiss Avenue, including the Aldredge House, now a museum with period furnishings. It includes the Deep Ellum district, which is a hub for street art, craft breweries, and hip burger spots, as well as rock and electronic concerts at the Bomb Factory. Local artists show their work at the Latino Cultural Center, and there are walking paths in Exall Park. ― Google