A Guide to Dallas Shopping
 In “Big D,” shopping isn’t merely a
mundane chore necessary to outfit yourself, your kids,
and your home. Shopping is a sport and a pastime, a social
activity and entertainment. Dallasites don’t pull
on sweats and go incognito to the mall; they get dolled
up and strut their stuff. The locals are world-class
shoppers!
Dallas is home to the internationally recognized specialty
store Neiman Marcus and is the site of America’s
oldest planned shopping center Highland Park Village.
So if you’re a shopper, and come from a place less
rich in retail mania, you’ve got your work cut out
for you. There are more shopping opportunities per
capita in Dallas than any other city in the United States.
While most attendees of the NAHC 29th Annual Meeting & Exposition
will concentrate their shopping energy within Grapevine,
the site of the Annual Meeting, others will take advantage
of their close proximity to the wonderful shopping that
Dallas has to offer.
Great Shopping
Areas
Highland Park Village
Opened in 1931, Highland Park Village is recognized as
the first shopping center in America and the prototype
for shopping centers across the country. It has been
designated a National Historic Landmark and represents
a pivotal point in the evolution of the shopping center
as a distinctive form of 20th century American architecture. Internationally
renowned shops like Chanel, Harry Winston, Ralph Lauren
and Hermès, and Jimmy Choo to name just a few, create
an atmosphere synonymous with style, charm and excellent
customer service.
West Village
In the heart of Uptown lies a genuine in-town neighborhood
named after the Manhattan neighborhood because stores and
eateries are so close. Comprised of an eclectic mix
of boutiques as well as established retailers, West Village
creates an urban like feel similar to SoHo in New York. Enjoy
treats from pizza to a wine bar, check out the five-screen
Magnolia theater or visit a number of art galleries or
night clubs. Cowboy Cool’s fashions are cool enough
to stop in and check out the shop’s hip, urban take
on western wear. West Village is Dallas’ hip
and trendy place to be.
Knox-Henderson Neighborhood
For a shopping excursion with an urban feel, discover
a relaxing, fresh-air stroll all within minutes of downtown
Dallas. Knox and Henderson streets and adjacent avenues
provide three dozen-plus venues for retail eye candy, not
to mention justification to crack open the piggy bank.
Anchor stores Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Restoration
Hardware and Smith & Hawken, longtime neighbor Weir’s
and others surround eclectic boutiques. It’s the
perfect place to park your car and stroll from shop to
shop - everything is within walking distance.
 Grapevine Mills
Located just 3 miles or 5 minutes from the Gaylord Texan
Resort and Convention Center, there is over 1.6 million
sq. ft. of shopping, entertainment and restaurants, at
Grapevine Mills. With over 180 stores to choose from, such
as Abercrombie & Fitch, Victoria’s Secret, Forever
21, Old Navy, Group USA, Oakley Vault, Ann Taylor Loft,
Rainforest Cafe and Chili’s Too there is something
for everyone no matter what your budget or style.
Historic Downtown Grapevine
Historic Downtown Grapevine is more than a destination,
it’s a journey. A journey to bygone days when neighbors
would call out to each other on the street, shake hands,
say ”good morning” and really mean it.
You don’t have to be a Texan to appreciate downtown
Grapevine. In fact, you’re likely to brush shoulders
with East Coast bankers, Midwestern farmers or Hollywood
elite as you explore the unique shops on Main Street
or savor the grapes that gave our town its name. People
from all over the country tell us Main Street reminds them
of the town where they grew up. For some, it’s the
historic Palace Theater and now home of the renowned Grapevine
Opry. For others, our family-style restaurants rekindle
memories of good times. |
