Dallas has evolved from its yee-hawing, barbecue sauce-slathered past into a modern-day cultural hub with international cred.
Beat the stifling Texas heat and visit during the winter months, when scant crowds won’t impede your exploration of the revamped Arts District, which has upped its game over the past few years with 20 new blocks of museums (including the Thom Mayne-designed Perot Museum of Nature and Science), concert halls (see a performance of The Book of Mormon at the AT&T Performing Arts Center), and parks (Klyde Warren Park, built over a portion of the Woodall Rodgers Freeway, is the winner of the 2014 ULI Urban Open Space Award).
Shack up at the Joule Hotel (from $300 per night), named in honor of the scientific measurement for energy. Housed in a 1920s neo-gothic landmark, the hotel combines Old World style with modern flair—the recently completed expansion features multi-story penthouse suites, a Texas brasserie, and the crown jewel, a cantilevered rooftop pool that makes a beautiful lagoon for daredevil water babies.
This article was published in 7x7's February 2015 issue. Click here to subscribe.
