
Population: 1,188,580 (Dallas)
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Frank
Lloyd Wright referred to Turtle Creek as one of the most beautiful
boulevards in the country. This prestigious and lush Dallas area
is home to the city's most luxurious high-rises and private residences.
Many new and old buildings line the boulevard, offering impressive
views of the parks and fountains of Turtle Creek, as well as the
famous downtown Dallas skyline. The area also is home to the world
famous Mansion on Turtle Creek hotel. The nearby Dallas Theater
Center nestles on the hillside overlooking the creek along with
many of the areas most architecturally interesting homes. Central
to the area is Lee Park, which is host to many of the city's biggest
social and civic events.
Education
Dallas Independent
School District
The D.I.S.D. is affiliated with the Satellite
Education Resources Consortium (SERC), which provides instruction
for students and staff via satellite. Positive Parents of Dallas links
the business community and parents in an effort to promote positive
achievement of staff and students in the D.I.S.D.
There are more than 40 private and parochial schools located in Dallas
including:
Christ the King Catholic
School
The Parish Day School
Cistercian
Preparatory School
Parkhill
Junior High School
Covenant Christian Family School
Providence Christian
School of Texas
Episcopal School
of Dallas
Scofield Christian School
First Baptist Academy
St. Mark's School of
Texas
Greenhill Trinity
Christian Academy
Hockaday
Ursuline
Academy of Dallas
Jesuit College Preparatory
School of Dallas
Area Colleges and Universities
The Art Institute
of Dallas
Dallas Christian College
El Centro Community
College
Southern Methodist University
University of Texas at
Arlington
University of Dallas
University of Texas
at Dallas
University
of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas Baptist University
Paul Quinn College
Richland College
University North Texas
Texas Christian University
Texas Wesleyan
University
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Shopping
Caruth Plaza
Farmers
Market
Inwood Village
The Galleria
Miracle Mile
NorthPark Center
Neiman Marcus
Old Town in the Village
Plaza of the Americas
Preston Center
Preston Park
Village
The Quadrangle
Shops and Galleries of the Crescent
Travis Walk
Valley View
Shopping Mall
West End Marketplace
Grapevine Mills
Mall
The
Shops at Willow Bend
West Village
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Recreation
Dallas Arboretum
& Botanical Garden
Fair Park
Old City Park
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Entertainment
American
Airlines Center
Amon Carter Museum
The Fort Worth Museum
of Science and History
Palace of Wax,
Grand Prairie
The Fort Worth
Zoo, Fort Worth
Six
Flags Hurricane Harbor
Fossil Rim Wildlife
Center
Six Flags over Texas
The Kimbell Art
Museum
Texas Motorplex,
Ennis
Lone Star Park,
Grand Prairie
Texas Motor
Speedway
Texas Rangers
Baseball Team
Dallas Cowboys
Bass Hall
Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas Zoo
Dallas World Aquarium
Dallas Opera
Dallas
Theater Center
Dallas
Summer Musicals
Lyric Opera
Majestic Theater
Meadows Museum
Dallas Symphony
Reunion Arena
State Fair of Texas
West End - Dallas
Alley
West Village
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More Useful Links
Texas Online
Dallas County Appraisal
District
Dallas
County Clerk
Golf Courses
Public
Grover Keeton Golf Course
Private
Brookhaven
Country Club
Dallas Country Club
Northwood Hills Country Club
Preston Trail Golf Club
Royal Oaks Country Club
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Medical Care
Baylor Medical Center
St. Paul Medical
Center
Zale Lipshy University
Hospital
Parkland
Children's Medical
Center of Dallas
Presbyterian
Hospital
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Media
The Dallas Morning
News
Northside
People
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Utilities
Cable
Comcast: 972-445-5555
Electric
TXU: 800-242-9113
Gas
TXU Gas: 800-460-3030
Telephone
Verizon: 800-483-4400
SBC: 800-464-7928
Water
City of Dallas: 214-651-1441
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Post Office
Oak Lawn Station
2825 Oak Lawn Ave.
214-521-9531
Driver's License
City of Dallas Building
1500 Marilla 1B South
214-651-1859
* Call 214-651-1859 for nearest location
Chamber Of Commerce
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
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